I appreciate the response. That's what I figured. I bought some black fits to replace the OEM, but they're cheap, and I don't want to replace them in the future. I have one very clean light, and one yellow. I'm going to sand it down and see what happens!
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You got me with the disco bulbs šš I'll resure the factory parts, or just pony up the $400 for a new OEM haha. Appreciate the insight as always.I was teasing about the disco bulbs, I have issues. Don't use the bulb recepticles that come with the new housings. Reuse the factory parts.You may have to de-burr the new housing's of casting flash, nothing major just clean em' up before install. That is when or if you do. Best of luck what didn't work for me might for you. People are out to get me.....
I'll post some pics this weekend. My car story is pretty crazy. I wish I had documented everything I just did. I moved to Japan 8 years ago, and just returned a few months ago. I left my 02 Type S sitting in a garage. When I got back, I revived her with a new gas pump, battery, oil change and some used tires. I also got the windshield replaced and both windows fixed. Now to the lights...almost twenty years ago, I got some Catz HID's installed. They are awesome, but the guy who put them in chopped the oem wiring up. I got in an accident a long time ago, and one of the HID's stopped working, and for some reason, insurance only replaced one headlight with the working hid. So now, I have one beautiful clean, working light, and one yellowed light with only high beem working. I bought the black fits replacments, and I have a buddy of mine sending me another HID bulb from Japan. I also have a guy who's going to come to my spot and restore the oem light for $55. Then, when I receive my HID bulb, I'm going to go to my shop and have my mechanic install the new bulb for $150 bucks and pray it works and it's not the ballast. SORRY for the long ass email haha. Pics coming next.Your issues are not the end of the world! I just found the aftermarket recepticles to be cheesy ? With sealing so far so good for me. If you can get them (oem) it's a small price to pay to bring it back. If you have time some picks would be nice. It's not everyday that an RSX is considered a "barn find" but it's getting to be that way. Thank you, a guy I know brought one back to respectable form, then sold it. He now counts that as a big mistake. It's paid for, you own it and it's not like you have to feed it and tuck it in every night.
Sorry for the late response. That's so cool you and your wife decided on your Type S at the Chicago auto show. I also remember seeing a Type S at the DC auto show! I finally got up to taking some pics of my ride. I'll be honest, I'm not very good with cars. I don't mind working on my car with a capable friend š¤£ This light also needs some splicing for the new hid bulb, which I definitely can't do. I'm getting the headlight restored this weekend. I do agree with $150 being a lot for something I could do. I was hoping you guys could help me with my bumper fitment issues. The front left side is not flush. I was in an accident and had to get the front lip replaced a couple decades ago. Man, your technical skills are impressive! Thanks again for your time.Thanx so much for sharing. All cars have a story, the more years that go the more the story grows. Not all good sometimes. I will spare you mine for now I've owned my Type S since 2006 It's an 03. I first saw one at the Chicago Motor Show, looked at my then wife and we agreed we must have one! At the time we had a 92 integra. I could go on and on, on both fronts. In the interest of your RSX the show here must go on. BrutalB83 is correct. A buck fifty is out an outrage!
You can get repair kits for the light lens for 20 bucks +/- to make a go of it. It can be done on the car even. I can't imagine this gentlemen has anything better? There may be other "wives tail" ways you can goggle. Vinegar comes to mind?? Try not to touch the element of the bulb, where Dr's gloves if feasable. I always grab a hand full as a parting gift. Sometimes I take my mechanical ability for granted. I just think you can do it. If not o.k. I have a good vocab but my spellings for s**t? Keep us posted as this also helps others to know if anyone of us said anything that did the trick for you! Peace and enjoy the weekend. Cold as a witches tit here. Hope this lengthy responce hit a nerve somewhere?
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