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Old 07-20-2007, 12:09 PM
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Default Will 05 - 07 Headlights fit on a 2008 tC?

Im looking at getting:
http://www.ngkits.com/v2/product.php?productid=14938

I am not sure they will fit on a 2008 tC or not. Can anyone help me out?
Sorry if this was posted before, but when I search for it I didn't see it in there.
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Old 07-20-2007, 12:14 PM
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once you get those you could send your 08 headlights to me! i mean you dont want them just sitting around your house collecting dust now would you.
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They should fit without issue... if you want to trade decent OEM headlights for crappy aftermarket ones...
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Well one issue is the harness. The 08s uses a different low beam bulb.
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Harness is no problem. You can get socket harness here: http://www.rallylights.com. Convert it from H11 to 9006. I converted my HB from 9005 to H11.

But why would you want these aftermarket headlights more than your stock headlights? The stock set probably have twice the value as the aftermarket set.
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Old 07-20-2007, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ack154
They should fit without issue... if you want to trade decent OEM headlights for crappy aftermarket ones...
i second that...the 08 headlights are way better than those...not to mention that the LED's on those will go out in about a month! Stay stock man...pretty good headlights from what i've seen
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Old 07-20-2007, 05:43 PM
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like the others said... i'll take your '08's if you don't them!
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Old 07-20-2007, 08:19 PM
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I just really like the Halo or Angel Eyes. Thats about the only reason for those. Does anyone have any other way to get that same effect.
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Old 07-20-2007, 08:33 PM
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The Halos/LEDS aren't very reliable on those aftermarket models, it's been pretty much accepted here @ SL.com. From what I understand, it's best to have your OEM headlamps fitted with them by an experienced modder if you want reliable halos that will last.
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Old 07-20-2007, 09:01 PM
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You dont even need to be experienced to install angel eyes. You can get the Rage Halos, or the Predator Thinlines from Umnitza. Theres quite a few options really. To save you money, just install them yourself. Not that hard. All you really do is bake the headlight to get it open then just put em in there, rebake and seal and wire them. Theres a DIY so im not gonna go through the process here.
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Old 07-20-2007, 09:15 PM
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you forgot that Oznium also has a CCFL option
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PLEASE DON:T BUY THIS HEADLIGHT.. IT JUST A WASTE OF MONEY.. AND THE HALOS WILL STOP WORKING AFTER FEW WEEKS
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ya man i agree the 08's headlights are nice the tail lights are another story! get new taillights.
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if you want a good set of headlights with halos get the Anzo headlights, at least those have CCFL halos, not that LED ****
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Old 07-23-2007, 06:51 PM
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i just want to know where i can get some xenon bulbs for the 08. i ordered some for an 07 hoping they would fit and they didnt.
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Ya I believe you have to buy H11 size bulbs for the 08 lights. Someone correct me if I am wrong though.
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