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Old 07-12-14, 11:47 PM
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So.. I want to upgrade my 2008 headlights to the 2012 headlights. I'm reading through as many threads I can about it and I couldn't really understand how the re-pinning works. I know that people said the Sewell headlights come pre-pinned and I just need to change out the cube. But, if I buy from:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-SET-2012-LEXUS-IS350-IS250-COMPLETE-UPGRADE-ISF-HID-XENON-LED-HEADLIGHT-OEM-/181461854758?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AIS250&hash=item2a3ff82a26&vxp=mtr
Would I have to re-pinn it and then be able to just plug it in and have it work as DRL? Or would I have to do more work than that? I'm just wondering how hard re-pinning the wires would be..

Also, is it worth 500 to get the "loaded" or should I just suck it up and do the work myself removing my old ballast and installing it on the new? HELP!
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Is it worth getting the 2012 or should I just go ahead and buy the 2011's since they're a bit cheaper but not as bright?
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Originally Posted by ixAznBeNxi
Is it worth getting the 2012 or should I just go ahead and buy the 2011's since they're a bit cheaper but not as bright?
not well versed with 2011 but....
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