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Old 07-08-2013, 06:28 AM
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So I can't be sure if it's my eyes playing a trick on me because of the 2011 front bumper cover, but are the fenders the same through 08-13?

Trying to figure out what I need to the first style of xb2 front clip. Headlights, bumper cover for sure. But it looks like hood and fenders may be the same.

Since a ruminon clip is out of my reach, figure this is the next best thing.
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Old 07-08-2013, 05:17 PM
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Fenders and hood are the same thing. All you'll need are headlights and bumper cover. Maybe the styrofoam piece between the crash bar and the cover, but not sure.
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youll also need the rear bumper and possibly tailights. im unsure if they are different or not. buts its very possible. shouldnt be to hard though. its easy to swap those parts out the only thing youll have to do is have bumpers painted. good luck and post pics!
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i personaly love the 08-10 style WAY more than 11+ models. the bumpers are more sleek and elegant and everything flows nicer but thats just my personal taste ;)
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Rear bumper and taillights are different. Not all sure that the headlight need to be changed. When I looked at mine and my wifes (11 and 0 they looked the same just that the 11 model had a light in the hole where the 08 didnt.
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No don't need the rear. Love the rear section of the car, just the fronts always bugged me. So bumper and lights, check! Looks like I'm going parts hunting.
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Old 07-08-2013, 11:37 PM
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I have a pair of headlights that I could sell... I don't really want to because if and when I trade my car in, I want to keep my S2K retrofitted heads.
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I will probably end up using my Toyota employee discount and just get new OEMs.

Hopefully with the wheels I just ordered (stance mindset) and raceland coilovers, the front end swap will make me love the few things I don't love about this car. May have to add some DVD love for the dash, but that's to be decided
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Ricelands won't make you love the car.
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I ran racelands on my tc. They are soft, but manageable. I'm not trying to set autocross records or anything. Just cruising low and slow.
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Originally Posted by xseveredveganx
I have a pair of headlights that I could sell... I don't really want to because if and when I trade my car in, I want to keep my S2K retrofitted heads.
hey are they stock headlights? pm me
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