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Old Oct 12, 2020 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by HedgeFund
Looks great hzhao! Now you just need to get new grill and you will have a 2020+ GX
Also like your LX, there are so many mods to do on it as well.
Thought about the 2020 grille. However, I had laser shifter heads and front camera installed on current grille, and shifters will not be able to fit on 2020 style grille without some modification, also 2020 OEM camera is also different than prior years, So, may have to put that off for now. After I converted headlights, I have also notices that current grille lines are kind blended with the new headlights well. Kind made it unique with current grille



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Old Oct 14, 2020 | 09:22 AM
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Can you go buy a used 2010-2013, so you can make guides for my vehicle as well???
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Old Oct 14, 2020 | 11:07 AM
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Can you go buy a used 2010-2013, so you can make guides for my vehicle as well???
LOL! That’s a good one Actually, just looking at wiring diagram for 2010-13 headlights, it is not that difficult to retrofit those headlights. Physical fitting is not the problem at all. You will need to re-wire the harnesses by tapping the correct wires on OEM harness. You can disassemble the OEM headlights, and take the AFS control unit out and still connected to GX to prevent AFS error. That’s really all needed.
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Old Oct 15, 2020 | 05:34 AM
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Originally Posted by hzhao
LOL! That’s a good one Actually, just looking at wiring diagram for 2010-13 headlights, it is not that difficult to retrofit those headlights. Physical fitting is not the problem at all. You will need to re-wire the harnesses by tapping the correct wires on OEM harness. You can disassemble the OEM headlights, and take the AFS control unit out and still connected to GX to prevent AFS error. That’s really all needed.
Hopefully now with this successful mod there will be an influx of 2014+ headlights available to the financially challenged. I’d love to add 2014 grill and lights to my 2011 because I have power 3rd row, heated 2nd row and power retracting mirrors on my base. PM me with offers.
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Old Oct 15, 2020 | 06:32 AM
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Originally Posted by ROSCOGX470
Hopefully now with this successful mod there will be an influx of 2014+ headlights available to the financially challenged. I’d love to add 2014 grill and lights to my 2011 because I have power 3rd row, heated 2nd row and power retracting mirrors on my base. PM me with offers.
For 2011 (2010-2013) it will not be a direct plug and play with current offering. Primary due to the different OEM harnesses and AFS components on your current headlights. You will have to modify the wire to tap into existing OEM headlights harnesses, and disassemble the current headlight, and re-use the AFS component, otherwise, you will have the AFS failure code and display in meter cluster. It’s durable but need some extra work. For 2014+, it will be just a plug and play.
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Old Oct 15, 2020 | 06:48 PM
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once again hzhao, they look amazing. cant wait to hear about how they hold up long term.



how can you tell, he drove straight?
hard to tell and it doesnt look like the top of led line illumination was moving on road. mine u can clearly see moving and leveling constantly. i have the luxury and its bouncy.
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Originally Posted by hzhao
Here is a quick video clip on Auto leveling initial check during startup. (Apologize for the junk in the garage):

https://youtu.be/NYFtBtjQF7g

ok enuf said. nice lights!
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Old Oct 15, 2020 | 06:50 PM
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how do others go about ordering these lights if we have an extra 1500 or whatever they cost sir?
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Old Oct 15, 2020 | 07:12 PM
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how do others go about ordering these lights if we have an extra 1500 or whatever they cost sir?
Just PM you on the subject.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 03:57 PM
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hzhao you were the literal reason I made an account here. This is the most complete and perfect story write up of the 2020 aftermarket headlight mods I can find. Like T4Fun can you let me know how to come into contact with the seller and the costs as well please? Tried to PM you but couldn't find how. Thank you sir!
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hzhao you were the literal reason I made an account here. This is the most complete and perfect story write up of the 2020 aftermarket headlight mods I can find. Like T4Fun can you let me know how to come into contact with the seller and the costs as well please? Tried to PM you but couldn't find how. Thank you sir!
@falsaffa You had your profile set as not allow members to send you private messages. My message to you has been rejected.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by hzhao
@falsaffa You had your profile set as not allow members to send you private messages. My message to you has been rejected.
@hzhao Couldn't figure out how to enable private messages (let me know if you know how), but just sent you a contact/friend request if thats alright. Cheers.
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Old Oct 18, 2020 | 10:02 PM
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Is there a reason that this information isn't just posted in the forum? Is it against forum rules or something?
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 05:32 AM
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Originally Posted by crwys
Is there a reason that this information isn't just posted in the forum? Is it against forum rules or something?
As I stated in my original post, it is in respect of manufacturer request.
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Old Oct 19, 2020 | 05:49 AM
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Just like to give a quick update on the lights, after ten days and heavy rains for few days in my area, plus a car wash, no leaks or any other issues so far. As fall season in northern region, day and night temperature changes, I have also purposely left car outside for several nights to have it sustain any possible expansion and contraction of the materials, so far so good, it has not exhibited any defects. Will give another update in a month.
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