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Old Feb 3, 2008 | 05:16 PM
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I was wondering what is involved in replacing my '06 headlights with '08 projector headlights. Curious if it is just PnP or if there is wire splicing involved.

I like the look of the new headlights a hell of alot better than any other ones out there!

Sorry if someone else asked this question already, i searched but could not find!

Thanks for any help!
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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Bleh...u like the nipples on the 08's??
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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I think you have to splice since it's a different type bulb. pretty easy to splice and soder a couple wires
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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I heared that you need to change the wiring harness, or mod it

it is not that hard, but it's not an simple bolt-on task

That's just what I heared from people that've done it
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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TRD intake
TRD quick shifter
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Sportmax 006 Black with Polish Lip
Sportmax 006 Black with red lip
p.s Wheels go with stock TC tires.
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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???
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Deegeezy
TRD intake
TRD quick shifter
DC Sport Headers
Sportmax 006 Black with Polish Lip
Sportmax 006 Black with red lip
p.s Wheels go with stock TC tires.
good 3rd post there big guy
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Deegeezy
TRD intake
TRD quick shifter
DC Sport Headers
Sportmax 006 Black with Polish Lip
Sportmax 006 Black with red lip
p.s Wheels go with stock TC tires.
you sir, are a moron! GTFO!
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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i had to extend the wireharness on the passengers side a little but more. wasnt hard but just ___ to do lmaoo
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 08:43 PM
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Just go HID and its plug and play -- If not they make an 9006 -> H11 harness so u dont have to splice if u dont want to.
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Yeah the best way would be to get a set of HIDs and use the 9006 to H11 adapter cable......that way there is no cutting..........plug and play........
Old Feb 3, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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It's just PnP H11 and 9006 uses the same harness... they are just different bulb types. At least that what my buddy told me who changed his headlights to an 08
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by CatalepsicFox
It's just PnP H11 and 9006 uses the same harness... they are just different bulb types. At least that what my buddy told me who changed his headlights to an 08
9006 does not equal H11
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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I never said that. I said it uses the same harness.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 02:31 AM
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Very easy just get your HIDs as well as the harness just incase one goes out.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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If you don't go HID, there is a connector you can buy to plug into your 9006 harness that converts it to an H11 bulb. If you do go HID, Mobile HID FTW! He will give you a 9006 connection with H11 bulbs. Just let him know when you place the order.
Old Feb 4, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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Yeah imma have to check Mobile HID out, that sounds very simple. Thanks everyone for the help!
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