Converting FIT to Euro Spec JAZZ, Headlight debacle
Hey All,
I recently shipped my 2011 Honda Fit Sport 5 Door Automatic from the USA to Germany and I am running into one major hurdle (everything else worked out). Looks like I need some ECE (Euro Spec) headlights. I ordered some headlights off AutoDoc that said they would fit (pun not intended, but I'll take it) and alas they did not. I was wondering if there is a body Change between the Euro Jazz and the US Fit? It almost seemed like the headlights had more curve in them and the brackets did not match up. Any help would be great! Thanks! |
Originally Posted by chapsmcollon
(Post 1414965)
Hey All,
I recently shipped my 2011 Honda Fit Sport 5 Door Automatic from the USA to Germany and I am running into one major hurdle (everything else worked out). Looks like I need some ECE (Euro Spec) headlights. I ordered some headlights off AutoDoc that said they would fit (pun not intended, but I'll take it) and alas they did not. I was wondering if there is a body Change between the Euro Jazz and the US Fit? It almost seemed like the headlights had more curve in them and the brackets did not match up. Any help would be great! Thanks! |
Can you just swap in white bulbs for the orange? What else makes it euro spec? Otherwise I fear you may be trying to find US market euro style headlights and I don't know if those exist or they do not. |
***Don't quote me on this as this is just from what I've seen. Your results may vary.***
The early model GE8 short nose seem to have the same shape as the North America long nose GE8s, where as the facelifted GE8s have different shaped headlights. This guy I follow on Instagram has a Japanese pre-facelift GE8 with US-spec headlights. They seem to fit well. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...791a943ed7.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fit...8acc8c7121.jpg The facelifted short nose GE8s have a curve to their headlights. https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/c0...8f28063849.jpg https://img03.carview.co.jp/trade/im...da+fit/01w.jpg |
Originally Posted by julianachos
(Post 1415023)
***Don't quote me on this as this is just from what I've seen. Your results may vary.***
The early model GE8 short nose seem to have the same shape as the North America long nose GE8s, where as the facelifted GE8s have different shaped headlights. This guy I follow on Instagram has a Japanese pre-facelift GE8 with US-spec headlights. They seem to fit well. The facelifted short nose GE8s have a curve to their headlights. Did you check to see HOW the person you're following actually mounted the headlight? For all we know, that person probably encountered the same issues mentioned and modified the mounts to make the headlight and bumpers mount. |
Originally Posted by Goobers
(Post 1415100)
They "seem" similar, but they aren't. The short nose moves two (of four) mounting positions around. I know this, because I bought JDM based headlights for my USDM Fit before the facelift came about. Mounts aside, it also won't quite sit flush with the bumper.
Did you check to see HOW the person you're following actually mounted the headlight? For all we know, that person probably encountered the same issues mentioned and modified the mounts to make the headlight and bumpers mount. Wonder if its a hybrid JDM/USDM where the actual housing is JDM and uses the USDM face housing and lens? |
Originally Posted by fujisawa
(Post 1415010)
Can you just swap in white bulbs for the orange? What else makes it euro spec? Otherwise I fear you may be trying to find US market euro style headlights and I don't know if those exist or they do not. |
I still think what I mentioned above would work. All I saw was talk about it not fitting but no photos.
Honestly if I see a Japanese GE8 with obvious US headlights, then why wouldn't it work the other way around? He fit the bigger stuff in the small thing. Wouldn't expect a direct fit however imo wouldn't be hard to make it work. |
Good point, this might also be a good use of a 3D printer, I will give it another go around and see if I can make them work!
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Originally Posted by chapsmcollon
(Post 1420540)
Good point, this might also be a good use of a 3D printer, I will give it another go around and see if I can make them work!
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