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LED headlights strips..

Old 12-14-10, 01:59 AM
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Talking LED headlights strips..

Hey guys the '11 headlights are growing on me but refuse to pay 2K+ for them haha... I was lurking through some of the postings and notice some members did an aftermarket similar version? I was wondering if you guys could share some info and perhaps point me towards where I can get them done, like a shop?


here is a pic, thnx
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Old 12-14-10, 03:50 AM
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/clu...ming-soon.html
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Very cheap looking.
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Originally Posted by Rashoodz
Very cheap looking.
I have to agree
Old 12-14-10, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Tulsa1
I have to agree
I also agree
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I'm sorry, but I really wish Lexus hadn't jumped onto the bandwagon of LED strips in their headlights. Everyone that did it after Audi and Mercedes is just copying a trend.
Old 12-14-10, 05:43 AM
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Originally Posted by 4DGS
I'm sorry, but I really wish Lexus hadn't jumped onto the bandwagon of LED strips in their headlights. Everyone that did it after Audi and Mercedes is just copying a trend.
and land rover, and ferrari, and bmw (led angle eyes). I guess the ferrari 458 italia jumped on the bandwagon too?

What about rear cameras? and AC/ventilated seats? Is everyone just copying a trend?
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Not a fan of stick on LED strips.
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As I said, it's not copying Audi, it's the future of cars.

And I'm not referring to those strips.
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I agree the pic from OP looks cheap - Ever since BMW made a statement with their headlight rings, every other manufacturer is hurrying to do something similar..I.E. AUDI, Mercedes, Land Rover, Porsche, now Lexus - even Bugatti's latest Veyron is wearing something similar.

I do like how BMW is using CELIS Technology in most models now, which other manufacturers are starting to copy now! Scope out most of the new tail lights from BMW, but they started this back in '03 with the 5 series.
Old 12-14-10, 07:58 AM
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The carmakers are jus producing what sells.. if people like led head lamps then give em led headlamps...
Old 12-14-10, 08:18 AM
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Very mixed feelings- If I want my car to look like and Audi. I think I'd buy an Audi.
Old 12-14-10, 08:20 AM
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With ^ said...I do like oem led on the new is. But I can't put led on my 07
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The problem is they don't look good during the day. If I only drove my car around at night... lol I wish the 2011 headlights weren't crazy expensive oh well
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If you must have these lights but don't want to pay for OEM, do it right and put the strip *inside* your headlight housing. Looks tacky otherwise.

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