$800 for S14 euro headlights, too much? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

silviaparts.com · 11-11-2003, 10:18 PM

I have been able to source some euro glass headlights from overseas, but they cost quite a bit. The price is around $740, but the shipping is $60, because the glass headlights are heavy.

So do you people think that price would sell? If many people are interested, I will start advertising on here and make a group buy.

Thanks for any input.

019 · 11-11-2003, 11:02 PM

$800 sounds really expensive to me. i think someone tried to do a gb on these before for $600 or so. can't remember the exact price, but it wasn't anywhere near $800 as far as i can remember. i'd love to get a set, but they're just too expensive for me, even at $600 or so

Evil S14 · 11-11-2003, 11:29 PM

this is for zenki s14s correct?

thelinja · 11-11-2003, 11:33 PM

SimpleS14 · 11-11-2003, 11:59 PM

wow...that is way too much. I think I will be happy with my plastic cleaner and lighter fluid.

(just kidding on the lighter fluid)

h3x11 · 11-12-2003, 12:10 AM

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Originally posted by silviaparts.com
$800 for S14 euro glass headlights, too much?

in japan $800 can buy you a complete s13 silvia

SlideStar · 11-12-2003, 12:21 AM

Hmm where are you getting them for 800??? Seems really
steep. If you can find them for cheeper I'd be interested
in a group buy..

NeLO aNgeLO · 11-12-2003, 12:25 AM

im been trying to track these also. but 800 does seem quite a bit. specially with x-mas coming up and buying presents for family and what not.-dave

mike13 · 11-12-2003, 12:46 AM

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Originally posted by 95KoukiS14
wow...that is way too much. I think I will be happy with my plastic cleaner and lighter fluid. (just kidding on the lighter fluid)

lighter fluid works great for cleaning zenki headlights

seiyess · 11-12-2003, 01:36 AM

$800?? wow.. i thought it was only $200~!!!

silviaparts.com · 11-12-2003, 07:35 AM

I am getting these in Japan, which is maybe the reason why it's a little more, because they came from Europe.

I searched around, the $600 group buy never went through, and the person who started the group buy said his supplier had to pay $800 for them himself at the end or something, and there wasn't anymore to the group buy.

Shipping is a killer, because these glass headlights are somewhat heavy.

I will let you guys know on it if I find another way to get them for cheaper.

Here is an example:

old_s13 · 11-12-2003, 10:04 AM

$800 is a lot of money, but I guess it is somewhat worth it if you are INSANE about your s14 and really like the 95-96 front-end. Personally, I've always liked the 97-98 front end more. Not only does it look better (my opinion), but the USDM headlamps (which are easily avail) are made of glass with projectors. The newer headlamps are also better units in terms of upgradability.

For those who dont want to change front ends, the 95-96 still has potential.. it is just harder to get a super clean finished product since the headlight design isnt as easy to work with. The plastic housing doesnt help its appearance, but if polished and *maintained*, it will still look good.

Personally, I wouldnt touch the imported headlights mostly because they are expensive and very difficult to replace if damaged. I would rather spend that money on upgrading a set of either USDM headlamps with projectors/HID. I just finished upgrading an R32 Skyline, the conversion came out super clean.. full LED and HID. Expensive, but nice.

- Mike / ClearCorners.Com

Destructo · 11-12-2003, 10:14 AM

plz keep us posted if you can source them, if not cheaper. Cause I would be definitly intrested in glass zenki lights.

*weirdstyles.net* · 11-12-2003, 10:29 AM

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Originally posted by h3x11
in japan $800 can buy you a complete s13 silvia

isnt that a bitch?

The glass lenses are tight, but not THAT tight...

thats pretty expensive...

brage · 11-12-2003, 02:29 PM

I have a source in germany where I can get the lights for US $648.00 shipped. That is my cost, and I wold not make a profit. If anyone is interested in that price let me know.

From my source:

Quote:

The price for one headlight at Nissan is 256,85 Euro. This is the price
we have to pay.
Example for a set of two (left, right) including shipping to the USA. 256,85 EUR x2 = 513,70 EUR + dhl packet 5kg to 10kg is 39 EUR to North
America
complete 552,70 EUR changed to $ 648,-

-jeff

brage · 11-12-2003, 02:35 PM

Attached is a graphic drawn up by my german source showing what will be included with the headlights.

-Jeff

SimpleS14 · 11-12-2003, 02:43 PM

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Originally posted by old_s13
The newer headlamps are also better units in terms of upgradability.

What do you mean by that?

Are you planning anything for these headlights (97-98 240SX)?

*Sanchi* · 11-13-2003, 03:39 PM

Dang if i had money to throw around i would definently buy a pair from you, but with $800 i can just about do a front Kouki conversion!! And like Mike said it looks better and its already Glass!!

Ohh another thing i think the $600 price tag was for used not brand new?? Well it sounds like your selling brand new $800 ones right?!?!

silviaparts.com · 11-13-2003, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sanchi
Dang if i had money to throw around i would definently buy a pair from you, but with $800 i can just about do a front Kouki conversion!! And like Mike said it looks better and its already Glass!!

