Got some new headlights..

Lee_91MR2 · 03-11-2009, 04:36 PM

I bought them off a seller on Ebay (GForceUSA) for like $33.99shipped. They are glass and came with Hyper white bulbs. They are plug and play. Looks better than the stock ones IMO.

Here are some quick shots I took. I also took off my bumper so in the pic it is just mocked up. Thats the reason why the box is supporting the bottom of it. I didnt wire up the lil bulb/city light. I'm still figuring out where i want to wire it to.

I picked up a urethane Border bumper over the weekend for $100 in excellent condition because the one i had was fiberglass and was cracked. I also red-out the amber in the tail-lights. Dont mind the zip ties they are temporary til i pick up some sidemarkers.

Here are some older pics of it right after it was painted.

Lmk what you think, negative and positive comments are accepted

Spinfin · 03-11-2009, 06:12 PM

Those light are most likely going to have horrible beam pattern and vague light focusing. Projector type headlights require a specially designed bulb and placement to effectively and properly shine the light in the way they do. It is improper to simply put a dome shaped cover over the bulb.

By the looks of your headlight housing I'm pretty sure I have very similar ones but without the "projector style" thing. I took out the blue city light thing too. They cost me under $30....these are ones you should have gotten to provide a proper beam pattern.

I'm highly curious as to how those "projector style" are going to shine at night.

I'm not trying to bash or hate but just shoot you the info that I know of by running into research that I ran into while I was going through the process of finding headlights to replace my oem sealed beam headlights.

This is the headlight I have.

Let us know how yours end up shining.

ice_mr2turbo · 03-11-2009, 07:15 PM

sorry man they are crap, i bought both. 1 like this and one that are black
the clear ones went into my friends 200sx and the black went into mine sw20
they bot light up horribly and not 20% light goes through the projector witch isnt projector its just a glass

if i were you i would go pick up a nice set of Hella, they are worth it
those ebay lights are awsome for shows and stuff like that but nothing more

Lee_91MR2 · 03-11-2009, 07:43 PM

Spinfin, i was gonna pic something up like yours. but i wanted to get HID's so i just got the projector ones instead. I will see how they look. i just got them in and its not that dark to tell how they light up yet.

I just got them not knowing if they are any good. But it will be a learning experience then i guess. My stock seal beams sucked, i couldnt really see too well with them.

Spinfin · 03-11-2009, 08:07 PM

The only thing that dome piece is going to do is mess up the way the light reflects out and within the housing.

I'm glad you mention a future HID set up because I am running H.I.D lights currently with those housings I posted....

This picture had some photo work done to it but you get the idea...

I'll post post up some more pictures of the HIDs so you can see in a bit

Spinfin · 03-11-2009, 08:19 PM

Here are some pictures so you can see how they look from a distance as well as some blurry night shots that I took that show the amount of light they shine which is a huge improvement and actually functional rather than just "show"

I hope it helps man in your future decision. If you're interested you should read up into the set up via this thread...

The white MR2 in these pictures also uses H.I.D lights both headlights and fogs.

MR2 Owners Club Message Board™

This is the original picture showing the true whiteness of 6000k kelvin color.

mr2slo4u · 03-12-2009, 01:08 PM

Those arent even real projectors just a clear piece of plastic in front of the bulbs. Cheap Chinese made stuff and yes your light is very scattered.

Save your cash and pickup some Rev6's, Best exterior mod I have done IMO...Well worth it.

Lee_91MR2 · 03-12-2009, 04:10 PM

Yea i can tell they arent real projectors. The light output isnt that bad in these. So i dont really mind. I'ma get some HID's and see how they are. I dont have the money to spend on Hella's or Rev6's. I would rather spend that xtra money on performance parts. These will do for now. I might pick some diamond cut ones w/o the projector to see the difference for the hell of it.

Lee_91MR2 · 03-16-2009, 07:37 PM

posted some more pics.

hmong337 · 03-16-2009, 09:52 PM

nice mr2... pretty flashy with the bodykit, purple paintjob, and all. very nice red'ed tails. i did that to my tails last year and they look 100x better.

conor · 03-17-2009, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee_91MR2

Lmk what you think, negative and positive comments are accepted

I think wheel spacers would really trim up the exterior of your car nicely. Getting the new bumper painted soon?

