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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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I like mine but i really like the LED look. Worth it or not or





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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:49 AM
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Youve got to be kidding me! All the 01-03 guys try to look like 04+ and your trying to get rid of your oem LED to get another looking LED tail? I say save your money for another better mod than this!


I do like your car though, dont change the tails!!!
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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I would say don't as well. The only reason I got the LED's on my 01 is because I didn't want the amber strip.
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Old May 22, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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a little on the icy side if u ask me, i dont think its worth the 300 but maybe luike 150, or if u could at least see what they look like on ur car first...
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Old May 22, 2009 | 03:02 PM
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def. DON'T do it......nothing beats OEM.....
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Old May 22, 2009 | 06:51 PM
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Default LED Tails

Originally Posted by So Philly1
I like mine but i really like the LED look. Worth it or not or





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for the right and for the left sides. If I had gotten the '03 that I was considering, I would have gotten the LED tails as the first mods on the car. I can't stand the incande. lights going on and off so slow. I like the BOOM on and BOOM off effect of the LEDs.

From a safety aspect, the LED lighting up a fraction of a second quicker than incand. is much better.

Also, it give the car a fresher look. I have them on my RX and they just look so much better.

Also, what is $300 for such a nice car?
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Old May 22, 2009 | 07:46 PM
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Dude, you have a 04, so why bother??
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Old May 22, 2009 | 09:29 PM
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I have 2002 thats the only reason i brought mines. Your year is perfect. Plus i only had mine since last december and already had problems with them. Personally i like 04 and up better but these will do for now. plus i don't think they make them for your year anyway,but i could be wrong.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 05:39 AM
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Looks like the panel has spoken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by So Philly1
Looks like the panel has spoken!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lmao!!
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Old May 24, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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I was going to get those LED's but then I came across these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SMOKE...Q5fAccessories

I purchased mine from option racing and absolutely love them. I hated the amber strip and $300 seemed a little steep for the red/clear ones. What color is your car? I definitely recommend them.
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Originally Posted by So Philly1
I like mine but i really like the LED look. Worth it or not or





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Wait, you have an '04 LS430? If so, I would not change it then. I thought you wanted to get a LED because you ad a 01-03... if you have the Lexus lights, keep it.
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Old May 24, 2009 | 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Boomer01
I would say don't as well. The only reason I got the LED's on my 01 is because I didn't want the amber strip.
i have a 02 and i dont have a amber strip, they're are tail lights that aren't LED that have clear indicators..
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Originally Posted by dukieman22
I was going to get those LED's but then I came across these:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SMOKE...Q5fAccessories

I purchased mine from option racing and absolutely love them. I hated the amber strip and $300 seemed a little steep for the red/clear ones. What color is your car? I definitely recommend them.
I started a post about these lights and did not get one positive feedback
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Old May 26, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Topshottaz
I started a post about these lights and did not get one positive feedback
Hmm. I absolutely love them. Oh well. To each his own I guess
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