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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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No real difference from what we've been hearing/seeing, cept the price and instruction sheet. APT gives you a link to the Toyota factory fog light instructions while VRD had their own sheet.

Yes, the lines are from the clear bra. Had it installed a few days after getting the car. Love it! The guy that did it was from SoCal originally and had business partners. Maybe he can direct you to them? www.transparentbra.com
Old Sep 21, 2008 | 09:04 AM
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hey can anyone tell me which seller id you guys bought it from? Also does it come with a rocker switch and can it be wired to come on or off independently from the headlights? Thanks
Old Sep 21, 2008 | 11:42 AM
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apt.auto
http://myworld.ebay.com/ebaymotors/apt.auto/

Comes with the switch

Can be wired that way, but have to make mods to the lights (not plug and play that way)
Old Sep 21, 2008 | 03:38 PM
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there is a thread if you search
Old Sep 21, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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ya check for the thread Ill see if I can link it
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Just ordered my second set for my other tc from apt!
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:47 PM
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i ordered some through motorblvd and the guy sent me the real deal VRDs. they were cheap too. just a heads up.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:53 PM
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Wow, old thread lol.

Got mine off eBay, shipped from Taiwan. Got them 2 days after I paid.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:53 PM
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anyone know if any cutting has to be done on an 05 with the OEM lip kit? That is my only hold back. These lights look great!
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by toeveryhour
i ordered some through motorblvd and the guy sent me the real deal VRDs. they were cheap too. just a heads up.
here's the link to MotorBLVD

http://stores.ebay.com/MotorBlvd
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Shoe_Here
anyone know if any cutting has to be done on an 05 with the OEM lip kit? That is my only hold back. These lights look great!
Yes, cutting has to be done to the lipkit in order to fit the vrd/apt fogs.
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 03:27 PM
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Has anyone had any trouble with moisture in them? i put mine in like 2 weeks ago and already they are leaking, im gonna take them out and look at them but i was wondering if this is common?
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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^nope, i had mine for about 2 months now and no problems.

try checking the rubber boot around the bulb area - make sure it's down really tight
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 04:12 PM
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yea i was thinking that could be the only place but wasnt sure
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Originally Posted by toeveryhour
i ordered some through motorblvd and the guy sent me the real deal VRDs. they were cheap too. just a heads up.
same here! LOL

vrd box, instructions, and and extra set of Nokya bulbs for 110 shipped in 3 days!
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Originally Posted by Shoe_Here
anyone know if any cutting has to be done on an 05 with the OEM lip kit? That is my only hold back. These lights look great!
Just press them in. No need to cut the lip kit. I did it on my tc and have had no problems at all.
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by b52hDUNN

Just press them in. No need to cut the lip kit. I did it on my tc and have had no problems at all.
uhh..wat bout the black thingies?
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 04:16 AM
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^^ they come out........
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by b52hDUNN
Originally Posted by Shoe_Here
anyone know if any cutting has to be done on an 05 with the OEM lip kit? That is my only hold back. These lights look great!
Just press them in. No need to cut the lip kit. I did it on my tc and have had no problems at all.
can i see a pic? so is it sitting on the lip or is it behind the lip?
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Sits on the lip and looks good. Ill try to take a pic today.



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