Lee_91MR2 · 03-17-2009, 02:36 AM

i actually have wheel spacer on the car right now. They are small..i think like 3 or 5mm. not sure. they were on the car when i got it. I'm planning on gettin the bumper painted soon. just need to come up with the money.

Butters · 03-30-2009, 06:45 PM

hows ur new front bunmper workin out for you>? my border front is KBD also and as much as i like it sorta looks warped a little where the bumper meets the hood. i mean u can barely see it but still i know its there.

btw i loooove those wheels

MR2 Drifter · 03-30-2009, 07:38 PM

That red tail light thing is cool, how did you guys do it? the same way you smoke them but with red instead of black???

Lee_91MR2 · 03-31-2009, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Butters

hows ur new front bunmper workin out for you>? my border front is KBD also and as much as i like it sorta looks warped a little where the bumper meets the hood. i mean u can barely see it but still i know its there.

btw i loooove those wheels

I love the new border bumper i got. Way more durable than the AIT racing fiberglass one. It seems like it flares out on the sides a bit tho. looks kinda funny to me. as for the part that meets the hood it looks good. I dont notice any kind of warpage at all. And thanks for the comments on the wheels.

Quote:

Originally Posted by MR2 Drifter

That red tail light thing is cool, how did you guys do it? the same way you smoke them but with red instead of black???

I got some red-out vinyl on ebay for like $8.99 off a seller, MetroSellers. I just heated up and use soap water like tinting windows.

Quote:

Originally Posted by hmong337

nice mr2... pretty flashy with the bodykit, purple paintjob, and all. very nice red'ed tails. i did that to my tails last year and they look 100x better.

I agree it does look 100x better. I like ur wheels, i want to get a set. I'm hmong also btw.

Spinfin · 03-31-2009, 01:53 AM

wait what? you're hmong also? posting with 2 usernames?

Lee_91MR2 · 03-31-2009, 01:59 AM

No my nationality is Hmong. I was replying to Hmong337. His username says Hmong in it so i just assumed he was Hmong also.

Davis · 03-31-2009, 02:16 AM

I'm digging the purple.

RedStarr · 03-31-2009, 07:40 PM

I have those same headlights...the light pattern sucks. The strong point to that is that everyone has an SUV in my area and they definitely see me when I'm coming up behind them...

Lee_91MR2 · 04-06-2009, 11:23 AM

yea these headlights arent the greatest. I'm probably pick up some diamond cut ones w/o the projector later on if i dont sell this MR2.

03-11-2009, 04:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Lee_91MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Pics of my MK2 I bought them off a seller on Ebay (GForceUSA) for like $33.99shipped. They are glass and came with Hyper white bulbs. They are plug and play. Looks better than the stock ones IMO. Here are some quick shots I took. I also took off my bumper so in the pic it is just mocked up. Thats the reason why the box is supporting the bottom of it. I didnt wire up the lil bulb/city light. I'm still figuring out where i want to wire it to. I picked up a urethane Border bumper over the weekend for $100 in excellent condition because the one i had was fiberglass and was cracked. I also red-out the amber in the tail-lights. Dont mind the zip ties they are temporary til i pick up some sidemarkers. Here are some older pics of it right after it was painted. Lmk what you think, negative and positive comments are accepted Last edited by Lee_91MR2; 03-16-2009 at 07:36 PM..

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03-11-2009, 06:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 266 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Those light are most likely going to have horrible beam pattern and vague light focusing. Projector type headlights require a specially designed bulb and placement to effectively and properly shine the light in the way they do. It is improper to simply put a dome shaped cover over the bulb. By the looks of your headlight housing I'm pretty sure I have very similar ones but without the "projector style" thing. I took out the blue city light thing too. They cost me under $30....these are ones you should have gotten to provide a proper beam pattern. I'm highly curious as to how those "projector style" are going to shine at night. I'm not trying to bash or hate but just shoot you the info that I know of by running into research that I ran into while I was going through the process of finding headlights to replace my oem sealed beam headlights. This is the headlight I have. Let us know how yours end up shining.

