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Old 01-27-16, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 808mcv20l
Looks bright! Do you get any bulb out messages on the dash?

I tried swapping to LEDs on my 99 Camry but I would get the bulb out message icon on my gauge. Didn't want to install resistors so I just ended up putting it back to stock.
Yeah I get the bulb out message on my dash but i don't mind it lol. I'll probably only install resistors for the turn indicators because I feel weird having them hyperflashing lol
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You can get LED lights with the resistor already in the socket.
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Originally Posted by mmatheny
You can get LED lights with the resistor already in the socket.
Just don't use the CANBUS bulbs, I tried those on my 99 camry, all it did was blow out the fuse, Sure after that No bulb out messages, but also no parking lights!!!

If replacing all blinkers bulbs to LED, you can replace the Flasher with an LED friendly one which won't do the Hyperflash.
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Originally Posted by mmatheny
So you're saying if I want to get either HID or projectors for my '02 I should try to find OEM somewhere, rather than a kit? What are the issues with the HID kits?
No. I was asking if your new headlights are OEM or a diff brand. I went all out and got a hid kit and projectors for my stock headlights. You'll have no issues if you get a good kit with the retrofit projectors like that guy said. It wasn't cheap after installation but it makes a huge difference.
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What Injen intake is that? And do you have a check engine light from installing that?
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What Injen intake is that? And do you have a check engine light from installing that?
Idk what the exact model #.. all i know is that it's an injen intake out of a camry lol. and no check engine light
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New headlights looking so nice :') Thanks to mozgwanted.





1/8 inch chrome trim all around. I did a bad job at 12am with no lighting cause I was too excited to wait lol. Some may say it's rice but I like it
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haha, good find on the russian DIY, did you use google translate to figure out what he wrote?

I had a feeling that was you who posted those headlights up on the local Craigslist, I see it's now been taken down, but your tail lights are still posted.

That looks great those lights look like they were in great condition!

I bought all the parts for the Nakamichi swap, hoping to do it in a few weeks, decided I'm just going to keep the stock radio equipment maybe just swap out speakers.
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Nice! Where did you get the WINDOM badge?
Old 06-11-16, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by MESHICANO
Nice! Where did you get the WINDOM badge?
My neighbor got it for me haha. It looks like he got it from a site called and upon closer inspection, it seems like its the 4th gen badges. they are a little more slanted than our 3rd gen emblems.

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Saw this thing and couldn't pass it up... Worth every single penny.
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Old 08-06-16, 07:02 PM
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back stripped down to expose the top of the rear struts.

old vs new

Rear coilovers in..

fronts in..



here with this kool kat



totoro sticker... +5hp


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Tasteful mods man. What lip is that?


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