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Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:40 AM
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So i bought these headlights and it says they are a direct replacement for the 05 - 07 tc. However does that mean that they are a direct replacement for the 08 model ?
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:44 AM
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yeah, since you can put 08 headlights on an 05-07 tc without problems, the statement is probably just outta date.
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 05:46 AM
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there's no picture but yes 05-07 are the same as 08, except for the wiring but since there aftermarket you pretty much will have to fit different bulbs. alot of poeple now are getting the 08 headlights since they are projectors and looks nice too.
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 06:13 AM
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so the orginal 08 headlights are better than the halo's then ?
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 06:22 AM
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yeah OEM is always better than aftermarket and everyone like the projector on the 08 headlights cause you can put hids and make them look nice while they light up more.
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 07:55 AM
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basically, for projectors, aftermarket < '08s < retrofit.
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:00 PM
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so ok how about this. is there a way to take the halos out of the headlights and put them in the projectors or vice versus ?
Old Dec 5, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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dude... the "halo's" in the lights you bought arnt real "halos". so why bother?
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really ? so what are real halos then ?
Old Dec 6, 2007 | 12:28 PM
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really ? so what are real halos then ?
i consider these real halo's http://www.oznium.com/tc-angel-eye

now the things in the headlights you posted (one led that lights up the entire ring)
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ah i see. too bad they dont fit my car. oh well.
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