jdm headlights anyone????

[guaynabo89]

I was wondering of any of you US guys ever got a hold of the sealed headlights from Japan????

My wife use to have a 85 LX in the early 90's and I always though how great that car would look with them. So if any of you guys got em post up some pics.

These are the ones Im talking about.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v499/sinnedone/JDMaccord.jpg

[ahmad89]

Here are mine, even got jdm covers.
http://i202.photobucket.com/albums/aa156/ahmadr34/PICT4932-1.jpg

[A18A]

pure jdm right there

[2ndGenGuy]

^^^ UGH read the thread location. 2geez.com. We're talking about JDM headlights, not those silly corner lights... :D

I've been trying to get my hands on those lights for my car for like 4 or 5 years but I've had a hell of a time... Got a couple deals in the works, been simmering in the pot for a while. Those headlights were also on the European 2gee Accords as well.

[labeledsk8r]

come on guys stop whoreing up the mans thread.

good luck on the search guaynabo89

[ahmad89]

^^^ UGH read the thread location. 2geez.com. We're talking about JDM headlights, not those silly corner lights... :D

I've been trying to get my hands on those lights for my car for like 4 or 5 years but I've had a hell of a time... Got a couple deals in the works, been simmering in the pot for a while. Those headlights were also on the European 2gee Accords as well.
Did you even see the picture? says "JDM" on the headlight

[guaynabo89]

Well I remember runnign into a couple when I was looking for one piece jdm headlights for my 4th gen accord on ebay. I just wanted to know if anyone had accomplished getting a set.

I think if we would have gotten those front lights the Accord would have had much better sales.

If I run into some i'll make sure I post.

[Hazwan]

^^^ UGH read the thread location. 2geez.com. We're talking about JDM headlights, not those silly corner lights... :D

I've been trying to get my hands on those lights for my car for like 4 or 5 years but I've had a hell of a time... Got a couple deals in the works, been simmering in the pot for a while. Those headlights were also on the European 2gee Accords as well.

I thought that you are trading the lights from that Bob dude from Malaysia?

[2ndGenGuy]

I thought that you are trading the lights from that Bob dude from Malaysia?

Yeah, I don't know what happened with him... Haven't heard from him. If anybody finds a source, hook me up!!

BTW, I think the Accord did quite well as it was... Its what got Honda's US factory rolling. Honda may not have continuted plants here in the US if the Accord hadn't done well. Besides that, it is styled quite well with the rest of the 80's cars. :)

[guaynabo89]

well the 84-85 model years is when they started gettign more refined. smoother bumbers and more refind front end. My 85 lx had all the powers except efi. I remember how I hated that carb! lol

I had a 78 cvcc hatch and I never did like the front end. I did have plans for it though. lol

I remember they use to make a nice spoiler and front air dam for the 1st gen hatch but have not found any pics of em.

[2ndGenGuy]

well the 84-85 model years is when they started gettign more refined. smoother bumbers and more refind front end. My 85 lx had all the powers except efi. I remember how I hated that carb! lol
I had a 78 cvcc hatch and I never did like the front end. I did have plans for it though. lol
I remember they use to make a nice spoiler and front air dam for the 1st gen hatch but have not found any pics of em.

Sweet, if you ever run across the 1g spoiler and airdam, lemme know! :)

[Boltgunner]

Looking for parts?
If you have Google Earth, go to
31 degrees, 48', 30.41" N
106 degrees, 13', 39.97" W
Eye Elevation 8,061 ft.
One day I am gonna go here and grab every 84 85 Accord part I can extract without breaking! <G>

[MessyHonda]

yeah what happen to cheff bob...he was going to hook up 2nd gen guy.

[2ndGenGuy]

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/Picture4.png

Holy shit! That's a huge ass wrecking yard! Can I go with ya!?? ;)

It's only 1769 miles! I've driven my car to Phoenix! It's not much further than that! :D

[79cord]

I suppose I must admit I could get the one piece headlights here easily enough if needed. Not that I've ever tried sending a package anywhere to know whats involved on that....
& I still reckon you'd be better of getting some LHD ones from Europe... probably be closer too...

[2ndGenGuy]

I suppose I must admit I could get the one piece headlights here easily enough if needed. Not that I've ever tried sending a package anywhere to know whats involved on that....
& I still reckon you'd be better of getting some LHD ones from Europe... probably be closer too...

Problem is that I haven't run into anybody who has the one piece headlights AND live in a country with LHD cars.

Think you could score a set of these? I'm interested.

[Hazwan]

Whoa thats huge.

