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Old Jul 26, 2007 | 05:54 PM
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Will these fit in the 2005 models? They look like a direct fitment.

Do they use the same wiring harness?


I know many people don't like them, but they match my wheels very nicely and the stock red ones look like crap on my IIP tc.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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As far as I know... they should be a direct replacement. Of course, there's only one way to find out. So go for it...
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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Yes, I'm 99.9% sure they will fit perfect.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:32 PM
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The 08 tails have been swapped out with aftermarket tails so if that worked, there should be no reason why swapping out your tails for the 08's wouldnt work
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:33 PM
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cool.... how about the wiring harness... I'm wondering if it is the same as well.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:35 PM
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now the question is where can I get some for under $300 lol
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Should be the same. It would have been pointless to change it since its only a cosmetic redesign. As mentioned already, just go for it.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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thx..... believe it or not....the toyota department I called did not know any of this information..... typical
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SickleCell
now the question is where can I get some for under $300 lol
I don't know how much they actually are, but check with the guys at TRDSparks... they'll probably have the best price or close to it.

Or watch the classifieds here on SL as I'm sure there will be a few floating around in there as more 08s are sold.
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Their only concern is selling you the car, as far as telling you anything actually useful and keeping up with whats going on? Thats not their business lol
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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yes, they are a direct plug and play.... i have em. (not installed yet, but the plug is the same)
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 08:50 PM
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i think if you do it quick enough, some 08 owners will do a direct swap for yours. :D
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 09:02 PM
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how come trdsparks.com doesnt have the new heads and tails on the site to purchase online?
Old Jul 26, 2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Sciontctuner
how come trdsparks.com doesnt have the new heads and tails on the site to purchase online?
You gotta get at Josh. josh_trdsparks is his name on this site.
Old Jul 27, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by shadow12one
Originally Posted by Sciontctuner
how come trdsparks.com doesnt have the new heads and tails on the site to purchase online?
You gotta get at Josh. josh_trdsparks is his name on this site.
oh, ok thanks
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:25 PM
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plug and play baby..... they are sexy.. 2 months now ( prolly the first at least on the east coast)and still get so many compliments on them... and i like the fact the eyebrows (front) match the reverse light in the back
Old Jul 29, 2007 | 04:26 PM
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<---jealous
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