Most people on this board have complaints about the rear brakes or flickering headlights. Well... I have my own complaint!

I HATE the look of the HEADLIGHTS!

http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/DSC02055.jpg
(Photo stolen from Honda247)
EDIT: This photo actually makes it look better than it is.

The amber colored side reflectors are disgusting and the headlight itself is shaped weird and kind of bulges out.

I thought about some solutions to make it look better:
1. Somehow covert the amber side reflectors silver like they are in Asia and put in a orange bulb.
2. Tint the whole headlight
-But that would reduce visibility.Tinting only the amber looks weird
3. Put eyebrows(?) on the top of the headlights
-It looks good when you look at the side of the car, but ugly if you look at facing the hood.
4. Put halos inside the headlight
-I have no idea how that would look in the sedan, I'm guessing it'll make it look better
5. Buy aftermarket headlights from ebay
-They're cheap quality and some don't even have a spot for highbeams -_-''


I know, SOMEBODY is going to refer me to lightwerkz. But I need to figure out what I want done before I get work done on the headlights.

Do you guys have any suggestions or opinions? The headlights are really the #1 thing that is bothering me about the car. Otherwise, I don't really have much to complain about :thumbsup:


EDIT:


This is what I'm trying to achieve.

From this...
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh101/fongaroos/CAR%20PHOTOS/IMG_3656.jpg
(Photo taken from Fongaroos)

To this...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/innovatedxflavor/likethis.jpg

http://stevenhasawebsite.com/wish.jpg

I just dont like that it bulges out.

Wouldn't make or break the car for me though

Its ugly.

Hey thats my car.... lol But yeah i know what you mean about the head lights. This was a factor when I bought te car. I love the way the coupes headlight are, but i know you'll have to do alot of modding to get it to fit. I'm not a big fan of tinting it because of the visability. I was thinking of putting an eye brow but not to sure. The aftermarket headlights from ebay, well they just look too ricey IMO, no direspect to any1 here who has them, but thats just me.......

I just wish it looked more like the coupe headlights from factory -_-''

it looks like an Acura Rl headlights, man the Rl is freakin sexxy, haha sorry honda but acura takes it, it looks nice tho better than the older generation

1) Not possible, I tried. The turn signals could be turned clear like on the Coupe by removing the amber cover. The Side signal marker, there's no cover. The whole piece is amber itself.
2) Don't do it. Others have done it and regretted it. Not worth it.
3) Ewww
4) As much as I like halo, it belongs in BMWs
5) Cheap quality. You'll regret it soon after. They tend to leak, gets fogged up, cheap plastic tends to discolor, poor fit a finish, you name it.
6) Go to lightwerkz website and check out the gallery to get some ideas. :D

I have to agree about the headlights. I think they did a really nice job on the lines of the car, but then they had to put the bulge in the lens.

really? i actually kind of like the headlights. its the TAILLIGHTS that really kill it for me. the taillights are awful!

i did a few mods to the headlights and i think they actually look pretty good

http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/DSC01588.jpg

I like the tail lights. It looks alot better debadged tho.....

definently, espeacially if its a v-6, which i dont freakin havee ahh,

At first I actually liked them better than the coupes, until I learned about projectors

Eric what up!!! Havent heard from you for a minute. What up with the Roadrover? Any way the sedan headlights are sick. I just wish they were projector and looked similar to inspire headlights. Then it would be GAME OVER...

really? i actually kind of like the headlights. its the TAILLIGHTS that really kill it for me. the taillights are awful!

i did a few mods to the headlights and i think they actually look pretty good

I just looked at your thread with your retrofit...

I think I'm in love. The grille makes it look even better!!!!

The sedan headlights were a deal breaker for me. I absolutely hate the way they bubble out on the sides. I was looking for a sedan, but fell in love with the coupe.

I just looked at your thread with your retrofit...

I think I'm in love. The grille makes it look even better!!!!

thanks so much. i appreciate the kind words. i knew the sedan would never look like a ferrari but just a few little things here and there make it a little sportier and easier on the eyes.

