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$1000.00 for LED modification in Headlights..too much?

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Old 05-28-10, 02:28 PM
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Default $1000.00 for LED modification in Headlights..too much?

So I went to my local car shop. I saw that they customized a Bentley with the BMW halos and asked if they can throw some LED's in my headlights to sort of mimic the 2010 model.

They said they would be able to do it but are charging a $1000.00. I know its a lot of tedious work...just wanted to get everybodies opinion as I'm still thinking about it all.

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Old 05-28-10, 02:39 PM
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Complete waste of money. Converting the turn signals to LED is one thing but throwing $1000 at a 3 year old LS for ONE mod that nobody but yourself is going to notice is like throwing money into a fireplace a watching it burn. It is money you will never see again. Put that $1000 towards saving for a 2010 if you want the updated look so bad.
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I would pass, just too much $$$ for that mod, unless you really want the mod and plan on keeping the car. I would LED all the lights such as...

-DRL
-Turn Signals
-Front Park Lights
-Side Marker Lights

Personally I think the LED strip look belongs to Audi only, like the Angel eyes or Halo look is BMW only and everyone else is just knockoffs of the real deal.
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sure if u want to look like the Altimas and Maximas that drive around with those autozone led strips then go ahead.

i agree with Tee, keep the led drls on cars that come with them from factory.
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Thanks for the advice guys. I appreciate it.
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i would never do that, honestly
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1000 can be put to a better use....
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Too rich for my blood.
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too tacky! you drive a boss car drop to the ground throw some 22's on it and feel good about minimal maintence compared to the german competitors..
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HELL NAWWWWW MAN! Come on son! LOL
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now i wouldnt mine blacking mines out.. thats something to look at.
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