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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 05:08 AM
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Just wanted to know if the 'Jdm' headlights are compatible with the Usdm front ends for 97 Accord???
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 05:14 AM
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yes they will fit without any modification. just keep in mind that you will need to align the beams direction since they drive on the right hand side.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 08:06 PM
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Yes.

Like mrj said, they will point towards oncoming traffic instead of away from them. I doubt you can adjust them to usdm specs. Is there a reason why youre going with JDM? There are plenty of DIY's on blackhousing OEM housings.
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Old Jan 10, 2014 | 08:17 PM
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he wants the extra horsepower from having JDM headlights and the weird *** JDM sticker everyone loves lol
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 02:01 AM
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Theyre the only black housimg new onesmi can find. I been trying to look for some oem black housing but cant find any... And no im not no jdm ricer. Just that 'jdm' are the only ones i can find.
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 09:22 PM
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Take them apart and paint them yourself. It's really easy, I've done a couple sets, and as long as you take your time, they come out looking really nice.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by chrisnick
Take them apart and paint them yourself. It's really easy, I've done a couple sets, and as long as you take your time, they come out looking really nice.
u can go this route also. there are a few write ups on how to do this and it is a simple DIY project. u can use your over, blow dryer or a heat gun. i prefer the heat gun. just work in small areas as u go along. make sure that u do not concentrate too much heat to one spot or ur going to melt the housing. ur also going to need rustoleum high heat black paint and masking tape. take ur time prepping the area since only a portion is painted black and the back part of the housing is left silver. the portion being painted will need to be scuffed up with some light sanding. wipe clean with alcohol to get all contaminants off the prep area then spray away!!
should take about 2-3 hrs if ur taking ur time.

while ur at it should do a projector swap, throw in some morimoto projectors while the headlights are apart. the light output is amazing.
kill two birds with one stone!!!
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 11:07 AM
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Alright. I will try it. Thanks for the advice and input you guys helped out alot.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 12:09 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't JDM headlights from a different mold than a USDM headlight?
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