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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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is there any other brand than stanley that has good reputation on selling headlights? im planning on replacing my 00 civic si headlights. stress cracks no fixing it. if you guys have any experience on other brand thats almost as good as OEM ones let me know thanks!
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:07 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:12 PM
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i was thinking this
Pair OF 1999 2000 Honda CIVIC JDM Type R Style Black Headlight Headlamp EK9 | eBay
this one offers 60days money back. and its Prefect Fitment Is Guaranteed(too good to be true?)
i wish i could see the reviews of the 49 people who bought this.

or this

FOR 1999 2000 Honda CIVIC EK EX LX SI JDM Headlights Head Lamps Black | eBay

both have sold alot of pairs already and the reps are pretty good. anyone tried this before?
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:20 PM
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They have not sold because they are of good quality I can bet you that. These have sold because they are dirt cheap. Period. You're looking at a crap shoot in regards to fitment and/or integrity (ie; leaking, condensation).

Depo used to be a decent option but that was a while ago. You've been warned.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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Decent replacements but don't expect the world. warned.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 04:49 PM
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TYC, DORMAN .. check rockauto.com. I mean, OP asked for "next best", and these options are indeed next, but that doesn't mean the quality is anywhere near OEM. Still, for $40/ea, good enough if you're not picky.
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Old Jan 19, 2015 | 06:02 PM
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Inline four is using denjis and has retrofit packages available for HID. Check them out.
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 03:45 PM
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I bought some brand (vision) off ebay, factory replacement for my wife's 01 CRV, fitment was excellent. I've had them on for a year, no leaking, fogging, or yellowing. They look amazing and for $75 for both you can't go wrong.
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Not the NEXT best option because this is THE best option period.

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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 04:08 PM
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Consider Depo and Spyder

I've used both with good results
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by slomofo
Not the NEXT best option because this is THE best option period.

wtf is that............
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Old Jan 20, 2015 | 06:39 PM
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I'd rather kill myself than have headlights that looked like those.
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 12:19 AM
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this is what i have right now, could be cleaner and shinier tho its not that bad when the headlights are off but when they turn on mannnnnn the stress marks looks saaaaaaad
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 12:51 AM
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im not really sure how to order one from spyder auto. they dont have a check out button or a price even.
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 01:07 AM
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Here's the brand I bought except Civic and so far have had 0 complaints

99 00 Honda Civic Headlights Left Right Coupe Hatchback Replacement Assembly Set | eBay

96 98 Honda Civic LX DX EX SI Headlights Left Right Assembly Coupe Hatchback | eBay

Mine before and after


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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 02:16 AM
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that looks clean!!! awesome! thanks for the input! gonna order me some of these
1999 2000 Honda Civic Black Headlights JDM Lamps Amber Reflector EK9 vtec SI EM1 | eBay
thanks bud!
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Old Jan 21, 2015 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HondaPartsHero

any problems with the new one fogging up? or condensation?
thats my main concern because i live in a pretty cold place. it gets -8 here on the winter times if not colder.
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Old Jan 22, 2015 | 05:05 AM
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Get moisture absorbing packs and toss them in there.
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Old Jan 25, 2015 | 05:20 PM
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Depo
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Old Jan 26, 2015 | 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by RuckRider2
any problems with the new one fogging up? or condensation?
thats my main concern because i live in a pretty cold place. it gets -8 here on the winter times if not colder.
Nope, nos issues. It doesn't get that cold here but we do and have got in the teens this winter. It's also very humid in the summer with no issues after 1 year.
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