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    Default LED Headlights

    Hey there,

    Im looking for a good place in the GTA to have LED headlight bulbs installed in my 13' 3. Any recommendations of places and wattage/size to go with? I have not checked the manual for the type of bulb the car even has yet lol.

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    Hey try teamsls. They are at Weston and finch area. https://www.teamsls.ca/

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    Don't do led lighting, it only provides extra forground lighting (which focuses your eyes infront of your bumper vs down the road, so not only can you not see into the distance, you're adding extra strain to your eyes to see).
    It also throws large amount of light (aka glare) into other vehicles, which can get you a ticket.
    Your best bet is to upgrade your halogen following this guide.
    https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/sho....php?t=1409801
    Other than that, a proper hid projector retrofit is your best option, however much more expensive.
    Here is a drop in retrofit kit: http://www.gtaretrofits.com/shop/hid...rofit-package/
    Modifications? I've forgotten more than I remember. Click here for the list.

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    +1 go to GTA retrofits.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiewan View Post
    +1 go to GTA retrofits.
    Thanks so much guys! I will look into the info provided.

    Also different related question, should I see any problem fitting a 2018 GT rims on my 13' Skyactiv model?

    Thanks

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    Quote Originally Posted by markow202 View Post
    Thanks so much guys! I will look into the info provided.

    Also different related question, should I see any problem fitting a 2018 GT rims on my 13' Skyactiv model?

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    Stock ride height or lowered?
    they will fit.

    Same hub size, same bolt pattern, similar safe offset - You wont have to roll fenders ect.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kiewan View Post
    Stock ride height or lowered?
    they will fit.

    Same hub size, same bolt pattern, similar safe offset - You wont have to roll fenders ect.
    Yup stock height. I thought so too but juuuust wanted to check.

    Thank you!

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    Is it possible to add HIDs in stock housing (gen1 M3 HB)?

    And if so, are there still the same drawbacks as LED e.g. glare, etc.?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hyperion View Post
    Don't do led lighting, it only provides extra forground lighting (which focuses your eyes infront of your bumper vs down the road, so not only can you not see into the distance, you're adding extra strain to your eyes to see).
    It also throws large amount of light (aka glare) into other vehicles, which can get you a ticket.
    Your best bet is to upgrade your halogen following this guide.
    https://www.hidplanet.com/forums/sho....php?t=1409801
    Other than that, a proper hid projector retrofit is your best option, however much more expensive.
    Here is a drop in retrofit kit: http://www.gtaretrofits.com/shop/hid...rofit-package/
    How does that differ to cars with built in LED strips?

    Will it work if you get the below with LED lights?

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    My post was talking about your low beams, not any accent led lighting.
    That thing you linked to isn't relevant to anything
    Quote Originally Posted by Ogata View Post
    How does that differ to cars with built in LED strips?

    Will it work if you get the below with LED lights?

    https://www.amazon.ca/RCP-Anti-Flick...F7DTRM36H5QZ7Z

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hyperion View Post
    My post was talking about your low beams, not any accent led lighting.
    That thing you linked to isn't relevant to anything
    Oops my bad was talking about DRLs

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ogata View Post
    Oops my bad was talking about DRLs
    I know there's a harness to make leds work for drl/high beams, but I don't remember from where.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hyperion View Post
    I know there's a harness to make leds work for drl/high beams, but I don't remember from where.
    They now make em with the canbus conversion but for my 1st gen I think I still need the harness BUT running at half voltage, don't think it will ever work..

    https://www.amazon.ca/RCP-Headlight-...=9005+led+bulb

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