Totally doing exactly this. I've been rocking stock. I'm tired of having to buff the yellow out every year and the drl are acting up when the low beams are on. This setup looks fantastic!
YES! The vland headlights are nice, but a little too aftermarket looking for me, and a bit too much money. The biggest reason I didn't get them is because they don't have side marker lamps which are required. But these look great! Cant wait to upgrade!
lets hope Depo upgraded the quality on those LED boards. The last version lasted 2 weeks for some people. I never even used mine, swapped them with a custom board with my retrofit build.
What do you mean by”last version”?do you actually need to remove the bumper completely,or can you just unscrew the top and side to remove the screws and plug?and does the adjustment still work on these(with the stock motors)
If you’re in between buying these or vlands, get the vlands! I wanted the oem look and this video sold me. The DRL is amazing! Super bright and works just like oem. But the projectors on these are horrible! Very spotty and patchy light with weird reflections. I’ve tried the original halogen bulbs, leds, and an HID kit and they’re all terrible. I even got them professionally aimed to try to help the such poor output. If you’re going for looks get these. If you’re going for light output, get the vlands. I wish I could return these but you can’t once they’re installed. I very much regret the purchase and wish I got the vlands. Hope this helps someone.
@@Legends yes 100%! After tax and shipping you’re looking a little under $500 for these. Definitely worth the extra $100 or so for the vlands. Much better light output, free shipping, and a better return policy if you buy from Amazon or eBay. I can’t stress enough how bad the projectors are in these. My oem halogen were better. 15 years old and super foggy and yellow. I can send a picture if you’re interested. I also plan on trying to sell these for cheap if you’re interested.
@@p-riff could you send a picture of the different light outputs? I really want to get these but alot of people are saying they're not so good. Thanks!
What style or size are the low beam LEDs? What are the bulb hole shapes/pattern on Depo headlights? I converted my stock HID wiring to aftermarket pigtails that will fit new bulbs, however I’ve also order a ton of LED bulbs, that don’t FIT INSIDE FACTORY HOUSING PLATE because they need that DS4 fitment. So I’m trying to upgrade but your video doesn’t show specific bulb and housing bulb plate fitment design.
Good video! I have a question. When replacing the low beam with LED bulb, does the cut-off line come out the same as the OEM HID headlights? In my experience, when I put an LED bulb on a halogen product (DEPO headlight), light leaked over the cut-off line.
Hello friends of Marty Motoring, I have a Lexus is F and I am tired of searching the internet for the upper radiator grill, if you can send me a link where I can obtain it. Greetings from the DR.
@@larkt6693 they are $1,000 + thats why these are a good replacement option, they will not be the exact quality of oem but thats with any aftermarket parts, they look pretty decent as even the oem ones had problems with moisture and water getting in. For under $500 it's a good deal.
Great work guys. I do have a question about the install. When running the wire to the battery, which side do I tied the wire down to? Positive or negative?
So you have put an LED bulb in these? What kind/Size of LED? Depo gives you Halogen bulbs instead of the HID bulbs? Or are those the same type of bulb.
Im having an issue with the light projection on my Depos. It seems to be pretty spotty and there’s a shadown down the middle of the light projection. Is there any resolution to adjust that if anyone has had this issue?
Great video guys!! I always wondered about these Depo headlights!! I’m sold with this video!! I’m gonna try to convince my wife to buy me these for Christmas lol!!
thanks for such a detailed vdieo on headlights coming out. everyone just changes their bulbs lol. I'm gonna be a cheapo since my 06 350 has 216k miles, and just try replacing the clear housings on my originals.
awesome video! for the high beams, was there enough room to tuck all the LED wiring inside there and close the dust cover, or did you just leave it open?
Just an FYI, taking out the Fuse will indeed stop the AFS light from blinking. However, you will lose auto leveling (up and down) when doing so during start up. Auto-leveling is different from AFS. AFS the projector moves left and right during turns which was removed from factory for 2011-2013 IS models with the new headlight option. If the blinking AFS lights bothers you and you want to keep auto-leveling, I recommend opening up the cluster and using black electrical tape to cover up the light.
