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Old 12-01-14, 08:46 PM
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Lightbulb FOUND Aftermarket Headlights (w/ LED strip)?

Hey forum,

I was browsing for a set of headlights for my 2009 is250...

I like the 2012 lights, but I don't want to spend 2k for them lol.
I found these ones after doing a lot of searching...

http://www.kbcarstuff.com/2006-2009-...is25006-tm.htm

Anyone have experience with them?
They are a fraction of the cost. Hows the fitment? Quality?

Thanks in advance!

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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...stock-oem.html

there were some threads back then when they first came out, and i think someone did purchase them.
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Originally Posted by Kentchup
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...stock-oem.html

there were some threads back then when they first came out, and i think someone did purchase them.
Shoot... had my hopes up haha.
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Any ideas where I could buy an led strip to replace the drl's of my current stock lights? I would install them myself obvs... really struggling to find a solution without having to spend $2000
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Youll end up with more headaches and wished you wouldve saved up or waited for a set to pop up in the classifieds...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...eadlights.html
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Originally Posted by ISland350
Youll end up with more headaches and wished you wouldve saved up or waited for a set to pop up in the classifieds...

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...eadlights.html
Yikes ya I'll keep my eyes open!
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Originally Posted by Nixcision
Any ideas where I could buy an led strip to replace the drl's of my current stock lights? I would install them myself obvs... really struggling to find a solution without having to spend $2000
I'm looking for this as well. Has anyone here successfully retrofitted an aftermarket LED strip without it looking cheap and rice?
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Originally Posted by jdubbs350
I'm looking for this as well. Has anyone here successfully retrofitted an aftermarket LED strip without it looking cheap and rice?
This is exactly what I'm trying to find!

HELP!
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^ of all the DIY led strips on stock headlights I've seen, they all looked ricer/cheap. Do it right or do it twice.
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I will be in the do it twice club later, mine came out okay, only when its lit though. when the strip is off, its kinda meh. And the (5 hr) DIY install didnt go as planned because all the "pro" installers needed my car for 3 days just to install a strip in the headlight.

If I could do it again... well I wouldn't do it. Or just pay the price for the OEM one.
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Originally Posted by InspireME
^ of all the DIY led strips on stock headlights I've seen, they all looked ricer/cheap. Do it right or do it twice.
yeah at first i was gonna get this but then after someone got them and heard the reviews of them, i think that i would rather stay with the regular headlights for now till i can get the 2012. Rather pay for the comfort knowing that they wont burn out and stressing on the ebay ones.
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Originally Posted by InspireME
^ of all the DIY led strips on stock headlights I've seen, they all looked ricer/cheap. Do it right or do it twice.
Took the words right out of my mouth or hands to be exact.
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