DIY: Convert 14-16 3iS into 17+ 3iS Plus Quad Headlights

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Nov 26, 2018 | 01:31 PM

#16

bumbletuna

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From: WI

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Originally Posted by hoostin

Great work! Is the front bumper swap possible without the new headlights? I'm looking to simply swap out the 2014-2016 grille for the 2017+ grille, but it looks quite pricey if you factor in the lights and everything else.

I don't think so because the 14-16 headlights have a different shape. The 17+ headlights have a cleaner look, the bottom is straight.

Nov 26, 2018 | 03:02 PM

#17

hoostin

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That's what I was scared of

Nov 26, 2018 | 10:01 PM

#18

specONE

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Originally Posted by hoostin

This might interest you. But this is a full custom bumper swap

Nov 27, 2018 | 06:35 AM

#19

hoostin

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Could you elaborate on this? DM if easier, thanks!

Jan 11, 2019 | 09:18 PM

#20

Sonn

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Originally Posted by hoostin

Could you elaborate on this? DM if easier, thanks!

http://www.taiwanjgtc.com/product/is200t-is250-is300h-11

You can buy it from that website. Have to contact them through line app I think. Not that cheap.

Jan 15, 2019 | 06:39 PM

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ayotomy

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Originally Posted by hoostin

Could you elaborate on this? DM if easier, thanks!

Did you get anymore information on this?

Jan 21, 2019 | 11:25 PM

#22

Jbreezie

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From: CA

Wow! Looks like a lot of work!

Mar 9, 2019 | 06:07 AM

#23

Shaftplay

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Can I just leave my car with you for a week and have you do it lol. I'll obviously pay parts, and we can figure out labor too lol

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Mar 9, 2019 | 06:09 AM

#24

Shaftplay

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From: NY

Also did you do the 2017 dash as well? So that we can get a digital clock lol

Dec 16, 2023 | 03:58 PM

#25

reznor11

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From: TX

Thinking about doing this swap. Going to Japan next month, so might try and source the headlights there.
Did you ever resolve the DRL issues while in auto?
Also the check headlight system message?

Thanks for the detailed writeup by the way.

Sep 28, 2024 | 08:28 AM

#26

Nine9

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From: Bavaria

Amazing detail there, I know this thread is rather old but since you also did the taillight swap -
I just ordered a set of jdm LED taillights for my 2015 and was wondering if those are simple plug an play or is a separate harness needed there as well?
The outer taillights with the led signals seem to come without any cables - i looked up and found part numbers for harnesses but it looks like most of them are for models with the halogen bulbs?