@@michaelmartinez4515 Yup. But you lose auto-leveling - up and down. I left my fuse in because I wanted to keep auto leveling functioning and used black electrical tape to cover the blinking AFS light in the cluster. The fuse is tied to both Auto leveling and AFS . If you don't care for auto leveling then taking out the fuse is the easiest way to remove the blinking AFS light (AFS- your projectors move left and right when turning. You lose this when upgrading to the new headlight.)
Cool, but i don't think you'll still have AFS then aftermarket headlights don't have that function built in, they have plastic caps in place of the auto level motors. Im not sure if the V2 ones have auto level now but as far as I know they don't.
@@michaelmartinez4515 Correct. AFS function is removed from the newer headlights. If your car originally had AFS then your AFS light will blink on your dash when upgrading. I have OEM 12-13 headlights. So I'm not sure if the DEPO ones has auto-leveling for V1 or V2. DEPO is a great option for the price cuz I paid an arm and a leg for the OEM ones. This was before DEPO was available.
Hey Marty, are the actual LEDs different in the DRL strip on these V2 versions or is it just the wire that goes to the battery that’s different from the V1 Depos?
Well....VLAND is a full LED unit with nice turn signals and triple beam LED. 2 are for low beam and 1 is for high beam. They don’t have the greatest output being LED, but look awesome with their DRL check mark that doubles as a turn signal. The issue is that if anything goes wrong, you have to replace the whole headlight unit and not just a bulb. DEPO, VIPMotoz and Spyder all have factory-looking replacement headlight sets that use independently changeable bulbs like the factory setup. You can use halogen, LED or in some cases HID. I think both look good and can work well, but VLANDs are definitely the more expensive option.
@@MartyMotoring thank you so much for this🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 so glad I got clarification on the VLAND bulb repair impossibility. Wasn’t sure if that was true or not when I heard it from someone else. Thank you!!!
Does anybody know which way to turn the adjustment screw on the passenger side to have the low beam move upwards? Mine is pointing towards the ground, and I'm reading mixed things on the internet (clockwise vs counter clockwise).
I see that a wire needs to be hooked up to the battery for the high beams to work, but it doesn't really talk about the original high beam DRLs. I would have been great if you showed the original high beam DRL on with the old headlight and the high beam DRL disabled on the new headlight (if that is the case). Thanks!
Great video! Was wondering why I keep having issues with my headlights. Now I know. Definitely going to upgrade to eliminate the moisture problem. Any recommendations on shops in Atlanta that can install, if I order from you. Thanks for sharing!
Go vlands for sure! I bought these and totally regret them over the vlands. The DRL is beautiful and just like oem, but the projector is terrible. Very spotty, patchy light with very bad output. I tried the original halogen, leds, and an HID kit and they’re all terrible. My original 15 yr old halogen headlights are better.
@@p-riff I just recently bought a IS and leaning towards the VLAND's. The only thing holding me back is that I heard the high beams on them aren't the greatest, although I don't think I would use it much. Side note never thought I'd ever spend this much money on some headlights lol.
@@Legends definitely go vland. I was also really hesitant on spending that much money on headlights lol, but either option makes the car looks much newer!