03-11-2009, 07:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
ice_mr2turbo Rebuilder Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 259 Thanks: 2 Thanked 14 Times in 3 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	sorry man they are crap, i bought both. 1 like this and one that are black the clear ones went into my friends 200sx and the black went into mine sw20 they bot light up horribly and not 20% light goes through the projector witch isnt projector its just a glass if i were you i would go pick up a nice set of Hella, they are worth it those ebay lights are awsome for shows and stuff like that but nothing more

03-11-2009, 07:43 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lee_91MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Spinfin, i was gonna pic something up like yours. but i wanted to get HID's so i just got the projector ones instead. I will see how they look. i just got them in and its not that dark to tell how they light up yet. I just got them not knowing if they are any good. But it will be a learning experience then i guess. My stock seal beams sucked, i couldnt really see too well with them.

03-11-2009, 08:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 266 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	The only thing that dome piece is going to do is mess up the way the light reflects out and within the housing. I'm glad you mention a future HID set up because I am running H.I.D lights currently with those housings I posted.... This picture had some photo work done to it but you get the idea... I'll post post up some more pictures of the HIDs so you can see in a bit

03-11-2009, 08:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 266 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Here are some pictures so you can see how they look from a distance as well as some blurry night shots that I took that show the amount of light they shine which is a huge improvement and actually functional rather than just "show" I hope it helps man in your future decision. If you're interested you should read up into the set up via this thread... The white MR2 in these pictures also uses H.I.D lights both headlights and fogs. MR2 Owners Club Message Board™ This is the original picture showing the true whiteness of 6000k kelvin color.

03-12-2009, 01:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr2slo4u The Artist Formerly Known as mr2fas4u Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 110 Thanks: 7 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Those arent even real projectors just a clear piece of plastic in front of the bulbs. Cheap Chinese made stuff and yes your light is very scattered. Save your cash and pickup some Rev6's, Best exterior mod I have done IMO...Well worth it.

03-12-2009, 04:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lee_91MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Yea i can tell they arent real projectors. The light output isnt that bad in these. So i dont really mind. I'ma get some HID's and see how they are. I dont have the money to spend on Hella's or Rev6's. I would rather spend that xtra money on performance parts. These will do for now. I might pick some diamond cut ones w/o the projector to see the difference for the hell of it.

03-16-2009, 07:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
Lee_91MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	posted some more pics.

03-16-2009, 09:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
hmong337 Emperor Jspec Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,123 Thanks: 114 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	nice mr2... pretty flashy with the bodykit, purple paintjob, and all. very nice red'ed tails. i did that to my tails last year and they look 100x better.

03-17-2009, 02:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lee_91MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	i actually have wheel spacer on the car right now. They are small..i think like 3 or 5mm. not sure. they were on the car when i got it. I'm planning on gettin the bumper painted soon. just need to come up with the money.

03-30-2009, 06:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
Butters Plays well with himself Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 865 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (13/100% )	hows ur new front bunmper workin out for you>? my border front is KBD also and as much as i like it sorta looks warped a little where the bumper meets the hood. i mean u can barely see it but still i know its there. btw i loooove those wheels

03-30-2009, 07:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
MR2 Drifter No Drifting Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 948 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	That red tail light thing is cool, how did you guys do it? the same way you smoke them but with red instead of black???

03-31-2009, 01:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
Spinfin Cage Fighter Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 266 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	wait what? you're hmong also? posting with 2 usernames?

03-31-2009, 01:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
Lee_91MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	No my nationality is Hmong. I was replying to Hmong337. His username says Hmong in it so i just assumed he was Hmong also.

03-31-2009, 02:16 AM	#18 (permalink)
Davis Radical Dreamer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Long Beach, California Posts: 4,536 Thanks: 85 Thanked 125 Times in 113 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I'm digging the purple.

03-31-2009, 07:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
RedStarr Comes on MR2.com to sell Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Jamaica, NY Posts: 627 Thanks: 40 Thanked 32 Times in 13 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	I have those same headlights...the light pattern sucks. The strong point to that is that everyone has an SUV in my area and they definitely see me when I'm coming up behind them...

04-06-2009, 11:23 AM	#20 (permalink)
Lee_91MR2 Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 146 Thanks: 6 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	yea these headlights arent the greatest. I'm probably pick up some diamond cut ones w/o the projector later on if i dont sell this MR2.