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Where can I get a somewhat affordable set of replacement headlights

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Old 02-04-2007, 04:42 PM
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Where can I get a somewhat affordable set of replacement headlights
Old 02-04-2007, 05:10 PM
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Default If you can take your old ones apart, you can troll ebay and find some

with broken tabs for pretty cheap. Several people here have done so. I picked up a set of 2005 S lines for $170 shipped. The outer housings are toast, but with all the internals and the lenses, it was a great find.

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Its not the electronics or the bulbs, its the outer plastic, its all crappy looking
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Default You'll end up paying just as much for lenses as you would for complete headlights

If you can find them...
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So i should just go with a whole new set?
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Default A whole used headlight is the way to go for the money... (edit)

But you should do what you want. If you want brand new lenses, then you probably won't be satisfied with used lenses just because you got a great deal on all the internals...
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Default "its all crappy looking"

Several here have refinished the lens with reported good sucucess. Check the FAQ/do a search.
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Default I have oone

mounting tabs are broken - otherwise in good shape
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Default meem bought new Halogen headlights, and pulled them apart and put the new lenses on

the old xenons. a less expensive alternative, especially if its just the outer lens that you want to replace. also, you will have to pull them apart if you want to do the clear corners.
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Default I have this...

<img src="http://chromium.switch.home.comcast.net/images/leftlens1.jpg">

<img src="http://chromium.switch.home.comcast.net/images/leftheadlightlens.jpg">
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