rodneyc77

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It's called a ballast... and it depends on what year your car is...

rady0691

2007 Acura TL-S. Is that covered under warranty if it is the ballast? I would think it would be.

odishaw

so heres an interesting question for you i think, my 06 TL headlights only have a projector which is a bi-xenon. and then next to that is only a DRL filament bulb.. which i guess on some of the headlights ive seen you post are where the fog light is? which has a cover over it that your painting.. i guess im wondering if your familiar with which headlight im speaking of and would you be able to still supply me with the trade in program based on this? Thanks.

squashsickTL

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Thanks JnC for everything!

dsalud0110

add me to the list please

05 tl headlights
Blacked out V2
Carbon Fiber Inlays
ZKW-R lenses
Painted Fog light bulb cover

thank jnc

JnC

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Since you are in Canada, you have the Canadian 06 headlights which are a bit different than the USDM ones. Instead of foglights yours come with DRLs.

freeflowing

I'm sorry but i need blacked out v2 this for an (04- 06 base tL) instead of 07-08 but with carbon fiber inlays please..

any updates on this JNC money is in hand plus add me to the list please.

o4Komodo

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That is true.
We also use different bulbs.
One uses 9005 the other uses 9006.

andyc123

Okay, sorry to hijack this thread Farrukh, but I'm confused as hell with people using "fog lights" in different ways. My "fog" lights are low, inside the bumper. My DRL's are right next to my headlights. That said, do some people use the term "fog lights" as the DRL's?

odishaw

ok JnC but question still stands regarding the trade in program then with my 06 canada spec headlights.

JnC

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$150 is the labor for blacked out, $25 for halo install and a set of dual halos from ebay goes for $140. Exchange program has an additional cost of $25. You can email me at rook786(at)aol(dot)com if you have any questions.

JnC

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Well at the moment I dont have CDM headlights available for trade in, most of my customers from canada have been sending me the headlights for the work, which I know is not feasible for everyone. I am trying to source a set for CDM lights but its not been going well with the search.

JnC

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Updated List

04-05 TL

04 TL 04-- Blacked out V2
ccanders80--Blacked out V2, CF, Painted fog light bulb cover
dsalud0110--Blacked out V2, CF, Painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW-R lenses
freeflowing-- Blacked out V2, CF

06 TL

thechamp531 -- Cleared, ZKW Replica

07-08 Base
Baxton -- Blacked out V2, ZKW-R

07-08 Type S

HEATSEEKER

I have a 04 TL. Im interested in doing it. Where is the list so I can put my name on it?

c2pid

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hehe..remember me? I am from Canada. And I have no idea with to do my old set, since I purchased a new set from ya. Perhaps you might want them? They're 9/10 condition.

JnC

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^^ Hold on to those, I might come around and get them off of you in the next few weeks.

Also, I didnt know you were in Canada since the address you gave me was from ND, I see what you did there lol. You'll just shoot over the border and pick these up and save on customs fee etc.

freeflowing

great let me know when you need the $$. i will send promptly

mssidah

JNC,
I might sound a little slow lol, but please help me understand this better so I can order me some lights from you. I know what I want I just don’t understand some things .

1/ what is V2, CF stand for ?

2/ ZKW-R are you replacing the Acura lenses or are you adding a lenses to the fog light that don’t have a lens ? I hate the fog lights are there any mod for them ?

3/ as I’m planning to have angle eyes and maybe led, how are they operable when I get the lights back ? I mean is there is an extra connection I have to create in order for them to work or it will be contacted to the light bulb ? on off switch ?


4/ I have a 3” ZKW lenses, I have the ACC Oracle Halo Kit . what ealse I will need to send you to have my lights done with:

a/ Blacked out
b/ angle eyes
c/ ZKW replacement or add-on ?

what is the total price for labor and all .

thank you JNC

JnC

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1) V2 with CF means blacked out V2 with Carbon Fiber inlays applied to the outside part of the turn signal reflector. V2 (Version 2) means that the turn signal reflector is partially painted black hence most of the functional part of the turn signal reflector is left chrome.

Your headlights would look something like this



(Note that the above pictured headlights dont have the CF inlays).

2) ZKW-R lenses would be replacing the OEM fresnel lenses.

3) You can either tap into the parking light power supply to power them or have a auto electrician install a seperate switch inside the cabin wired independently from everything else.

4) If you have the halos and the lenses then you are good.

5) Labor for blacked out V2 is $150, CF is an additional $25 and $25 for the halo install.

Above quote is if you send your headlights in for the work, if you opt for the core exchange program it has a $25 charge.

mssidah

^^^ thanks JNC

here is the plan

1/ V2 black pearl, i think it will go good with a nighthawk black . < ----- anything i need to provide and from where?

2/ cleared

3/ the fog light, i hate that thing . it looks so bad and ugly, can you do anything with it? as to install ZKW to cover that hole or add projection. let know PLEASE.

4/ as for the angle eyes i was looking at one of your previous post and found this link http://www.umnitza.com/umnitza-acura...08-p-1340.html

i think this looks better than tube, if it will work then i will get this instead.