Ohh another thing i think the $600 price tag was for used not brand new?? Well it sounds like your selling brand new $800 ones right?!?!

Yes, they are new. I think someone attempted to start a groupbuy for them for $600 new, but it never went through because his supplier wanted $800 for them from him at the end.

Also, shipping is really expensive since they are heavy.

chokudoriS13 · 11-13-2003, 06:37 PM

If I had a zenki S14, I'd definitely get those. To me, the zenki looks way better than the kouki, but I can't stand the plastic US headlights. The glass ones are 100x better.

Silv80 · 11-13-2003, 07:10 PM

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Originally posted by silviaparts.com
$800 for them

dude, that's about 1/2 the price of my RB20 clip.

old_s13 · 11-13-2003, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silv80
dude, that's about 1/2 the price of my RB20 clip.

Thats because everything varies, depending on price, condition, and how popular an item is.

When you guys start to take into consideration how difficult it is to find certain non USDM car parts, how expensive it is to ship them, let alone pay taxes on importing them.. you start to realize how difficult it is for companies to stay in business. Its also very hard to put a price on some of these items.

- Mike

old_s13 · 11-13-2003, 09:56 PM

old_s13> the newer headlamps are also better units in terms of upgradability.

95KoukiS14> What do you mean by that? Are you planning anything for these headlights (97-98 240SX)?

Like I said, the 97-98's are better units, hands down. I think they are better because they are glass, projector-based, and look more stylish.

Do I have any plans for them? Sure, if anyone wants to pay to play. I have already done conversions like this, here is an R32 Skyline:

Black chrome housing, true-HID projectors, LED rings.

- Mike / ClearCorners.Com

SimpleS14 · 11-13-2003, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by old_s13

Black chrome housing, true-HID projectors, LED rings.

How much for a setup like that on my headlights? (even though I have black housing already)

Umm.....can you briefly explain how you did that?

old_s13 · 11-14-2003, 10:01 AM

Unsure how much it would cost for an S14. Its fairly pricey since it comes with true-HID projectors, ballasts, and bulbs, all DOT compliant. Expect to pay somewhere near 1500 for the entire conversion.

KoukiS14 · 11-14-2003, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by silviaparts.com
I am getting these in Japan, which is maybe the reason why it's a little more, because they came from Europe.

I searched around, the $600 group buy never went through, and the person who started the group buy said his supplier had to pay $800 for them himself at the end or something, and there wasn't anymore to the group buy.

Shipping is a killer, because these glass headlights are somewhat heavy.

I will let you guys know on it if I find another way to get them for cheaper.

Here is an example:

That's a 200sx. . unfortunately, the Silvia headlights are plastic. But, they look a bit nicer than ours. (and just about identical to the glass e-code lights)

My friend was the guy doing the group deal, and I was in on it cause I wanted to source some Kouki lights... we thought we had a source, but they kinda. . evaporated. . or something. . sucked.

Mark: Awesome work. . I'm wanting to buy a Z33 now more than ever since I saw your Z33 headlights

VERY good job.

old_s13 · 11-14-2003, 11:46 AM

Who's mark?

silvia lover · 12-07-2003, 03:20 AM

does anyone know the parts # for the zenki euro headlights? please let me know. thanks

NZO · 12-07-2003, 04:05 AM

Hah mike hook it up, prototype with my jdm lights yooooo!

Anyway nice work on the R32s, very clean as usual.

KoukiS14 · 12-07-2003, 12:52 PM

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Originally posted by old_s13
Who's mark?

Wellllllllll. .
I had to rename you dood, I'm sorry. .
BUT. . it beats the other options . .Coco or "boobookittyfuck"

but uhm. .

yeah. . doan hit me.

11-11-2003, 10:18 PM	#1
silviaparts.com Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: zilvia.net Age: 71 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$800 for S14 euro glass headlights, too much? I have been able to source some euro glass headlights from overseas, but they cost quite a bit. The price is around $740, but the shipping is $60, because the glass headlights are heavy. So do you people think that price would sell? If many people are interested, I will start advertising on here and make a group buy. Thanks for any input. __________________ www.silviaparts.com Last edited by silviaparts.com; 11-11-2003 at 10:48 PM..

11-11-2003, 11:02 PM	#2
019 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: blacksburg, va Posts: 697 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$800 sounds really expensive to me. i think someone tried to do a gb on these before for $600 or so. can't remember the exact price, but it wasn't anywhere near $800 as far as i can remember. i'd love to get a set, but they're just too expensive for me, even at $600 or so __________________ Red '96 240sx www.streetdynamics.com

11-11-2003, 11:29 PM	#3
Evil S14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Indianapolis/Bloomington Age: 38 Posts: 610 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	this is for zenki s14s correct? __________________ image exceeds forum limit -Moderation

11-11-2003, 11:33 PM	#4
thelinja Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: thelinja Feedback Score: 3 reviews	yup

11-11-2003, 11:59 PM	#5
SimpleS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Philly Age: 38 Posts: 9,185 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: SimpleS14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow...that is way too much. I think I will be happy with my plastic cleaner and lighter fluid. (just kidding on the lighter fluid) __________________ *Goals are dreams with a deadline.* L.H.O.O.Q.

