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In need of Headlights for 2012 Fit?

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Old 05-02-2012, 04:57 PM
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that sucks....
make me wonder if we buy it and we need support or warranty issues.
might take a year to process
is this Spec-D the reseller? or can we buy direct from whoever make these things?
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by alanchan
that sucks....
make me wonder if we buy it and we need support or warranty issues.
might take a year to process
is this Spec-D the reseller? or can we buy direct from whoever make these things?
Spec-D is a wholesaler... which means, they sell to resellers. They don't say who actually makes the headlight.
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 05:17 PM
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oh well, they are the KING
we can't do much.
is the group buy thing official...
 
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Old 05-02-2012, 05:36 PM
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When I emailed them, I didn't mention group buys. So, if you want to email them about it... you're more than welcome to creating a group buy thread if you want.
 
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Old 05-05-2012, 12:27 PM
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When an ebay seller doesn't respond quickly, usually a bad sign.
 
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:06 PM
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I didn't find them or contact them via ebay.

I personally dislike ebay.
 
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Old 05-05-2012, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Cocowheat
Why is that? On an Audi, led is the shit, but on everything else it's rice. Which is pretty much those lights are. I know quality is no where the same, but the general idea is the same.

Or is it considered ricey, because it's an imitation? Well in that case why don't people consider all knock offs ricey?

I guess it's all about price. Expensive and fugly can get away by being "baller"

While cheaper more affordable=rice.

Example; audi, Lamborghini, VIP style =P. A rose by any other shell is....

Lol sorry I wasn't knocking on you in any way. It's just the idea of rice that I always question. I see "rice" as more of an additude type deal, and the word is just abused.

I do agree with you on the style though. Not my taste.
Goobers you're right I was refering to this link: 09 10 HONDA FIT 2X HALO LED PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS BLACK | eBay

I think they're ricey not because they borrow from Audi styling but because they LOOK cheap and overwhelming. They look good on an Audi because Audi built that look in to accentuate the car's style.



On a Fit I think these headlights detract from the car's original style. Rice to me means slapping a bunch of busy looking parts that make the car stand out in all of the wrong ways. There are plenty of great cheap parts, as most know I'm no purist, but the link I posted is not among them...imho.




The pair which is actually being discussed isn't bad. Not my taste, but not bad.
 

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Old 08-17-2012, 05:23 PM
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I'm thinking of replacing my headlight assembly on 09 Fit, how hard is it?

The headlight assembly is only attached by 3 bolts (#16) in this picture correct?



Then using the instructions for installing fog lights, remove front bumper. But since I just need to access the under headlight bolt, can I just unscrew the top & bottom clips/screws that hold the bumper on both sides and leave the middle ones attached so the bumper doesn't come off completely?

http://www.collegehillshonda.com/ins.../foglights.pdf
 

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Old 08-17-2012, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by lowkeymods
Goobers you're right I was refering to this link: 09 10 HONDA FIT 2X HALO LED PROJECTOR HEADLIGHTS BLACK | eBay

I think they're ricey not because they borrow from Audi styling but because they LOOK cheap and overwhelming. They look good on an Audi because Audi built that look in to accentuate the car's style.



On a Fit I think these headlights detract from the car's original style. Rice to me means slapping a bunch of busy looking parts that make the car stand out in all of the wrong ways. There are plenty of great cheap parts, as most know I'm no purist, but the link I posted is not among them...imho.




The pair which is actually being discussed isn't bad. Not my taste, but not bad.
Autoanything has similar lights not cheap Anzo Headlights, Anzo USA Head Lights - 100+ Reviews
 
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Old 08-17-2012, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by whyzor
I'm thinking of replacing my headlight assembly on 09 Fit, how hard is it?

The headlight assembly is only attached by 3 bolts (#16) in this picture correct?
yes, just 3 screws per light
not hard at all, I've done it
the most time consuming part is take out the bumper
the rest are easy.
good luck
 
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Old 08-17-2012, 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by alanchan
yes, just 3 screws per light
not hard at all, I've done it
the most time consuming part is take out the bumper
the rest are easy.
good luck
Yeah I'm wondering if I can take a shortcut with the bumper and not remove it completely. Since it's plastic and it's fastened by screws and clips all across top & bottom. I was thinking of leaving the center ones intact & just remove the outer ones on driver & passenger side and lift it out of the way to access the screw under the headlight, maybe just need 1-2 inches of clearance. Anyone know if this would be possible?
 
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Old 08-17-2012, 06:50 PM
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someone in my area said he has done it without taking the bumper off
I guess that's his trick because he is a mechanic
sorry I don't know any other easy way
maybe other experts can explain how to do it.
 
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Old 08-17-2012, 08:19 PM
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In order to remove the headlight from the bumper (without removing the bumper from the car), you have to detach the headlight from a plastic piece that hooks the headlight AND bumper to the frame, but one of the two bolts that release the headlight from that piece releases that same piece from the frame.... and you have to reach through VERY TIGHT space after loosening up the fender liner around the front tire. The other bolt is only marginally easier to get to (under bumper by front grilles).

I know this, because that's how I did it when I did my headlight swap.

Once the bumper was off, I realized... it's easier to take the bumper off first. All you need to remove the bumper it to pop various clips out and then use a 1" spatula to release the bumper from that plastic piece. Instead of fidgeting blindly in such a tight spot. Considering you've already released half the clips at the fender liner in order to reach for that bolt.
 
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Old 08-17-2012, 11:31 PM
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Thanks for the replies, I guess maybe removing the bumper is the easier route.
 
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