I actually prefer sedan tailights over coupe's. Coupe's is just too plain while sedan's actually look like they are LED's.

Eh, I feel for you sedan owners. Bad bulge. Thank goodness the coupe's headlights aren't like that, and thank goodness we have projectors. :banana:

Eh, I feel for you sedan owners. Bad bulge. Thank goodness the coupe's headlights aren't like that, and thank goodness we have projectors. :banana:

yah i wish the sedans came with projectors! ARGH!

i like em! on my car if you look at em it all flows together....just my opinion. i guess it all depends on how you look at it.

yah i wish the sedans came with projectors! ARGH!

How much did you spend on the parts for your retrofit? How did you even learn how to do it lol

How much did you spend on the parts for your retrofit? How did you even learn how to do it lol

all the info is in the thread.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28691

i did a lot of research on HIDPLANET.COM also.

I think the key is to retro in projectors and paint the inside black or exterior color so the that the headlight will appear smaller. The biggest problem is the reflector bowl for the low beam is so large. If it is painted black it would hide its size.

I have ordered some products in hopes of making a mold to make some clear marker lenses. The amber also makes the headlight stick out like a sore thumb.
I hope my work pays off. I don't want to remove the lenses or tint them. It just doesn't look right to me.

I also would not do halos on the sedan. Again the housing is too large and the key is to take away emphasis on its size.

I have always said if Honda would have used projectors in the sedan they could of streamlined and shrunk the headlights down quite a bit.

Well having te car for a year now, I have to say it does not bother anymore.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3550/3648459235_63fd8c396a_o.jpg
This is my new favorite shot Bis took of my car.

all the info is in the thread.

http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=28691

i did a lot of research on HIDPLANET.COM also.

Wow... after looking at that youtube video. I'm scared to attempt this myself lol. But paying 4x the price for a retrofit doesn't seem reasonable. Maybe I can find a place that does good work for a cheaper price compared to lightwerkz.


I think the key is to retro in projectors and paint the inside black or exterior color so the that the headlight will appear smaller. The biggest problem is the reflector bowl for the low beam is so large. If it is painted black it would hide its size.

I have ordered some products in hopes of making a mold to make some clear marker lenses. The amber also makes the headlight stick out like a sore thumb.
I hope my work pays off. I don't want to remove the lenses or tint them. It just doesn't look right to me.

I also would not do halos on the sedan. Again the housing is too large and the key is to take away emphasis on its size.

I have always said if Honda would have used projectors in the sedan they could of streamlined and shrunk the headlights down quite a bit.

If you could make those clear marker lenses... :notworthy:notworthy I think alot of people would offer to buy them off you.

i love my headlights.

^ Whats up marc.

Hey, do you guys think I can paint every part of the reflector inside my headlights besides the bowls where the highbeams and low beams are without drastically affecting the output of the headlights?

All I care about is the look of the headlights, I don't really need better output. However, I don't want to sacrifice output for better looks.

Hey, do you guys think I can paint every part of the reflector inside my headlights besides the bowls where the highbeams and low beams are without drastically affecting the output of the headlights?

All I care about is the look of the headlights, I don't really need better output. However, I don't want to sacrifice output for better looks

As long as you don't paint the reflectors you should be okay. But if your at this stage why not retrofit some projectors and paint the lowbeam reflector bowl.

This would help out greatly with changing the appearance of the headlight.

As long as you don't paint the reflectors you should be okay. But if your at this stage why not retrofit some projectors and paint the lowbeam reflector bowl.

This would help out greatly with changing the appearance of the headlight.

That was exactly what I was going to do... until I saw the DIY retrofit video on youtube. It takes alot of time, effort and tools. I don't have a garage, extra battery charger, cutting tools, wires, etc to retrofit in the projectors. I would also have to buy an extra set of headlights in case I mess up or take a long time(I don't want to leave my car outside without headlights in the rain). Painting the housing black would only take full day max. It's the cheapest way I can think of to make my headlights better looking :thumbsup:

This is what I'm trying to achieve.