Thanks

andyc123

As for question #3, I've been trying to find a DIY for wiring my halos once I get my headlights back (any day now).

I've searched but can't find any threads on DIY for wiring them. Ideally I'd like them to be lit anytime the car is started. Anyone know of any links to DIY's for that?

JnC

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^^ If you have them on all the time you'll be going through those CCFL ballasts pretty fast, I always recommend getting a separate switch installed to power the CCFLs so they are independent of everything else.

BTW, you should receive your headlights by thursday .

Also, you are the first one to get the headlights with the halos installed using my new method of halo install. In the past I used clear epoxy to hold them in place but have had instances where people would hit a pot hole real hard and knock one or both halos loose, the new method would make sure that dont happen ever again. You'd have to break the headlights to get the halos off of the bezels

JnC

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Added you to the list, PM me with how you want your headlights and I'll update it .

JnC

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Updated List

04-05 TL

04 TL 04-- Blacked out V2
ccanders80--Blacked out V2, CF, Painted fog light bulb cover
dsalud0110--Blacked out V2, CF, Painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW-R lenses
freeflowing-- Blacked out V2, CF
HEATSEEKER--

06 TL

thechamp531 -- Cleared, ZKW Replica
Nics-- Blacked out V2 (Matte black), retain amber diffuser, painted fog light bulb cover

07-08 Base
Baxton -- Blacked out V2, ZKW-R

07-08 Type S

DOOwoopTHATthang

Hey JnC im very interested in getting blacked out headlights. I like to do my own work, but im afaird ill mess this one up and i hear u do excellent work. Im interested in your version 2 wit the turn signal reflector partially blacked out.. So when u get a set of 06 headlights in let me know please...

Melsec

hey how much to black out a set of 01 CL Type-S Headlights and maybe put a projector in them if possible.. if easier just Message me i have cash or paypal ready. or can someone help tell me how to take the headlight apart. thanks

andyc123

Thanks for the advice. Yes, I got the headlights and they look good. I noticed the thin-wire on the CCFL's, is that the upgraded procedure? If so, good idea.

I don't mind going through ballasts, as I can order more and install them in an easily reached place. If no-one has any DIY's on wiring (is there a parking light wiring link somewhere?) then I may have to take it to the dealer, which I hate doing!!

Will be installing on Saturday and sending back right after.

Thanks again JnC, your work looks VERY good so far.

txTL1019

ok so my car is getting painted right now and im going to be taking the headlights out

its kind of hard to describe what i want but ill try

i want the headlights fully blacked out w/partial amber diffuser but question is... do u usually paint behind the diffuser to give it a darker smoked look?

on page 9 towards the bottom i saw one w/partial amber but it looked like it was left chrome behind it

also what exactly do zkw lenses do that oem lenses dont???

TheChamp531

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Most of these questions can be answered on the first page of the thread by reading and viewing the difference in pictures. Just heads up!

DOOwoopTHATthang

Good work JnC im diggin those V2 headlights...

3zero3kid

Nope the base 04-06 has foglights in the headlights. 07+ they started putting them in the bumber. In Canada they have DRL's instead of the fogs, in the headlights.

someone correct me if im wrong.

JBPhoto

Does anybody know of a good source for switchbacks? I'm having trouble finding some.

o4Komodo

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That is correct.

US o4-o6 "inner lights" = foglights. Distinguished by a "nipple".
vs
CAD o4-o6 "inner lights" = DRLs. Has no "Nipple".

US + CAD 07+ have the "inner lights" as DRLs and fogs in the lower bumper.

JnC

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Made these for an old friend with an 06 TL. Its a one-off set, not intending on doing this again due to the amount of work involved.

Details
07-08 TL base headlights
Matte Silver (Partial V2)
Retrofitted Auxiliary Low beam projectors in the DRL opening
ZKW-R lens Swap
Reflector Bowl swap
ECE Shields for both low beam projectors
Painted Type S clear diffusers

DOOwoopTHATthang

Good work man...

SCS15

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Hey jnc im sure this has been covered 1000x times but if I wanted to get 07 headlights on my 04 what is needed besides the headlights.

JnC

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You need 06+ ballasts, plus 9005 bulbs for the DRL opening.

djbonsu

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Updated List

04-05 TL

04 TL 04-- Blacked out V2
ccanders80--Blacked out V2, CF, Painted fog light bulb cover
dsalud0110--Blacked out V2, CF, Painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW-R lenses
freeflowing-- Blacked out V2, CF
HEATSEEKER--
djbonsu--Blacked out v1 w/ type-s diffusers (give the diffusers a smoked look? ), painted fog light bulb cover, ZKW-R, painted chrome strip
06 TL

thechamp531 -- Cleared, ZKW Replica
Nics-- Blacked out V2 (Matte black), retain amber diffuser, painted fog light bulb cover

07-08 Base
Baxton -- Blacked out V2, ZKW-R

07-08 Type S

DOOwoopTHATthang

Hey JnC put me on your list for 06 blacked out V2 (Matte black) with the amber diffuser partially blacked out... Let me know about the payment details... Thanks

djbonsu

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correction was made to my request....accessories are on the way to ya!