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Old 12-09-2016, 11:10 AM
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Can I buy a 2011,2012,2013 headlight assembly for my 2008?

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So the inside of my current headlight lenses are done for. Was told I needed to buy the entire headlight assembly on ebay. My question is, would the stock black 2011+ headlight assemblies fit in my 2008 coupe? I reached out to oneeighty and they said yes as long as I dont have AFS which I dont. I'm not doubting them, just wanted to make sure before spending $800+ on a set.

Also, I currently have the upgraded Osram CBI bulbs installed. In order to transfer those into the new assemblies, would I have to open them up (the new ones) or can the bulbs be installed without having to take apart the assembly?

Thanks a lot and sorry for my lack of headlight knowledge!
Old 12-09-2016, 11:13 AM
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You will need a new bumper , a new grill and also a new slim washer tank if you're going with the 2011 swap - Sucks.

I drive a 2011 and I swapped it to a 2009 front end LOL
Old 12-09-2016, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 2011-G
You will need a new bumper , a new grill and also a new slim washer tank if you're going with the 2011 swap - Sucks.

I drive a 2011 and I swapped it to a 2009 front end LOL
I unfortunately had someone back up into me so I had the IPL bumper put on. Is it safe to say that the necessary washer tank was installed? And what new grill? Thanks!
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I have newer headlights in my 08. No issues
Old 12-11-2016, 06:55 PM
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Originally Posted by NeverBoneStock
I have newer headlights in my 08. No issues
Good to hear! Gonna snag a set on eBay very soon then. Thanks.
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'08 has the fog lights in the housing. I rewired mine to new IPL foglights with a Diode Dynamics HID kit.
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Originally Posted by jpowersjr2
'08 has the fog lights in the housing. I rewired mine to new IPL foglights with a Diode Dynamics HID kit.
Right. However, I dont plan on using the fog lights so its okay if they dont work.




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