From this...
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh101/fongaroos/CAR%20PHOTOS/IMG_3656.jpg
(Photo taken from Fongaroos)

To this...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/innovatedxflavor/likethis.jpg

That was exactly what I was going to do... until I saw the DIY retrofit video on youtube. It takes alot of time, effort and tools. I don't have a garage, extra battery charger, cutting tools, wires, etc to retrofit in the projectors. I would also have to buy an extra set of headlights in case I mess up or take a long time(I don't want to leave my car outside without headlights in the rain). Painting the housing black would only take full day max. It's the cheapest way I can think of to make my headlights better looking :thumbsup:

This is what I'm trying to achieve.

From this...
http://i254.photobucket.com/albums/hh101/fongaroos/CAR%20PHOTOS/IMG_3656.jpg
(Photo taken from Fongaroos)

To this...
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/innovatedxflavor/likethis.jpg

yeah this is the look i like too but i dont have the tools/resources to get it done looks mad complicated

yeah this is the look i like too but i dont have the tools/resources to get it done looks mad complicated

I'm not an expert but, this is what I'm going to do:

1)Take out bumper
2)Take out headlights
3)Put headlights in oven or use a heatgun to open them up
4)Take out the orange amber pieces
5)Replace the turn signal bulb with one from lightwerkz or something similar
6)Spray the side markers w/ a couple of shades of black high temp paint
7)Mask the high beam, low beam and signal bowls
8)Spray everything else with black high temp paint
9)Reassemble headlights,hold them together with clamps, and use a heatgun to seal everything back together

It doesn't seem to hard... We'll see =)

Someone please chime in if you see anything wrong with my steps! I don't want to screw up my headlights


EDIT: Photochop of how I want my sedan to look =)

http://stevenhasawebsite.com/wish.jpg

these are the standard headlights for Accord Sedans in the gulf. Just to give you an idea.

I want the side mirrors on that white accord. :)

where do u get the clear sidemarkers from?
I would love those
It looks so much better without the ugly amber ones IMO

where do u get the clear sidemarkers from?
I would love those
It looks so much better without the ugly amber ones IMO

I was thinking the same thing, just completely pulled my headlights apart a week ago and I would have loved to have a clear marker to stick in t here

where do u get the clear sidemarkers from?
I would love those
It looks so much better without the ugly amber ones IMO

These are standard on gulf models.

These are standard on gulf models.

what are gulf models? lol

what are gulf models? lol

Any Inspire. Accord outside US is known as Inspire. They are usually more gussied up than US version. Only way for you to get those clear side market is to buy a new pair of headlights from an Inspire outside US

Any Inspire. Accord outside US is known as Inspire. They are usually more gussied up than US version. Only way for you to get those clear side market is to buy a new pair of headlights from an Inspire outside US

damn dude i looked these up, and i found the right and left headlights for $928 + $148 shipping!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I dont have money flying out of my ass, so i think im gonna pass unless i get a better deal lol

Any Inspire. Accord outside US is known as Inspire. They are usually more gussied up than US version. Only way for you to get those clear side market is to buy a new pair of headlights from an Inspire outside US

Its called Accord here in the gulf as well!

Hey guys... I was wondering if I should paint the housings Matte Black or Chrome black with Dupicolor metalcast -smoke- spray

Look what this guy did.
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/Other%20pics/1228855406719.jpg
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/Other%20pics/1228855591692.jpg

Look what this guy did.
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/Other%20pics/1228855406719.jpg
http://i463.photobucket.com/albums/qq359/Honda247_2008/Other%20pics/1228855591692.jpg

^^ it looks like he spray tinted the top right sides of the clear housing. Is that what he did?

Yup, I think Its film tint. Heres the thread.
http://www.8thaccord.org/forums/introduction-pictures/1951-tinted-out-part-headlight-taillight.html

I am working on making some clear side marker lenses. I have some issues with air bubbles and resin mix. I also need to research UV protection. Here are some pics of my first attempt(failed) http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/olytlr/IMG_2649.jpg
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y84/olytlr/IMG_2650.jpg

they look good !

