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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 10:28 AM
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Took the stock headlights off for the first time yesterday, and found cracks in the back, which explains the nasty look of the headlights. I don't even know how the previous owner managed to do that. But anyways, I'm looking to replace them soon, and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on what would look best with a black car. I'd like a darker headlight, and have looked at them for hours, but I have no idea what they'd look like with the car. Any suggestions or pics you guys have would be awesome. Thanks!
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by HokieStang00
Took the stock headlights off for the first time yesterday, and found cracks in the back, which explains the nasty look of the headlights. I don't even know how the previous owner managed to do that. But anyways, I'm looking to replace them soon, and I was wondering if anyone had any opinions on what would look best with a black car. I'd like a darker headlight, and have looked at them for hours, but I have no idea what they'd look like with the car. Any suggestions or pics you guys have would be awesome. Thanks!

http://www.stangmods.com/Smoked-Head...ir-p/00074.htm

No questions asked

Also good to get these signal bulbs
http://www.stangmods.com/Chrome-Ambe...bs-p/00729.htm
Gets rid of the amber reflection on the chrome backing in the lights when the sun is shining.

Makes any stang look better.
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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Wow. I'm sold. Good find.
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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yeah they look dam good on that black stang.
mine is not that nice but it does make it look more aggressive, and they look sweet at night.

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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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if funds are a issue than you could find headlights pretty cheap on ebay. i scored used 01+ headlights for 20 bucks each
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:14 PM
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How do they look on white stangs? Are they too dark?
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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will those bulbs fit my 02 gt's turn signals? about to order a pair..
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
How do they look on white stangs? Are they too dark?
Too dark are you kidding? They look awesome on white and contrast the car well.

If your car already has black housings with the amber corners, these lights are exactly like those but with clear corners.




And yeah stan, they fit all 99-04
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:34 PM
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Nah, my GT has the ugly clear ones from 2000. :-/
 
Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Steeda97
Nah, my GT has the ugly clear ones from 2000. :-/
Ah you have an earlier 2000 I guess, here are my smoked housings / amber corners

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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by PColav6
Too dark are you kidding? They look awesome on white and contrast the car well.

If your car already has black housings with the amber corners, these lights are exactly like those but with clear corners.




And yeah stan, they fit all 99-04
k, thanks just ordered a set for my smoked headlights.. I need to reseal mine with clear silicone because they leak like a sith!
 
Old Jan 17, 2008 | 09:50 PM
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Are they legal? cause, Im already pushing it with an Illegal tint job.
 
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Profane
Are they legal? cause, Im already pushing it with an Illegal tint job.

What about those lights would make it llegal? Abosoulutely nothing as long as you have the amber turns singnals then your fine. I have a set of silver star stealth bulbs. They dont have that yellow tint, but they light up amber when ever you put your signal on. Those would will look real sweet with those new headlights
 

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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 05:48 PM
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My friend failed inspection with those headlights.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang
My friend failed inspection with those headlights.
Ummm. I dont see why. U would think as long as you have the amber turn signal bulb that you would be alright. What state?
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:53 AM
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It doesn't have the yellow reflective part, thats why you fail.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Just live in a free state, and then no worries about inspections.
 
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by spike_africa
It doesn't have the yellow reflective part, thats why you fail.

That shouldnt matter as long as the bulb is the correct color.
 
Old Mar 2, 2008 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang
My friend failed inspection with those headlights.
Well i just ordered me some smoked headlights with the chrome/amber bulbs..and if i get pulled and i'm going to be heated! think i and everyone will be fine if your corner bulbs are amber in color..so cops can shove it!
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 02:58 PM
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i would personally go with the black angel eye LED headlights.....which can be found on american muscle.com
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 04:24 PM
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If inspection is an issue then just keep yer old ones and swap em out before ya go to inspect it. Takes what 5 mins to do both?
 
Old Mar 3, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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This thread is from July. Nuff said.
 
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