JDM or EDM BD/BG Headlights??? Need some opinions (PICS) [Archive]

mikeye

01-29-2008, 10:47 PM

EDM:

Uses H4 bulbs.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/j6516s-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/i35bmf-1.jpg

VS.

JDM:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/wl3kth-1.jpg

From the readings on the forum the euro/aussie headlights have pretty good light output too.

Any opinions?

Sarra

01-29-2008, 10:56 PM

Mmmm, JDM. Not being a fanatic, I actually really like them.

mikeye

01-29-2008, 11:09 PM

Pic with headlights:

EDM
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/DSC05582copysmall-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/DSC05571copysmall-1.jpg

JDM
http://www.rpmgarage.com/infopics/BD5_legacy.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/07/bg5-1.jpg

blackgtbeauty

01-29-2008, 11:32 PM

I simply can't resist a chance to whore the BD :grin:

JDM:

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

Wiscon_Mark

01-29-2008, 11:44 PM

My JDMs give such good light cutoff. Plus, with separate hi/low beams, it gives you a chance to put 100watt high bulbs in. Plus it looks better. I've been very happy with the light output in mine, and it's flexible enough to aim properly so you're not blinding everyone.

Mr. Sociable

01-30-2008, 12:07 AM

Personally I think the EDM lights are cleaner looking. My .02

Reason

01-30-2008, 12:42 AM

I had the EDM's, I liked them. I may get them again and just use an HID kit. That EDM Legacy is beautiful.

mikeye

01-30-2008, 01:51 AM

I had the EDM's, I liked them. I may get them again and just use an HID kit. That EDM Legacy is beautiful.

Hey Reason,

What did you like about them compared to JDM headlights?

Reason

01-30-2008, 03:12 AM

Here's some pics

Before and after

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mikeye

01-30-2008, 03:37 AM

Wow!

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

That just makes the decision so much harder...

I'm planning on going HID lowbeam so I mite go with EDM since JDM mite be a bit difficult.

mikeye

01-30-2008, 03:39 AM

Hey Reason,

The before and after is a huge difference...

Could it be the PIAA Xtreme White H4 Headlights you used on the EDM headlights?

subba

01-30-2008, 07:02 AM

woah, i thought i was the only one who like the edm lights, i dont realy like the projectors at all.

kyle86na

01-30-2008, 09:51 AM

Coming from my perspective... My headlights are yellow, foggy pitted, and cracked. I am in the market ( once Dubyas money comes) for some new lights.
Where do you get the EDM lights, I never see them for sale. It looks like they are reflectors, halogen or HID? I really like the one piece lights, so JDM and EDM tie on that. I really like the cut off on the JDMs, but can the projectors be used with halogen until a good set of HIDs is acquired?

As long as they have pretty equal light output I would be at a tie. I would have to go EDM, just so I dont have to mess with RHD out put...

I would assume that I could find a decent d*R bulb somewhere for some HID lovin, but I dont know if it would be worth the extra cash?

OP, what do you hav in your EDM, halogen, or HID?

Reason

01-30-2008, 12:35 PM

The headlights I had were Raybrig. I can't remember what one I got but if for some strange reason I don't do HID's I'll buy Raybrig bulbs again. My fogs may have been PIAA extreme in that pic. It was so long ago it slipped my mind.

mikeye

01-30-2008, 06:47 PM

I just purchased an EDM set on ebay.

Will take pics once installed.

mikeye

01-30-2008, 07:05 PM

Hey Reason,

Just wondering how you wired this bulb?

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/01/i26j4n-1.jpg

Reason

01-30-2008, 09:27 PM

I installed blue LEDs bulbs I had laying around just to show the bulbs. I eventually had white LEDs in there.

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/

All I did was tap into the fog light wiring.

Wiscon_Mark

01-30-2008, 11:14 PM

I have those on my JDMs - they're called 'city lights' and they're used similarly to those who put their parking lights on when driving around in darker situations.

Shane - do the EDMs take 194 style bulbs as well?

Reason

01-31-2008, 12:20 AM

Yes the city lights are 194's, and as far as I know I bought mine from Japan.

blackgtbeauty

01-31-2008, 12:40 AM

Yes the city lights are 194's, and as far as I know I bought mine from Japan.

I believe they're 194.

That sounds funny, it's like calling up Switzerland and ordering a swiss army knife :grin:

Reason

01-31-2008, 12:49 AM

Yes the city lights are 194's, and as far as I know I bought mine from Japan.

I believe they're 194.

Didn't I say that?

blackgtbeauty

01-31-2008, 12:54 AM

Yes the city lights are 194's, and as far as I know I bought mine from Japan.

I believe they're 194.

Didn't I say that?

You're killin' me smalls.

Reason

01-31-2008, 01:04 AM

It's possible, I had a long day and I still can't see what you are getting at :wink:

HotBoxer

01-31-2008, 01:05 AM

http://search.ebay.com/194-led_W0QQcrlp ... Z194Q20led (http://search.ebay.com/194-led_W0QQcrlpZ631593455Q5f1QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQgbrZ1QQkeywordZ194Q20led)

so will these fit in my JDM projectors then?

