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Old May 10, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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How difficult will these be to install?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281105218263?...84.m1423.l2649

A set of two new headlights. More importantly, how will they look? I want the clear corner look and didnt want to do the clear corner mod on the stock headlights myself.

I have to replace my right headlight anyways and these ended up costing less in total. Not sure how they will turn out, any advice?

Also, will it be relatively easy to install? Just pop out the old headlights and up these guys back in?
Old May 10, 2013 | 12:05 PM
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what year is your car? those headlights are the biggest POS you could ever even think spending $$$ on
Old May 10, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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2002. Really? Why do you say that?
Old May 10, 2013 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by L_U_D_I_AMaxima
what year is your car? those headlights are the biggest POS you could ever even think spending $$$ on
I agree. They look like ****.
Old May 10, 2013 | 12:45 PM
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It's your money and your call bro, I would never have those in my car as stated above all those ebay lights are you get what you pay for kinda things. I hear the light output is horrible and the fitment is even worse. OEM on the headlights man and just clear the corners and paint the housings. It will look more beautiful and sleek that way, again just my .02
Old May 10, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Keep your factory lights.

What is wrong with the one that you want to replace?
Old May 10, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Got into an accident. Housing is cracked, along with the outer lens which is completely shattered.

If I were to get an OEM style replacement, what do you think about this one?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/230910219617?...84.m1423.l2649
Old May 10, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Your best bet is DEPO or TYC aftermarket if you don't want to afford OEM.
Old May 10, 2013 | 01:19 PM
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I've always wondered this.
Old May 10, 2013 | 02:59 PM
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Dem right there are some ugly lights!
Old May 10, 2013 | 03:21 PM
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Well what do you think about the 2nd one I posted? OEM style, good price. Do you think the quality is questionable? http://www.ebay.ca/itm/230910219617?...84.m1423.l2649
Old May 10, 2013 | 04:21 PM
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here look, since your looking on eBay its OEM and everything

http://www.ebay.com/itm/02-03-2002-2003-OEM-NISSAN-MAXIMA-ICHIKOH-RIGHT-FRONT-LIGHT-LAMP-HID-HEADLIGHT-/181136080590?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item2a2c8d3ece&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nissan-Maxim...3216d2&vxp=mtr
Old May 10, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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Thanks Maverick, I contacted the seller about shipping to Canada.
Old May 10, 2013 | 06:37 PM
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Thanks Maverick, I contacted the seller about shipping to Canada.
Why not just pick up some head lights from a parting car ad in your region?
Old May 11, 2013 | 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by george__
Why not just pick up some head lights from a parting car ad in your region?
I'd like to but 5th gens are pretty rare up here, and headlights are always the first things to go.
Old May 11, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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Have you checked your local salvage yards? That'd be my first stop, if I wanted to find an OEM replacement part
Old May 11, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by ramy33
Got into an accident. Housing is cracked, along with the outer lens which is completely shattered.

If I were to get an OEM style replacement, what do you think about this one?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/230910219617?...84.m1423.l2649
I saw this light on ebay before, the tabs are all broken n shyt its not a good idea.

Are you interested in a cheap replacement? I have a used aftermarket light im wanna get rid of passenger side
Old May 11, 2013 | 08:41 AM
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Where are you located in Canada?
Old May 11, 2013 | 09:02 AM
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http://forums.maxima.org/4th-generat...-complete.html

problem solved
Old May 11, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackThornDemon
He wants a 5.5th gen lights

Originally Posted by SSJRICH
Where are you located in Canada?
Im in new york. It came with the car but i never used it cause it doesnt have the HID stuff on it but the housing looks good. Honestly im pretty sure you could transfer over ur HID components and make it work but i wont gaurantee that, heres a picture if ur interested. If i could make $50 on this headlight im happy

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Old May 11, 2013 | 11:19 AM
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Sent you an email DJHacksStyle.
Old May 11, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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I ment OP where in Canada he was....
Old May 11, 2013 | 10:32 PM
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I'm in edmonton alberta, why?
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