Nice information video! Did you have to disable the highbeam/drl iva techstream? I live in Canada and our version of Techstream doesn't allow for disabling the DRL unfortunately....
awesome vid good thing you changed out those low quality poorly designed factory toyota ones these are much better, get that thing up to American car standards
I get a nasty rattle on start up from cold but only for about a second even tho it's only about a second it makes this noise makes the car feel like a cheap piece of crap after doing some searching about this noise it appears to be something to do with the cams and a valve that holds the oil up the top and can be down to 2 things either the valve spring is broken or down to poor servicing a build up of carbon or crap that stops this spring working properly so now iam in 2 minds to keep or sell but every time it's warm and I drive it I forgive it lol
@@diyguy928 mines does that too. Its the vvt gear pin not slotting into ita housing till oil pressure builds up. Does sound terrible. My rattle is the interior which is too annoying to bear
@@gaffnaldo1 that's the one not to good with remembering the exact names etc just understood the basics of what was happening lol but yeah dam I find it embarrassing and tend to only start it when no one is too close 🤦♂️😂😂😂 and I think I've read up about the problem with the rattle something to do with the dashboard should be an easy fix from what I can remember is it from the dashboard? If so pretty sure you can buy some thin strips of rubber and push them into place right near where the dashboard meets the front window I remember watching a video a few years back about someone doing this and sorted it I personally haven't had this issue everything inside feels solid with no rattles hope this helps back to the engine rattle on cold start up I did read up of someone doing a mod where it keeps oil up the top and stops this noise but tbf I've just been to lazy to get around doing this mod but definitely need to do it as it does drive me up the wall and is literally the only thing I hate about it apart from the manual shifting with the flappy paddles down shifting great does it when you want it too but up shifting its like nope I'll do it when I decide 😂😂😂
@@diyguy928 good news.... Its normal on that engine and doesnt need a fix at all. The rattle is coming from the rear of the car and i cannot find it so it has to go unfortunately. Shame, amazing car, even for one thats 12 years old
Great vid Marty, and the lights looks great when fitted. I just wondered, do they have left-right (horizontal) adjustment so they could be used in a RHD country?
These look so much better than VLands. Everybody and their ancestors has Vlands.
Totally doing exactly this. I've been rocking stock. I'm tired of having to buff the yellow out every year and the drl are acting up when the low beams are on.
This setup looks fantastic!
YES! The vland headlights are nice, but a little too aftermarket looking for me, and a bit too much money. The biggest reason I didn't get them is because they don't have side marker lamps which are required. But these look great! Cant wait to upgrade!
i thought it was just me, i agree the vlands look nice, but i dont “love” them. much rather have the oem 11+ headlights
@@-mp exactly! I want the oem’s but they’re so much money!
plus you can't replace the vland bulb. no lights after warranty period? well that is too damn bad bc you have to buy a whole new headlight
lets hope Depo upgraded the quality on those LED boards. The last version lasted 2 weeks for some people. I never even used mine, swapped them with a custom board with my retrofit build.
What do you mean by”last version”?do you actually need to remove the bumper completely,or can you just unscrew the top and side to remove the screws and plug?and does the adjustment still work on these(with the stock motors)
According to DEPO they are Osram LED boards..
Now if only they would restock them so that I can purchase a set.
@@joshc9846 looks like you can get them through amazon but they’re more expensive
@@salaha954 I actually got in touch with the company who makes them and they told me they will be restocking around August.
@@joshc9846 so is the amazon ones not legit? was going to order those soon
Love that you guys kept it oem looking always the best way imo
Marty could you put the link for the LED low beam lightbulb!!
If you’re in between buying these or vlands, get the vlands! I wanted the oem look and this video sold me. The DRL is amazing! Super bright and works just like oem. But the projectors on these are horrible! Very spotty and patchy light with weird reflections. I’ve tried the original halogen bulbs, leds, and an HID kit and they’re all terrible. I even got them professionally aimed to try to help the such poor output. If you’re going for looks get these. If you’re going for light output, get the vlands. I wish I could return these but you can’t once they’re installed. I very much regret the purchase and wish I got the vlands. Hope this helps someone.
Aw man now I'm hell bent on what to get lol VLAND'S are pricey but if their that worth it I may get them
@@Legends yes 100%! After tax and shipping you’re looking a little under $500 for these. Definitely worth the extra $100 or so for the vlands. Much better light output, free shipping, and a better return policy if you buy from Amazon or eBay. I can’t stress enough how bad the projectors are in these. My oem halogen were better. 15 years old and super foggy and yellow. I can send a picture if you’re interested. I also plan on trying to sell these for cheap if you’re interested.
