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Old 11-30-2015, 04:18 AM
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Headlights -'08 TL Type S

Suggestions for getting headlights for type s 08 for both sides for a good price? Or Depo good?
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What's a good price?
I'd go custom from Bruce at endlessrpm his forum name is AckTL05
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I would mod if I could, but I can't because I don't have any headlights at all 😂😂😂😂
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Old 11-30-2015, 05:03 PM
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I thought you meant that you wanted to upgrade the look. Since most people come on here looking for that. Depos are good but the OEMs are better.


Honestly, look for a junkyard or the black market here. Also you could contact Ack and see if he has any head lights laying around.


If you cant find OEM and/or short on time; get the DEPOs. Just make sure they are sealed right or send them in to ACK to mod them
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Originally Posted by BoneStock04TL
What's a good price?
I'd go custom from Bruce at endlessrpm his forum name is AckTL05
😑 but I don't got headlights to custom 😩
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depos work. used oem's that are refinished are better. new oem's are the best. you pay for what you get
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depos work. used oem's that are refinished are better. new oem's are the best. you pay for what you get
😩 if I was rich I would, but I'm low in budget.
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Originally Posted by EvilVirus
I thought you meant that you wanted to upgrade the look. Since most people come on here looking for that. Depos are good but the OEMs are better.


Honestly, look for a junkyard or the black market here. Also you could contact Ack and see if he has any head lights laying around.


If you cant find OEM and/or short on time; get the DEPOs. Just make sure they are sealed right or send them in to ACK to mod them
Just emailed Bruce, let's see what he says. Saw some Depo JDM clear on eBay, but not sure if it's worth it.
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Sorry to be nosey but I'm dying to know what happened to your headlights?? I sure hope you aren't currently driving it
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Best price for oem is to go salvage. There are salvage yards that you go into and unbolt the headlamps yourself. In doing so you will pay twenty cents to the dollar or less.

I'll be a good deal if you need the whole assembly - hid bulbs, igniter, ballast, etc.
Old 12-02-2015, 10:12 AM
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salvage OEM or Depo, if you're on a low budget.
Old 12-03-2015, 10:11 PM
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Wow that would be nice, how much for a complete set assembly?

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Best price for oem is to go salvage. There are salvage yards that you go into and unbolt the headlamps yourself. In doing so you will pay twenty cents to the dollar or less.

I'll be a good deal if you need the whole assembly - hid bulbs, igniter, ballast, etc.
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Haha, crashed the front killing the headlights

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Sorry to be nosey but I'm dying to know what happened to your headlights?? I sure hope you aren't currently driving it
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Originally Posted by Dragontkm
Wow that would be nice, how much for a complete set assembly?
Don't know, never bought HL before.

For reference, a used ECM that you Pick n Pull yourself will cost $50.00 (OEM list $1500/OEM internet price $1100+).

The only problem is do they have your car in stock? If not then you'll have to wait until one does comes in but, you never know when that will be, if it does. And it has to be a non-frontend crash.




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u.u dang it, I guess just need to look more into the aftermarket

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Don't know, never bought HL before.

For reference, a used ECM that you Pick n Pull yourself will cost $50.00 (OEM list $1500/OEM internet price $1100+).

The only problem is do they have your car in stock? If not then you'll have to wait until one does comes in but, you never know when that will be, if it does. And it has to be a non-frontend crash.
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Originally Posted by Dragontkm
u.u dang it, I guess just need to look more into the aftermarket
Check Craigslist in your area. Seach auto parts "acura HID" or "acura headlights"
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Nope no luck, I guess just keep looking or just might get the Aftermarkets

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Check Craigslist in your area. Seach auto parts "acura HID" or "acura headlights"
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I have 1 OEM Passenger Side TYpe S headlight that is in good condition if you wanna buy it.
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JNC is another vendor that mods headlights. A couple of months ago he had a pair for sale here on Acurazine. There are a few threads here showing his work. Highly recommended.
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Depo headlights won't last as long and you'll be pissed you spent the money on something that looks like crap after 2 years.
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