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Old 11-18-09 | 02:46 AM
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ill get some more great pictures of these amazingly good looking and awesome headlights as soon as I get both installed and the halo wiring done. (Seriously, I have already gotten laid because I put these on my car!)

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Old 11-18-09 | 03:39 AM
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Props for being a good sport in the face of relentless criticism.
Old 11-18-09 | 08:36 AM
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Pop ups are better imo.
Old 11-18-09 | 09:31 AM
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Props for being a good sport in the face of relentless criticism.
+1 , it's nice to see not everyone mindlessly going with the masses. Congrats on doing something unique and sticking with it......











































But DAMN, those things are UGLY!!!
Old 11-18-09 | 12:19 PM
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They aren't that bad.. By the way, i have a brand new set for $120shipped
Old 11-18-09 | 01:26 PM
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It's not that you don't care what other people think. It's that you have no common sense and don't want to listen to reason.

Originally Posted by zenofspeed
(Seriously, I have already gotten laid because I put these on my car!)

peace
Woah. I'm sorry, but the only chick that would screw a guy because he put ebay headlights on a 16 year old mazda is a 16 year old fanboy.

Your belief that this car is a chick magnet is wrong. It's a dick magnet. Sorry.

Before you get upset because I came off like an ******* you need to realize that you tarnished a small portion of my day by posting those horrific photos. That angered me.
Old 11-18-09 | 01:48 PM
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This is a classic example of how something was done for the sake of 'doing' something..... instead of finding something worth doing or that needed doing.
Old 11-18-09 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Monkman33
This is a classic example of how something was done for the sake of 'doing' something..... instead of finding something worth doing or that needed doing.
I couldn't agree more.

Originally Posted by alexdimen
It's not that you don't care what other people think. It's that you have no common sense and don't want to listen to reason.



Woah. I'm sorry, but the only chick that would screw a guy because he put ebay headlights on a 16 year old mazda is a 16 year old fanboy.

Your belief that this car is a chick magnet is wrong. It's a dick magnet. Sorry.

Before you get upset because I came off like an ******* you need to realize that you tarnished a small portion of my day by posting those horrific photos. That angered me.



Yeah props to you for doing something different. Sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason. I still haven't found a better looking headlight then the popups. Yes the Rx-7 is a dude magnet, no doubt......unless it's a CYM, which your car is not.
Old 11-18-09 | 05:33 PM
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It's not that you don't care what other people think. It's that you have no common sense and don't want to listen to reason.
Don't you think you're taking the style of a headlight on a car a little too seriously.. Just a little maybe?

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Woah. I'm sorry, but the only chick that would screw a guy because he put ebay headlights on a 16 year old mazda is a 16 year old fanboy.

Your belief that this car is a chick magnet is wrong. It's a dick magnet. Sorry.
I'm sorry that you don't understand the concept of humor.. *sad panda* Have a nice day!
Old 11-18-09 | 06:07 PM
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Don't you think you're taking the style of a headlight on a car a little too seriously.. Just a little maybe?
The problem is that you've taken one of the most beautiful cars on the road and made it resemble....... A mutant frog. For no good reason.

That's why you're getting these reactions. I honestly can't think of a worse thing to do to the car, aesthetics-wise, aside from slamming it into a tree.
Old 11-18-09 | 06:24 PM
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As much as I disagree with the headlights.......again.....it's his car.

If he sells it and you buy it, you're welcome to change the headlights. Unless that's the case, it's his car.
Old 11-18-09 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
I honestly can't think of a worse thing to do to the car, aesthetics-wise, aside from slamming it into a tree.
i don't know rich. looking at this picture makes me start to feel a little funny down there...



i agree with the frog-eyes comment. the only thing worse is the knock-off carbon fiber c-west kits. those REALLY look like mutant frog eyes.

Old 11-18-09 | 07:00 PM
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pretty much look like cwest without the cover... I have cwest on mine. lol
Old 11-18-09 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
The problem is that you've taken one of the most beautiful cars on the road and made it resemble....... A mutant frog. For no good reason.

