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Old 09-07-10, 08:47 AM
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The LEDs are kinda growing on me (but I never hated them in the first place). I wonder what color temp the LEDs are though, and if they can be easily changed. If they were 6000K I'd be very tempted to pick these up.
Old 09-07-10, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by khoab88
Is it a lot of work to swap new headlight?
You need to take off the front bumper to gain access to some of the bolts holding the healights in place.
Old 09-07-10, 11:26 AM
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You should take note the 2011 headlights DO NOT HAVE AFS. i was reading my motor trend and it states clearly that it does not have AFS and on the lexus website it simply states it has auto-leveling. just letting everyone know.

but i would be quite interested to know if the new headlights have a better projector built in
Old 09-07-10, 12:24 PM
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Is there an AFS-equipped headlight option?
Old 09-07-10, 12:29 PM
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Old 09-07-10, 12:48 PM
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Yeah i wonder if the projector is a rear bulb entry instead of side entry. If its a rear, then the output would be nicer than the current 2IS projectors
Old 09-07-10, 12:50 PM
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If it's rear entry I will upgrade my headlights for sure, but I doubt it.
Old 09-07-10, 12:59 PM
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Yeah I doubt it too because of the same chassis
Old 09-07-10, 01:18 PM
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The tail lights are going to be $1k. no way the head lights are going for that much. Im guessing around $2k for the head lights
Old 09-07-10, 01:46 PM
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^wow $1k + $2k just to update the lights, might be smarter just to trade in for a new car and put $3K as down payment
Old 09-07-10, 01:49 PM
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^ Yeah, I'm expecting the new headlights to go for around $1.5k. That's what the current AFS headlights sell for on Sewell, with the internet discount.
Old 09-07-10, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by AtlantaGuy
Keep in mind that Lexus discontinued AFS lights on 2011 models, so if you upgrade to these and currently have AFS, you'll lose them. Unless of course you mod them somehow with your old ones...
IDK why you guys make such a huge deal about AFS, It's really not that big of a deal.

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Am I the only one that hates the new front bumper?
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Originally Posted by brociouz
^ Yeah, I'm expecting the new headlights to go for around $1.5k. That's what the current AFS headlights sell for on Sewell, with the internet discount.
The AFS is probably a big reason why the light is so much money. Without ballasts, these lights should be no more then $1200.
Old 09-07-10, 03:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RpmSteve
IDK why you guys make such a huge deal about AFS, It's really not that big of a deal.
I think people are annoyed mostly by the fact that Lexus is taking away features rather than adding them. One step forward, one step back - it's more of a psychological thing IMO. Personally, I use AFS quite a bit with some of the rural roads I often drive through, so it is a fairly big deal to me.

Originally Posted by RpmSteve
The AFS is probably a big reason why the light is so much money. Without ballasts, these lights should be no more then $1200.
Huh? What do you mean without ballasts?

I'd be shocked if the new headlights had $1,200 pricetag. I'm expecting $1,500-$1,700 - we'll find out soon enough.
Old 09-07-10, 03:15 PM
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I would love to swap my 2009's headlights for the new ones. I have AFS and don't notice anything different when driving at night. It seems like more of a gimmick.

But the LEDs are cool and give the IS an identity. Right now, my IS 350 looks no different than a Civic or Camry or Sienna from a distance. Being an upscale brand, a Lexus should look different than regular Hondas and Toyotas.
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Originally Posted by Lenscap2
I would love to swap my 2009's headlights for the new ones. I have AFS and don't notice anything different when driving at night. It seems like more of a gimmick.

But the LEDs are cool and give the IS an identity. Right now, my IS 350 looks no different than a Civic or Camry or Sienna from a distance. Being an upscale brand, a Lexus should look different than regular Hondas and Toyotas.
hahaha "give the IS an Identity" let me just say there honda and even hyundai rocking the LED headlight in my area so if your saying you dont wanna look like a civic think again i call them a space ship when i see them comming but that just me


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