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Old 01-02-13, 06:50 PM
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Now if you just change your DRL to LED, then the look is complete! No more of the "yellowy-orangy" stuff.
I installed. I believe ( VLeds) for a SC430 into my SC300 and I noticed one night when I was going down a very very dark road that when I activated the HighBeams the light output was below average.
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Old 01-02-13, 07:07 PM
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I heard that too. I have bought a whole conversion and we'll see.
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I hardly use the high beams but I agree the time that you need it, it better deliver.

The high beams work together with the HID's right?
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Old 01-04-13, 09:10 AM
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So can I just disconnect the radio antenna? Sounds like FM still works, I don't care about AM. I don't need to shave mine, as long as it stops telescoping. lol.
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Old 01-04-13, 12:31 PM
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looking good~! Lets see them mounted.
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Thanks - looks great. Did you remove the antenna motor assembly too?
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I had a set of 19" Rims & Tires that came with the SC. The tire size was 245/40/19 verses 245/40/18 which is 25mm taller than the Stock Tires. I chose to install those onto the IS-F front Rims because I like the fact that there would be more meat on the Rims and because of the fact that I would later be installing 275/35/19 Or 285/35/19. These are the closes match
245/40/19 OD = 679mm
275/35/19 OD = 675mm
285/35/19 OD = 682mm
Also the IS-F wheels came with 255/35/19 OD = 661mm so the SC is not sitting right. The tire would be replace shortly.
Tire spec.
Stock Tires
245/40/18 OD = 653mm
IS-F Rear Tires
255/35/19 OD = 661mm


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what are wheel spacers for? do you need to replace them, my sc 430 has 130,000 miles, I am sure if they need new wheel spacers
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Was the front headlights a direct swap, ie no body mods?

Electrical work I can do, but I don't like doing mods to the body or bumpers if possible.
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Direct Swap with no Mods needed if you do the 2006+ Bumper with the HeadLight Swap
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Looking good....
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Who did the install of the Viper 5704? Is it DIY or you need a pro for installation? Please tell. This is really nice.
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