 Projectors, Are they worth the money? |
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 Jan 11, 2006 - 12:05 AM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Sep 16, '03 From So. Cali Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Hey Everyone! I'm really considering trying to get the projectors for my celi...but I'm having a hard time deciding whether or not to get them.
 I called up a local Toyota dealership and they quoted me $330 per side. Is that too much? Or should I look somewhere else? Thanks for any and all input.  Regards, Natalie |
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Jan 11, 2006 - 12:17 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '04 From Newport, RI Currently Offline Reputation: 63 (99%) |
They are about $850 shipped for all 4 lights from toyotaworld or the dealership jgreening got some JDM stuff from. $660 for just the heads are a bit steep.
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Jan 11, 2006 - 2:28 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 9, '05 From Bedford, TX Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
I found a site cheaper for all 4. http://www.fensport.co.uk/products.htm but iono how much shipping would b.
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Jan 11, 2006 - 2:53 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 5, '05 From pineapple under the sea Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
The question is, are they worth it to you? Many people aren't willing to fork out the cash because of this reason, but then again, many are switching over.
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Jan 11, 2006 - 3:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
$330 per side is too much.
Toyotaworld & fensport. I paid just under $Aus1400 for mine. I think they are worth it, cause they just look so much sexier. Plus its rare over here. I love the looks I get from other 6gc owners 
--------------------  98 ST204 ZR - Black Beauty - Roaming the streets of Sydney 73 TA22 LT - Tiffany Blue - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 75 TA22 LT - Snow White - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 77 RA28 LT - Flubber Green - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 94 MX-5 NA8 Clubman - Red Racer - Looking for corners WIP Project: 69 RT40 Corona, 2nd WIP Project: 66 RT40 1600s Corona 86 Corona RT142 - Daily Driver 6GC 4 Life Baby!!! |
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Jan 11, 2006 - 3:51 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 8, '06 From Bundaberg, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yep, hence why i am currently saving to get a set of four for my celi
In my opinion as celicaZR said they jsut make the car look so much sexier -------------------- |
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Jan 11, 2006 - 11:09 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 10, '03 From Wichita, KS Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Batman,
It was Toyota Des Moines at http://www.toyotadm.com. jgreening said to talk to Jason in the parts department. ToyotaWorld is also highly recommended by many. Last I checked Low beams were $237 each at http://www.parts.com toyotaworld and toyotadm should have similar if not lower prices. No matter what. Stay away from toysport. This post has been edited by WannabeGT4: Jan 11, 2006 - 11:11 AM --------------------  Project ST204.5 99.88946% complete... |
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Jan 11, 2006 - 11:38 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From Ohio Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
champion toyota in Texas.
i got mine for $750 shipped -------------------- Jared Harwell
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Jan 11, 2006 - 11:43 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 30, '02 From San Juan, PR Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I want to get the low beams only, since my high beams are never used and I have the smoked covers for them.
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Jan 11, 2006 - 12:54 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
they look amazing but i just cant spend that much on lights. just buy a nice set of HID's
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Jan 11, 2006 - 3:33 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 17, '05 From Auckland, New Zealand Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Are they worth it? In a word, yes!
Also, I paid NZ$500 for a brand new boxed set for mine. Worth every cent Gary --------------------  1994 ST205 Celica GT-FOUR Group A WRC - running in new engine 1993 Rover 220 GTi tarmac rally car (under construction) 3SGE power here we come.... GT-Four spec list |
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Jan 11, 2006 - 6:46 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
or just go custom like mine are being done
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Jan 11, 2006 - 7:20 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '04 From Illinois Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
If you are asking whether the lighting aspects justify an $800 expense for the 4 light set, the answer is "no". If you are asking about if the looks justify the price, I have a question for you - If you had a couch that was perfectly fine structurally but wasn't your favorite color, would you spend $1500 for a new one? As you might guess, different people will answer that question differently. The same is true for the JDM lights.
