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Old 03-16-13, 08:11 PM
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Why does some of the cars come with 2 projectors per head light housing and some only one?
Old 03-16-13, 08:22 PM
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Both F-sport and non look great in my book. The F-sport isn't complete without the fogs, as many owners had hoped it'd be installed from the factory. The non F-sport is equally as appealing for those who don't want too aggressive a front end. I'll say it again- I really like the look of the headlights. Something different than the LED DRL headlights that many complained copied Audi's original look (debatable). But the standalone DRL looks great in my book.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i know some talked about doing it when it was launched but did anyone actually do it?
Yep, we have at least 3 members in the 4GS section who've done the conversion.
Old 03-17-13, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Galaxy 40
Why does some of the cars come with 2 projectors per head light housing and some only one?
2 projectors are the model's with LED headlights.
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Originally Posted by Appleman
2 projectors are the model's with LED headlights.
So the LED headlights are going to be an option? Meaning it does not matter what model you have, is250/350, fsport and non fsport?
Old 03-17-13, 10:22 AM
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I believe the LED headlights are only available on the 300h.
Old 03-17-13, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Galaxy 40
So the LED headlights are going to be an option? Meaning it does not matter what model you have, is250/350, fsport and non fsport?
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I believe the LED headlights are only available on the 300h.
I believe they are offered as an option on non-hybrid models as well. Here's an IS350 with them:

Old 03-17-13, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i know some talked about doing it when it was launched but did anyone actually do it?
This was figured by Lexus enthusiasts a month after the car debuted. Its easy, plug and play. My dealer just did it for a customer, they called me to walk them through it.
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
I believe they are offered as an option on non-hybrid models as well. Here's an IS350 with them:

2014 Lexus IS 350 Driving Scenes - YouTube
Interesting. Are LED headlights supposed to be better than Bi-Xenon?
Old 03-17-13, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
2014 Lexus IS F-Sport LCD Gauges - YouTube

they seem to love LFA gauges... good feedback on TTAC facebook page where they posted the look (vs for instance that crappy ATS gauges that everyone disliked)
Awesome!!!

Here's another video that just popped up on YouTube from the same event!!
via "thedriversseat"

This is an actual video of the F-Sport Cluster gauge while in motion..



Enjoy,

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Old 03-17-13, 06:26 PM
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i love them... they should have made them move by default when turning on/off car, just an nice show :-)

it is definetly an wow factor.
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Originally Posted by Blueprint
This was figured by Lexus enthusiasts a month after the car debuted. Its easy, plug and play. My dealer just did it for a customer, they called me to walk them through it.
Did they charge them or even lower the total price to downgrade to a non f-sport front?
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Originally Posted by gbert15
Did they charge them or even lower the total price to downgrade to a non f-sport front?
you are essentially paying for new front mask, so no, they did not give them money back, lol.
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Originally Posted by spwolf
you are essentially paying for new front mask, so no, they did not give them money back, lol.
More of wishful thinking on my side since they can always sell that bumper and get money back or something! And not saying money back but more of a lower total cost of the car! That would be wierd that the dealer would give u money back!

Anyways, my question still stands though, were they charged extra for the swap?
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Originally Posted by gbert15
More of wishful thinking on my side since they can always sell that bumper and get money back or something! And not saying money back but more of a lower total cost of the car! That would be wierd that the dealer would give u money back!

Anyways, my question still stands though, were they charged extra for the swap?
i am sure they were charged, does the sun rise?


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