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Old 12-09-2012, 07:41 PM
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Icon2 looking for new headlights need input?

replacing the headlights that came with the 98 hatch i bought there some shitty no name brand projectors and there to dangerous to drive at night with.

i will be calling junkyards for prices on stock ones but in the mean time has anyone used either of these brands on there civics if so how did you like them.

anzo w/black backing... 136 pair
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...erm=headlights

APC w/chrome backing... 141 pair
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par..._525578_12551_
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APC is the same as eBay garbage - don't waste your time or money.

I don't have any personal experience with Anzo, but 5 minutes Googling product reviews basically says the same thing - cheaply made, questionable fitment, poor sealing.
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apc still around? what year is it?
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Default Re: looking for new headlights need input?

Ebay ones will work...but,

a. They may not fit perfectly
b. They may not be sealed properly
c. The Beam Pattern May Not be right at all

Only C happened to me with my Ebay headlights...other than that they look (appearance wise) great.

Try Depo or OEM Stanleys...probably your best bet
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OEM. You can find a pair in decent condition if you diligently keep an eye on Craigslist.

If you're going to retrofit projectors into them, then go ahead and get aftermarket headlights because you'll be re-sealing them and using your own beam anyway.
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Default Re: looking for new headlights need input?

Originally Posted by PHAHEEM
OEM. You can find a pair in decent condition if you diligently keep an eye on Craigslist.

If you're going to retrofit projectors into them, then go ahead and get aftermarket headlights because you'll be re-sealing them and using your own beam anyway.
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Default Re: looking for new headlights need input?

OEM and be done with it.
Most states dont allow HID's in cars that it didnt come as a stock option.
The aftermarket ones are just crap, for the above reasons cited in the posts above.
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Default Re: looking for new headlights need input?

-Rock Auto brah, TYC $37 bucks each...fitment is good, excellent OEM replacement.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raca...parttype=10762
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