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Old 11-19-12, 01:51 AM
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Hey there !!
I was wondering is it even possible to do that facelift with the DRL headlights and spindle grill ?
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Short answer is no! Would cost more than trading up which would be the proper course. Too many underlying features including wiring harness.
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Hey there !!
I was wondering is it even possible to do that facelift with the DRL headlights and spindle grill ?
Old 11-20-12, 02:27 AM
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Agreed with Jim. I did some research from 2013 parts catalog vs. 2010-2012's, everything behind the front bumper seemed to be different p/n#. Believe me it wasn't worth to do the facelift otherwise I would have done it.
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Cheers guys for sharing your thoughts .. i'll consider a trade in then
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How about a '13 RX F Sport grille on a '10 RX? I'm wondering if this could fit with some modification to the lower edges of the insert grille where it curves and try to bolt it on to the outer frame of the '10 grille. I'm surprised there aren't any aftermarket grilles for the RX like there is for the IS.
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To get a 2013, you have to buy one. Why would someone want to spend probably more that it would cost to trade up to convert their old car to look newer ??? And destroy their resale value in the process?
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How about a '13 RX F Sport grille on a '10 RX? I'm wondering if this could fit with some modification to the lower edges of the insert grille where it curves and try to bolt it on to the outer frame of the '10 grille. I'm surprised there aren't any aftermarket grilles for the RX like there is for the IS.
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