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Is300 headlights........

Discussion in 'Exterior' started by magnem44, Nov 28, 2005.

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    magnem44 The Magnificent

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    Is300 headlights........

    I'm thinking about changing out my headlights on my 01 corolla to is300 headlights. how hard do u guys think it would be and does anyone know of any shops in florida that do this type of work? any idea how much it would cost.
    magnem44, Nov 28, 2005
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    RollaBlue New Member

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    headlights on is are much bigger. you would have to modify the hood, fenders, and the front bumper. Ano not only that but all the supports and whaever else might be in the way thats behind the front bumper.

    too much troube and to much money. personally i dont think it would look right etheir.
    It would probably be easier to do a projector retrofit.

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    RollaBlue, Nov 28, 2005
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    Barnacules 100101101011011

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    Damn, the black paint on that corolla is MINT, I wish my cars paint looked that good ;)
    Barnacules, Nov 28, 2005
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    Cuztomrollaz98 MAD VLAD!

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    I think it would be a nice project, everything obviously would have to be custom molded and what not but it can be done.
    Cuztomrollaz98, Nov 28, 2005
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    RollaBlue New Member

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    sure it can be done, but it all really comes down to how much you are willing to spend to get it done. its probably not going to be cheap.
    RollaBlue, Nov 29, 2005
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    what part of South FL you in my boy has a shop here in port st lucie that he can do it
    Toyotarollace01, Dec 8, 2005
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    magnem44 The Magnificent

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    I'm actually not in florida right now. Im deployed in Iraq, wont be back in the states until early january. My sister stays in jacksonville, i actually live in Georgia right now, but i was thinking i can get it done either when i get out of the army in april or when they give me leave when we get back.


    I dont know if im gonna have the funds I just bought a turbo and thats my focus when i get back. If u can find out how much it would cost let me know and maybe i'll head that way.
    magnem44, Dec 15, 2005
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    haha, just don't get into the middle of a headlight conversion, and then buy other cars for projects, then work on other peoples cars......

    i'm about 3 years into my headlight conversion :shutup: but alas, i'm actually working on it again!
    toyotaspeed90, Dec 18, 2005
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    if you look closely, almost every single line on the 98-02 corolla has a similar counterpart on the is-300. i think this would make the swap look really good, althoug hyou might have to make your grill a bit bigger for it to look right.

    also, since you have a fiberglass bumper itwill be a lot easier to work with than just standard abs. this will definitely put you out from the crowd, i know of no corolla with this done as of yet. GO FOR IT!!!!!
    James, Jan 7, 2006
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    Ninety Four New Member

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    I love the IS headlights, but if you're going to swap, you might as well swap in some headlights that have projectors, or at least HIDs.
    Ninety Four, Jan 7, 2006
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    umm...is300 headlights are HIDs....
    IS-Rolla, Jan 7, 2006
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    Ninety Four New Member

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    Some were halogen, some HID. It depends on the year and/or options. They're definitely not projectors though.
    Ninety Four, Jan 8, 2006
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    IS-Rolla Toyota Forever

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    yes, they were not projectors...but all Is300s regardless of year or options came standard wtih HIDS....
    IS-Rolla, Jan 8, 2006
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    Oh really? I'll check one out next time I see it.
    Ninety Four, Jan 12, 2006
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    Ha thats IS girls 300 and Mings Rolla right? From Yotahq?
    TRDxrs, Jan 12, 2006
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