Vlands aren't much better in brightness.
@@colby3333 no comparison lol
@@p-riff could you send a picture of the different light outputs? I really want to get these but alot of people are saying they're not so good. Thanks!
Which LED bulb did you swap into the low-beam? Also, any issues with the DRL after 2 years of use?
Did anyone ever answer this? Does just any H11 work?
Just ordered these...cant wait!
Just ordered these, high beam works but the led check mark won't turn on
Same here....how can I fix
"Love" Lexus !!!!!!!
So version two is just upgraded led's on the DRL's? No upgrades on the halogen projectors?
Awesome video. Short and to the point.
Great video! Those lights definitely updated that ISF!
What style or size are the low beam LEDs? What are the bulb hole shapes/pattern on Depo headlights?
I converted my stock HID wiring to aftermarket pigtails that will fit new bulbs, however I’ve also order a ton of LED bulbs, that don’t FIT INSIDE FACTORY HOUSING PLATE because they need that DS4 fitment.
So I’m trying to upgrade but your video doesn’t show specific bulb and housing bulb plate fitment design.
Good video!
I have a question. When replacing the low beam with LED bulb, does the cut-off line come out the same as the OEM HID headlights? In my experience, when I put an LED bulb on a halogen product (DEPO headlight), light leaked over the cut-off line.
Hello friends of Marty Motoring, I have a Lexus is F and I am tired of searching the internet for the upper radiator grill, if you can send me a link where I can obtain it. Greetings from the DR.
Just bought one. Thanks for the discount. Great review!
Sick vids. What is the difference between this and 2012+ OEM?
They are replicas keep the oems
@@nickolascontreras3970 do they have Similar quality?
How much does Lexus charge for OEM LED lights for a 2010 IS250..?
@@larkt6693 they are $1,000 + thats why these are a good replacement option, they will not be the exact quality of oem but thats with any aftermarket parts, they look pretty decent as even the oem ones had problems with moisture and water getting in. For under $500 it's a good deal.
I installed the V2 lights, and two weeks later the led on one went out. Replaced under warranty, but still sucked. Still love them.
do you still have them on? did the led go out again?
Depo is awesome man just bought a pair for my 1998 Honda accord look fabulous dude 😁
looking for a sleek new front bumper to match or pair my new vland headlights on my 07 is250.. kool post guys!!
Great work guys. I do have a question about the install. When running the wire to the battery, which side do I tied the wire down to? Positive or negative?
So you have put an LED bulb in these? What kind/Size of LED?
Depo gives you Halogen bulbs instead of the HID bulbs? Or are those the same type of bulb.
Such a good video man!!! Im lovin the lights, they look soooo much better! Thank you!
Where did you purchase the power block? Easy to install?
Pretty simple, secured it with 2 self tapping screws and connected it to the battery with 1 wire. Hes the link amzn.to/2UONKVL
Can’t wait to put mines on!! Just got ‘em today!! Used that code 👌 thanks
that ISF's paint looks dang good, too bad not many 2012+ ISFs are available with that paint code.
This one is actually a 2008! But yup they got rarer as time went on
How are the headlights holding up after all this time?
I want to do this to my isF. I did this to my IS250...but I don't remember the install being so involved. Maybe something changed over the years.
Im having an issue with the light projection on my Depos. It seems to be pretty spotty and there’s a shadown down the middle of the light projection. Is there any resolution to adjust that if anyone has had this issue?
What LED light bulbs are those?
Great video guys!! I always wondered about these Depo headlights!! I’m sold with this video!! I’m gonna try to convince my wife to buy me these for Christmas lol!!
