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Headlight lens replacement #430062 July 22, 2014 12:32 am UTC July 22, 2014 12:32 am UTC
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 184 St. John's, Newfoundland Jim Spurrell OP Regular Member
Jim Spurrell OP Regular Member Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 184 St. John's, Newfoundland	Hey all I have a 97 talon with the eclipse front conversion but my headlight lens are done. I can't drive the car so I need to get replacements ASAP. Can anyone recommend an aftermarket projector lens? I'm not familiar with the good vs bad. Thanks Jim 1997 Eagle Talon AWD 1/4 Mile - 11.30 @ 126.65MPH 1/8 Mile - 7.09 @ 98.12MPH

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430064 July 22, 2014 12:48 am UTC July 22, 2014 12:48 am UTC
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON	Little confused. Projector? Or the lens? Oem style? Retrofit? '99 GSX GT35R '03 CBR 600RR

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430065 July 22, 2014 12:57 am UTC July 22, 2014 12:57 am UTC
Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,607 Brampton, Ontario Guillaume Berton Insane Member
Guillaume Berton Insane Member Joined: Oct 2010 Posts: 3,607 Brampton, Ontario	OEM will be longest lasting as they have thicker lenses. Anything other than that will tend to crack/yellow quicker. That being said you have the choice between two main projectors (well there is a 3rd, but it's close to impossible to find; has a OEM look with one projector and the rest stock looking). The two main aftermarket ones are the projector with angel eyes and the halo style. Of course you can always buy aftermarket copies of the OEM ones, they're just not built as tuff as the OEM ones. "Looked at it, declared war and went to find my throwing wrenches."

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430068 July 22, 2014 02:13 am UTC July 22, 2014 02:13 am UTC
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 184 St. John's, Newfoundland Jim Spurrell OP Regular Member
Jim Spurrell OP Regular Member Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 184 St. John's, Newfoundland	Sorry. I'm looking for something that's basically bolt in easy install but will allow for better lighting than stock. Not looking to retrofit. My lens are garage. 1997 Eagle Talon AWD 1/4 Mile - 11.30 @ 126.65MPH 1/8 Mile - 7.09 @ 98.12MPH

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Guillaume Berton] #430069 July 22, 2014 02:18 am UTC July 22, 2014 02:18 am UTC
Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,342 Canada Terry S Insane Member
Terry S Insane Member Joined: Jun 2011 Posts: 2,342 Canada	Originally Posted by Guillaume Berton well there is a 3rd, but it's close to impossible to find; has a OEM look with one projector and the rest stock looking I love the way those look. Closest to what a jdm oem headlight would look like. I've got 2 sets and I think Gui has the third lol

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430070 July 22, 2014 02:21 am UTC July 22, 2014 02:21 am UTC
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON	Then go with Ziggy's eagle headlights. I know johnny uses them and so do I. For the price, they're damn good. https://www.rtmracing.com/xcart/product.php?productid=18041 '99 GSX GT35R '03 CBR 600RR

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430071 July 22, 2014 02:24 am UTC July 22, 2014 02:24 am UTC
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON	Oh wait, those are for a 2gb eclipse. Maybe he can get those for the talon? '99 GSX GT35R '03 CBR 600RR

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Mike Eng] #430073 July 22, 2014 03:14 am UTC July 22, 2014 03:14 am UTC
Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,950 Guelph, Ontario Jeremy Gilbert Serious Member
Jeremy Gilbert Serious Member Joined: May 2010 Posts: 1,950 Guelph, Ontario	Originally Posted by Mike Eng Oh wait, those are for a 2gb eclipse. Maybe he can get those for the talon? Originally Posted by Jim Spurrell I have a 97 talon with the eclipse front conversion 1995 TSi AWD 11.7@119 1.8 60' - Curse of the Bad Driver PHP: 0

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430077 July 22, 2014 03:45 am UTC July 22, 2014 03:45 am UTC
Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands
Mike Eng Senior Member, with Far TOO Much Time on Their Hands Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,809 Ottawa, ON	I missed that part... Must have been in the confusion. :wtf: '99 GSX GT35R '03 CBR 600RR

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430177 July 23, 2014 01:22 am UTC July 23, 2014 01:22 am UTC
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 184 St. John's, Newfoundland Jim Spurrell OP Regular Member
Jim Spurrell OP Regular Member Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 184 St. John's, Newfoundland	Ordered from Ziggy thanks everyone. 1997 Eagle Talon AWD 1/4 Mile - 11.30 @ 126.65MPH 1/8 Mile - 7.09 @ 98.12MPH

Re: Headlight lens replacement [Re: Jim Spurrell] #430192 July 23, 2014 01:03 pm UTC July 23, 2014 01:03 pm UTC
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,831 Moose Jaw SK / Cambridge ON Johnny Larmond Insane Member
Johnny Larmond Insane Member Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 2,831 Moose Jaw SK / Cambridge ON	I've had mine in for about 16 months now. They're on my DD (Summer/Winter) and one of the lens' is just starting to flake off the clear coat ever so slightly. Aside from that, couldn't be happier with them. '97 GSX - DD and running strong '99 GSX Spyder - Running strong '99 GS - zzzz. PHP: 4

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