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Jan 11, 2006 - 7:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 12, '05 From Texas Currently Offline Reputation: 59 (100%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Jan 11, 2006 - 6:46 PM) [snapback]377331[/snapback] or just go custom like mine are being done Tell us more....? ~snap -------------------- Past: V6 Swapped 6G Celica, E46 BMW M3, Jeep Wrangler TJ
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Jan 11, 2006 - 7:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 18, '04 From Portland OR / Vancouver WA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
why did I read this topic! now i want some Lol $850 shipped you say? hmmmmmm
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Jan 11, 2006 - 8:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Jan 12, 2006 - 12:53 AM) [snapback]377368[/snapback] QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Jan 11, 2006 - 6:46 PM) [snapback]377331[/snapback] or just go custom like mine are being done Tell us more....? ~snap All in good time -------------------- |
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Jan 11, 2006 - 8:25 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Philadelphia, PA Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE Are they worth the money? they are a complete rippoff.... buy they sure look nice! lol -------------------- 15PSI - 30MPG - Megasquirt Tuned
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Jan 11, 2006 - 10:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Aug 31, '02 From Virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
QUOTE(lagos @ Jan 11, 2006 - 6:25 PM) [snapback]377384[/snapback] QUOTE Are they worth the money? they are a complete rippoff.... buy they sure look nice! lol IMO there are much better things you could do for the Celi with $800, like engine work, suspension work, stereo... |
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Jan 12, 2006 - 12:25 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 16, '05 From Toronto, Ontario Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Jan 11, 2006 - 8:08 PM) [snapback]377377[/snapback] QUOTE(snapshotgt @ Jan 12, 2006 - 12:53 AM) [snapback]377368[/snapback] QUOTE(dustin15brown @ Jan 11, 2006 - 6:46 PM) [snapback]377331[/snapback] or just go custom like mine are being done Tell us more....? ~snap All in good time actually i was wondering what happened to ur custom headlights thing... didn't complete ur set yet? -------------------- |
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Jan 12, 2006 - 7:40 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 25, '05 From Sydney, Australia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
QUOTE(amysmojo @ Jan 12, 2006 - 11:58 AM) [snapback]377371[/snapback] why did I read this topic! now i want some Lol $850 shipped you say? hmmmmmm $850 + shipping 
-------------------- 98 ST204 ZR - Black Beauty - Roaming the streets of Sydney 73 TA22 LT - Tiffany Blue - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 75 TA22 LT - Snow White - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 77 RA28 LT - Flubber Green - Mint Classic Weekend Cruiser 94 MX-5 NA8 Clubman - Red Racer - Looking for corners WIP Project: 69 RT40 Corona, 2nd WIP Project: 66 RT40 1600s Corona 86 Corona RT142 - Daily Driver 6GC 4 Life Baby!!! |
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Jan 12, 2006 - 1:45 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 10, '03 From Connecticut Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
QUOTE(My2Celi @ Jan 11, 2006 - 2:28 AM) [snapback]377124[/snapback] I found a site cheaper for all 4. http://www.fensport.co.uk/products.htm but iono how much shipping would b. They're about the same price give or take $20. -------------------- |
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Jan 12, 2006 - 6:49 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 22, '04 From FL Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
dustin guy was making a jdm replica to then re-sell on a massive scale. I seen a picture from A FEW MONTHS AGO. like back from early summer. Its on this forum somewhere. I dont thing that he finished them cause he just mentioned "when they are finished"
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Jan 13, 2006 - 3:36 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 1, '05 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: -1 (0%) |
Got my used projectors and clear highs for $650 shipped. with LHD conversion, H4 connectors and H1 bulbs. haven't installed em yet
 but i'd say they're worth it. thanks Mark.
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Jan 13, 2006 - 3:49 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 10, '06 From southern cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
im interested in the custom projectors.. i was thinkin on doin that myself when i had the chance, but id like to kno if ot would work right before spendin my moneys.. so yeah if ur projectors turn out right, tell me were u got ur projector to put in the headlight.
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Jan 13, 2006 - 10:00 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 17, '03 From Bloomington, Indiana Currently Offline Reputation: 62 (98%) |
QUOTE(yarik83 @ Jan 12, 2006 - 11:49 PM) [snapback]377772[/snapback] dustin guy was making a jdm replica to then re-sell on a massive scale. I seen a picture from A FEW MONTHS AGO. like back from early summer. Its on this forum somewhere. I dont thing that he finished them cause he just mentioned "when they are finished" That project is either on hold on finished for now. I had a deal with a company to do my lenses for me and at the last minute they wanted to more than double their price and it would no longer be price sufficient. I'm still looking for a company though. So we will see QUOTE(thedro @ Jan 13, 2006 - 8:49 AM) [snapback]377990[/snapback] im interested in the custom projectors.. i was thinkin on doin that myself when i had the chance, but id like to kno if ot would work right before spendin my moneys.. so yeah if ur projectors turn out right, tell me were u got ur projector to put in the headlight. Doggy is doing my set. They are more expensive in costs alone than buying JDM projectors.... Unless you're a magnificient craftsman, I reccomend buying JDM's -------------------- |
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Jan 13, 2006 - 2:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 16, '02 From New York Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
They are worth it
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Jan 15, 2006 - 11:46 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 5, '05 From NE Currently Offline Reputation: 6 (100%) |
I think they are well worth it. Makes your car look way better, and also gets everyone in your town to look, I like mine, and got them for 750shipped.
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