[79cord]

Might be headed to local wrecker this w/end anyway for Subaru Sherpa bits...
(Want spare Frt valance for my accord but no 1st gen there)
Will see how much & maybe take some pics...

Like I said though, I'd have no idea what transporting them would cost.

Any ideas of associated bits that may be needed/useful will be looking to include any mounting brackets but variations in Header panel, grille, bumper trims....
If it's bulky parts / simple differences you might be able to modify local bits more economically than transporting.

As far as I know our Accord spec's were relatively basic with few of the special JDM options even if their image was classier & more refined than Toyota boredom, so I'm not sure offhand if we ever got Headlight washers or anything wild like that, but doubt it. Local importers preferred to reduce/simplify model variations & specs to a 'mid range' spec.

[2ndGenGuy]

Man, if you find a car with power mirrors (not power folding), digital gauges, or a ceiling console snag those too!

But yeah, as far as the headlights go, I'm pretty sure that they bolt right up to my chassis. At least that's from what I've seen. So all I'd need are the headlight housings. It might be nice to get the connectors for the headlights too, and if the bulbs are in them, those too just for reference.

I will pay shipping, just lemme know the cost. I'm not expecting you to eat that cost by any means.

[Boltgunner]

If you go to Google Earth, and put in the SEARCH box "auto parts used" or "auto salvage" or some terminology like you would see in the Yellow Pages, it will zoom in on the yards. Go to about 50,000 feet above your town and do the search thing. Let me know how you do! I think if you try it in Phoenix or Tucson where cars don't rust, you can see some big yards!

[2ndGenGuy]

If you go to Google Earth, and put in the SEARCH box "auto parts used" or "auto salvage" or some terminology like you would see in the Yellow Pages, it will zoom in on the yards. Go to about 50,000 feet above your town and do the search thing. Let me know how you do! I think if you try it in Phoenix or Tucson where cars don't rust, you can see some big yards!

Hmm... I'm going to be going to Phoenix pretty soon, maybe I should hit the wreckers while I'm there!

[Boltgunner]

Honda Auto Salvage
4039 E Winslow Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85040
(602) 470-0789

My driver's door and a new bumper skin came from there

[Detlef]

Hi there
Here are aftermarket lights, but only one piece, (left OR right) and not really cheap:

Ebay.de, Item No. 270136964624
(100 Euro ~ 135 USD)

http://cgi.ebay.de/HONDA-ACCORD-1600-1800-12-83-11-85-SCHEINWERFER-NACHBA_W0QQitemZ270136964624QQihZ017QQcategoryZ101 851QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I can ask my German Honda guys for used stuff, if you like?

D.

[79cord]

Ok the day was miserable & grey but I visited the a cheap local self-serve car wreaker for Australian Accord headlight photos.


http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_14_full.jpgEarly 2nd gen Accord.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_15_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Hatch
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_16_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Hatch

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_17_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Headlight cavity
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_18_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Headlight rear
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_19_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Sedan Headlight
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_20_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Sedan Headlight
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/4/web/2668000-2668999/2668465_21_full.jpgLate 2nd gen Accord Sedan Tailight

Judging from the cars at the wreakers we didn't get any of the more interesting options here like Digital dash, roof consoles, electric mirrors, or even ALB, rear disc's & sunroofs like Europe, just the Carburettored 1.8 engine & power windows...

[Detlef]

Nice pics!
What you call 'early 2nd gen' is model "SY" (1981-83) in Europe.
The late 2nd gen. is AC /AD (1983-85) here and got the pulled down bonnet only in Hatchback version.

Detlef

[2ndGenGuy]

Yep, those are some great reference pics. Looks like the Japanese and European models even have different grilles. But it looks like the sheet metal is exactly the same, I noticed the notches on my car, behind the headlights, for the non-US headlight adjusters from inside the car. I wondered why those were shaped like that... now I know...

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/2g%20headlights/DSCN0660.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/2g%20headlights/DSCN0663.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/2g%20headlights/DSCN0665.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/2g%20headlights/DSCN0666.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/2g%20headlights/DSCN0668.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/2g%20headlights/DSCN0670.jpg

Oh I ignore all the bugs on the front of my car, went on a drive around Mt Rainier yesterday. Great drive, BTW. :D

[denhonda]

I've been trying to get my hands on those lights for my car for like 4 or 5 years but I've had a hell of a time... Got a couple deals in the works, been simmering in the pot for a while. Those headlights were also on the European 2gee Accords as well.

Well I've had a set of JDM headlights & a whole load of other JDM 2nd gen stuff taking up room in my home for several months now.