Hey... not bad. On HID planet, they said that the way you pour makes a big difference on how much air bubbles you have.

the way you pour is key, the less bubbles to start with. Also a little heat over the surface of the resin before pouring and over the mold will help too.

thats dope dexterdog how are you making them?

dexterdog that is nuts, you should start making some coupe ones!

dude seriously how are u making that?????
Ill buy some off u if u made em for the sedan :D

you should have bought a car whos headlights u dont hate>>>????? hmmmmmmm


,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

you should have bought a car whos headlights u dont hate>>>????? hmmmmmmm


,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

I wanta reliable car with four doors for a good price. Honda Accord :thmsup: Though, Sometimes I wish I had the coupe.

the way you pour is key, the less bubbles to start with. Also a little heat over the surface of the resin before pouring and over the mold will help too.

Yeah, I heated up my molds. I did some reading on pouring and also how to stir the resin is crucial, also. I will try another one this week and see if I can get it.

dude seriously how are u making that?????

Well, I wanted clear lenses so I did some research and bought some mold mix and some resin. I made a two piece mold from a lens out of an extra set of headlights I had. I think once I get the resin issue resolved it won't be so bad. Making the two piece mold is the hard part. Also, since I have the top lens and the other headlight to make molds for it would be awhile before I will have any done. I want to perfect this one first.

Most people on this board have complaints about the rear brakes or flickering headlights. Well... I have my own complaint!

I HATE the look of the HEADLIGHTS!

It sure is a shame that you didn't look at the car before you bought it.

I wanta reliable car with four doors for a good price. Honda Accord :thmsup: Though, Sometimes I wish I had the coupe.

It sure is a shame that you didn't look at the car before you bought it.

Did you read my previous post? and btw, it's also a shame you didn't know that your car had i-vtec in it before you bought it. :lmao:

Did you read my previous post? and btw, it's also a shame you didn't know that your car had i-vtec in it before you bought it. :lmao:

Surprising that a site administrator would be so crass. :dunno:

Surprising that a site administrator would be so crass. :dunno:

I'm not the site administrator. Btw, you were being sarcastic to me, so I gave you the same treatment.

I'm not the site administrator. Btw, you were being sarcastic to me, so I gave you the same treatment.

He's referring to the word under your user name.

Has anyone been able to stick the headlight assembly into an oven, I went to my sister house who has free-standing oven and it was too small.

Anyways, I used my Makita heat gun on a setting of 3.5 and slowly worked around the perimeter of the headlight. Not my finger tips are burned from the hot glue they use.

anyway got pointers on reassembly with a heat gun. Do you just heat everything up as quick as possible and slap it back?

Yeah, I heated up my molds. I did some reading on pouring and also how to stir the resin is crucial, also. I will try another one this week and see if I can get it.



Well, I wanted clear lenses so I did some research and bought some mold mix and some resin. I made a two piece mold from a lens out of an extra set of headlights I had. I think once I get the resin issue resolved it won't be so bad. Making the two piece mold is the hard part. Also, since I have the top lens and the other headlight to make molds for it would be awhile before I will have any done. I want to perfect this one first.

Damn bro props on doing this urself, and really trying hard to get some clear lenses lol :notworthy
When u finnally perfect it, and put them on, please put some pics up asap :thumbsup:

Has anyone been able to stick the headlight assembly into an oven, I went to my sister house who has free-standing oven and it was too small.

Anyways, I used my Makita heat gun on a setting of 3.5 and slowly worked around the perimeter of the headlight. Not my finger tips are burned from the hot glue they use.

anyway got pointers on reassembly with a heat gun. Do you just heat everything up as quick as possible and slap it back?

ya thats what i heard u do, but im not 100% sure

Hey guys! I have been off of the DA for a little while now and trying to get back into it.

