Buy once, Cry once! In today’s video, the Acura RSX Type S build gets a NEW set of OEM headlights. After being disappointed in cheap aftermarket headlights, that route was NOT the answer for this OEM+ DC5 build. So let’s install these MINTY lights and some JDM goodies to make this car look NEW again! Enjoy!
As usual, this RSX Type S project car continues to cost more and more. While I enjoy doing budget Honda builds and saving money, these RSX headlights were beyond headlight restoration. After ordering a set of Eagle Eyes Headlights, I was disappointed in the build quality and knew I had to go OEM to be happy. My normal Honda Junkyard runs weren’t successful in finding any, so I dug deep and ordered a brand new set from Acura. Overkill for an almost 200k mile RSX? Probably, but this transformed this car to look new again!
Installing Honda headlights is generally pretty easy. For the RSX, the front bumper needs to be removed to have access to all the bolts. While I wanted to upgrade the headlights to HID or LED, I just didn’t have time in today’s video. New bulbs were installed along with some JDM Nokya Yellow High Beams! As the cherry on top, I install the new DC5 Type R Honda “H” emblem on the front bumper. Overall, an expensive video with a NEWish result. Happy with how clean this build is coming!
Here’s some of the parts in today’s video!
I ordered the headlights here: https://www.mikehaleacura.com/parts/order-parts/
Nokya JDM Yellow High Beams: https://amzn.to/3JjAoLU
Silverstar H1 Low Beams: https://amzn.to/3Y3Wxlt
168 Parking Bulbs: https://amzn.to/3HeITVT
194 Side Marker Bulbs: https://amzn.to/3DsipPx
Turn Signal Bulbs: https://amzn.to/3DpdChJ
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your headlights still look good.. better than mine… do you wanna sell your old ones?
Are you selling the Honda emblem, I need one for my 02-04 and I do not want to cut up a 05-06 emblem
I’ve been trying to find the jdm type s badge for the 2002 and I can’t find it for the life of me I need it!
Sell me the 02-04 front H please sir
whats wrong with eagle eyes?
It looks absolutely beautiful!!
Anthony, did you have to buy the rubber covers for the backs of the bulb housings? Did the new ones come with the covers or did you reuse your old ones?
@ALLDAYANTHONY I’d try and go with LED light bulbs. I mean nothing against HID’s it’s just so much easier to run LED’s imo because of being plug-in-play over having to run a Ballast for the HID’s unless you’re car came factory with HID’s, their pretty bright but not as bright as some 8k, 10k, or even 12k. But it’s your car. I just love your in depth attention to detail in all your videos. I started following since you got your Red civic and I’m a big Honda fan, had a few in my time. A 89 CRX SiR from Japan, and a 92 EG sedan with a B20 swap/B16A trans. But own a 2nd gen BL1 Mazda 3 sedan that I’m trying to make my own, I know it’s different then a Honda and not a Speed3 but I like it. Keep up with the great content
Instead of the 3rd party brand, you can buff out and recondition your existing headlights for sure.
Love this build. Makes me want a JDM honda. Your videos are so helpful.
Where did you purchase the lights from?
How are you able to spray paint in that cold of weather? I’ve had it flake and bunch up on me
God I wish I can find one like this!!!!
Did he say AllKanthony
I couldn't agree more Anthony.. I am disgusted every time I open up the garage door and I see those nasty hazed over headlights on my car. The new ones are still in the box and they need to get some protection film before go on the car. Your new OEM lights look freaking clean now!
Definitely PPF the new headlights so they never haze and yellow again
I went the same route except that previously I had a company do some retrofit headlights and they turned out like shit so… 900 hundred dollars later my black rsx type s is looking soooo minty.
Fog lights would look amazing on it! Love your builds!