DEPO is good brand. I have a pair on my Corolla. As a bonus, they are made in Taiwan 🇹🇼 and not China 🇨🇳
thanks for such a detailed vdieo on headlights coming out. everyone just changes their bulbs lol. I'm gonna be a cheapo since my 06 350 has 216k miles, and just try replacing the clear housings on my originals.
awesome video! for the high beams, was there enough room to tuck all the LED wiring inside there and close the dust cover, or did you just leave it open?
Where did you get the led upgrade stuff to replace halogens? Link for that if possible. Thanks for great vdo.
Hey Marty I have a 2007 is350 I want to buy the v lands headlights but I noticed they don't have the ifs system is that a issue ?
Good job! Looks so much better 👌
Marty motoring where are you all located. I wonder if I detail body shop can do this for me
I think he lives in Harrisburg , PA.
i have 2010 IS250 Lexus ( Models w/ Factory HID Headlights and Auto Leveling Headlight Function )
Ordered these yesterday at 5PM and got an email TODAY that they're out for delivery. Sheesh. I'm excited to ditch the HID ballast life.
Hey guys what kind of bulbs did you used to replace like is there a specific size or does it not matter?
What grill is that
What if stock ones are xenon and want to keep xenons rather then led is that possible with these new ones.
My LED dots went out in 5 months. How can I fix this?
Thanks for this Marty!! I guess I know what I'm getting for Christmas now 😁
do you get to keep the Automatic light system. with the new lamps
Can you list where you for the upgrade for the LED bulbs for the high and low beams?
what led bulb did you guys use ? link for the light bulb ?
Where did you get our splitter bottom of the bumper?
Are these DEPO light going to fit RHD IS250s?
Just an FYI, taking out the Fuse will indeed stop the AFS light from blinking. However, you will lose auto leveling (up and down) when doing so during start up. Auto-leveling is different from AFS. AFS the projector moves left and right during turns which was removed from factory for 2011-2013 IS models with the new headlight option. If the blinking AFS lights bothers you and you want to keep auto-leveling, I recommend opening up the cluster and using black electrical tape to cover up the light.
I read somewhere on a lexus forum you can just take out the AFS fuse and it'll disabled the light on the dash.
@@michaelmartinez4515 . You are correct...
@@michaelmartinez4515 Yup. But you lose auto-leveling - up and down. I left my fuse in because I wanted to keep auto leveling functioning and used black electrical tape to cover the blinking AFS light in the cluster. The fuse is tied to both Auto leveling and AFS . If you don't care for auto leveling then taking out the fuse is the easiest way to remove the blinking AFS light (AFS- your projectors move left and right when turning. You lose this when upgrading to the new headlight.)
Cool, but i don't think you'll still have AFS then aftermarket headlights don't have that function built in, they have plastic caps in place of the auto level motors. Im not sure if the V2 ones have auto level now but as far as I know they don't.
@@michaelmartinez4515 Correct. AFS function is removed from the newer headlights. If your car originally had AFS then your AFS light will blink on your dash when upgrading. I have OEM 12-13 headlights. So I'm not sure if the DEPO ones has auto-leveling for V1 or V2. DEPO is a great option for the price cuz I paid an arm and a leg for the OEM ones. This was before DEPO was available.
What LED bulbs?
Which LED bulbs did u use for the low beams? How long have they lasted?
i want to know the answer too
anyone happen to know if these will fit a base model IS?
Is there anywhere i can find a specific wiringdiagram for the drls and highbeam?
How do the headlights holdup..?especially the ledbar??can i please get an answer?
I assume that when you wire the separate wire for the high beam and drl,that the drl comes on directly,and the high beam on demand/separate?
Yup, its separate!
The ballast are blown when you put LEDs in the high beam and the caps can’t fit because larger bulbs, I know from experience bro.
Hmm could be, since moisture gets in there. I didn’t keep my HID lights very long when I had my IS. Switching to LED looked cleaner.
True story bro. My ballast went after putting in led high beams.
So caps can't fit led lights in high beam position?
Do these fit for a regular is 250? Debating on buying these instead of the spec d’s for my 2009 is.