I am not sure why everyone is trashing the headlights? I agree that Honda should have taken some of the Acura designs and placed them on the Accord......HID Projectors. I like how they are large and look somewhat sporty.

I love my set-up....I did the HID Projector Retrofit. Please see my link below and let me know what you think?

I would do the retrofit again if my next car does not come with HID Projectors. Hope this helps! :D

He's referring to the word under your user name.

Ach so, anybody can be an administrator here.

you guys might not know that people from the other side of the world is making the same gripes that their accord headlights look very dull with clear reflectors and how good the US amber reflectors are.

I wish they felt that way... we could arrange to swap side markers if they did :banana:

Hey dexterdog, thank you for attempting to make the clear lenses. I have hoping someone will make them! When you're done, i'll buy a set form you!

Yes, I would purchase some also!

Has anyone tried swapping the coupe headlights into a sedan? They don't have the ugly bulge.

I looked on Majestic's website and they're different part numbers, but the silloutte and mounting points look approximate.

Has anyone tried swapping the coupe headlights into a sedan? They don't have the ugly bulge.

I looked on Majestic's website and they're different part numbers, but the silloutte and mounting points look approximate.

Not possible unless you have some serious fabrication skills.

Has anyone tried swapping the coupe headlights into a sedan? They don't have the ugly bulge.

I looked on Majestic's website and they're different part numbers, but the silloutte and mounting points look approximate.

They are very different in shape. It will not work. Coupe lights are smaller, thinner, more angled and not to mention the fender/hood/bumper/grille of both cars are different.

Not possible unless you have some serious fabrication skills.

How is the replication going dexterdog?

the headlights are really not that bad. all you need to do for a new/different/better look is paint the inside black and retrofit. IMO.

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/innovatedxflavor/likethis.jpg

Where can i get that signal and the side amber to white?

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/innovatedxflavor/likethis.jpg

Where can i get that signal and the side amber to white?
These are JDM Inspire headlights, about $900 a pair I guess depending on where you get it from.

Some may argue that these may not improve looks, guess that is an individual preference, but you can improve performance with these:
http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35368

They'll fit low beam or high beam positions inside the lamps.






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Has anyone been able to stick the headlight assembly into an oven, I went to my sister house who has free-standing oven and it was too small.

Anyways, I used my Makita heat gun on a setting of 3.5 and slowly worked around the perimeter of the headlight. Not my finger tips are burned from the hot glue they use.

anyway got pointers on reassembly with a heat gun. Do you just heat everything up as quick as possible and slap it back?


When I did the black out for the headlights, I had use an industrial sized oven for the huge headlights. Every household oven was just too small.

You can also use a heat gun too.

These are JDM Inspire headlights, about $900 a pair I guess depending on where you get it from.

does it come blacked out as well.. do u guys think it better to just order these? or to DIY and leave the yellow side markers? thats what im contemplating right now?

does it come blacked out as well.. do u guys think it better to just order these? or to DIY and leave the yellow side markers? thats what im contemplating right now?

The JDM headlights are basically identical to USDM except they have clear reflectors and clear indicators while USDM headlights has amber on those.

It's so funny that people from the other side of the world are asking the same question looking to change the headlights but the other way around. :lmao:

I will not spend a grand to get the same headlights just to have clear amber unless both my headlights are cracked, but once again I can the OEM USDM headlights for less than $200 I will also not shelling out one grand to get those headlights.

totally right. for about $20 or less, id rather black out the inner part and call it a day!

http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r98/innovatedxflavor/likethis.jpg

Where can i get that signal and the side amber to white?

hey thats my car! hahah whered you get that pic from!?

they hacked your computer files!!?? haha jk is that how the insipre comes stock?? BASTARDS!! :)

totally right. for about $20 or less, id rather black out the inner part and call it a day!

Agreed.

In fact, I kinda like the amber in the headlights, it simply stuff up headlight. The clear reflector looks kinda dull and make the headlights look bigger and longer.

I'm looking at my buddy's accord right now with JDM headlights.