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Old 02-14-13, 12:28 PM
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Well I have liked the new headlights since they first came out. I was finally able to get a good deal on a set and put them on last night. They really update the front end and are a nice upgrade. I have the LEDs wired at 100% brightness. Some pics.....



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did you have to trim your brackets? The reason i ask is because i didn't have to modify them at all. Great lights btw, hope you enjoy them like i do lol..
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Yes I had to trim the brackets to work with the new headlights. Thanks!
Old 02-14-13, 12:42 PM
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looking good man! I want to also get these. where did you get yours from? (I should've bought them when sewell was having that deal a while back)
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Thanks, I got them on here in the classifieds for $900
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this mod is a must for all earlier years.. lol.. looks good bro.
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looks really good, I hope to do this upgrade soon
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Looks good, definitely makes the front end much more aggresive. For anyone looking for a set there is one on Ebay selling for $672 shipped
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I love the black chrome headlights. They definitely do make the car look more aggressive.
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Originally Posted by jdm_altzza
did you have to trim your brackets? The reason i ask is because i didn't have to modify them at all. Great lights btw, hope you enjoy them like i do lol..
For my 2008 MY, I had my lights replaced under warranty in 2011, they used the newer brackets...this would explain the differences...sometimes.


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Originally Posted by digger08
For my 2008 MY, I had my lights replaced under warranty in 2011, they used the newer brackets...this would explain the differences...sometimes.


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It could be.. but then again the IS-F brackets are different than the ISX50. Therefore i dont think anybody has even bothered to test fit the is-f brackets (w.o modifying them) & installing the bumper on the car to see where the issues is...

When i installed my lights i wanted to check where the main issue was before i started to make my cuts and not mess the brackets up. Then i realized i didn't have to cut anything. if you see my post below you will see the brackets were not even touched, although i was only able to mount 2 screws.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tion-help.html

This is the same issue others run with the 2012 LED tails. some say you have to cut/bend tabs, while i didn't modify/cut tabs on the lamps when i had my 08 is250. Now with the IS-F i installed the rear lights once again without braking any tabs or any type of modification.
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looking good, is this a direct swap?
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Originally Posted by jdm_altzza
It could be.. but then again the IS-F brackets are different than the ISX50. Therefore i dont think anybody has even bothered to test fit the is-f brackets (w.o modifying them) & installing the bumper on the car to see where the issues is...

When i installed my lights i wanted to check where the main issue was before i started to make my cuts and not mess the brackets up. Then i realized i didn't have to cut anything. if you see my post below you will see the brackets were not even touched, although i was only able to mount 2 screws.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...tion-help.html

This is the same issue others run with the 2012 LED tails. some say you have to cut/bend tabs, while i didn't modify/cut tabs on the lamps when i had my 08 is250. Now with the IS-F i installed the rear lights once again without braking any tabs or any type of modification.
Actually I did, and the issue lies in that the ISF brackets stick out further than the ISx50. Most likely for the extra support needed on the heavier/longer bumper of the ISF.

As for the trunk, the only people who will have to modify for a flush fitment of the 2009+ taillights, are 06/07 cars. Everyone else will not need to do anything for the taillights.
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Looks great!! So much better and more aggressive
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Originally Posted by Vroomin350
Looks good, definitely makes the front end much more aggresive. For anyone looking for a set there is one on Ebay selling for $672 shipped
I believe the listing you're referring to is only for one headlight.
The seller does not make it too clear.


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