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Facelifted headlights, $150 shipped, good deal?

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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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i havent seen them, but he says they have 9k miles on them, in excellent condition, everything works fine
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by kevblah
i havent seen them, but he says they have 9k miles on them, in excellent condition, everything works fine
it'll probably have rock chips...just make sure there are no cracks and the wiring is good
let me know if you need a hand installing them
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 10:19 PM
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it'll probably have rock chips...just make sure there are no cracks and the wiring is good
let me know if you need a hand installing them
thanks
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Old Apr 12, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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Even for a noob (like myself), sounds like a heck of a deal!
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Originally Posted by kevblah
i havent seen them, but he says they have 9k miles on them, in excellent condition, everything works fine
If it's out of your city and you can't go to see them in person, ask for pics. Just gotta be 100% sure that they are good to go. If they look clean, no question you pick them up. The clear halogen housings with a HID kit look very nice.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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If it's out of your city and you can't go to see them in person, ask for pics. Just gotta be 100% sure that they are good to go. If they look clean, no question you pick them up. The clear halogen housings with a HID kit look very nice.
he already shipped them, but i did get a look at a few pictures of the front and back
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 08:47 AM
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I did hid with my clear lights. really nice looking. let me know if you want to check it out
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 10:34 AM
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I did hid with my clear lights. really nice looking. let me know if you want to check it out
what part of boston you live in? i just might want to check it out, maybe luxuryc240 will come too and rlee for a mini boston meet
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:28 PM
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dont forget to include me in this meet.........
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:30 PM
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yeah dnasty toO!!
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by kevblah
im not thinking about changing any major body parts (bumpers, side skirts) just because thats way over my head at the moment...i already have the clear lenses put on over my fog units, it makes it look better..but not quite facelifted.

im pumped about these facelifted headlights tho, oem quality and i can hid kit it later on when i have the money
Keep in mind you have to remove the bumper to change the lights, or you have to break off the tabs. Just take the bumper off, its not that hard, 5 bolts, some clips and 3 beers....go read the excellent write up at Buellwinkle' s site.
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:34 PM
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Keep in mind you have to remove the bumper to change the lights, or you have to break off the tabs. Just take the bumper off, its not that hard, 5 bolts, some clips and 3 beers....go read the excellent write up at Buellwinkle' s site.
awww crap
thanks for the heads up
got the link to the site?
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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someone put this little mini boston meet together,,,,,,,,,,,
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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i really want to, i saw a ricer meet comprised of like 4 civics today at the mcdonalds parking lot, hahaha
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Old Apr 13, 2007 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dnasty8305
someone put this little mini boston meet together,,,,,,,,,,,
your wish is my command
(and my wish is a COMAND) LMFAO!

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...36#post2140136
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by kevblah
awww crap
thanks for the heads up
got the link to the site?
i wrote up a DIY on this somewhere on this forum....
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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i know that simple stuff like city lights and blinker bulbs are easy to swap out, but does installing an hid kit involve taking out the headlights? because since i already have to remove the bumper to do the headlights, i might as well wait until i have an hid kit and do it at the same time.......but if an hid conversion can be done without moving the headlamp, i'll do it later on down the road
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by rlee02135
i wrote up a DIY on this somewhere on this forum....
Your DIY for headlight removal is in the AFTERMARKET / DIY THREAD sticky.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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anyone have an answer for the question: should i do hid's at the same time as my headlight change or does it not matter?
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 08:51 PM
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doesnt matter. im doing mine later adn i did the update head/fog lights. if you got the cash, go for it. if your savin for projects to do a lil at a time, then save. no hurry/rush.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BadAssC230k
doesnt matter. im doing mine later adn i did the update head/fog lights. if you got the cash, go for it. if your savin for projects to do a lil at a time, then save. no hurry/rush.
do you know if you have to take apart the headlamp to do the hid
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Originally Posted by kevblah
do you know if you have to take apart the headlamp to do the hid
No, you shouldn't need to.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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no, you dont have to take the bumper off again to install the HID. You just need to pull the bulb covers off for that. But installing the new headlights is a pain. I did it by myself, I recommend you get a buddy to help you out. There is a screw behind the fender that is really tough to get to. That was the hardest part for me. I didnt take the whole bumper off, I just detached one side, removed the old headlighet and installed the new one. Then I screwed that side back in and did the other side the same way. The lights make a HUGE difference , you will love them. I waited a few months to install my HID's and those are sick too.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:09 PM
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Originally Posted by kevblah
what part of boston you live in? i just might want to check it out, maybe luxuryc240 will come too and rlee for a mini boston meet
yo, i dont know if i can make it on the 22nd. but i am always around boston. i can meet you somewhere.
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Old Apr 16, 2007 | 11:19 PM
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yo, i dont know if i can make it on the 22nd. but i am always around boston. i can meet you somewhere.
cool im free almost anytime other than school hours, being the kid that i still am.
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