11-12-2003, 12:21 AM	#7
SlideStar Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: your mom's house Posts: 374 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hmm where are you getting them for 800??? Seems really steep. If you can find them for cheeper I'd be interested in a group buy..

11-12-2003, 12:25 AM	#8
NeLO aNgeLO Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 38 Posts: 55 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	im been trying to track these also. but 800 does seem quite a bit. specially with x-mas coming up and buying presents for family and what not.-dave

11-12-2003, 01:36 AM	#10
seiyess Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: S.Cali Age: 42 Posts: 414 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$800?? wow.. i thought it was only $200~!!!

11-12-2003, 07:35 AM	#11
silviaparts.com Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: zilvia.net Age: 71 Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am getting these in Japan, which is maybe the reason why it's a little more, because they came from Europe. I searched around, the $600 group buy never went through, and the person who started the group buy said his supplier had to pay $800 for them himself at the end or something, and there wasn't anymore to the group buy. Shipping is a killer, because these glass headlights are somewhat heavy. I will let you guys know on it if I find another way to get them for cheaper. Here is an example: __________________ www.silviaparts.com Last edited by silviaparts.com; 11-12-2003 at 07:50 AM..

11-12-2003, 10:04 AM	#12
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$800 is a lot of money, but I guess it is somewhat worth it if you are INSANE about your s14 and really like the 95-96 front-end. Personally, I've always liked the 97-98 front end more. Not only does it look better (my opinion), but the USDM headlamps (which are easily avail) are made of glass with projectors. The newer headlamps are also better units in terms of upgradability. For those who dont want to change front ends, the 95-96 still has potential.. it is just harder to get a super clean finished product since the headlight design isnt as easy to work with. The plastic housing doesnt help its appearance, but if polished and maintained, it will still look good. Personally, I wouldnt touch the imported headlights mostly because they are expensive and very difficult to replace if damaged. I would rather spend that money on upgrading a set of either USDM headlamps with projectors/HID. I just finished upgrading an R32 Skyline, the conversion came out super clean.. full LED and HID. Expensive, but nice. - Mike / ClearCorners.Com

11-12-2003, 10:14 AM	#13
Destructo Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: phila pa Posts: 194 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	plz keep us posted if you can source them, if not cheaper. Cause I would be definitly intrested in glass zenki lights.

11-13-2003, 03:39 PM	#18
Sanchi Macadamia Nut Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Sanchi Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dang if i had money to throw around i would definently buy a pair from you, but with $800 i can just about do a front Kouki conversion!! And like Mike said it looks better and its already Glass!! Ohh another thing i think the $600 price tag was for used not brand new?? Well it sounds like your selling brand new $800 ones right?!?! __________________ "Fear is the path to the Dark Side..., Fear leads to Anger, Anger leads to Hate, Hate leads to Suffering…" -Yoda Last edited by Sanchi; 11-13-2003 at 03:44 PM..

11-13-2003, 06:37 PM	#20
chokudoriS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 41 Posts: 1,018 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	If I had a zenki S14, I'd definitely get those. To me, the zenki looks way better than the kouki, but I can't stand the plastic US headlights. The glass ones are 100x better. __________________ S13/86/Miatas/DR30/MX83/E36 M3/S60R/E30 M3 -gone! Now: Porsche 993/MK6 GTI

11-13-2003, 09:56 PM	#23
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	old_s13> the newer headlamps are also better units in terms of upgradability. 95KoukiS14> What do you mean by that? Are you planning anything for these headlights (97-98 240SX)? Like I said, the 97-98's are better units, hands down. I think they are better because they are glass, projector-based, and look more stylish. Do I have any plans for them? Sure, if anyone wants to pay to play. I have already done conversions like this, here is an R32 Skyline: Black chrome housing, true-HID projectors, LED rings. - Mike / ClearCorners.Com

11-14-2003, 10:01 AM	#25
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Unsure how much it would cost for an S14. Its fairly pricey since it comes with true-HID projectors, ballasts, and bulbs, all DOT compliant. Expect to pay somewhere near 1500 for the entire conversion.

11-14-2003, 11:46 AM	#27
old_s13 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Los Angeles, CA. Posts: 2,824 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Who's mark?

12-07-2003, 03:20 AM	#28
silvia lover Zilvia Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	does anyone know the parts # for the zenki euro headlights? please let me know. thanks __________________

12-07-2003, 04:05 AM	#29
NZO Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Reno, NV Age: 38 Posts: 1,424 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: NZO Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hah mike hook it up, prototype with my jdm lights yooooo! Anyway nice work on the R32s, very clean as usual.

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