Is it just me, or does this area look more "chromed"/less "dirty" than the rest?
Also, by more light, is it actually brighter, or just more focused (as in the satin area isn't reflecting as much so the beam appears more narrow?)
100 series headlight variations
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Also, by more light, is it actually brighter, or just more focused (as in the satin area isn't reflecting as much so the beam appears more narrow?)
re_guderian said:
The shiny chrome light is the one that appears brighter, not the dulled satin one.
The OP is saying that the dulled one puts out more light...odd compared to yours.
I'm wondering if Rob is on to something here. The dulled finish doesn't appear to be normal, so I'm wondering if the light is just getting focused more as opposed to actually having higher output...
I'm wondering if Rob is on to something here. The dulled finish doesn't appear to be normal, so I'm wondering if the light is just getting focused more as opposed to actually having higher output...
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yeah, that's what I would think, but the OP's results were reversed compared to yours.
Up close the satin headlight is creating more unfocused light, making a more spread pattern on walls, cars, signs etc. the new chrome one puts put a sharper light pattern with less spread. The satin appears brighter up close due to more light spread, but the chrome produces a much sharper long distance pattern.
Not bad in my books, but it's not ideal
Not bad in my books, but it's not ideal
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Hi re-guderian & 2000UJZ
What you both wrote about the satin bucket appearing to put out more light is exactly what I noticed.
Thx again
What you both wrote about the satin bucket appearing to put out more light is exactly what I noticed.
Thx again
is there any correlation between satin an glass? wondering if it put out too much heat when they switched to plastic. just a thought.
Sorry for bringing back this thread from the dead. But my 100 has the same one satin one chrome headlight like the previous posters have had. Anyone know the best place to buy a chrome one to replace the passenger side satin one I have?
Hey Eric, if you can salvage one of the clear plastic parking light covers [far right/far left in your two pics respectively] from a damaged headlight I'll buy it instantly. I managed to melt one of mine while doing a projector upgrade.
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Hi Schwein
Your best bet is probably just to buy brand new lights - you never know what you're going to get when you buy used ones - that's what happened to me... bought both from different online junkyards, got a satin from one place, and a chrome from the other.
APKhaos - sorry I don't have spare corner lights to sell you / give you...
Good luck finding a set.
-e
Your best bet is probably just to buy brand new lights - you never know what you're going to get when you buy used ones - that's what happened to me... bought both from different online junkyards, got a satin from one place, and a chrome from the other.
APKhaos - sorry I don't have spare corner lights to sell you / give you...
Good luck finding a set.
-e
Eric, I'm looking for the clear plastic condom that fits over the parking light. Was hoping it may still be intact on your otherwise busted headlight.
Its impossible to find otherwise.
Thanks for the help guys. Looks like one light was replaced by the previous owner and one was the original. I'll probably just get a brand new one and be done with it.
APKhaos - I have a damaged OEM headlight I can't really sell and have no use for anymore since I upgraded to 2007 style headlights. The "condom" you need thankfully never broke (ha ha ha) on mine... In any event if you want this light for parts let me know... I'm in VA as well...
schwein - I also have a passenger side oem headlamp in good condition that I no longer need as well. If you are interested in it let me know. I haven't made much effort to get rid of this stuff but really can't use any of the old style lights now since my front end update...
I recently replace PS headlight with a re-manufactured. It's much shinier than my DS. I was thinking the DS just dulled and could possible benefit from a cleaning of the reflector. I'm looking for a replacement DS headlight lens in relative good condition, maybe I need the whole assemble in a chrome finish.
Do we have a part # for the different reflector shines?
Do we have a part # for the different reflector shines?
