Nixcision

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Been on and off some auction websites in Japan and have ordered a few items which I have received in very good condition, which got me to thinking: what if you could find the LED headlights for cheaper thru the auction site? Yes you can!

Does anyone know if there is a difference between the headlights there and here? i.e. if i bought a pair, would they wire up to our cars?

I cannot remember the exact part numbers, but for one of the ads (which is now expired), I compared the part numbers there with part numbers on the forum (from other led-related posts) and found that they were different!

furryjet

iTrader: (2)

Compatibility aside, the cutoff would be the opposite.

Top picture shows how LHD vehicle should be like, left side is lower to avoid blinding on-coming traffic.

Bottom picture shows RHD vehicle is lower on the right.

Nixcision

iTrader: (3)

Yeah, I had heard about that with regards to the 78works headlights -- but I'm not overly concerned with that.... hate to be that guy

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

Different cutoff and no side indicator LED. Other than that they are pretty much the same.

But also, you probably shouldn't be that guy, lol.

Jeff

Kmasyl

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I just did an OEM JDM headlight conversion on a 2010 rav4. The cut offs were reversible. All I had to do is remove 4 screws and flip the plate around. I am curious if the Japanese IS ones are like that as well.

Nespo2330

What are these auction sites you are talking about?? Please let me know

Nixcision

iTrader: (3)

Hahaha hey if I can get a deal on headlights I may just do it :P
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Yahoo Japan Auctions!
-- use google chrome to translate the pages to english.

-> Use the website "Buyee" to actually bid/buy.
(copy and paste the Yahoo ad here)

jjc250

Hey I am planning on selling my 2012 OEM LED pre-wired soon, let me know if you're interested!

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

It's possible I think. Would need to open up the lights to do it I would think.

Jeff

istarzan

iTrader: (8)

He's probably talking about Yahoo Auctions Japan.

http://auctions.yahoo.co.jp/

eBay failed in Japan and Yahoo Auctions got a head start so it's big there. The only issue I see is that you need to understand Japanese.

chriso5573

How much would you be asking for? I may be interested. Been looking for a set for a while now.

Nixcision

iTrader: (3)

These are the part numbers that came up:
81185-53493 and 81145-53493

B16da9

iTrader: (7)

Not possible unless you completely tear the headlight apart. Even then you still have to take the project housing apart as well. I have the OEM projectors from my 2011 IS350 if you would like me to post as pick as I retrofited mine with TSX rear loading projectors.

Jeff Lange

iTrader: (1)

Yeah, that's what I meant. I've opened a set before and replaced the projector lenses, I just couldn't recall if the cutoff shield would be able to be reversed.

Jeff