Slipstream
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After seeing the same questions crop up weekly and often even daily regarding headlights and taillights for the 2g DSM, I've decided that an faq is in order rather than spending hours a month answering each one individually.
Headlights:
First let us note the difference between 2ga and 2gb headlights.
Will 2ga lights fit a 2gb bumper?
No, it will look like this:
Will 2gb lights fit a 2ga bumper?
Yes, but it will look like this:
What aftermarket headlights can I buy for my 2g?
There are several companies producing aftermarket headlights in the projector style.
APC amoung others have both chrome and black housed projectors.
My headlights are fogged up what can I do?
Check these tech articles:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127646
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113806
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98500
Can I buy just the clear lens to replaced my fogged lights?
No, so far no one produces just the lens.
I saw some factory lights with clear corners, how can i do this?
This is usually done by baking the headlight and removing the lens, for more information check this tech article: http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98500
I saw some factory lights that had the same color housing as the paint (or custom colored housings) how can i do this?
This also involves baking the headlight and removing the lens, for more information refer to this tech article:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98500
How the hell do I remove the headlights from my 2g?
Good question, Mitsu engineers don't like to make life easy, but there is an answer for you in this tech article:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99973
Has anyone ever done a headlight conversion on a 2g?
Yes.
How can I convert my headlights to (insert whatever car you're using as a doner here) style headlights?
There are no hard and fast rules and it is not an easy process, it involves incredible ammounts of time, bodywork, pain, and electrical know how. Odds are if you don't know how to do the conversion you shouldn't be considering it, but if you insist on proceeding I wish you the best of luck.
Taillights:
Will Eclipse tails fit my talon?
Not without converting the rear end to an eclipse.
Does anyone make Altezza, JDM, or Euro style taillights for the 2g?
Yes, a search on ebay will yield the results you seek.
Has anyone ever painted the center taillight piece on a 2g?
Yes.
I saw a 2g with a painted center taillight piece how can i do this?
Remove the interior trim piece inside the hatch where the latch is. See the big long bolts? Grab a deep socket and get to work, unplug the wiring harness and it'll come right out. Now take it to your favorite paint shop and have it shot the color you want.
Has anyone done a taillight conversion on a 2g?
Yes.
I saw Supra Taillights on a 2g, how can i do that?
There are conversion kits avilable to achieve this, or you can do it by hand.
How can I convert my taillights to (insert whatever car you're using as a doner here) style headlights?
There are no hard and fast rules and it is not an easy process, it involves incredible ammounts of time, bodywork, pain, and electrical know how. Odds are if you don't know how to do the conversion you shouldn't be considering it, but if you insist on proceeding I wish you the best of luck.
Misc:
Has anyone smoked their taillights or headlights?
Yes
How can I smoke my headlights or taillights?
Check these threads:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132940
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132686
Has anyone ever redded out or tinted their taillights or headlights?
Yes
How can I red out or tint my taillights or headlights?
Check this thread:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135801
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132686
I'm buying a bodykit for my 2g, how do i know if the front bumper is for 2ga or 2gb lights?
Call the manufacturer of the kit, they are the only ones who will know for certain.
I bought a bodykit for my 2g, but the front bumper doesn't fit the headlights correctly is there a fix?
Yes, likely you have a bumper for the opposite style lights, (ie you have 2ga lights and a 2gb bumper) you can either fill/cut the bumper to fit correctly or you can swap out your headlights to the appropriate style.
Thanks to the following people who knowingly or unknowingly contributed to this by saving me the time and energy of having the pictures taken or artices already writen.
Defiant
Koolade 9
DJKAOTIC888
Jason 99ozGS
2GeNTSi
stock1g4g63
98spydert
If anyone knows of more faqs for headlights or taillights pm me and I'll add them to the list to try and keep it clean. Thanks!
Slip
Headlights:
First let us note the difference between 2ga and 2gb headlights.
