replacing my 96 headlight. can i up to the 97 style?
#1
replacing my 96 headlight. can i up to the 97 style?
so a rock killed my passenger light and now i'm looking at buying a new one. i like the look of the 97 lights better and i heard they have a crisper light distribution.
does anyone know if:
1. the 97 light will fit a 96?
2. the 97 light casts a better light pattern?
finally, if anyone has extra lights, let me know.
thanks!
seth
does anyone know if:
1. the 97 light will fit a 96?
2. the 97 light casts a better light pattern?
finally, if anyone has extra lights, let me know.
thanks!
seth
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You can switch but it doesnt cast as good as a pattern as the 97...I know it for a fact..
They went to a different material (cant remember platic or glass) ?? and the 96 material makes a better pattern
They went to a different material (cant remember platic or glass) ?? and the 96 material makes a better pattern
#3
96 lights
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Glass
Oldish looking
97 lights
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Plastic
Nice beam pattern
look more agressive
clean look
modern style
Yes they will fit, the only work needed is to drill another hole for a differently located screw hole.
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Glass
Oldish looking
97 lights
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Plastic
Nice beam pattern
look more agressive
clean look
modern style
Yes they will fit, the only work needed is to drill another hole for a differently located screw hole.
#5
yes you can, i did this like a year ago, perfect fit! i even swappaed out the corner lenses too to the 97-99 style ones.
look in my signature for pics!!
go to www.autodirectsave.com
goodluck!
Anthony
look in my signature for pics!!
go to www.autodirectsave.com
goodluck!
Anthony
#6
i am currently working on swapping my 96 headlight assemblies. i was told by a dealer that the 99 headlight is an exact replacement for the 95-96 (so no need to drill). the only prob is finding some used headlight assemblies...dealers in MD quoted me $201 each for a new replacement and the tustin nissan dude in the group buy was a bit lower ~170.
used you might find em for about $100 each.
as far as waiting for one piece lights, i wish people would just mention products that are ready for production instead of hyping up something that just on the drawing board.
used you might find em for about $100 each.
as far as waiting for one piece lights, i wish people would just mention products that are ready for production instead of hyping up something that just on the drawing board.
#7
my friend is a dum azz and he put 100 watt bulbs into his headlights and they exploded of course leaving the broken glass in the housing. can you open up the housing to clean it out or is he stuck having to buy a new headlight?
#9
Originally posted by j_bryan
i am currently working on swapping my 96 headlight assemblies. i was told by a dealer that the 99 headlight is an exact replacement for the 95-96 (so no need to drill). the only prob is finding some used headlight assemblies...dealers in MD quoted me $201 each for a new replacement and the tustin nissan dude in the group buy was a bit lower ~170.
i am currently working on swapping my 96 headlight assemblies. i was told by a dealer that the 99 headlight is an exact replacement for the 95-96 (so no need to drill). the only prob is finding some used headlight assemblies...dealers in MD quoted me $201 each for a new replacement and the tustin nissan dude in the group buy was a bit lower ~170.
#10
Try carlamps.com
Here;
http://www.carlamps.com/detail.asp?product_id=2718#
The 97-99s are better looking, but the 95-96s are better.
DW
http://www.carlamps.com/detail.asp?product_id=2718#
The 97-99s are better looking, but the 95-96s are better.
DW
#11
Originally posted by BluFlame
what dealer do you go to in MD area? I use Tischer, and i think they are scammers.
what dealer do you go to in MD area? I use Tischer, and i think they are scammers.
#12
Re: Try carlamps.com
Originally posted by dwapenyi
Here;
http://www.carlamps.com/detail.asp?product_id=2718#
The 97-99s are better looking, but the 95-96s are better.
DW
Here;
http://www.carlamps.com/detail.asp?product_id=2718#
The 97-99s are better looking, but the 95-96s are better.
DW
#14
Re: Try carlamps.com
Originally posted by dwapenyi
Here;
http://www.carlamps.com/detail.asp?product_id=2718#
The 97-99s are better looking, but the 95-96s are better.
DW
Here;
http://www.carlamps.com/detail.asp?product_id=2718#
The 97-99s are better looking, but the 95-96s are better.
DW
#16
Re: replacing my 96 headlight. can i up to the 97 style?
Originally posted by seth
so a rock killed my passenger light and now i'm looking at buying a new one. i like the look of the 97 lights better and i heard they have a crisper light distribution.
does anyone know if:
1. the 97 light will fit a 96?
2. the 97 light casts a better light pattern?
finally, if anyone has extra lights, let me know.
thanks!
seth
so a rock killed my passenger light and now i'm looking at buying a new one. i like the look of the 97 lights better and i heard they have a crisper light distribution.
does anyone know if:
1. the 97 light will fit a 96?
2. the 97 light casts a better light pattern?
finally, if anyone has extra lights, let me know.
thanks!
seth
#17
Originally posted by black019
my friend is a dum azz and he put 100 watt bulbs into his headlights and they exploded of course leaving the broken glass in the housing. can you open up the housing to clean it out or is he stuck having to buy a new headlight?
my friend is a dum azz and he put 100 watt bulbs into his headlights and they exploded of course leaving the broken glass in the housing. can you open up the housing to clean it out or is he stuck having to buy a new headlight?
#19
Originally posted by wope
so you dont have to mess with the 95-96 grille? also- could you put a 97-99 grille on there at the same time without havign to do anything custom?
so you dont have to mess with the 95-96 grille? also- could you put a 97-99 grille on there at the same time without havign to do anything custom?
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