What do you think?
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What do you think?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2437822751
It's not for me. I have a friend with a silver 96 coupe and I remembered that her stock headlights were in horrible shape. They're dingy, and dirty, to put it simply, not pretty.
I was thinking of replacing the stockers with these. It's not much the color I'm asking about, but the quality of these headlights (also if the seller was any good). Are the seals good with these and not produce condensation? Would fitment be an issue and not leave any unsightly gaps?
I know I could go with OEM, but these would be a more frugal alternative. Plus she's thinking of modfiying her car and I'd like to be able to help her out. I think this would be a nice starting off point to help her fix the car.
It's not for me. I have a friend with a silver 96 coupe and I remembered that her stock headlights were in horrible shape. They're dingy, and dirty, to put it simply, not pretty.
I was thinking of replacing the stockers with these. It's not much the color I'm asking about, but the quality of these headlights (also if the seller was any good). Are the seals good with these and not produce condensation? Would fitment be an issue and not leave any unsightly gaps?
I know I could go with OEM, but these would be a more frugal alternative. Plus she's thinking of modfiying her car and I'd like to be able to help her out. I think this would be a nice starting off point to help her fix the car.
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okay personally,..if i was your friend,..i would keep the stockers,..why you ask?,..ill try to break it down for you
1. if you buy those lights,..9 times out of 10 they are not sealed and you will get consendation,.. which means you will have to pop those in the oven and open em up just to seal them up right
2. the color doesnt look all that hot,..i hate it when its really really black
3. since you will most likely have to open those ebay lights up to get them to seal right,...why not save the money,..open up the stockers,..give the dingy headlight covers a little wet sanding with fine grit paper to get the discoloring off and look nice and new,..while its apart,..paint the housing gunmetal to somewhat match the VSM paint on the 96 civic ,..the gunmetal paint will contrast better than the black IMO
4. if you use the stock headlights,..you wont have to worry about fitment and gap issues because they are slightly modified OEM parts
1. if you buy those lights,..9 times out of 10 they are not sealed and you will get consendation,.. which means you will have to pop those in the oven and open em up just to seal them up right
2. the color doesnt look all that hot,..i hate it when its really really black
3. since you will most likely have to open those ebay lights up to get them to seal right,...why not save the money,..open up the stockers,..give the dingy headlight covers a little wet sanding with fine grit paper to get the discoloring off and look nice and new,..while its apart,..paint the housing gunmetal to somewhat match the VSM paint on the 96 civic ,..the gunmetal paint will contrast better than the black IMO
4. if you use the stock headlights,..you wont have to worry about fitment and gap issues because they are slightly modified OEM parts
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i bet you can find some oem 96-98's for cheaper then that and use old ones/new ones for a nice DIY project
im being helpful here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2437658764
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2438129515
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...vic+headlights
im being helpful here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2437658764
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2438129515
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...vic+headlights
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From: Not so Sunny Cali
Originally posted by WideBodyEK
okay personally,..if i was your friend,..i would keep the stockers,..why you ask?,..ill try to break it down for you
1. if you buy those lights,..9 times out of 10 they are not sealed and you will get consendation,.. which means you will have to pop those in the oven and open em up just to seal them up right
2. the color doesnt look all that hot,..i hate it when its really really black
3. since you will most likely have to open those ebay lights up to get them to seal right,...why not save the money,..open up the stockers,..give the dingy headlight covers a little wet sanding with fine grit paper to get the discoloring off and look nice and new,..while its apart,..paint the housing gunmetal to somewhat match the VSM paint on the 96 civic ,..the gunmetal paint will contrast better than the black IMO
4. if you use the stock headlights,..you wont have to worry about fitment and gap issues because they are slightly modified OEM parts
okay personally,..if i was your friend,..i would keep the stockers,..why you ask?,..ill try to break it down for you
1. if you buy those lights,..9 times out of 10 they are not sealed and you will get consendation,.. which means you will have to pop those in the oven and open em up just to seal them up right
2. the color doesnt look all that hot,..i hate it when its really really black
3. since you will most likely have to open those ebay lights up to get them to seal right,...why not save the money,..open up the stockers,..give the dingy headlight covers a little wet sanding with fine grit paper to get the discoloring off and look nice and new,..while its apart,..paint the housing gunmetal to somewhat match the VSM paint on the 96 civic ,..the gunmetal paint will contrast better than the black IMO
4. if you use the stock headlights,..you wont have to worry about fitment and gap issues because they are slightly modified OEM parts
Originally posted by airon
i bet you can find some oem 96-98's for cheaper then that and use old ones/new ones for a nice DIY project
im being helpful here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2437658764
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2438129515
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...vic+headlights
i bet you can find some oem 96-98's for cheaper then that and use old ones/new ones for a nice DIY project
im being helpful here
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2437658764
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2438129515
https://www.honda-acura.net/forums/s...vic+headlights
Thanks guys. This is why I'm glad that this site is here. I always get clear answers with good help and suggestions. :thumbup: