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Old 05-20-13, 12:24 PM
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Good Afternoon CL,

Got a question for ya... which would you get first? 2011 Headlight upgrade or new set of rims? currently have stock 2006 rims till i saw a set of 2011 headlight for sale for $700. Still not sure how to install it onto my 2006 is350 yet but still.. i don't think it is that difficulty. So.... which to get first? new set of rims and wait for the 2012 version... or get the 2011 and wait on the rims?
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I would have said rims since it's a more noticable change than headlights, but for $700 for headlights, I say jump on it! Where are you getting them so cheap?
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It's on lexus classifieds section
Old 05-20-13, 12:57 PM
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700 for LED lights is a good deal honestly...what kind of wheels are you looking to get tho....
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i was thinking of a set of TSW Max for rims
Old 05-20-13, 01:10 PM
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That's a dilemna for sure, it's hard to pass up on $700.00 LED strip headlights. If both were equally being sold at a smokin' price, I would get the wheels.
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For that price, I would get the headlights
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Headlights bc u wont find it cheaper thats a deal.99
Old 05-20-13, 01:38 PM
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+1 headlights
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+ 1 headlights
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Thank you all for your opinion. Headlights it is then... now onto searching for how to install and redo the harness LOL
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+ 1 headlights
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I would choose the good deal on headlights. You can get wheels anytime.
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i think i saw the headlights on sale...bubbling tho
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Be careful with the 2011 headlights they will bubble and sometims the led strip will burn out. Lexus wont fix them either!


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