Type S headlight DECISIONS DECISIONS DECISIONS
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Type S headlight DECISIONS DECISIONS DECISIONS
So I just picked up a set of type s headlights...my current ones are currently pending sale
This is what my car looks like.
My old headlights were completely blacked out with zkw-r, orion v2 led halos and V2 switchbacks.
This it what my old setup was
you get the overall idea of what the theme is on my car...
Now im confused on what I should do with the Type S headlights. What do you guys think will flow with my car? BTW my front sidemarkers are white leds
1) should i KEEP IT STOCK. I think it looks pretty good even with the very tiny amber diffusers on the type S
If I do keep it stock..how do you guys think the V2 switchbacks will look if the headlight still has the amber pieces in them? Will it look weird when the headlight is on during the day? I dont think the amber reflectors affect the lighting in anyway so the V2 switchbacks should overpower them. Also what is the bulb size for the blinkers that I need to go with for the Type S. I purchased the smaller ballasts so all I think I need to change is the switchback bulb size and I should be straight right?
2)should i Remove the amber diffuser and seal the headlight back up
3)should i Paint the amber diffuser black and seal the headlight back up
This is what my car looks like.
My old headlights were completely blacked out with zkw-r, orion v2 led halos and V2 switchbacks.
This it what my old setup was
you get the overall idea of what the theme is on my car...
Now im confused on what I should do with the Type S headlights. What do you guys think will flow with my car? BTW my front sidemarkers are white leds
1) should i KEEP IT STOCK. I think it looks pretty good even with the very tiny amber diffusers on the type S
If I do keep it stock..how do you guys think the V2 switchbacks will look if the headlight still has the amber pieces in them? Will it look weird when the headlight is on during the day? I dont think the amber reflectors affect the lighting in anyway so the V2 switchbacks should overpower them. Also what is the bulb size for the blinkers that I need to go with for the Type S. I purchased the smaller ballasts so all I think I need to change is the switchback bulb size and I should be straight right?
2)should i Remove the amber diffuser and seal the headlight back up
3)should i Paint the amber diffuser black and seal the headlight back up
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There are many threads on this. I would vote tint the amber.
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The only suggestion I have is to take a look at JnC's headlight threads, and find a headlight setup you like the best. There are lots of pages in the threads so lots of pictures.
That's what I did.
Cheers
That's what I did.
Cheers
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Like I already told you, amber corners with white LEDs will look awkward ONLY during the day time/dusk, from a SIDE view.
For me at least, how I mod my headlights depends heavily on the type of wheels I have.
I plan on running only silver wheels and so I removed the amber pieces so it could be clear to match. Eeeeeeeveryone is doing CF corners -.-
For me at least, how I mod my headlights depends heavily on the type of wheels I have.
I plan on running only silver wheels and so I removed the amber pieces so it could be clear to match. Eeeeeeeveryone is doing CF corners -.-
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thanks for all the info
which V2 switchbacks should i go with the 92smt ones
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...-p7472059.html
OR the 60 smt one
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...14824-1-2.html
i heard there are some issues with the switchbacks burning out on type s headlights? something about the bulb not being made a specific something...
which V2 switchbacks should i go with the 92smt ones
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...-p7472059.html
OR the 60 smt one
http://www.v-leds.com/Exterior-LED-B...14824-1-2.html
i heard there are some issues with the switchbacks burning out on type s headlights? something about the bulb not being made a specific something...
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How can bulbs burn out on only type-s headlights as you mentioned haha.. the type-s headlights fit 1157 bulbs so if you get 1157 LED bulbs you shouldn't run into any problems... Make sure you get the resistors.
Maybe what you were referring to was the fact that you have an 05 TL which means you have 05 connectors, which will not fit behind the 1157 turn signal socket.
Maybe what you were referring to was the fact that you have an 05 TL which means you have 05 connectors, which will not fit behind the 1157 turn signal socket.
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You can buy the 1157 type S sockets from Acura of one of the online parts stores for 8/each (33302-SR3-A01). Then you take the original socket unclip it from the cars wire harness and bring them both in the house. Then like Frankenstein you dremel the bases off and create a hybrid socket! This way you don't have to cut the factory wiring at all. I'll try to find some pictures of mine that I did I hope I took some.
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You can buy the 1157 type S sockets from Acura of one of the online parts stores for 8/each (33302-SR3-A01). Then you take the original socket unclip it from the cars wire harness and bring them both in the house. Then like Frankenstein you dremel the bases off and create a hybrid socket! This way you don't have to cut the factory wiring at all. I'll try to find some pictures of mine that I did I hope I took some.
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/solution-1157-7443-type-s-headlights-base-814655/
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I made a little write up a while back like this,
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814655
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=814655
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06 WDP/Ebony MT NAV ASPEC
I would like to see how you converted the plug part if you have a pic though, as that was originally my plan.
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so i have the solution for the 1157 socket problem but ran into another issue. One of the headlights did not come with the gasket that goes behind the drl area. Do you guys think this problem is substantial enough were it was cause a buildup of moisture?
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So the three wires are soldered for the turn signal and they work. I currently have V2 switchbacks with resistors installed and they worked perfectly fine on my old 05 headlights. However, for these type S headlights "maybe because the 3 wires were soldered" the switchbacks dual blink ONLY when the headlight is on. When the headlight is off they blink only amber and normally. For those that did the conversion any ideas???
LED guru roger any ideas???
Cutoff at 40 feet
Cutoff at 30 feet
Cutoff at 20 feet
Cutoff at 10 feet
LED guru roger any ideas???
Cutoff at 40 feet
Cutoff at 30 feet
Cutoff at 20 feet
Cutoff at 10 feet
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06 WDP/Ebony MT NAV ASPEC
Either the drivers is too low or the passengers to high, you should only see one step not two. It is the worst in the last pic, the others are not too bad.
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Damn now I want zkw's. That is clean and what acura should have done in the first place.
I like the flat black also but not sure on a CBP, maybe cf would be better or like a gunmetal solid color.
Car is looking good.
I like the flat black also but not sure on a CBP, maybe cf would be better or like a gunmetal solid color.
Car is looking good.