I would definitely go for these over spec D because this is a more reliable brand
Can’t get my Drls to work… any pointers. There wasn’t a fuse included which one do I need?
Uh oh! You need a 15amp fuse I believe
Hey Marty, are the actual LEDs different in the DRL strip on these V2 versions or is it just the wire that goes to the battery that’s different from the V1 Depos?
I believe they are brighter LEDs and that harness helps a lot with powering the brighter ones
@@MartyMotoring awesome that was always the weak point in these headlights, thanks man!
Which so you recommend these or the vlands ?
Hey. What is the tray behind your horns?
Which is better? VLAND or depo???
Vland looks better but what are pros and cons of each ??? Someone plz
Well....VLAND is a full LED unit with nice turn signals and triple beam LED. 2 are for low beam and 1 is for high beam. They don’t have the greatest output being LED, but look awesome with their DRL check mark that doubles as a turn signal. The issue is that if anything goes wrong, you have to replace the whole headlight unit and not just a bulb.
DEPO, VIPMotoz and Spyder all have factory-looking replacement headlight sets that use independently changeable bulbs like the factory setup. You can use halogen, LED or in some cases HID.
I think both look good and can work well, but VLANDs are definitely the more expensive option.
@@MartyMotoring thank you so much for this🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 so glad I got clarification on the VLAND bulb repair impossibility. Wasn’t sure if that was true or not when I heard it from someone else. Thank you!!!
Did you keep the white plastic on the adjuster?
Do u have a link to the led bulbs
Could you help me to what brand and where to purchase that front lip from bro ?
Does this headlight lower the brightness with headlights on? Or is always that bright?
Is it possible to upgrade the High beam light for a LED light?
Does anybody know which way to turn the adjustment screw on the passenger side to have the low beam move upwards? Mine is pointing towards the ground, and I'm reading mixed things on the internet (clockwise vs counter clockwise).
How difficult was this installation vs the Vland ones?
About the same! Both are plug and play and have their own harness.
Night and day difference! 🔥🔥🔥👌🏾
Just installed but the daytime running light isn’t bright at all any solutions?
Where did you get the power block??
How to turn off that orange light on the side of the lamp
Lights are perfect, but why no turn signal led??
They sell them but we didn’t get them for this install!
IS-F Front Bumper Swap? Any information?
This is an actual ISF so the bumper isn’t swapped or a conversion, but I know those are out there
Hey Marty, whats the link to the led bulbs??
Awesome video. I will be doing this to my is350! Hey btw what chin spoiler is that!? Much appreciated!
Hi. I seem to need help ordering the Depo version 2 headlight unit. Any ph # or something you can give to help me accomplish this? Thanks
Did you have to disable the original highbeam DRL with Techstream?
I see that a wire needs to be hooked up to the battery for the high beams to work, but it doesn't really talk about the original high beam DRLs. I would have been great if you showed the original high beam DRL on with the old headlight and the high beam DRL disabled on the new headlight (if that is the case). Thanks!
Is this better than the vland headlights?
Am thinking about getting these for my 07’ Lexus IS 250. What aftermarket taillights do you recommend to go with these?
Nice! I like the VLANDs myself
what fog lights are those?
Curious, I too have an 2013 isF and was wondering whole upgrading to the high beam LEDs, must I too have to connect that power wire to the battery?
Yes
Does anybody know who sells a complete plug and play HID to LED headlight assembly for a 2007 Lexus ES350?
Great video! Was wondering why I keep having issues with my headlights. Now I know. Definitely going to upgrade to eliminate the moisture problem. Any recommendations on shops in Atlanta that can install, if I order from you. Thanks for sharing!
What's your IG?
Super informative and really nice ISF! (much more valuable than my '09 AWD) I think I'd still spring for the VLAND's personally..?