Whats happening with all these parts you I got for you?

[2ndGenGuy]

Well I've had a set of JDM headlights & a whole load of other JDM 2nd gen stuff taking up room in my home for several months now.
Whats happening with all these parts you I got for you?


I still want them! :bow: :) I was just waiting for you to let me know when you were ready to ship them so you could get me a price...

If I wind up with 2 sets when all is said and done, that's okay with me. :)

[denhonda]

I still want them! :bow: :) I was just waiting for you to let me know when you were ready to ship them so you could get me a price...
If I wind up with 2 sets when all is said and done, that's okay with me. :)

Cool !

Can ship anytime really, was waiting till you had $$$ available for all the stuff. Didn't want to have everything parcelled up to be told 'no can do'. Although I will still have to find out about shipping costs.

Will need to recap on everything so nothing is missed out...
:)

[SZfiftyfour]

I still want them! :bow: :) I was just waiting for you to let me know when you were ready to ship them so you could get me a price...
If I wind up with 2 sets when all is said and done, that's okay with me. :)
Do they have the sockets and all? If you get two would you be willing to sell a set to me?

[84Accord]

i found a website selling the jdm one piece headlights (both left and right). but the only problem is that the whole website is in german and all the numbers to call are also speaking german. so i gave up for now. ill post the website a little later

[84Accord]

heres the website with the headlights, marker lights, fenders and hoods.
http://www.autoteile-blinker.de/Honda_ACCORD_1600.1800__12.83_bis_11(292_303).html

[SZfiftyfour]

they dont ship to the US

[ajg1904]

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[ajg1904]

Cool !

Can ship anytime really, was waiting till you had $$$ available for all the stuff. Didn't want to have everything parcelled up to be told 'no can do'. Although I will still have to find out about shipping costs.

Will need to recap on everything so nothing is missed out...
:)

still have them???
very intrested.
and would they fit my 85 acrd?

[denhonda]

still have them???
very intrested.
and would they fit my 85 acrd?

If its the one in your avatar then no. They're for the same car as 2ndgenguy's.

[ajg1904]

no actually the car i want it for is my 85 accord.

[denhonda]

Oh really? Then yes & yes to both questions !

PM me if you like & we'll sort something out. You're now at an advantage with the exchange rate, what with the Pound continuing to fall in value against the Dollar.

[ajg1904]

Oh really? Then yes & yes to both questions !

PM me if you like & we'll sort something out. You're now at an advantage with the exchange rate, what with the Pound continuing to fall in value against the Dollar.
Pm Sent.


.Andrew

[84Accord]

Oh really? Then yes & yes to both questions !

PM me if you like & we'll sort something out. You're now at an advantage with the exchange rate, what with the Pound continuing to fall in value against the Dollar.

would you be able to get the jdm headlights for a 1984 hatch?

[denhonda]

would you be able to get the jdm headlights for a 1984 hatch?

Nope. None in my locale at all, even in scrapyards - 2geez are a rare car here - Australia would be your best bet to find hatch ones.

[Ichiban]

Nope. None in my locale at all, even in scrapyards - 2geez are a rare car here - Australia would be your best bet to find hatch ones.

I thought the cars were identical until the B-pillars/doors?

[84Accord]

I thought the cars were identical until the B-pillars/doors?

unforutnately thats not true. the grill and the corner lights are shaped completely different

[2ndGenGuy]

Yeah the 2.5geez are different between hatches and sedans. Not so with the 82-83 models, they're the same.

http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/21665120106_large.jpg
http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/Picture1-3.png

[Ichiban]

Omgrockaheadbbqlookout!!!11!!



http://i66.photobucket.com/albums/h256/jgturk/Picture1-3.png

[ajg1904]

Nope. None in my locale at all, even in scrapyards - 2geez are a rare car here - Australia would be your best bet to find hatch ones.

...Still Have Those Headlights For My 85' Accord?You Never Got Back Too me?

[AccordB20A]

John have you got those lights we sent you installed yet, i know where i can get another set of sedan lights

[2ndGenGuy]

Nope haven't installed them yet. I'll get around to it, busy with JDM B20A install!!

[denhonda]

...Still Have Those Headlights For My 85' Accord?You Never Got Back Too me?

pm sent!

[ejos_trg]

all my frend...long time no see, any problem?? i read at this thread all of u want a JDM lamp...may be i can help u all to get it...at malaysia have a lot JDM spec for accord 1600,1800...any doubt, u all can email me at ejos_82@yahoo.com