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Old 08-16-2010, 04:50 PM
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Hey, haven't been on the forums lately. I will post pictures up soon. I upgraded both my headlights and taillights and did all the wiring by myself. I also got the adaptive lights to work. It was all trial and error but I got it to work. Work hours were around 8 to 20 hours total.
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Do you have pics and diy step by step installation?
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Sorry I don't have a DIY. I know i should have done it while I was upgrading them but I didn't have time to take pictures annd stuff as there are tons of steps.
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Did you have to get your car flashed by the dealer?
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whats the total cost for parts? did you get a good deal? and where?
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which is it 8 hours or 20?
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which is it 8 hours or 20?

I was wondering the same thing, that is a pretty big range
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Originally Posted by Etech
Hey, haven't been on the forums lately. I will post pictures up soon. I upgraded both my headlights and taillights and did all the wiring by myself. I also got the adaptive lights to work. It was all trial and error but I got it to work. Work hours were around 8 to 20 hours total.

Do you have pics off new mod. can you give us some theads on diy
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I am waiting for some more info..if not DIY.., I am planning to do the same..


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