Reason

01-31-2008, 01:06 AM

http://search.ebay.com/194-led_W0QQcrlpZ631593455Q5f1QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQgbrZ1QQkeywordZ194Q20led

so will these fit in my JDM projectors then?

For the city lights yes

HotBoxer

01-31-2008, 01:18 AM

sweet. i will have to get some and wire em up.

HeresMyMind

02-12-2008, 09:02 AM

JDM with HID projector retro > jdm stock > edm w/ plug n play kit > edm stock.

depends all on the roads that you drive. I drive very dark back roads. i needed HID lows/highs so i went with the FX35 projector, clear lens swap and phillips 85122 bulbs.

-B

1-3-2-4

02-12-2008, 09:43 PM

That white JDM legacy above is that an aftermarket from bumper?

HeresMyMind

02-13-2008, 06:54 AM

the jdm gt bumper is different. hence why u need to cut away at the stock us spec gt bumper to fit jdm fogs.

heres a pic of some low beam shots of jdm lights retro'd now tell me if u think us spec come anywhere close :-D

https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2008/02/im3x1f-1.jpg

exposure was changed to show blue in cut off. they are brighter than they appear. those are the LOWS only. the same projector is bixenon and produces a high beam also.

-b

1-3-2-4

02-13-2008, 01:25 PM

I don't care about the JDM fogs I like the squareness of the JDM front bumper. but if it would require cutting the bumper beam or is hard to find then i would not bother.

Brockley

02-13-2008, 06:55 PM

I just want something with a SMOKED AMBER corner... someone sell me some...

HeresMyMind

02-13-2008, 07:47 PM

the jdm lights have a plastic bulb cover thats orange. not sure on the us lights. if u want to smoke them use NIGHTSHADES spray on your corner light.

-B

Wiscon_Mark

02-13-2008, 08:19 PM

I just want something with a SMOKED AMBER corner... someone sell me some...

There's really no such thing. As HeresMyMind mentioned, the JDM headlights have a bulb cover that's amber that makes the corner of the headlights look sort of Amber smoked, in certain lights.

Here are some examples:
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/06/LegacyTrainStation1-1.jpg
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2005/06/LegacyFront2-1.jpg

1-3-2-4

02-15-2008, 12:56 AM

you know im looking here now on ebay at these JDM projector headlights.. I'm still trying to figure out how a pair of headlights cost $100+ to ship from its location

Brockley

02-15-2008, 01:11 AM

what 2 part headlights will fit my car then? I could just paint the corners...

HeresMyMind

02-15-2008, 08:18 AM

the 2 part clear lens'd 99 gt ones are 2 pieces. i have my old ones from before my retro. i could sell you really cheap. if u need. say liek 40$ + shipping? let me know

-B

Brockley

02-17-2008, 02:17 AM

were any of the 2 piece lights corners actually amber plastic, or all they all clear? I swear ive seen ones with a amber corner..(not smoked, regular)

Plays_with_Toys

02-17-2008, 03:11 AM

krylon stained glass paint.... in orange if you can find it or red + yellow if you can't.

Brockley

02-17-2008, 06:37 PM

so none of the two piece ones had a true amber corner?

Hotshot

02-18-2008, 10:42 PM

Wiscon_Mark

02-20-2008, 04:32 PM

So how are people dealing with the cutoff pattern when using JDM lights in the US? I have a set in my outback and the only thing I could find to do was just keep them aimed low. If there is a fix, I would love to know about it.

Some are swapping the projector housing, some are taking it apart and modifying the cutoff shield. As long as you have it apart, I don't see any reason not to upgrade and put some BMW or Acura HID projectors in there.

I don't have mine aimed super low, don't seem to be having problems with people flashing me, and I can see 10x better than with the stock lights, so I'm good for now.

badbasser98

02-20-2008, 10:13 PM

If I were to do it (assuming I had a BD/BG of course :razz: ) I would get the projectors and do a FX retro. BiXenon anyone? :lol:

and

WOWZA! @
https://sl-i.net/FORUM/images/imported/2006/03/DSC05582copysmall-1.jpg
:smt118

If I still had my BD it would be looking very similar to that right about now...

Mr. Sociable

02-21-2008, 12:36 AM

What are the front bumper/sideskirts on that car?

mrpyb

02-21-2008, 05:05 AM

does anyone know how much these BEAUTIFUL edm lights go for?
and where i could find a set??

Tadashisan

02-21-2008, 05:37 AM

don't the JDM lights have beam pattern characteristics made for right side drives?

Wiscon_Mark

02-21-2008, 10:15 AM

don't the JDM lights have beam pattern characteristics made for right side drives?

Yes. Please go back to my first post in the thread. It's not something that you can fix without a projector swap, but it's definitely avoidable because the aiming system is very flexible.