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02-22-2005, 04:21 PM

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99-00 civic headlamp question

i notice that my 99-00 civic headlamps have this reflector shield in front of the head lights, and was wondering is there a way to remove this shield? if so, do i have to heat the headlamp cover to remove this piece or no?? thanks in advance.

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02-22-2005, 04:24 PM

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Re: 99-00 civic headlamp question (ek9 ferio)

I'm pretty sure you have to heat it.

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02-22-2005, 04:26 PM

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Re: 99-00 civic headlamp question (civic-si-2000)

Call me crazy...........but maybe its there for a reason? I'm sure Honda wasnt like......"lets **** with this kids head and put a sheild in front of the light bulb just for the fun of it, KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE *EVIL LAUGHTER IN LITTLE AZN VOICES*"

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02-22-2005, 04:29 PM

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Re: 99-00 civic headlamp question (jlacoy82)

I imagine you'd blind the **** outta people if you take it off, not to mention light will be going all over the place and you wont be able to see as well.

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02-22-2005, 05:52 PM

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Re: 99-00 civic headlamp question (VtecAddict96)

VA96 is right, the reflector redirects the 'rogue' light going all over back to the main reflector - not just to not blind people but to put the light where it will help you see better. If you look closely, you'll see on nearly all automotive headlights that the main bulb has a reflector in front of it or silver paint (usually with a black coat over it) on the very tip.

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02-22-2005, 07:03 PM

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Re: 99-00 civic headlamp question (jlacoy82)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jlacoy82 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Call me crazy...........but maybe its there for a reason? I'm sure Honda wasnt like......"lets **** with this kids head and put a sheild in front of the light bulb just for the fun of it, KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE *EVIL LAUGHTER IN LITTLE AZN VOICES*"</TD></TR></TABLE>
jw why doesn't my friends real CTR headlamps come w/ them? or any ctr headlamps for that matter? OEM usdm compared to the jdm ones are identical except jdm ones have city lights and no reflector shield. just curious on the difference. thanks for the response so far guys.

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02-22-2005, 08:44 PM

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Re: 99-00 civic headlamp question (ek9 ferio)

^^^^^ i guess no one can answer that question huh?

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02-22-2005, 08:48 PM

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Ehh do up a picture of what your talking about.... A picture of the shield would be great.

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02-22-2005, 09:03 PM

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Re: (VtecAddict96)

^^^^^^^^^^^^^ its that lil round thing inside the headlamp's housing.

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02-22-2005, 09:16 PM

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Re: (ek9 ferio)

that picture is of a 96-98 headlamp housing.

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02-22-2005, 09:24 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Redline96LX »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that picture is of a 96-98 headlamp housing.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yah, i know, that's the only pic hondaautomotiveparts.com had up under "99-00 headlight" besides a tranny housing pic. but the 96-98 has the same reflector shield im talkin about.

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02-22-2005, 09:57 PM

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any suggestions?

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02-22-2005, 10:44 PM

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buy the jdm headlights

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02-22-2005, 10:46 PM

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Re: (ek9 ferio)

CTR headlights don't come with the shields. My friend's EK with no shield + HIDs = blindness.

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02-22-2005, 10:47 PM

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I would venture to say that it has to do with different DOT regulations in North America vs Europe/Japan.

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02-22-2005, 10:53 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00Red_SiR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would venture to say that it has to do with different DOT regulations in North America vs Europe/Japan.</TD></TR></TABLE> yea i bet, but would anyone know how to take out that shield??

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02-22-2005, 10:58 PM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BlueIntegraBoy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">CTR headlights don't come with the shields. My friend's EK with no shield + HIDs = blindness.</TD></TR></TABLE>

blindness is the best. muahahaha

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02-22-2005, 11:05 PM

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Re: (jdemone)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek9 ferio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> yea i bet, but would anyone know how to take out that shield??</TD></TR></TABLE>

well if you dont want it and cant figure it out, break it off

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00Red_SiR »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I would venture to say that it has to do with different DOT regulations in North America vs Europe/Japan.</TD></TR></TABLE>

ya dont get caught or you could get a nice fine

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jdemone »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

blindness is the best. muahahaha</TD></TR></TABLE>

too bad we cant get FORD back for what they have done to my eyes

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02-23-2005, 12:17 AM

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That thimble sized bulb shield will help cut down on upward stray light that causes backdazzle in bad weather. Removing it will not make you see any better.

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02-23-2005, 08:43 AM

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Why do you want to remove it? Seems dumb to me. Check my 1st post for the reasons why.

On another note HID's in a halogen housing is moronic. You should kick your friend in the nuts.

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02-23-2005, 09:29 AM

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02-23-2005, 09:32 AM

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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek9 ferio »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> yea i bet, but would anyone know how to take out that shield??</TD></TR></TABLE>

Bake your headlights for a few minutes to head up the adhesive which will allow you to pull the headlight apart, then you should be able to remove the shield no prob.

Do a search, i know there are several write ups on how to pull apart/paint 96-00 headlights.

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02-23-2005, 07:54 PM

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thanks all for ur "help" but i tried heating the headlamp and took my spare 99-00 headlight apart and no luck. There's no way of getting that sucker out, oh well i guess i'll just keep it the way it is. and for those who keep askin why or flaming me i didn't ask for that i just asked for an answer and not ur opinions. thanks anyways.

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