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Old 12-09-06, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma
From what I know, no HIDs were offered on the SC3/400s from the factory.
Good thing I fixed that...
Old 12-10-06, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Toshima
How much did you pay for them new from the dealer?

600ish theyre expensive but so nice
Old 12-10-06, 07:27 AM
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where are the daytime running lights located on the bezel, that seems to be the only difference so far
Old 12-10-06, 08:45 AM
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can anyone tell me how hard it is to retrofit our headlights or if neone that lives near iowa would be willing to do it for me?
Old 12-10-06, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucky SC
where are the daytime running lights located on the bezel, that seems to be the only difference so far
The DRLs that were available were on the high beams. That's pretty much what all DRLs are, high beams that are on at 25%.
I don't know what you mean by the above statement.
Old 12-10-06, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by D3AN
600ish theyre expensive but so nice
Damn! The dealer near me in Indianapolis quoted me at $400 per headlight!!! I quickly left after that.
Old 12-10-06, 09:00 AM
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well basically what i asked was how hard was it to retrofit our headlights to make them HID
Old 12-10-06, 09:26 AM
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Why don't you guys just order them online at places like this: http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...98&catalogid=2

Free shipping over $100 too.
Old 12-10-06, 11:19 AM
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k ...here we go again.

First of all...A search would really bring you guys some really awesome mind warping info!

For retrofit look up indypwr's name in the advanced search.

Basically an hid kit conversion just consists of buying an HID kit. bulbs, ballasts, wiring harness.

A retrofit consists of all of those and a projector swap...takes more time, work, money..etc...

A little clear now? I hope everyone can search, it is so easy! it is so satisfying! some say it is better than sex!! k not really..but close.
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thankyou for telling me where the Daylights were, i thought they were like that bc my accord just used the projector, but i could've SWORN i saw a bezel with another slot for a light, maybe i'm going crazy

and to answer a few questions heres some AWESOME sites to help find some things for retrofitting and HID kits


Retrofitting
http://www.customlightz.com/

HID's
http://www.xtralights.com/index.asp

The Digital HID ballasts on the site are the smallest on the market you can find and are one of if not the only few to be completely waterproof
Old 12-10-06, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by The Danima
Damn! The dealer near me in Indianapolis quoted me at $400 per headlight!!! I quickly left after that.

That's a rip off... go to www.irontoad.com click on Lexus Parts.. Click on "info"..Call the 800# and ask for Ryan... He will hook you up with a new set for about $260ea or $500 for both.

next, do what Xotic sC prescribed. It works really well and lots of great info. Focker Out!
Old 12-26-06, 08:55 PM
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Cool headlites

thanks for the info, i checked on headlights and was quoted $400 ea, now $265 is way cool, read an article awhile back that said the 99-2000 headlights produced a better light patterend. hope that helps
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Originally Posted by Lucky SC
thankyou for telling me where the Daylights were, i thought they were like that bc my accord just used the projector, but i could've SWORN i saw a bezel with another slot for a light, maybe i'm going crazy

and to answer a few questions heres some AWESOME sites to help find some things for retrofitting and HID kits


Retrofitting
http://www.customlightz.com/

HID's
http://www.xtralights.com/index.asp

The Digital HID ballasts on the site are the smallest on the market you can find and are one of if not the only few to be completely waterproof

What's the best color to get?
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Originally Posted by Lucky SC
thankyou for telling me where the Daylights were, i thought they were like that bc my accord just used the projector, but i could've SWORN i saw a bezel with another slot for a light, maybe i'm going crazy

and to answer a few questions heres some AWESOME sites to help find some things for retrofitting and HID kits


Retrofitting
http://www.customlightz.com/

HID's
http://www.xtralights.com/index.asp

The Digital HID ballasts on the site are the smallest on the market you can find and are one of if not the only few to be completely waterproof
That's the parking light, the little bubble between the signal and headlight?
Old 12-27-06, 12:38 PM
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Originally Posted by $loJam
What's the best color to get?
Best is really something that is your taste, I personally would go no further than a 6000k bulb.
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