ACURA TSX JDM BLACK CCFL HALO headlights what are the pros and cons

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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 06:40 PM
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ACURA TSX JDM BLACK CCFL HALO headlights what are the pros and cons

I want to buy ACURA TSX JDM BLACK CCFL HALO HEADLIGHTS and I want to know the pros and cons on if i should buy them or not.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 06:43 PM
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This is the picture of the headlights:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CCFL-Halo-LED-Projector-Black-Headlight-For-Acura-TSX-With-Factory-Xenon-HID-/231174012404?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35d30b7df4&vxp=mtr
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 06:46 PM
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Welcome to the forum.

The forum where you originally posted, The AcuraZine User Help, Support & Suggestions Area , is meant for problems, comments, and suggestions for the website itself, so I moved your thread to the car specific forum applicable to your vehicle.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 06:51 PM
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 07:04 PM
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These are most likely going to be shit, as with most ebay parts like this. Usually these things look much better in the pictures than they do in real life, and durability would also be a big concern of mine.

I could be wrong, we will never know until you buy them.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 07:22 PM
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looks like shit and probably is shit with shit light output. overall, shit.
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 10:35 PM
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Here's a Acura TSX I found with the same headlights
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 10:36 PM
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Here's a Acura TSX I found with the same headlights

http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=ch...ghrt+acura+tsx
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 10:41 PM
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What kind of headlight are good
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Old Apr 19, 2014 | 11:45 PM
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lol you searched for "dark knoighrt"?
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 12:51 AM
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Hey if you like them, get them. I don't think anyone on this forum has these. I think it's safe to say that most of us on here aren't exactly fond of aftermarket products that aren't made by (at least somewhat) reputable companies. Now, reason why people are shitting on these lights is because they're ebay headlights, and they're most likely to give you a problem one way or another, such as poor fitment or light emission (as opboarding pointed out). IMO they don't look bad in the pics, but don't be surprised if they're shit when they arrive.

PS: At $420 a pop, I'd do a little more spelling error free research before buying these. I'd rather spend this money elsewhere... like on parts of the modulo kit or something else I've always wanted.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 09:42 AM
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Join cu2 squad on Facebook. Some girl on there bought them. Ask her what she thinks.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by ssjoeboe9
Join cu2 squad on Facebook. Some girl on there bought them. Ask her what she thinks.
Her car is ricey as shit
Chrome window moldings, front lip in the wrong color and interior painted completely in red? rice.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 11:00 AM
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now that we got everyone's OPINIONs, lets discuss some facts.


i have the depo lights without the halos.

the projectors suck azz. i replaced them with real tsx with the clear lens.

i have some switchbacks in there for the turns.
I also blacked out some other parts.


IMO dont particularly like the ccfl halos but no amber is great/

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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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fact: Nothing beats TSX OEM headlights/projectors
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 01:45 PM
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CCFL…Seriously. LED or skip.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 05:29 PM
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I don't like'em. If you want get LEDs like the accords have. Check how much it will cost to customize them into your OEM lights at a local shop.?
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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Her car is ricey as shit
Chrome window moldings, front lip in the wrong color and interior painted completely in red? rice.
Pics of this ride?
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
Pics of this ride?
I already left the group since it was full of idiots, but if you want to see it join "CU2 SQUAD" on facebook and look at the photos.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 06:06 PM
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I doubt he'll do that just to see the pics :P
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 06:09 PM
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Probably not.
It's not worth the possible brain / eye damage, so I don't suggest it.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 07:58 PM
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I already left the group since it was full of idiots, but if you want to see it join "CU2 SQUAD" on facebook and look at the photos.
I don't even have facebook, so no.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TSXy Luster
I don't even have facebook, so no.
oh well excuuuuuuussseee meeee.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 09:53 PM
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oh well excuuuuuuussseee meeee.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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Lol wtf. Looks like someone's found their new favorite gif...
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:11 PM
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Anyways, you don't have to have a FB you noob, so here.

https://www.facebook.com/CU2SQUAD
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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not the right page. the one im talking about is a closed group.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:18 PM
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Oh, I just signed in and now I see it.
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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:40 PM
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For TSXy (not sure if it's the same car... but I think this qualifies)



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Old Apr 20, 2014 | 10:46 PM
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Not the same car but yea that's pretty fugly also.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 12:34 AM
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Damn that guy is so cool by telling us his rims are Vossens.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 06:43 AM
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LOL, I know the owner of that car. He lives near me. Had no idea he redid his interior.... where'd you find those pictures?
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 06:48 AM
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LOL, I know the owner of that car. He lives near me. Had no idea he redid his interior.... where'd you find those pictures?
https://www.facebook.com/CU2SQUAD
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 08:19 AM
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they same some decent pics on there....
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 08:22 AM
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the problem with ebay headlights that are not OEM is that you're not getting a quality projector.
thus, lighting output WILL suck.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by justnspace
the problem with ebay headlights that are not OEM is that you're not getting a quality projector.
thus, lighting output WILL suck.

not that OEM is perfect either (by far)....but yep, ebay ones supposedly suck.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 09:39 AM
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Lol wtf. Looks like someone's found their new favorite gif...
It applied to all of the scenarios.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
not that OEM is perfect either (by far)....but yep, ebay ones supposedly suck.
it is perfect in terms of light out put.
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Old Apr 21, 2014 | 09:54 AM
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nothing is perfect except you justin LOL



IMO I have the best of all worlds.......i have the depo lights so I got rid of the AMBER as I wanted. i replaced the depo projectors with a set of tsx with clear lens I bought from TRS. the optics are great. sharper cutoff line with the clear lens than OEM.

added some phillips bulbs and oem ballasts and igniters. switchbacks for the corners.

BETTER THAN OEM IMO of course.... could give a rats ass about any one else's/
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^the clear lenses came from the first gen TSX, which makes them perfect!
just like you, Rob!
have a great Monday!
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