Here is my question. i have a 98 DX and i want to make my headlights look like CTR or SIR headlights. i noticed that on turn signal there is a reflector inside the housing right in front of the bulb. is it possible to remove that reflector, if i pull apart the headlight? can i remove both reflectors?

 

Yup, both reflectors can be removed if you really wanted to. Once you bake open your headlight it's just held on by a couple of screws.

 

i would want them to look like this.

 

i love stock clean headlights... im not really into diy's but hope all goes well

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Midori Green &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i love stock clean headlights... im not really into diy's but hope all goes well</TD></TR></TABLE>i just dont like the reflector, they look nasty to me.

 

Why modify your stock headlights to look like cheap headlight you could buy on eBay that would at least have clean lenses?

Get the eBay lights and save the stock headlights for when/if you get pulled over for having illegal front turn signals. (Most states require your front turn signals to reflect or illuminate amber.)

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Why modify your stock headlights to look like cheap headlight you could buy on eBay that would at least have clean lenses?

Get the eBay lights and save the stock headlights for when/if you get pulled over for having illegal front turn signals. (Most states require your front turn signals to reflect or illuminate amber.)</TD></TR></TABLE>my headlights are brand new, so the lenses are already clean. and i will have the amber bulbs on them. im not worried bout the cops, they dont care.

 

i would buy the real sir or ctr headlights if i were you.. thats what im gonna do for my 00 headlights im saving up for the ctr's

 

i dont wanna spend 300 on headlights.

 

you will need white reflectors that go on the bottom, and if tyou decide to remove the orange cover for the turn signal, you will need orange bulbs. but yes its possible to make them look like this, although i like it better to keep reflectors in and paint the housing black.

 

Where can i get the clear reflector?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jewpont &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my headlights are brand new, so the lenses are already clean. and i will have the amber bulbs on them. im not worried bout the cops, they dont care.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That is a real waste of a set of clean stock headlights which are hard to find. You're going to modify them into looking like a set of cheap eBay lights. Just buy the eBay lights and either keep the stock ones around or sell them to someone. Brand new Honda USDM headlights for '96-'98 Civics cost close to $430 (list).

Here's a set of exactly what you want, for $55.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 3lo &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you will need white reflectors that go on the bottom, and if tyou decide to remove the orange cover for the turn signal, you will need orange bulbs. but yes its possible to make them look like this, although i like it better to keep reflectors in and paint the housing black.</TD></TR></TABLE>
As far as I know there is no clear reflector that can replace the orange reflector perfectly. I believe some of the eBay headlights do have the clear reflectors, but I don't know where they came from before that.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
That is a real waste of a set of clean stock headlights which are hard to find. You're going to modify them into looking like a set of cheap eBay lights. Just buy the eBay lights and either keep the stock ones around or sell them to someone. Brand new Honda USDM headlights for '96-'98 Civics cost close to $430 (list).

Here's a set of exactly what you want, for $55.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...wItem</TD></TR></TABLE>

i think the OP has made it clear that he doesn't care what you think

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by highrev1987 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i think the OP has made it clear that he doesn't care what you think</TD></TR></TABLE>
I think the OP has made it clear that he wants to be as cheap as possible. I'm trying to tell him that he could sell the stock headlights for more than the headlights he wants.

So if he modifies his stock headlights to look like what he wants, he is effectively losing money.

Why be such a dick? It's Christmas. If anything, you should be in a good mood.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I think the OP has made it clear that he wants to be as cheap as possible. I'm trying to tell him that he could sell the stock headlights for more than the headlights he wants.

So if he modifies his stock headlights to look like what he wants, he is effectively losing money.

Why be such a dick? It's Christmas. If anything, you should be in a good mood.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i am not being a dick, i m being fair. i don't celebrate Christmas.

Modifying cars is effectively losing money. Merry Christmas

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by highrev1987 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i am not being a dick, i m being fair. i don't celebrate Christmas.

Modifying cars is effectively losing money. Merry Christmas </TD></TR></TABLE>
Of course you lose money modifying cars, but by that logic then you might as well buy the more expensive product regardless. He has the chance to get exactly what he wants and save money (plus it'd end up making someone else happy since they get hard to find clean '96-'98 headlights).

Seriously, clean stock '96-'98 headlights are difficult to find and they usually cost used at least $100.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Of course you lose money modifying cars, but by that logic then you might as well buy the more expensive product regardless. He has the chance to get exactly what he wants and save money (plus it'd end up making someone else happy since they get hard to find clean '96-'98 headlights).

Seriously, clean stock '96-'98 headlights are difficult to find and they usually cost used at least $100.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Great! Your listening skills will make you a horrible mother one day. I don't care anymore.

 

ok maybe i need to make myself clear. i bought my car with the new OE aftermarket stock headlights, because the car was in a fender bender.actually 1 headlight is new and the other is just really clean. im not trying to be cheap i actually want to take them apart because im going to do a retrofit.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by highrev1987 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Great! Your listening skills will make you a horrible mother one day. I don't care anymore.</TD></TR></TABLE>
And your reasoning and comprehension will make you a horrible... person.

What exactly was I supposed to be listening to in this text thread?

Anyway, I didn't see the OP disagree with anything I said. All he mentioned was his headlights were clean and that he was going to put amber bulbs in them. He didn't tell me he didn't care, he didn't insult me. That would be you, who didn't even have a part in this thread besides flaming me.

I tried to give him other options.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by NOFX &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
And your reasoning and comprehension will make you a horrible... person.

What exactly was I supposed to be listening to in this text thread?

Anyway, I didn't see the OP disagree with anything I said. All he mentioned was his headlights were clean and that he was going to put amber bulbs in them. He didn't tell me he didn't care, he didn't insult me. That would be you, who didn't even have a part in this thread besides flaming me.

I tried to give him other options.</TD></TR></TABLE>NOFX, dont get all worked up bout jackasses like that. screw it. thanks for your input in this thread, i appreciate it.

 

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no dont do that, just get some cheap ebay replacement. you are fine just the way you are

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jewpont &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">NOFX, dont get all worked up bout jackasses like that. screw it. thanks for your input in this thread, i appreciate it.</TD></TR></TABLE>
No problem.

I have had friend in Europe that actually really like the USDM headlights and one wanted a set for awhile, but we couldn't find a clean set for any for less than $100, which was too much when you count in customs and shipping. He doesn't want a set anymore (not exactly sure why - probably thought it wasn't worth the effort in finding a set), but it made me see how difficult it is to find a set.

The stock headlights I used to have were really yellow but I got lucky in a trade. I'm glad I never got the headlights I had wanted (same as what you're asking) back when I first got my car since I might have gotten rid of the stock ones. Now I love the amber signals and want another set of the '96-'98 coupe taillights to match.

 

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Now I love the amber signals and want another set of the '96-'98 coupe taillights to match.</TD></TR></TABLE>

i have a passion for amber as well.

 

Best thing to do, cause I havent seen a pair that didnt have that bubble but the 99-00 headlights