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Old 10-05-09, 07:14 PM
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Anyone with these lights, wonder how they look?
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Old 10-05-09, 07:15 PM
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Don't do it! I think they look cheap. It's a Lexus not a Honda
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The clear tail doesn't look too bad, rest is pretty cheezy.
Old 10-05-09, 07:48 PM
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I have the headlights in the lighter tone, and they look great in my SC since it's pearl white. Personally, I say get 'em.
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I have tried several aftermarket headlights..they all look great in pics, but none fit well and don't seal well..its tempting to buy them, especially if your oems' are getting yellowed and hazy...money better spent on retroffiting your oems with hids and lenses..more money, but better looking and better fit. I went back to oems with an hid upgrade.
Old 10-05-09, 09:35 PM
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i would get the clear tail lights but those only look good on lighter colored cars.

they remind me of d-max tails for s-chassis nissans. i just dont think the quality is as good.
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got the head on my black sc looks good but the projector is aimed at the air
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Old 10-06-09, 05:03 PM
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You might be able to get away with the blacked ones... as for the chrome, only on a white Sc.
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Whats the reason for looking for a new set of headlights? Was you looking for a new look? Is yours yellow or leaking or a combination of everything?

I say wetsand yours down and polish them out.. 2.. I say take them apart and reseal them, while cleaning the lense itself. JMO
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Originally Posted by TroySC300
Don't do it! I think they look cheap. It's a Lexus not a Honda
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tho the tails dont look too bad. i dont like how the reverse is in the center of the tail light like that. Head lights are nasty/ricey. OEM FTMFW!!
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I don't want to say don't do it but I would recommend that you stick to oem. It looks way better than any aftermarket set. It makes the car look very cheap. Just wet sand and buff. And then get a plug and play hid kit or retrofit.
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I personally like them but don't go too far with over-accessorizing (e.g. side engine vents, graphics, etc. <-- it will then look too cheesy)
Old 10-07-09, 07:58 PM
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Better to fix/retrofit your OEM. i put the black ones in and they don't fit quite right but the worst part is they are aimed in the air. I have adjusted them all the way down and still way too high. I originally bought them as temporary while i retrofitted my OEM's but i'm letting my retrofit drag on.

I didn't buy those tails specifically but from the same manufacturer. got a short in one of the brake lights after abt a year. easy to fix but kind of a nuissance
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looks too altezza lol
Old 10-07-09, 08:52 PM
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what color car do you have? the bottom clear reverse light would look best painted red to match the rest of the bottom. i dont like half smoked/half red tails, just me. i'd prefer the red/clear (with painted clear reverse light, of course). The headlights, hmm, if it weren't for the top 3 upper lights it would look a lot better (like Supra headlights) but they still look okay, although I wouldn't get them. I stuck with OEM headlights.


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