That's why you're getting these reactions. I honestly can't think of a worse thing to do to the car, aesthetics-wise, aside from slamming it into a tree.
Well I appreciate the input. I understand you're just trying to "save me from myself", lol.

Obviously they don't flow like the stock lamps, and they sorta look like bug eyes. Hey, I'm not even trying to defend them aesthetically. Although my reaction to them is far less severe. Even the big wing in the above picture doesn't bother me. Looks like great down force.. Function > Form.

If price were no object these would be close to my last choice among aftermarket headlights, but it very much is, and these were free. I can always get better lights when the money comes.

On another topic: Can anyone tell me where I can get those cool chrome edges for the fenders? Autozone or Wallmart? Oh, and I want to make it so my doors can open upwards like a lambo!
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Bad taste AND a sence of humor
Old 11-18-09 | 10:23 PM
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Although I do agree with everyone else on here with just how ugly those are, I commend you on your ability to resist the temptation to scream and curse back in retaliation.... You sir....have one HELL of a fire suit.
Old 11-18-09 | 10:30 PM
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There is a worse headlight.

The Knightsport replica made by EVO-R.net
Old 11-18-09 | 11:13 PM
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Let's forget that it looks like a frog for a minute. That's kind of irrelevant now.

I was once exactly like this except I owned a civic si at the time. I would make impulse buys like you did just to feel closer to getting at a more perfect car. I once bought an "S2000 style" push button starter for the civic off eBay- never installed it. I understand where you are coming from. Let's get to the real root of the problem:

It was not free. It cost you 200 dollars. Just because that 200 was not in the form of liquid cash, it was still 200 purchasing credits in your ownership. If you spent the gift certificates on something you needed or eventually will need (gifts for other people perhaps), you can allot yourself 200 dollars towards your FD for future "desired" purchases. That's called "budgeting" or "money management". The problem lies in how you perceive money. Don't make the mistake of categorizing your money because of its liquidity and "forcing" purchases due to your categorization.

In addition to my backup rebuild fund of 7k in case the engine craps, I keep an FD purchases fund. I pay a monthly fee towards this fund equivalent to how much a new car payment would be and sometimes extra cash that I find. I use that fund for fixing the car and upgrades. It keeps me from blowing small change on stupid impulse purchases for the FD (read "headlights from Amazon") because I know that there is money already dedicated to the FD. From that fund, I only buy exactly what I want.

I highly recommend this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Smart-People-M...8601583&sr=8-1
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Originally Posted by zenofspeed
Don't you think you're taking the style of a headlight on a car a little too seriously.. Just a little maybe?



I'm sorry that you don't understand the concept of humor.. *sad panda* Have a nice day!
Just giving you a hard time, man... but you haven't acknowledged the fact that several people have said that this CAI is going to be largely worthless.
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Originally Posted by oo7arkman
Although I do agree with everyone else on here with just how ugly those are, I commend you on your ability to resist the temptation to scream and curse back in retaliation.... You sir....have one HELL of a fire suit.
Agreed. In that respect he is far stronger than I.
Old 11-19-09 | 01:59 PM
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props for being a good sport in the face of relentless criticism.
+1
Old 11-19-09 | 06:53 PM
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Not to be a hater, but......... ahh **** it.....

Ok those lights look about as good as the paint on your front bumper. I unequivocally like the side with the missing light better... I'm positive cause I've thought about it for at least a minute now. Were you not tipped off by the bargain basement price of 100 bucks? I didn't think it was possible, but I think you took the poor lighting quality of the FD and made the beam pattern WORSE! If I had a civic, I wouldn't install these if they were free, but you paid actual money for this. Anyway, I guess its your car and all so... enjoy the lights ???


Old 11-19-09 | 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by alexdimen
Your belief that this car is a chick magnet is wrong. It's a dick magnet. Sorry.

LMAO that made my day...








oHhhh by the fail, i have these lights lol ( previous owner i swear)



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