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troutz15
10-20-2003, 03:04 PM
What are some aftermarket manufacturers, in any, that make headlights or taillights for the '89 Accord LX?
MrBen
10-20-2003, 03:14 PM
Go to eBay.com and type in 89 accord. You will see H4 Headlight conversions, well worth the money.

There are no aftermarket tail lights for our cars. Either make some, or paint them. Check the How-To section of the board.
SteveDX89
10-20-2003, 05:25 PM
Which headlight conversion kit is the best one? If I gotta spend some extra dough for a better kit, so be it. I'll get them someday.
k-roy
10-20-2003, 05:30 PM
Unfortunatelly there are no aftermarket tailights available. I used a can of VHT nite-shades to tint the tail lights. You can also use transparant candy apple red to paint the lights. I perfer the smoked look.
blazin3gen
10-20-2003, 05:43 PM
hey kroy let me see pics of your smoked tails cuz i think im gonna do that

or does anyone have pics of smoked tails


my bad about ruining your thread bro but they have answered most of the questions u have
k-roy
10-20-2003, 05:45 PM
Ill take some pics tomorrow in the light. I just got a vhs-c camera with a built in digicam. Not the greatest but it works fine.
MrBen
10-20-2003, 06:46 PM
Originally posted by SteveDX89
Which headlight conversion kit is the best one? If I gotta spend some extra dough for a better kit, so be it. I'll get them someday.

Just make sure the kits has a glass front. They're all fairly cheap, but it's just a light. Take care of it once you have it. Make it watertight and periodically clean the lense, inside and out if need be. They'll last a pretty long time then.

Generally, the lightbulbs that come with the kit wont last much longer than a year, and don't put out a lot of light. Be prepared to dish out some money for nice headlight bulbs (at least 50 for a set of nice ones). After that you shouldn't have to worry about your headlights for a long time.
k-roy
10-20-2003, 09:02 PM
Here is a pic from another user with painted tails.
http://www.com-tech-online.com/car/lowered.html
I'll show you mine soon.
blazin3gen
10-20-2003, 09:54 PM
yea i seen his before but its a hatch i wanna see what they look like on a sedan
k-roy
10-21-2003, 11:33 AM
Here ya go.
First pic is in the shade
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/tail1.JPG
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/tail2.JPG

I did not paint the center, I need to replace that piece. This pic can give you an idea of the contrast from before and after.
http://monolith.projectgamma.com/~kroy/tail3.JPG

I used VHT Niteshades from Jegs for $10
I used three layers, two coats should be enough though.
blazin3gen
10-21-2003, 11:43 AM
awesome thanks for the pics man so its called VHT niteshades eh alright thanks!
k-roy
10-21-2003, 11:57 AM
http://www.pjhbrands.com/vht/nightshades.htm
blazin3gen
10-21-2003, 07:12 PM
thanks man!
Micah 89LXi
10-24-2003, 11:58 PM
best headlight conversion available can be found at www.altezzawarehouse.com
projectors..oh yeah..still havent blown $130 on em yet...i may soon tho
Bloodlust
10-25-2003, 08:16 AM
Originally posted by GhettoAccord
Go to eBay.com and type in 89 accord. You will see H4 Headlight conversions, well worth the money.

Ghetto, you forgot to mention to be careful that they will pass inspection. I just found out my headlights with the H4 conversion I bought off ebay wouldnt pass inspection. I am just gonna swap them out before my inspection and then when I get home pop them right back in.