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      08-02-2023, 08:41 PM   #1
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Gave this aftermarket LCI style headlights a shot off alixpress. Didnt require any body parts to be changed which is why i went with it. I like my pre-lci m sport bumper/front.

These were 100% plug and play, no coding needed.

The light output is extremely bright.
I didnt have the icon adaptive headlights prior.

Overall, very happy with the quality of the headlights and light output! Figured I share with you guys.
I have videos up on facebook and on my IG @i3lazen
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      08-02-2023, 10:33 PM   #2
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Looks dope🙌
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      08-03-2023, 07:36 AM   #3
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I like it.
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      08-03-2023, 11:57 AM   #4
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Looks great, I was considering these but I have the icon adaptive headlights and I'm Not sure there is a compatible Aftermarket version available for them
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      08-04-2023, 10:41 AM   #5
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Looks great, I was considering these but I have the icon adaptive headlights and I'm Not sure there is a compatible Aftermarket version available for them
Yea i dont think they work if you have adaptives currently. I would have gone for a pair of adaptives but saw these and gave it a shot
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      08-04-2023, 02:17 PM   #6
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Really sharp, love the look! Really hope you don't run into any condensation issues.
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      08-04-2023, 02:27 PM   #7
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Really sharp, love the look! Really hope you don't run into any condensation issues.
Thanks! I hope so as well. It has 1 yr warranty and I washed it the day after and didnt see any issues. Only time will tell but definitely hoping it holds up well!
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Noticed something about the LCI headlights I really don't like. With the turn signals activated, the white hockey stick (I really don't like that either; too AUDIish) turns yellow, like so many other cars. Visually, one sees a solid white light on one side and flashing yellow on the other. Poor taste & a bad look, IMHO.
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      08-13-2023, 08:20 PM   #9
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Noticed something about the LCI headlights I really don't like. With the turn signals activated, the white hockey stick (I really don't like that either; too AUDIish) turns yellow, like so many other cars. Visually, one sees a solid white light on one side and flashing yellow on the other. Poor taste & a bad look, IMHO.
Who uses turn signals? 🤣
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Very sharp look.

Crazy stuff coming out of AliExpress, and a lot of it surprisingly decent quality. I was looking at the yellow LED replacements for the DRLs in the icon lights (CSL look) for when the stock module eventually burns out. They've got all sorts of stuff.

Could you post some night output photos? Also some photos of the cutoff against a wall so we can see how sharp it is please.
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      08-14-2023, 12:26 PM   #11
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Very sharp look.

Crazy stuff coming out of AliExpress, and a lot of it surprisingly decent quality. I was looking at the yellow LED replacements for the DRLs in the icon lights (CSL look) for when the stock module eventually burns out. They've got all sorts of stuff.

Could you post some night output photos? Also some photos of the cutoff against a wall so we can see how sharp it is please.
Yep. This is about 8-9 ft away.
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Wow, looks solid and crisp. Great upgrade especially if you had the standard lights before with the non functional inner projector. Keep us updated on reliability.

That blue might get someone in my state pulled over ��
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Wow, looks solid and crisp. Great upgrade especially if you had the standard lights before with the non functional inner projector. Keep us updated on reliability.

That blue might get someone in my state pulled over 😂
Yea the output is impressive and its clean! Huge upgrade from my non icons.
The blue is a cool touch. Doesnt really match anything for me so its a little getting used to but hey, its the oem look lol cops cant stop ya.
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      08-15-2023, 07:38 AM   #14
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Can you post the link for them?
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      08-15-2023, 10:14 AM   #15
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Who uses turn signals? 🤣
That’s only for those who have specified the optional “indicate assist plus pack”

It’s a rare option!
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Thanks they look great - shared this post with a friend that is on the fence re this mod.
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      08-18-2023, 12:40 PM   #17
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Highly advice you or anyone considering these or the lci Ali-lasers purchase replacement the LED drl / turn signal modules (drivers) for when(not if) your turn signals / drl clap out.

Where to purchase? Lol….. lmk when you find out, best bet would be to trace it to the (re)manufacturer of those units and see if they will sell the led drivers separately.

Lots of unknown factors need to be establish on this new wave of products from CN that don’t last long, and have zero information on post-failure diag/approaches.
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      09-07-2023, 03:02 PM   #18
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Is there a video of the lights at night? I am very interested in changing it too.
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      09-07-2023, 03:04 PM   #19
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Is there a video of the lights at night? I am very interested in changing it too.
Hit me up on instagram @i3lazen
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      09-14-2023, 02:31 PM   #20
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Hey are these the AKD ones?
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      09-14-2023, 07:35 PM   #21
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Hey are these the AKD ones?
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      09-20-2023, 05:29 PM   #22
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SICK!!!
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