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Jan 20, 2005

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different TYCs

i have two sets of TYCs (just because...) and i noticed that one set of tyc has lines (grooves) on the bottom of the headlight, whereas the other set is smooth on the bottom. could it be a design enhancement with the lines? i ask this only because i'm curious. would one of the bezels perform better than the other?

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[i'm assuming] the new design of TYC:

older design (?):

my design:

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Jan 21, 2005

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Cosmetic?

They are projectors... It wouldnt enhance anything

Jan 21, 2005

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i have the one with the grooves

Jan 21, 2005

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where's the cheapest place to get these? i bought mine off ebay a while back. my car got hit (hit and run while parked in the street), and one of them is busted. i really liked these better than the stock ones and was wondering if i could find them anywhere cheaper than 170 (before shipping).

Jan 21, 2005

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i got them for 177 shipped off ebay

and i got the ones with the grooves but i like the smooth one better! damn

Jan 21, 2005

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i like the old ones without lines

Jan 21, 2005

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i got the smoothed ones for $20 from a local member

and the grooved ones for $115 after shipping

Jan 21, 2005

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ahh what?! 115? where'd ya get those

Jan 21, 2005

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hey guys...how does HID's look in TYC's?? Are they bright? Can u actually see the road well, like OEM lights, or is it bad? PLz help me!!

Jan 21, 2005

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HIDs in the regular TYC projectors will be decent, but not nearly as bright/precise output as an OE projector (like BMWs, Mercedes, Audi, S2000, etc).

$115 on ebay. Some guy was selling them for $90 plus $25 shipping. No one else was jumping on the deal (cause the guy had like 98.5% positive feedback. Oohh spooky) so I bid and won. It was a long 3 days lol.

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How does light output look in original TYC projector lenses btw??

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Do they lite up the road well?

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With halogen bulbs, you'll find yourself using the high beams more often than with stock headlights. I'm not sure about HIDs as I do not have my retrofit done.

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nice...post pics when ur done!!

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i had regular hids in my tycs. sold it yesterday though. light output was good enough. check my member ride for photos. im doing a valeo d2s retro so yea.