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Old 02-14-11, 08:33 PM
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Default 2011 led headlamps

oh man i saw a 2011 on the street pass by me and i got jealous. Does anyone know if the 2011 will fot the 2008? could it be possible to be swapped out without any modifying?

i need to have them
Old 02-14-11, 09:07 PM
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If your 08 comes with AFS headlights, you'll constantly see the AFS warning light after you changed to the 2011 headlights as 2011s don't have AFS. Sewell has them for sale on their site if you really "need" them.
Old 02-15-11, 01:39 AM
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I'd personally skip the LEDS for AFS. I can't believe they terminated it for the 2011 MY.
Old 02-15-11, 04:29 AM
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Take a walk thru this thread:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...hreads-13.html

Lot's of info in there.

Lou
Old 02-15-11, 05:27 AM
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Every car manufacturer has jumped on the "LED running lights" bandwagon. Personally, I think it's gaudy and cheapens the look of the car.
Old 02-15-11, 10:15 AM
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It is a nice subtle touch to the headlight. Granted, many car manufacturers are finding ways to include these LED running lights, but I like it for the new MY cars. It's not for everyone, but it's better than Audi or MB IMO. I don't think I'll be swapping headlights. It's not because there will be that AFS light on all the time, but because less is more. It's not busy in the front and looks clean.
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I have noticed that lexus led running lights are not as white/bluish as the Audi. Me no likey...
Old 02-15-11, 12:37 PM
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I actually think it's better looking than the day time running lights for the pre 2011.
Old 02-15-11, 02:36 PM
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let's keep it simple here.
corona lights for bmw only and led lights for audi only....
others doesn't look right to me.
Old 02-15-11, 03:08 PM
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I think there kinda cool but not enough to switch... Il dive my 08 till 80-90k and up to a 2011 if i still love the car enough
Old 02-15-11, 03:55 PM
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I like the new LED DRL's and not just because they are trendy.
Old 02-16-11, 03:06 AM
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Saw the new Kia Sportage that has in-headlight LED DRL's.

That's why I'm not getting them cus I don't want to look like a Kia.

At least that's what I tell myself to resist wanting to get them.
Old 02-16-11, 05:25 PM
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I like the "newness" factor of my '11 and it's lights. The LED's may not be for everyone, but feeling current sort of adds to why I got into this car to begin with: exclusivity and an understated bad-***-ness. On the anti-hater/elitist side, I think of the LED's as: "yes, LSD-equipped".
Old 02-16-11, 05:35 PM
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I'm loving the new LED lights that's the whole reason y I'm getting the 2011 is instead of a use one
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I like them also but not willing to trade AFS function for it. Too bad, they look good.


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