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Will 2ga lights fit a 2gb bumper?
No, it will look like this:
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Will 2gb lights fit a 2ga bumper?
Yes, but it will look like this:
You must be logged in to view this image or video.
You must be logged in to view this image or video.
What aftermarket headlights can I buy for my 2g?
There are several companies producing aftermarket headlights in the projector style.
APC amoung others have both chrome and black housed projectors.
My headlights are fogged up what can I do?
Check these tech articles:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=127646
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113806
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98500
Can I buy just the clear lens to replaced my fogged lights?
No, so far no one produces just the lens.
I saw some factory lights with clear corners, how can i do this?
This is usually done by baking the headlight and removing the lens, for more information check this tech article: http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98500
I saw some factory lights that had the same color housing as the paint (or custom colored housings) how can i do this?
This also involves baking the headlight and removing the lens, for more information refer to this tech article:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=98500
How the hell do I remove the headlights from my 2g?
Good question, Mitsu engineers don't like to make life easy, but there is an answer for you in this tech article:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=99973
Has anyone ever done a headlight conversion on a 2g?
Yes.
How can I convert my headlights to (insert whatever car you're using as a doner here) style headlights?
There are no hard and fast rules and it is not an easy process, it involves incredible ammounts of time, bodywork, pain, and electrical know how. Odds are if you don't know how to do the conversion you shouldn't be considering it, but if you insist on proceeding I wish you the best of luck.
Taillights:
Will Eclipse tails fit my talon?
Not without converting the rear end to an eclipse.
Does anyone make Altezza, JDM, or Euro style taillights for the 2g?
Yes, a search on ebay will yield the results you seek.
Has anyone ever painted the center taillight piece on a 2g?
Yes.
I saw a 2g with a painted center taillight piece how can i do this?
Remove the interior trim piece inside the hatch where the latch is. See the big long bolts? Grab a deep socket and get to work, unplug the wiring harness and it'll come right out. Now take it to your favorite paint shop and have it shot the color you want.
Has anyone done a taillight conversion on a 2g?
Yes.
I saw Supra Taillights on a 2g, how can i do that?
There are conversion kits avilable to achieve this, or you can do it by hand.
How can I convert my taillights to (insert whatever car you're using as a doner here) style headlights?
There are no hard and fast rules and it is not an easy process, it involves incredible ammounts of time, bodywork, pain, and electrical know how. Odds are if you don't know how to do the conversion you shouldn't be considering it, but if you insist on proceeding I wish you the best of luck.
Misc:
Has anyone smoked their taillights or headlights?
Yes
How can I smoke my headlights or taillights?
Check these threads:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132940
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132686
Has anyone ever redded out or tinted their taillights or headlights?
Yes
How can I red out or tint my taillights or headlights?
Check this thread:
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=135801
http://dsmtuners.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132686
I'm buying a bodykit for my 2g, how do i know if the front bumper is for 2ga or 2gb lights?
Call the manufacturer of the kit, they are the only ones who will know for certain.
I bought a bodykit for my 2g, but the front bumper doesn't fit the headlights correctly is there a fix?
Yes, likely you have a bumper for the opposite style lights, (ie you have 2ga lights and a 2gb bumper) you can either fill/cut the bumper to fit correctly or you can swap out your headlights to the appropriate style.
Thanks to the following people who knowingly or unknowingly contributed to this by saving me the time and energy of having the pictures taken or artices already writen.
Defiant
Koolade 9
DJKAOTIC888
Jason 99ozGS
2GeNTSi
stock1g4g63
98spydert
If anyone knows of more faqs for headlights or taillights pm me and I'll add them to the list to try and keep it clean. Thanks!
Slip
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wish I knew that BEFORE I ordered the 2gb headlights for my tsi 
[ dont worry i got the stockers put back on =P ] 
However, very few people seem to dig into those articles before running to the board and posting their q's...maybe as a sticky in the forum itself it might be more easily seen 
