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Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:48 PM
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is that a BLACK bulb? i don't want any yellow in mine so what should i get?
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 12:53 PM
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^^ Well you have two choices, you can either get the switchback bulbs which shine white when parking light is on and amber when you use your turn signal, or you can get chrome coated bulbs that shine amber like your factory ones do but are coated chrome to blend in with the rest of the chrome in the headlight.
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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Black0ut, when u get that, I gotta see it in person! Let me know!
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 05:24 PM
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Hi I have an 2004 AM Tl, I i wanted to know if you have the switchbacks and halo, blacked out and cleared.
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Hey Underdog what part of canada you from? I was thinking of doing something with my lights as well....maybe we can send it together....
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 07:06 PM
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Hi I have an 2004 AM Tl, I i wanted to know if you have the switchbacks and halo, blacked out and cleared.
Well are you planning on sending your headlights in or do you want to be on the list for the trade in program?

For Halos you'd have to buy them and have them shipped to me and for switchbacks you'd have to install them when you are installing your headlights. Switch backs can be bought from http://autolumination.com.
Old Sep 30, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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^^I definitely want the switchbacks, but that is the most NON-user-friendly website I've seen since the 90's and I can't find it.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:19 AM
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Try v-leds.com
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Hey JnC, I have a 2005 NBP and would like to get my headlights blacked out/cleared. Ive been reading through the thread and have been trying to figure out what the v2's are?
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 10:53 AM
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Hey JnC, I have a 2005 NBP and would like to get my headlights blacked out/cleared. Ive been reading through the thread and have been trying to figure out what the v2's are?
Version 1



Version 2



(everything the same as version 1 but the turn signal is partially painted rather than fully painted)

By default I dont paint the foglight nipple but if you want that painted as well then that can also be done.

V1.



V2.

Old Oct 1, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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hi

hi i want my headlight look like blackout on page10.and i also wanna put the halo kit on.Do u know how much is that gonna cost?? btw i lived in canada. How long is it gonna take?
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 12:40 PM
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Black0ut, when u get that, I gotta see it in person! Let me know!
i'll definitely let you know....keep your eyes out for a thread when they're done. i gotta show off my grille/aspec kit too but ONLY when the complete makeover is done with the lights.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 12:45 PM
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so basically I want V1 everything black including fog light nipple...i'm still hunting for the switchback
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:09 PM
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JnC, I definitly want to go ahead and get my 05 NBP headlights blacked out/cleared V2. Whats the next step?
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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JnC, I definitly want to go ahead and get my 05 NBP headlights blacked out/cleared V2. Whats the next step?
Next step is the wait

trojanman10984--blacked out/zkw replica/ccfls
Black0ut-- Blacked out/ZKW/CCFL
BoBByLiGhT83-- Blacked out
usaf2008: Cleared
3zero3kid-- Blacked out V2 with LED strip
Timb24:-- Blacked out V2
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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hey

hi Jnc i want my headlight look like "blackout" on page10.and i also wanna put the halo kit on.Do u know how much u gonna charge for that?? btw i lived in canada. How long is it gonna take?
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 3.205tl
hi Jnc i want my headlight look like "blackout" on page10.and i also wanna put the halo kit on.Do u know how much u gonna charge for that?? btw i lived in canada. How long is it gonna take?
Well if you live in Canada then you'd have to send your headlights in for the work since CDM headlights are a bit different than the USDM headlights. Halo kit is $115 shipped, I install them free of charge when I clear/blackout the headlights so your end cost would be $150 plus shipping cost.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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hi

really?? they are kinda different? do u know how much will a pair of headlight cost?? so thats mean i cant drive my car during that period of time .
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 3.205tl
really?? they are kinda different? do u know how much will a pair of headlight cost?? so thats mean i cant drive my car during that period of time .

