bnrz

this car was a hand-me-down and my cousin gave it to me with its headlight punched in. how? i never got a straight answer out of her. most obviously she rear-ended someone.
at this point you're probably thinking i'm crazy for not fixing it before but i don't care much for cosmetics in terms of cars. i just decided that it is annoying to look at...

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now here... it looks like that frame-like thing is bent.

will anyone with headlight experience help me out with a few pointers and tips?

asand1

iTrader: (1)

Remove the headlight and attach a slide hammer to the attachment point in the 2nd pic.

bnrz

hmm. that's a good idea. i'll try it out when i get my hands on one.
if it doesn't work out all that well, then i will be back!

Agent037

if money isnt a problem bnrz, i suggest u look up some upgrades u could install on your max instead of fixing it. the older the generation is the more options u get, trust me ive looked this up. i have an 04 & it hasnt been easy finding a local & near place that has any options @ all when it comes to maximas from 04 & up. you have a gem on your hands. tail lights next?

bnrz

i've read this a few times.
and i'm not too sure what you mean by install upgrades instead of fixing it?
i got the gist of it but can you elaborate?

cartman854

iTrader: (2)

Get a malet/rubber hammer and bang it back into place, you could also put in some sort of spacer or something? like a large washer/s.

Goodspeed91

new headlight!!! The mount behind it is plastic and broke on mine from impact. The glass looks new. If it wasnt the same side that was broken on mine id give u mine free+shipping but its the same side broken.

bnrz

you're a nice guy!
it's the thought that counts.
i love this community :]

bnrz

bumping with new problem.

I opened it up today.
the plastic part where the adjusting **** is broke into two.
I think I'm just going to buy a new passenger headlight assembly. Is there another CHEAPER way to do this? I found one for 82 bucks.
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/de...0-3042-00.html
What do you guys think?

Goodspeed91

Yes, car part.com the part. Shop around. Funny thing is I ordered my replacement from where u speak of, it doesn't match lense look. I ended up returning and purchasing a new one for each side for 40 a side from rock auto. Looks cleaner now and you get 2 for the price of 1!

Goodspeed91

Otherwise give me a few days n I'll try to get u one at a decent price oem

eFLO

iTrader: (2)

^ i say go for rockauto as well...no complaints i've bought a lot from them.

95Maxed

http://www.autolightsbulbs.com/1997-.../K1108004.aspx

Buy both from there for cheap. I bought mine from there. Amazing service.

bnrz

WOAH that is damn cheap.
thank you so much.
i'm seeing on this site that it ships within 24 hours. and that shipping is free.
catch?

Decimus Meridias

iTrader: (5)

ebay has pretty much the same deal: 97-99 (clear plastic lens instead of glass, better light output) headlights for $60. Mine were Eagle Eyes brand.

max ride 41

iTrader: (4)

on eagle eye, thats what my retro's are in and no complaints

bnrz

i tried searching ebay, nothing.
is that offer still avail?