Why are there no aftermarket S2K headlights
#71
[QUOTE=JS2k.com,Jan 24 2011, 09:02 AM] AP2 headlights with clear reflector and diffuser would be the best IMO.
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#72
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^My thoughts exactly.
If you already have AP2 headlights its no biggie, but if you have AP1's its going to cost you a grand to get some AP2 and a couple hundred more to have them opened up and have these put in.
Im not in love with the ebay lights, but they are a good option.
If you already have AP2 headlights its no biggie, but if you have AP1's its going to cost you a grand to get some AP2 and a couple hundred more to have them opened up and have these put in.
Im not in love with the ebay lights, but they are a good option.
#73
Originally Posted by -Jordan-,Jan 24 2011, 10:37 AM
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this simply isn't true. Almost all HID projectors I've ever seen or owned have had the exact same harsh cut-off and I can't say that angle is that much more impressive.
Your picture looks really good, but its a picture and irrelivant (the human eye cannot collect light for 20 seconds to collect a single image). Im not saying these headlights have good HID's, they might be total shite. But the S2000 HID's arent very saught after at all, I couldnt find anyone that wanted them for their projectors.
Your picture looks really good, but its a picture and irrelivant (the human eye cannot collect light for 20 seconds to collect a single image). Im not saying these headlights have good HID's, they might be total shite. But the S2000 HID's arent very saught after at all, I couldnt find anyone that wanted them for their projectors.
yeah, go ahead and buy those ebay lights
especially those chrome ones LOL LOL
#74
Originally Posted by JS2k.com,Jan 24 2011, 10:01 AM
And yes, stock OEM Projectors (00-05) have the one of the best light outputs for projectors, the widest beam, and sharp ass cutoff.
06+ have fresnal lenses meaning slightly better above the cutoff light output, at the cost of a less sharp cutoff. Still one of the best projectors.
06+ have fresnal lenses meaning slightly better above the cutoff light output, at the cost of a less sharp cutoff. Still one of the best projectors.
high five!
#75
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Originally Posted by SIchodelic,Jan 24 2011, 10:52 AM
sorry to break it to you, but you don't know anything about HIDs
yeah, go ahead and buy those ebay lights
especially those chrome ones LOL LOL
yeah, go ahead and buy those ebay lights
especially those chrome ones LOL LOL
Do YOU know how an HID projector works? Didnt think so.
If you do, I'd love to hear your opinion. Explain to me the geometrical differences in the lenses and eliptical reflectors and the impact they have on light output and what is unique about the S2K components that make them better and why other manufacturers would purposely use a lower performing design when a better one is available at no extra cost.
#76
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Originally Posted by edspecR,Jan 24 2011, 11:38 AM
shameless plug, totally unbiased opinion you got there.
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#77
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Originally Posted by -Jordan-,Jan 24 2011, 11:37 AM
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but this simply isn't true. Almost all HID projectors I've ever seen or owned have had the exact same harsh cut-off and I can't say that angle is that much more impressive.
Your picture looks really good, but its a picture and irrelivant (the human eye cannot collect light for 20 seconds to collect a single image). Im not saying these headlights have good HID's, they might be total shite. But the S2000 HID's arent very saught after at all, I couldnt find anyone that wanted them for their projectors.
Your picture looks really good, but its a picture and irrelivant (the human eye cannot collect light for 20 seconds to collect a single image). Im not saying these headlights have good HID's, they might be total shite. But the S2000 HID's arent very saught after at all, I couldnt find anyone that wanted them for their projectors.
From the many headlights and projectors I've sold, S2000 projectors are the EASIEST to sell. Even TSX (04-05 with clear lens) headlights aren't as easy to sell, even though they have a smaller and shallower mounting depth with similar light output.
Angle? Considering low beam only projectors, they have the widest spread other than the SC430. SC430 projectors, however, don't have the color like the S2000 projectors. S2000 projectors light up a 4 lane highway 180 degrees!
Harsh (sharp) cutoff? Most definitely. That's why so many people love the S2000 headlights. They throw out HUGE amounts of light on the ground under the cutoff! I don't understand why people want light above the cutoff with fresnal lenses. If you need to see something above the cutoff, use your high beams. That's what they're made for.
Plus with the S2000 projectors, when you're going over a bumpy road, the color flickers like a rainbow to oncoming drivers.
I can ALWAYS tell when there's an S2000 coming the opposite direction because of the light show.
I checked out a buddy's set of 'projectors' on his aftermarket headlights on his RSX. The output was utter crap and put out less light than the stock headlights. Suffice to say, he put his stock headlights back on.
Every other aftermarket projector is just as bad except for X website (TRS) that builds their projectors based on existing projectors.
That same company also creates clear lenses for many projector applications that have fresnal lenses to reduce the amount of light above the cutoff and achieve the sharp cutoff with lots of color and even more usable light below the cutoff.
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LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.
AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.
#78
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Originally Posted by -Jordan-,Jan 24 2011, 01:19 PM
Do YOU know how an HID projector works? Didnt think so.
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AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.
AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.
#79
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Tell me which one looks better.
This is partially the reason for why the S2000 projectors have such great light output.
Not an S2000 projector, but this is why most other projectors don't stack up, they have fresnel lenses.
This is partially the reason for why the S2000 projectors have such great light output.
Not an S2000 projector, but this is why most other projectors don't stack up, they have fresnel lenses.
__________________
AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.
AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.
#80
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Originally Posted by -Jordan-,Jan 24 2011, 11:40 AM
Im not in love with the ebay lights, but they are a good option.
__________________
AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.
AP1 and AP2 Clear Headlight Diffusers!!! - Clear out your S2000 headlights!
LED Conversions for all S2000 lights
Keyhole Covers - Get the Shaved look
Oil Drain Valve - Easiest Oil Change ever!
_________
For LEDs for your other cars, head to our new website: SupernovaLEDs.com. Same great quality, easy-to-use website. Pick your car, we'll show you what fits.