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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 09:47 AM
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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 10:53 AM
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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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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 04:44 PM
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Mod it
I would mod if I could, but I can't because I don't have any headlights at all 😂😂😂😂
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Old Nov 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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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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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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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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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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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mvp2765
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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Old Nov 30, 2015 | 07:41 PM
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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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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 12:28 AM
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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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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 02:40 AM
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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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Old Dec 2, 2015 | 10:12 AM
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salvage OEM or Depo, if you're on a low budget.
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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:11 PM
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Wow that would be nice, how much for a complete set assembly?

Originally Posted by 01acls
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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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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Haha, crashed the front killing the headlights

Originally Posted by BoneStock04TL
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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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:41 PM
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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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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 10:43 PM
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u.u dang it, I guess just need to look more into the aftermarket

Originally Posted by 01acls
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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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:23 PM
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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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Old Dec 3, 2015 | 11:58 PM
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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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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 07:24 PM
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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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Old Dec 27, 2015 | 06:55 PM
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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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Old Dec 27, 2015 | 10:00 PM
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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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