Blacked out headlights on ebay
07-02-2007, 03:16 AM
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Blacked out headlights on ebay
what happened to those "jdm" blacked out headlights with the clear difusers
there were hundreds of them, but now i cant find a single one
did they get sued or something like that?
there were hundreds of them, but now i cant find a single one
did they get sued or something like that?
07-02-2007, 03:33 AM
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i also noticed the indiglo gauges are gone as well. i remember there were tens of pages of parts for 01 tl, now there are only 5
what is going on?
anyone know where i can get another gauge face?
what is going on?
anyone know where i can get another gauge face?
07-02-2007, 11:28 AM
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There was a company using several different names that sold the jdm headlight housing
When I asked about the DOT certification as it claimed in the ad- I was told- well cert is coming but these are ok to use
Will dig thru the old emails and try to contact them - see if still in business
There was a member here ordered them a month ago and we have all been waiting for pics
of installed unit and feedback- never saw any
When I asked about the DOT certification as it claimed in the ad- I was told- well cert is coming but these are ok to use
Will dig thru the old emails and try to contact them - see if still in business
There was a member here ordered them a month ago and we have all been waiting for pics
of installed unit and feedback- never saw any
07-02-2007, 02:00 PM
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Yep thats who I was thinking of - as 1 guy with 10 places/biz names
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07-07-2007, 02:09 AM
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Originally Posted by nizmugen
Save some money and DIY!
btw, are you going to the SD meet? its probably 5 minutes from you anyways. come out man!
07-07-2007, 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by vzuptnguyen
yea i actually are have blacked out headlights, but they are fuzzy, plus i like the white diffusers on the ebay ones.
You can make the diffusers, but its challenging.
07-07-2007, 04:31 AM
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this is creepy. and im sure there is someone lurking here on acurazine that sells on ebay...three people actually.
adam just discovered today, all of a sudden, 3 sellers started selling the headlights again.
3 different sellers coincidently relisted the black out headlights for the 99=01 tl
i wonder if they will see this and repost the gauges as well.
adam just discovered today, all of a sudden, 3 sellers started selling the headlights again.
3 different sellers coincidently relisted the black out headlights for the 99=01 tl
i wonder if they will see this and repost the gauges as well.
07-07-2007, 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by slavver01
ive seen the ones on ebay, but now instead of just the headlight, its a kit with the xenons i thnk. like $300 and some change i think.
07-08-2007, 12:03 AM
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Thanks for the heads up Adamlee
07-08-2007, 01:14 PM
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get the normal one. its great price but i wouldnt trust quality at all.
unless there is something wrong with your ballast or ignitior. if there is something wrong with your bulb, just change the bulb.
adamLEE is a great guy.
unless there is something wrong with your ballast or ignitior. if there is something wrong with your bulb, just change the bulb.
adamLEE is a great guy.
07-08-2007, 02:15 PM
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8000k are not worth the trouble....get the blacked out housings and stick to stock bulbs...(4300k)....or go with 6000k....(they are worth it)....and the differecne between the bulbs is quality, if basic you buy 
you get , try and find a cheap set of phillips
you get , try and find a cheap set of phillips
07-08-2007, 02:46 PM
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sounds good. Another question how hard or easy is it to swap out stock headlights with the blacked out ones. Like is it just like the tail lights where you remove and replace or is there some calibrating you have to do with the bulbs?
07-08-2007, 08:39 PM
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The bolts should all line up- the only adjustment should be done by a shop with a set of alignment things for headlights- any shop that does brake and headlight inspections has one- spend 25 bucks and know they are set perfect after your drop and other mods
07-08-2007, 09:31 PM
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The main concern of other members is the fit and water tighness of these housings
Buyers please report ASAP on these issues so the rest of us can fix our lights
Note: if you install new bulbs the color will be funny for the first 100 hours of use as the lights stabilize themselves- then all will be well
Just drive with them on for a month
Excelerate has new Kaixen 6000K bulbs for about 150 per pair- very nice bulbs
Buyers please report ASAP on these issues so the rest of us can fix our lights
Note: if you install new bulbs the color will be funny for the first 100 hours of use as the lights stabilize themselves- then all will be well
Just drive with them on for a month
Excelerate has new Kaixen 6000K bulbs for about 150 per pair- very nice bulbs
07-08-2007, 09:38 PM
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Just chillen..
The problem with the headlights is, no warranty and no refunds. His feedback is (98% with about 23000 score ) but lets see. I have 10000K lights that I purchased a while back..
07-08-2007, 09:47 PM
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Its my belief that the different sellers of this item are all the same person
Reading the feedback- most complaints are on 10$ items and others where buyer failed to ask if item was in stock before ordering- things sell out- that may be why they pulled the store for a few weeks- get back in stock so no more hassles
Where is the azine member who bought these a month or 2 ago- report in!
And the ads I looked at had either 5 or 7 day return if defective or damaged
Thats why you spend 3 bucks on insurance- protect your investment
You cant expect them to cover it forever- it either fits and no leaks or it doesnt!!
Reading the feedback- most complaints are on 10$ items and others where buyer failed to ask if item was in stock before ordering- things sell out- that may be why they pulled the store for a few weeks- get back in stock so no more hassles
Where is the azine member who bought these a month or 2 ago- report in!
And the ads I looked at had either 5 or 7 day return if defective or damaged
Thats why you spend 3 bucks on insurance- protect your investment
You cant expect them to cover it forever- it either fits and no leaks or it doesnt!!
07-08-2007, 09:55 PM
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Just chillen..
^ I agree, insurance will protect us, however its the seller's call to see if the headlights can be returned or exchanged if waters leaks in. Lets see what happens, there was one guy with a 99-01 black TL, that had the ebay lights, he said the alignment was just off, but other than that, it fit and worked perfectly ( if my memory serves me right ). I'll search into it.
07-08-2007, 10:13 PM
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i dont know who bought these 2 months ago, but i met one member that did last year
he reported they leaked and he couldnt get them to fit as well. but that was only him, another i had seen was fine with no leaks.
he reported they leaked and he couldnt get them to fit as well. but that was only him, another i had seen was fine with no leaks.