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***FaLKoN240*** · 02-14-2013, 10:39 PM

What's the cheapest anyone has found these 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.

WristWork · 02-14-2013, 10:55 PM

97 98 240sx s14 JDM Crystal Headlights Lamps Left Right Direct Replacement | eBay
1997 1998 Nissan 240sx s14 Crystal Headlight Lamp JDM Black Base Le SE Coupe 2dr | eBay

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

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Originally Posted by Eardize

97 98 240sx s14 JDM Crystal Headlights Lamps Left Right Direct Replacement | eBay
1997 1998 Nissan 240sx s14 Crystal Headlight Lamp JDM Black Base Le SE Coupe 2dr | eBay

Good shit on the $180 shipped deal. I might do that tonight.

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Originally Posted by ReEducation

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.

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Originally Posted by silviaks2nr

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

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

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

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Originally Posted by ReEducation

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

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Originally Posted by yungrukh

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

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Originally Posted by xoxide

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

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Originally Posted by FaLKoN240

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.

02-14-2013, 10:39 PM	#1
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	Vertex or "Crystal" S14 Kouki lights What's the cheapest anyone has found these 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.

02-14-2013, 11:11 PM	#4
silviaks2nr Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: SC Posts: 2,105 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	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. __________________ '98 240sx 5spd

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02-14-2013, 10:55 PM	#2
WristWork Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: N/A Posts: 742 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	97 98 240sx s14 JDM Crystal Headlights Lamps Left Right Direct Replacement \| eBay 1997 1998 Nissan 240sx s14 Crystal Headlight Lamp JDM Black Base Le SE Coupe 2dr \| eBay

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ReEducation Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockton, IL Age: 31 Posts: 318 Trader Rating: (7) Feedback Score: 7 reviews	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.

02-15-2013, 02:17 AM	#8
rat240 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: zipcode Posts: 3,294 Trader Rating: (87) Feedback Score: 87 reviews	just run a bead of silicone

02-15-2013, 07:34 AM	#9
C. Anderson Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 753 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	I didnt have any problems with mine.

06-29-2013, 05:12 PM	#11
yungrukh Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Age: 27 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	For those of you that bought these, how did you wire them to fit the stock setup?

06-30-2013, 03:07 PM	#13
xoxide Post Whore! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 2,807 Trader Rating: (21) Feedback Score: 21 reviews	I got mine from silviaks2nr for $180 shipped haha. Crystal headlights with OEM glass covers.

06-30-2013, 04:45 PM	#14
yungrukh Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: North Brunswick, NJ Age: 27 Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Idk the ones I was sent have the jdm 4-pin, but I guess I'll just cut and solder

07-01-2013, 07:07 AM	#17
blueshark123 Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 5,481 Trader Rating: (55) Feedback Score: 55 reviews	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

12-08-2013, 09:32 PM	#18
Silviacraze05jr Leaky Injector Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: kop pa Posts: 129 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	^^did u send urs to get retroffited ? This jr bro, ur car twin lol.