2012 Headlights - Is it worth the upgrade?
08-12-13, 07:31 PM
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.Yeah, the main thing now is AFS vs LED. Form over function? It's such a hard choice!
08-12-13, 11:05 PM
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08-13-13, 02:24 AM
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I was hoping to find a used set for a similar price and ship it over but I'm located in Australia and apparently using LHD headlights on RHD roads is a big no-no in terms of visibility (and insurance liability).
The set that popped up for sale is so rare since I specifically need the RHD versions. I've only seen 2 other complete sets advertised here since the 2011+ models came up (the others were from wrecked cars).
Was the install hard for you guys? I'm pretty noob at all this car modding stuff - the DIY's looked fairly straight forward except for the wiring.
Did you all use relays to get the LED brightness to go from 100% ---> 50% with low beams on or just run at 100% all the time? There's a thread on it but nothing really specific.
Lastly, for those of you who purchased the stripped set, was it difficult to transfer the old ballast to the new headlights? I saw the JoeZ video on youtube and it looked pretty tricky (and that was him working on the ballasts off the headlights
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Sorry for all the questions!
I read that you're able to disable the DRL's with techstream or just take the wiring out of the harness to disable the DRL's although I'm not sure if they'd automatically turn off on "auto" mode with the 50-100% brightness circuit?
The set that popped up for sale is so rare since I specifically need the RHD versions. I've only seen 2 other complete sets advertised here since the 2011+ models came up (the others were from wrecked cars).
Was the install hard for you guys? I'm pretty noob at all this car modding stuff - the DIY's looked fairly straight forward except for the wiring.
Did you all use relays to get the LED brightness to go from 100% ---> 50% with low beams on or just run at 100% all the time? There's a thread on it but nothing really specific.
Lastly, for those of you who purchased the stripped set, was it difficult to transfer the old ballast to the new headlights? I saw the JoeZ video on youtube and it looked pretty tricky (and that was him working on the ballasts off the headlights
) Sorry for all the questions!
I read that you're able to disable the DRL's with techstream or just take the wiring out of the harness to disable the DRL's although I'm not sure if they'd automatically turn off on "auto" mode with the 50-100% brightness circuit?
I would like to know if the cut off and beam pattern is superior to the 2006-2011 non LED headlights? I have TSX projectors in my 2006 but the bulbs keep blowing and I'm sick of replacing them. The cut off on the TSX is amazing. I would like to see a difference between the projectors (non LED vs LED headlights)
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08-13-13, 02:38 AM
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I went from my Honda Accord Euro (Badge engineered as the Acura TSX in your market) to the IS250 and found that the headlights weren't as good either. I thought about flipping the cutoff line but then I'd have to open the headlights which I wouldn't want to do because of the price.
Was re-wiring easy for you guys? I've read that huge 2011 headlights in the 06 model thread in its entirety and it seemed easy in the beginning but then reading through it, it just got more confusing with people switching the wiring and others saying that the new wiring isn't working :x
It seems as if running them at 100% all the time is pretty much the standard then?
Was re-wiring easy for you guys? I've read that huge 2011 headlights in the 06 model thread in its entirety and it seemed easy in the beginning but then reading through it, it just got more confusing with people switching the wiring and others saying that the new wiring isn't working :x
It seems as if running them at 100% all the time is pretty much the standard then?
08-13-13, 04:32 AM
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Did you also run the LED strips to a power source so they turn on with the car? Or are you running them off, and they only turn on when you turn the **** to parking lights or head lights on. I just ordered a set of the stripped lights and I'm trying to see what needs to be done. People tell me I have to connect the green wires for the LED's together, then run them to a power source in the fuse box so that they turn on when the car does. Thanks!
There's about 2-3 ways of wiring the lights. I personally do the 4 wire moved around method. With that one. Parking light mode= LED 100% or Head Light mode= LED 100% and headlight On. I don't touch the fuse box or non of that stuff
08-13-13, 04:37 AM
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Does the DRL stay on in Auto mode or do you have to turn parking light mode on all the time?
08-13-13, 04:43 AM
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I'm glad somebody else feels the same way I do. I miss that feature every time I climb in someone else's car that lacks AFS. I do absolutely love the black housing aesthetic of the LED units, so I may be opening up my headlights soon and blackening them, just like my soul...
Who needs AFS when u got kool LED lights lol....I live in FL no hills just highways n lit roads so I guess that y 90% of the modders down here upgraded..I personally never saw the difference with the AFS feature coming from my 2nd Gen GS300 or 1st Gen SC300 to the IS250
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Schweet! You've all convinced me to get them - just have to try negotiating with this seller still and doing a bit more research.
I don't want to buy them and end up with a different wiring plugs like the JDM lights :x
Ps. I keep reading people saying you need new headlight covers because the old ones won't fit while others said they re-used their old covers, what's up with that?
I don't want to buy them and end up with a different wiring plugs like the JDM lights :x
Ps. I keep reading people saying you need new headlight covers because the old ones won't fit while others said they re-used their old covers, what's up with that?