what headlights to choose?
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001Stunna
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OEM Headlights are better then ebay blackhoused headlights if you are NOT using an HID kit.
OEM Headlights are the same as ebay backhoused headlights if you ARE using an HID kit.
OEM Headlights are the better choice to be used for a retrofit compared to ebay headlights.
So the bottom line being, the ebay headlights will be fine. Make sure you adjust their beam height accordingly and throw a 4500-5000k hid kit on them for optimum light output.
Where in canada are you located? Keep in mind with most sellers on ebay who ship with UPS, you WILL have to pay UPS Fees and Taxes on top of the ebay price. http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html
& i would get these http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1998-2002-Ho...del:Accord&hash=item43b314ea49#ht_5344wt_1271
The reflective blinker bucket is a must in my opinion.
OEM Headlights are the same as ebay backhoused headlights if you ARE using an HID kit.
OEM Headlights are the better choice to be used for a retrofit compared to ebay headlights.
So the bottom line being, the ebay headlights will be fine. Make sure you adjust their beam height accordingly and throw a 4500-5000k hid kit on them for optimum light output.
Where in canada are you located? Keep in mind with most sellers on ebay who ship with UPS, you WILL have to pay UPS Fees and Taxes on top of the ebay price. http://www.ups.com/content/ca/en/shipping/cost/zones/customs_clearance.html
& i would get these http://www.ebay.ca/itm/1998-2002-Ho...del:Accord&hash=item43b314ea49#ht_5344wt_1271
The reflective blinker bucket is a must in my opinion.
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SykVSyx
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OP, if you go with the last choice that 001Stunna posted, consider doing it yourself with your own OEM headlights.
There are several threads on here of people who have done similar work on their stock headlights.
There are also threads on how to restore your OEM headlights if they are hazy.
There are several threads on here of people who have done similar work on their stock headlights.
There are also threads on how to restore your OEM headlights if they are hazy.
001Stunna
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Downside of doing it yourself however is having downtime for the car.
Personally i can relate to the OP if that's an issue and at times spending $100 on some new after-market headlights is easier/better then having the car sit with no headlights and un-drivable.
Looking at it in a positive way, you can always use the oem headlights for a retrofit in the future and you can take your time and do it perfectly since you'll be in no rush to put them back in the car.
uhhkilleez
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If you don't mind not driving your car for a day or two, you should try blackhousing them on your own.
It's pretty easy, all you need is a some wrenches to take off the bumper and lights, an oven or heat gun, sandpaper, high temperature spray paint, and some sealant.
I did it on my own, was done in a day and it came out great. Big difference in the cars appearance and the light output is pretty much the same since you're not painting the reflective buckets.
It's pretty easy, all you need is a some wrenches to take off the bumper and lights, an oven or heat gun, sandpaper, high temperature spray paint, and some sealant.
I did it on my own, was done in a day and it came out great. Big difference in the cars appearance and the light output is pretty much the same since you're not painting the reflective buckets.
So-Cal98'
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Hi guys. At last I decided to make blackhousig by myself. A found the DYI and everything actually clear. I got pair of headlights at junk yard. So can do it. The one question I have for now is: Is the light output from OEM blackhoused headlights will be the same like from stock headlights with stock bulbs? Uhhkileez wrote that it will be different a little bit. Just want to hear thoughts of other people who had experience with this. Thank you for help.
RedRyder
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^Output will be the same if you leave all the reflector buckets stock. But if you paint the entire turn signal reflector black, the turn signal won’t be as visible to other drivers.
SykVSyx
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Good call on going with the stock headlights and blackhousing them.
Thinking of a retro as well?
Thinking of a retro as well?
