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SOHCmyDOHC · 03-20-2002, 06:50 AM

Import Trenz (S14 silvia headlights)

I need to know if these head lights would fit my US spec 240SX ('95)  The tag says JDM S14 headlights, but the shape looks a little off?

Any help would be great, thanks.

-Ln.

Takumi · 03-20-2002, 10:29 AM

Blah, those headlights are the same ones in the US 97-98.  Shops are idiots sometimes, they like to slap on the word "JDM" on every fucking thing, even if they're the same shit in the US. Ignore the JDM-whoreism. The S14 lights would fit, but you'd need the 97-98 hood, fenders, corner lights, bumper lights, bumper supports, and front bumper to do a "kouki" (later generation) S14 conversion which you can find pieces to from Nissan dealerships or private sellers who are getting rid of their parts cuz they're getting body kits and new hoods.

*nismo270r* · 03-21-2002, 10:34 AM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Takumi @ Mar. 20 2002,12:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Blah, those headlights are the same ones in the US 97-98. Shops are idiots sometimes, they like to slap on the word "JDM" on every fucking thing, even if they're the same shit in the US. Ignore the JDM-whoreism. The S14 lights would fit, but you'd need the 97-98 hood, fenders, corner lights, bumper lights, bumper supports, and front bumper to do a "kouki" (later generation) S14 conversion which you can find pieces to from Nissan dealerships or private sellers who are getting rid of their parts cuz they're getting body kits and new hoods.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Actually those ARE JDM S14 Silvia headlights.  The way you can tell the difference is that the projector part of the headlight is larger and is placed farther out on the headlight.  Just take a look at a US headlight and see how much space is between the outside of the light and the projector.  The US light's projector is moved farther in, towards the middle of the light, and is therefore a bit smaller.

XylathaneGTR · 03-21-2002, 01:21 PM

They look sexy.
But yeah...you would need a lot of parts to fit them in.

*AceInHole* · 03-21-2002, 05:04 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (XylathaneGTR @ Mar. 20 2002,3:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">They look sexy.
But yeah...you would need a lot of parts to fit them in.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
if they're kouki lights (i didn't look at the link) then you'll need a hood, fenders, corner lights, and bumper, and it should all pretty much bolt in from what I hear.

if they're really JDM, they'll glare at oncoming traffic instead of lighting up roadsigns like they should (RHD headlights are aimed for cars that drive on the left side of the road.... a pretty obvious observation).

03-20-2002, 10:29 AM	#2
Takumi Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Age: 44 Posts: 836 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Blah, those headlights are the same ones in the US 97-98.  Shops are idiots sometimes, they like to slap on the word "JDM" on every fucking thing, even if they're the same shit in the US. Ignore the JDM-whoreism. The S14 lights would fit, but you'd need the 97-98 hood, fenders, corner lights, bumper lights, bumper supports, and front bumper to do a "kouki" (later generation) S14 conversion which you can find pieces to from Nissan dealerships or private sellers who are getting rid of their parts cuz they're getting body kits and new hoods. __________________ 2000 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS (GC6) Yes, I am a devoted Scooby driver, but I still got love for the Nissans and I always will. =)

03-21-2002, 10:34 AM	#3
nismo270r Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 45 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Takumi @ Mar. 20 2002,12:29)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Blah, those headlights are the same ones in the US 97-98. Shops are idiots sometimes, they like to slap on the word "JDM" on every fucking thing, even if they're the same shit in the US. Ignore the JDM-whoreism. The S14 lights would fit, but you'd need the 97-98 hood, fenders, corner lights, bumper lights, bumper supports, and front bumper to do a "kouki" (later generation) S14 conversion which you can find pieces to from Nissan dealerships or private sellers who are getting rid of their parts cuz they're getting body kits and new hoods.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> Actually those ARE JDM S14 Silvia headlights.  The way you can tell the difference is that the projector part of the headlight is larger and is placed farther out on the headlight.  Just take a look at a US headlight and see how much space is between the outside of the light and the projector.  The US light's projector is moved farther in, towards the middle of the light, and is therefore a bit smaller. __________________ "Life is a bitch...be it's pimp!" APC = A Piece of Crap =P

03-21-2002, 01:21 PM	#4
XylathaneGTR Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 362 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	They look sexy. But yeah...you would need a lot of parts to fit them in. __________________ Ima newbie...! yay! Hopefully getting s14 with s15 sr20...

03-21-2002, 05:04 PM	#5
AceInHole Autox Technician Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: New Haven, CT Age: 44 Posts: 3,961 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: AceInHole Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (XylathaneGTR @ Mar. 20 2002,3:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">They look sexy. But yeah...you would need a lot of parts to fit them in.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> if they're kouki lights (i didn't look at the link) then you'll need a hood, fenders, corner lights, and bumper, and it should all pretty much bolt in from what I hear. if they're really JDM, they'll glare at oncoming traffic instead of lighting up roadsigns like they should (RHD headlights are aimed for cars that drive on the left side of the road.... a pretty obvious observation). __________________

03-20-2002, 06:50 AM	#1
SOHCmyDOHC Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Import Trenz (S14 silvia headlights) I need to know if these head lights would fit my US spec 240SX ('95)  The tag says JDM S14 headlights, but the shape looks a little off? Any help would be great, thanks. -Ln.