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sewell offering 2011+ LED headlights for $1200

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Old 02-27-12, 08:02 PM
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like i said no one notices the afs at all, cool feature don't get me wrong but I'd take LED's over afs anyday, and for the afs blinking I just took the fuse out, problem gone

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yea but thats like saying buy the fsport springs before revision just because there is a warranty...if you can avoid it all together warranty or not then thats what a consumer will do. I honestly can say I have never noticed my AFS actually doing anything and yes I do have it so loosing that would not bother me however a blinking AFS will since I am OCD about my cars :/
Old 02-27-12, 08:22 PM
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ahhh dang i could have saved $300... wish i knew it earlier
Old 02-27-12, 08:30 PM
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wait there was an AFS fuse? Damn now i might have to get these lol, is anything else impacted by taking the fuse out? Or is it straight up just for the AFS?
Old 02-27-12, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by robertrios
wait there was an AFS fuse? Damn now i might have to get these lol, is anything else impacted by taking the fuse out? Or is it straight up just for the AFS?
By pulling that fuse you also disable the auto-leveling
Old 02-27-12, 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by MyIS350G
Someone can clear this:
if you car come with no factory HIDs and you bought aftermatket KID kit should you get the Stripped or loaded?
Im also wondering the same thing im a noob when it comes to lighting ha someone please chime in.......
Old 02-27-12, 08:48 PM
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oh okay then no i dont want to disable auto leveling what a bummer! 600rr05 if you do not have factory HID I would buy the fully loaded lights in order to have factory HID. Its only the people that have HID from factory that are getting the stripped version because we are transfering the "guts" of our headlights into these new housings. Thats where the cost savings is. So if you get the loaded version your buying the HIDs that we already have essentially.

I just want to add for you guys with no AFS (this means everyone without factory HID) this should be a must have mod
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takeing out the fuse would only be worth it if you get the 2011's because they don't have a auto level feature
Old 02-27-12, 08:57 PM
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THX FOR SHARING MAN!!!! where did u get this information from????
Old 02-27-12, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by ms2619
takeing out the fuse would only be worth it if you get the 2011's because they don't have a auto level feature
Um yes they do........ AMHIK..!!!


Originally Posted by Lexus


  • Bi-Xenon™ High-Intensity Discharge (HID) headlamps are brighter than conventional halogen headlamps, use less energy and last significantly longer. In addition, an auto-leveling feature helps to ensure that the headlamps remain pointed at the proper angle. These headlamps also include LED daytime running lights, which use less energy while adding a dramatic air. The IS F comes with LED taillamps and brake lights. Since they illuminate faster than standard bulbs, they can help give the driver behind you more time to respond in emergency situations.
~Joe Z

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Are they giving a core trade in for old ones ?
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no they are not
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Really??? On other threads I read they don't...maybe i misread. sorry for false information guys :/

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Um yes they do........
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yea i can confirm, my bros 2011 fsport has Auto leveling the 2012 led is slighly different in color or brightness is the only difference i am aware of aside from the bubbling defect
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Originally Posted by robertrios
oh okay then no i dont want to disable auto leveling what a bummer! 600rr05 if you do not have factory HID I would buy the fully loaded lights in order to have factory HID. Its only the people that have HID from factory that are getting the stripped version because we are transfering the "guts" of our headlights into these new housings. Thats where the cost savings is. So if you get the loaded version your buying the HIDs that we already have essentially.

I just want to add for you guys with no AFS (this means everyone without factory HID) this should be a must have mod
i swapped out my bulbs for aftermarket HID's do i still need the fully loaded lights ?? im also going to call them tomorrow and check regarding the bubble issue you guys mentioned.
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hows the output on the new headlights? Wide beam pattern compared to the previous ones?


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