All personal choice! I had the Vlands and liked them. But these are easier to swap bulbs in and out
Go vlands for sure! I bought these and totally regret them over the vlands. The DRL is beautiful and just like oem, but the projector is terrible. Very spotty, patchy light with very bad output. I tried the original halogen, leds, and an HID kit and they’re all terrible. My original 15 yr old halogen headlights are better.
@@p-riff I just recently bought a IS and leaning towards the VLAND's. The only thing holding me back is that I heard the high beams on them aren't the greatest, although I don't think I would use it much. Side note never thought I'd ever spend this much money on some headlights lol.
@@Legends definitely go vland. I was also really hesitant on spending that much money on headlights lol, but either option makes the car looks much newer!
@@p-riff did you buy this updated depo version or was it the old one that went bad?
Can you tell me what size bulbs I will need with this new headlights??
H11 for low beams and 9005 for high beams
What LED lights did you use??
I believe they were zDatt brand
@@MartyMotoring thanks man, just wondering cuz i just order me these babies a couple days ago!! Btw i used yr discount code!!👍
@marty motoring great video and headlights. Quick question, did you take out the factory ballast?
Nice information video! Did you have to disable the highbeam/drl iva techstream? I live in Canada and our version of Techstream doesn't allow for disabling the DRL unfortunately....
I'd like to know too, thanks!
Does this work on the IS C?
It should!
awesome vid good thing you changed out those low quality poorly designed factory toyota ones these are much better, get that thing up to American car standards
😂😂😂
Is the low beam on these depo headlights h11 or h7?
H11
@@MartyMotoring thanks so much! That’s what I thought but the unique style racing website says h7.
Good evening, can the IS-F body kit, bumpers, side flares etc fit on a regular IS250 (2008) to be exact
I’ve seen others do it online, but it’s hard to find an ISF for parts since they are so rare now
@@MartyMotoring but don't they have the parts at the parts store?
@@MartyMotoring can you send me the video or where I can see the video?
Beautiful car. I have an is250. Love the car but its developed a rattle which i cannot pinpoint, so have to sell. Shame. Such a beautiful car
I get a nasty rattle on start up from cold but only for about a second even tho it's only about a second it makes this noise makes the car feel like a cheap piece of crap after doing some searching about this noise it appears to be something to do with the cams and a valve that holds the oil up the top and can be down to 2 things either the valve spring is broken or down to poor servicing a build up of carbon or crap that stops this spring working properly so now iam in 2 minds to keep or sell but every time it's warm and I drive it I forgive it lol
@@diyguy928 mines does that too. Its the vvt gear pin not slotting into ita housing till oil pressure builds up. Does sound terrible. My rattle is the interior which is too annoying to bear
@@gaffnaldo1 that's the one not to good with remembering the exact names etc just understood the basics of what was happening lol but yeah dam I find it embarrassing and tend to only start it when no one is too close 🤦♂️😂😂😂 and I think I've read up about the problem with the rattle something to do with the dashboard should be an easy fix from what I can remember is it from the dashboard? If so pretty sure you can buy some thin strips of rubber and push them into place right near where the dashboard meets the front window I remember watching a video a few years back about someone doing this and sorted it I personally haven't had this issue everything inside feels solid with no rattles hope this helps back to the engine rattle on cold start up I did read up of someone doing a mod where it keeps oil up the top and stops this noise but tbf I've just been to lazy to get around doing this mod but definitely need to do it as it does drive me up the wall and is literally the only thing I hate about it apart from the manual shifting with the flappy paddles down shifting great does it when you want it too but up shifting its like nope I'll do it when I decide 😂😂😂
@@diyguy928 good news.... Its normal on that engine and doesnt need a fix at all. The rattle is coming from the rear of the car and i cannot find it so it has to go unfortunately. Shame, amazing car, even for one thats 12 years old
Great vid Marty, and the lights looks great when fitted. I just wondered, do they have left-right (horizontal) adjustment so they could be used in a RHD country?
Thanks! They do I believe - it is on the top corner of each light, a separate adjustment.
My next mod. Thanks.