Remove amber film on headlights

[SoK]

I'm lening toward black since I have the side markers smoked and the DEPO led smoke/red taillights (and tinted windows).

Getting the stock 17" wheels powder coated dark charcoal this summer too, so with all of that I think the black housings will mesh the best.

[xtremecc]

That should look very good I think. After mayor mods, wait a little so I can grow on you. The cool thing about your color is that is very versatile. Seal grey looks good regardless of what you do to it. Lets see if we can make a group purchase and get the price lower. If you do end up getting them, please post some pics for us.

[SoK]

No luck with Jeff at XtremeMotorcars.com. He said that, even with an order of 100+, the price won't be much different. So it looks like this is the best we'll be able to get for the time being.

So.. who's the first to order and get some pics up?

[geetee]

Black housing coming in a few weeks. I'll be for a zenith blue...

[SoK]

can't wait to see it

[xtremecc]

Nice geetee. take some good pics. We also would love to hear your honest review on these headlights

[geetee]

I'll take pics and review. I've seen many pics of the chrome ones but those were too bling for me. Ran into the black housing through xtreme. I can't wait to get these. I'm hoping by the end of the month.
OR? Went to UG in Eugene...

[xtremecc]

You attended UO? I'm in Salem. About 2 hours north.

[geetee]

UO about a decade ago...I use to pass by salem on my way up to seattle quite often...I'm on the other coast now and sure do miss OR...

[PCC010]

Hi guys - new here! Have a 996 and am looking to replace the front headlights. Given my car is black am searching for the smoked led's. Sent an email to Jeff so hopefully they are still available.

[PCC010]

No response from Extreme for a pair of black headlights and can't find any other supplier who sell's the smoked units.

Geetee - have you received your's as yet?

Hopefully Jeff will get back to me soon

[Marchie]

Hi PCC010,
Check out Design911's website , they sell those headlights in both left hand and right hand drive and ship worldwide. I hope this helps.

[PCC010]

Thanks mate - yep they're the ones!

Bit expensive on the UK site.

Jeff from Extreme has got back and a black pair should be on their way to Aus soon.

Black on black should blend well given my rear lights are smoked led's too.

I'll post some before and after pics for those interested.

Some worthwile points to consider when fitting these lights (relative to Australia):

As the lights are NOT self levelling and the fact I don't have self washers, to install HID bulbs is illegal (not that would stop many).

For now I'll fit some bosch performance white bulbs and see how that goes.

Will keep you posted

[Marchie]

No worries PCC010,
I look forward to the pictures, mate.
I'm from Brisbane as well ! Good luck and hope there a decent quality as they look great from the pictures I've seen.

[geetee]

I should be getting my blacked out set in 2-3 weeks.

[Marchie]

Hi, I know you guys are calling them blacked out , but are they more a smoked look ?

[geetee]

As far as I know, the chrome portion is painted black. This is on the inside not the outer lens.
There is a picture on the 1st page of this thread.

[geetee]

I'm hoping to have these by the end of this month. It's halogen H1 bulb I believe so I'm going to have to find a way to run my aftermarket xenon kit.

[PCC010]

Yep black coated inside similar to most modern cars.

I have an Evo 10 with similar headlights - blends well into the phantom black paintwork.

Geetee, I'm guessing you're referring to the Fog light with the H1 bulb, as the main light is a H7

[Marchie]

Hey Guys,
Don't forget to put those pictures up when you get them, looking forward to it.
Thanks.