I did mine as well, :)
http://jubzy-ep3.blogspot.com/2010/0...ir-intake.html
Did this last night since I had a leaky seal for years I finally fixed it. Painted the silver insert and looks pretty good actually. No masking of any sort for my headlights (2005) guess they must be different inside.
I did mine as well, :)
http://jubzy-ep3.blogspot.com/2010/0...ir-intake.html
You have a picture of this on a white ep?
I'm seriously considering this, but I'd like to know how well the silicone sealant lasts over time. Assuming it's done right, will it ever loosen or break down and allow leaks?
since silicone is a gasketing material it shouldnt ever allow leaks or break down from daily driving, however I never applied any when I did my headlights and they still didnt leak and the silverstars that I use haven't burnt out. there shouldnt be much risk when doing this if done correctly.
Jpax, you should edit your post to reflect the following:
You only need to remove 4 of the clips at the top of the bumper, not all 8.
There is 1 screw under the wheel well on each side, not 2.
Also, here's a video of bumper removal for us newbs:
http://importtuningtv.powertvonline....l.php?mId=1114
I did mine today, and they turned out pretty good. Lighting outside is crappy, so I'll get pics later. Anyway, I still think someone is better of buying JDM or knock-off headlights for a few reasons.
1. When you cook your headlight, it will yellow it more than it already may have been. That's probably easy to fix with a headlight buffing kit, but that just means more cost and labor.
2. Swapping headlights is super easy, while this project will take a good part of your day. Peeling the lens off the body takes time, putting it back on takes time, painting takes perfect weather and a clean place to paint, taping it tedious, etc. If time is money, or you have other things to do, what's an extra $140 for new lights?
I like how mine turned out, but I think I'll still buy new ones, just so I have brand-new lenses, and no worries about leaks or anything.
Last edited by SHG_EasyE; 11-28-2008 at 12:49 PM.
Any one know where you can Find OEM headlights with black housings for a 04 si? ...that are under $150
What a great DIY. I am about to do this on my car right now.
i am trying to sell my black housing headlights
I was thinking of doing this, the only concern I have is that it may leak.
I've done this before on my old civic, and found that no matter how well I sealed the headlights a bit of humidity always got inside.
I ended up having to reseal it once in a while.
Maybe the design of the headlight actually make a difference.
After you guys did this, have you had any issues?
great DIY i tried this a few days ago and results were perfect!
These look great. Just wanted to add that if anyone is afraid of baking the headlamp assembly, I was too. I opened my S2000s headlamps using a heatgun. While everyone on the forum promised it was alright I decided to go with a more controllable approach. As a sidenote, they haven't leaked since being re-sealed with silicone.
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