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Old 02-06-2004, 09:49 AM   #7
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here is the problem:

1-2 years ago, Eurospec lights went for around $600-$700 shipped. $600 was considered a good deal. Now apparently the Euro is strong and the Dollar is weak so people aren't willing to sell them at that price. You're probably looking at $650-$700

$700 for a pair of lights. thats if you REALLY like zenki headlights.

quick comparo:
Kouki headlights $400 new (glass)
s15 headlights $500-600 (glass)
Kouki s14 conversion anywhere from $1000-$1500

so $700 for a pair of lights is relatively expensive and not worth it. Especially lights for a front end style many people don't like. A few more bills will get you a kouki conversion.

2nd thing: those of you with zenki lights who've been in a front end accident know what i'm talking about here. Zenki lights are EXTREMELY fragile. The inside mounting bracket that attaches to the frame is made of plastic. I bought a brand new pass headlight for my car, that bracket broke when i had a fender bender that didn't break anything else. I've seen many headlights that are perfectly fine except that part broke off. Its an easy fix but still, if you're going to pay $300 for one headlight, its an investment you'd want to protect.

Alternative: new US OEM headlights. they look nice, and you can get them for $350 for the pair new. If you take care of them they'll never yellow and look almost as clear as glass ones.

-Paul
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