View Full Version : Vertex or "Crystal" S14 Kouki lights
FaLKoN240
02-14-2013, 10:39 PM
What's the cheapest anyone has found these (http://www.amazon.com/Spyder-Auto-Nissan-Crystal-Headlight/dp/B004WMFC82/ref=sr_1_cc_3?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1360906230&sr=1-3-catcorr&keywords=240sx+crystal+headlights) lights for?
I'm looking to buy a pair for my S14, but I'm cheap.
I'm also going to post a WTB. But new is cool too.
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5181W88V8OL._SS500_.jpg
WristWork
02-14-2013, 10:55 PM
97 98 240sx s14 JDM Crystal Headlights Lamps Left Right Direct Replacement | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-98-240SX-S14-JDM-CRYSTAL-HEADLIGHTS-LAMPS-LEFT-RIGHT-DIRECT-REPLACEMENT-/140870631559#vi-content)
1997 1998 Nissan 240sx s14 Crystal Headlight Lamp JDM Black Base Le SE Coupe 2dr | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/380466582525)
ReEducation
02-14-2013, 10:56 PM
The cheapest are about the same price as used OEM, and they're cheap plastic. My s14 came with them, I sold them for $50 and bought some nice USDM projectors.
silviaks2nr
02-14-2013, 11:11 PM
I don't know what you're intentions are, but if you are doing an hid retrofit I recommend using the OEM nissan housings but replacing the thick glass lens with the lens from the aftermarket plastic lens lights. I paid $170 shipped for a set of these lights.
FaLKoN240
02-14-2013, 11:20 PM
97 98 240sx s14 JDM Crystal Headlights Lamps Left Right Direct Replacement | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-98-240SX-S14-JDM-CRYSTAL-HEADLIGHTS-LAMPS-LEFT-RIGHT-DIRECT-REPLACEMENT-/140870631559#vi-content)
1997 1998 Nissan 240sx s14 Crystal Headlight Lamp JDM Black Base Le SE Coupe 2dr | eBay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/380466582525)
Good shit on the $180 shipped deal. I might do that tonight.
The cheapest are about the same price as used OEM, and they're cheap plastic. My s14 came with them, I sold them for $50 and bought some nice USDM projectors.
I have USDM right now, but they look old and the mounting screws are borked on the driver side. I can't find an OEM driver side light for cheap, and would rather buy something different.
I know they're plastic, but I'm ok with polishing them up, I've got a bad ass headlight restoration kit.
I don't know what you're intentions are, but if you are doing an hid retrofit I recommend using the OEM nissan housings but replacing the thick glass lens with the lens from the aftermarket plastic lens lights. I paid $170 shipped for a set of these lights.
I'm not retrofitting anything, just tired of the look the OEM kouki projectors have.
ReEducation
02-14-2013, 11:33 PM
I have USDM right now, but they look old and the mounting screws are borked on the driver side. I can't find an OEM driver side light for cheap, and would rather buy something different. I know they're plastic, but I'm ok with polishing them up, I've got a bad ass headlight restoration kit.
To each their own. But I mean it when I say cheap plastic. And it didn't take long for moisture to get inside. Not worth $180 IMO
FaLKoN240
02-15-2013, 02:12 AM
To each their own. But I mean it when I say cheap plastic. And it didn't take long for moisture to get inside. Not worth $180 IMO
Oh damn... maybe a reseal would be in order then...
rat240
02-15-2013, 02:17 AM
just run a bead of silicone
C. Anderson
02-15-2013, 07:34 AM
I didnt have any problems with mine.
Chad Dugan
02-15-2013, 09:24 AM
$220 ebay shipped to Toronto
yungrukh
06-29-2013, 05:12 PM
For those of you that bought these, how did you wire them to fit the stock setup?
FaLKoN240
06-30-2013, 02:09 PM
For those of you that bought these, how did you wire them to fit the stock setup?
Wat. They use the stock size bulb, I believe. Did you do a koukis conversion?
xoxide
06-30-2013, 03:07 PM
I got mine from silviaks2nr for $180 shipped haha. Crystal headlights with OEM glass covers.
yungrukh
06-30-2013, 04:45 PM
Idk the ones I was sent have the jdm 4-pin, but I guess I'll just cut and solder
FaLKoN240
07-01-2013, 12:41 AM
I got mine from silviaks2nr for $180 shipped haha. Crystal headlights with OEM glass covers.
I read the plastic lights are better at diffusing light for HID... but sure if that floats your boat!
Om1kron
07-01-2013, 02:49 AM
Oh damn... maybe a reseal would be in order then...
The only difference between the vertex ones and all of the other shitty ones is vertex re-seals the lights. They use silicone mixed by jesus christ himself apparently since they have a 250 dollar mark up on these.
The only reason I don't have a set on my 240 is because I actually cared about decent light output, but to complete the look of my car I eventually will buy the ricer lights.
blueshark123
07-01-2013, 07:07 AM
Yea i love the look but shit i cant see crap at night thank god i drive my car maybe once a week. I will be having it retrofitted soon by silviaks2nr so i can have best of both worlds
Silviacraze05jr
12-08-2013, 09:32 PM
^^did u send urs to get retroffited ? This jr bro, ur car twin lol.
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