Well the CDN headlights have DRL opening rather than foglight opening for 04-06 headlights where as the USDM ones have foglights. I hate to say it but yes your car will be out of commission for the time that it would take me to do them and send them back to you.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:51 PM
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JnC... I sent you a pm a few weeks back w/ a couple questions. I still would like them answered, so I can decide wheter or not to get in line. Do you need me to resubmit it?
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:52 PM
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Hey my acura 08 tl is a lease and i have 3 years still, i just got the rear badges removed and i was just wondering how i would go about getting a spare set of i guess lenses or headlights and what i would do to have them clear like you've shown in some of the pictures and cost if you could inform me...
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by nikkoshkreli
Hey my acura 08 tl is a lease and i have 3 years still, i just got the rear badges removed and i was just wondering how i would go about getting a spare set of i guess lenses or headlights and what i would do to have them clear like you've shown in some of the pictures and cost if you could inform me...

Check the first post in this thread for details on trade in program. You dont have to get a spare set if you dont want to, you can just get the current ones modified. If you opt for the trade in program then you wont have to put your car out of commission any longer than the time it takes to swap headlights.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 04:59 PM
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Hey JnC, I think I'm going to finally get around to sending my headlights to you next week. You still have all my stuff right?

I have use of another vehicle for about a weeks time so once I send them I'll decide how quick I want them shipped back. Overnight shipping across continent and over the border isn't cheap.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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AG I sent you a PM, kindly respond ASAP.
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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Hey JnC how long does it take you to do a set of headlights? just trying to see how long till mine are up...
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JnC
Next step is the wait

trojanman10984--blacked out/zkw replica/ccfls
Black0ut-- Blacked out/ZKW/CCFL
BoBByLiGhT83-- Blacked out
usaf2008: Cleared
3zero3kid-- Blacked out V2 with LED strip
Timb24:-- Blacked out V2
How long is the wait estimated to be?
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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JnC how would you wire up the halos on an 04 so that i'd be able to turn on without the the main beam on
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Updated trade in list????
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My suggestion is to wire them up separate using a harness and trigger from parking lights. Use harness in conjunction with the switch to wire them so that you can turn them on when the parking lights are on, this will insure that once you turn the parking lights off they will go off as well and you can independently control them once the switch is in use. Harness will insure that you dont burn your ballasts. Harness can be used with a 5A fuse ( I think that should be sufficient).
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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3zero/timb24 -- all depends on how soon I get the other headlights back from other members. I have 4 sets (04-05) headlights in circulation as we speak and am in the process of getting a 5th and 6th set within the next few days. If all goes well then the list will be done with within a month.

Bobby --

trojanman10984--blacked out/zkw replica/ccfls
Black0ut-- Blacked out/ZKW/CCFL
BoBByLiGhT83-- Blacked out
usaf2008: Cleared
3zero3kid-- Blacked out V2 with LED strip
Timb24:-- Blacked out V2
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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JNC- can you put me down for V2 instead of blacked out..I also want to get the ZKW replicas and the CCFL's installed too. Just PM me when its my time and I will get the ZKW and the CCFL's sent out to you..thanks
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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Can someone give me a link that has the best price on CCFL's?
Old Oct 1, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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http://search.stores.ebay.com/lightw...107137QQsofpZ0
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 09:59 AM
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Cool thanks JnC!!!
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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How hard is it to take the Headlights out of the car....do I have to remove my front bumper?
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 10:40 AM
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Sorry might be a dumb question...
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Rugel
How hard is it to take the Headlights out of the car....do I have to remove my front bumper?
Yes you do have to remove the bumper and it is fairly easy. Here is thread with video instructions

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/diy-video-updated-removing-front-bumper-3g-garage-e-080-a-628363/
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 11:54 AM
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I want to clear out my lenses can anyone help im new to this site i have 2006 acura tl my email is wildchildus5@aol.com thank you
Old Oct 2, 2008 | 12:37 PM
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Came to the right place for that JnC is the man to talk to about that. Check out the first thread for pricing and all the details. Congrat
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im so lost on this page, i cant go bak to the last thread but u were saying i can just mod the lights instead of buying a new pair i was just curious, will i be able to do that cuz its a lease and i have to give the car back?



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