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Old 05-29-2021, 11:53 AM   #1
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yea, but the question is why are you wanting to replace your headlights?

My point is, there is nothing to be gained with litronics headlights in a non car. If your existing are broken and you can get them cheaper then non then sure, just dont expect them to work as good cause they will default to the down position, which means you wont get much lighting down the road.
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Old 05-29-2021, 12:29 PM   #2
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Good Grief! The litronics adjust EXACTLY as your current halogen lights. You adjust the height and side by the exact same adjustment points on the inner fenders of the frunk. The Litronics headlight assembly is the same as the halogen the only difference is the bulbs reflectors and some motors internally. Simply install, take to a level spot with a wall in the dark and adjust according to the owners manual.
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Old 05-29-2021, 12:57 PM   #3
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Good Grief! The litronics adjust EXACTLY as your current halogen lights. You adjust the height and side by the exact same adjustment points on the inner fenders of the frunk. The Litronics headlight assembly is the same as the halogen the only difference is the bulbs reflectors and some motors internally. Simply install, take to a level spot with a wall in the dark and adjust according to the owners manual.
Good luck with that

Option 1, that is going to just kick the can down the road and it will happen eventually with other ones.

Option 2 - New, plug & play, not cheap

Option 3 - New parts, easy to do, still not all that cheap

Option 5 - If you can find them from the dealer, get brand new ones. Most expensive but is plug & play.

Option 6 - Do nothing
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Good luck with that

Option 1, that is going to just kick the can down the road and it will happen eventually with other ones.

Option 2 - New, plug & play, not cheap

Option 3 - New parts, easy to do, still not all that cheap

Option 5 - If you can find them from the dealer, get brand new ones. Most expensive but is plug & play.

Option 6 - Do nothing
Great another keyboard warrior without a clue. These have been on my car since 2016 I do know what I'm talking about unlike yourself.

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Old 05-29-2021, 12:32 PM   #5
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yea, but the question is why are you wanting to replace your headlights?

My point is, there is nothing to be gained with litronics headlights in a non car. If your existing are broken and you can get them cheaper then non then sure, just dont expect them to work as good cause they will default to the down position, which means you wont get much lighting down the road.
I need to replace my lights because the reflectors are cracked and yellowing. A common issue.

Your point is well taken though and this is why I am on this forum. From my research I have 4 options.

1) replace original headlights with replacement standard OEM like my existing ones.

2) replace original headlight with xenon litronics headlights (used)

3) replace original headlights with aftermarket HID. I am not sure I want to do this as I am unsure of the quality of these lights. I have read that other guys have done it. They look good but still unsure

4) open up my original headlights and fit with with xenon projector. Yes, I have seen the videos. However, this is not something I really want to tackle. I am not sure I like the idea of opening up headlight assemblies.

Thoughts?
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