New Supra Head Lamps

[Bill Krutchick]

My head lamps are badly scratched on my '94 Supra. I'm trying to find out the best place to purchase new ones. My son in law told me about obtaining new "glass head lamps" for about $600. Is that the best way to go. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[Nick 95 6sp]

Those would be the glass headlights that came on European Supras. I got my euro set from Curt at Elmhurst Toyota who is always excellent with service and price. Drop him a note and he'll usually reply pretty fast: http://www.supraforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=100

Another option would be to have your original plastic headlights taken apart and polished. That looks excellent too and you keep the original light pattern since some people don't like the light pattern on the Euro lights. There are a couple members here who do a good job of polishing the original lights if you search for that topic.

[GaNg[sTa]]

yup purchase the euro headlights thru curt @ elmhurst toyota

[SupraMan1990]

My question on the euro lamps is what happens going down the freeway when a truck throws a small rock at those nice glass headlights? Do they take it or just break all to hell.

[kuuligan]

Originally posted by SupraMan1990
My question on the euro lamps is what happens going down the freeway when a truck throws a small rock at those nice glass headlights? Do they take it or just break all to hell.

the glass headlights are study and really thick. Little rock chips aint gonna scratch it

[Brown Duckz]

Originally posted by kuuligan
the glass headlights are study and really thick. Little rock chips aint gonna scratch it Thanks for that information. Rock chips= :devil:

[Josh M]

The glass ones should be ok...........another thing people do is just buy the 98 style headlights..........whichever way you go contact Curt at Elmhurst Toyota and he'll hook you up! Thats where I get all my OEM parts :)

[DragRacingSupra]

It cost $400 which is good deal.

[Nick 95 6sp]

Originally posted by kuuligan
the glass headlights are study and really thick. Little rock chips aint gonna scratch it

Actually, I haven't read any complaints as to the durability of the glass lights unless...

...unless you have bad luck and the first time you have them at an HPDE day on a road course some car kicks up a hunk of something and cracks one of your pretty new headlights ...like happened to me damn it. I didn't even notice it happened until I came off the track and saw it. I even had it taped up but not completely covered with protection. I'm thinking of just taking them out for future events or putting my old plastics back in for the track.

...ahem ahem Curt, I wonder if that's covered under warranty? ;) I suppose I'll have to buy a replacement driver's side very soon

[cherzra]

Is there a law against driving with the glass headlights? I'm from Europe and there is no way your car will pas inspections there with US plastic headlights.

Is it the other way around here?

[Nick 95 6sp]

I believe legality is an issue but I'm not sure if it's national or by state. I don't care about that so I did it.

[Brown Duckz]

Originally posted by DragRacingSupra
It cost $400 which is good deal. The Euro's are only $400? :eek:

[Curt Aigner]

Originally posted by Brown Duckz
The Euro's are only $400? :eek:

Actually 208.50 EA + 15.00 UPS Ground:smile:

[GTR-33]

Originally posted by SupraMan1990
My question on the euro lamps is what happens going down the freeway when a truck throws a small rock at those nice glass headlights? Do they take it or just break all to hell.

They are like the glass in the windsheild. Thick and heavy.

[JZA80SupraTT]

Originally posted by Brown Duckz
The Euro's are only $400? :eek:

Yes, around $400 for a set and you can get it anywhere for this price

[Xenon Supra]

IMO I'd go for the 97-98 Style over the Euros.

They look 1000x better.

[GTR-33]

Originally posted by JZA80SupraTT
Yes, around $400 for a set and you can get it anywhere for this price

Suprastore wants $575...

[MarksSupra33]

Originally posted by GTR-33
Suprastore wants $575...

That's why we don't talk about them.:nono:

[yasir]

97/98 are 200 times better then the euros and thats why we all have bought them even though the euros are cheaper ;)

[GTR-33]

Originally posted by MarksSupra33
That's why we don't talk about them.:nono:

LOL I thougt you guys loved Suprastore...:D

[Nick 95 6sp]

Originally posted by yasir
97/98 are 200 times better then the euros and thats why we all have bought them even though the euros are cheaper ;)

To each his own, but that's about the same as saying vanilla is 200 times better than chocolate.

I didn't buy the euro glass to save a couple bucks, I like them better. But I never agreed with all the fuss about the new head and tail lights. I like the look of the original stuff on my '95.

[Brown Duckz]

I think Curt quoted $208/apiece.. that's a good deal

[terrasmak]

Originally posted by SupraMan1990
My question on the euro lamps is what happens going down the freeway when a truck throws a small rock at those nice glass headlights? Do they take it or just break all to hell. Sounds like someone doesnt remember the days not very long ago when all headlights were glass . The plastic ones will probably break before the glass ones do

[1badsup]

Originally posted by terrasmak
Sounds like someone doesnt remember the days not very long ago when all headlights were glass . The plastic ones will probably break before the glass ones do

Agreed!

Most of the cars that were built before 1980 came with glass headlights. Plastic headlights replaced them because they were cheaper to manufacture. I like the glass headlight myself - it's always shiny and very easy to clean.

[AZSupTT]

Any Pictures of Both To Compare Euro Glass and 98 Glass ...Post them Here will be nice to compare the look vs the price...

[Nick 95 6sp]

The good old mkiv.com database has some good pics and info, this is just one of them:



http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/euro_glass_headlight/pics/index.html

[qualen]

Originally posted by Nick 95 6sp
The good old mkiv.com database has some good pics and info, this is just one of them:



http://www.mkiv.com/techarticles/euro_glass_headlight/pics/index.html

Those 1st few pix are mine. I think I got the 2nd set in the country. :D

[C-SupraTT]

Originally posted by 1badsup
Agreed!

Most of the cars that were built before 1980 came with glass headlights. Plastic headlights replaced them because they were cheaper to manufacture. I like the glass headlight myself - it's always shiny and very easy to clean.

The thing is most SF members here weren't even born then... :)

If I had to replace the headlights, I would definitely go with the glass ones. Good luck.

[twitch69187]

Do the euro's tend to fog over time like the plastic ones?

[MarksSupra33]

Originally posted by twitch69187
Do the euro's tend to fog over time like the plastic ones?

No, they don't.

[qualen]

Originally posted by twitch69187
Do the euro's tend to fog over time like the plastic ones?

If the seal breaks they will get condensation just like the plastic ones.

[Bill Krutchick]

hey, thanks for all the replies!

[Willjs7]

Originally posted by Bill Krutchick
hey, thanks for all the replies!

Hey Bill, I live like 30 min north of you if you want to take a ride I will meet you so you can see the headlights(euro) close up. Im in pasco county. Let me know.

[Bill Krutchick]

Hi Will,
Is that your first name? I'm really new with this computer stuff and Supraforums and your user name is Willjs7. In any case, it was real great hearing from you. Is that your car in the picture? Are those your stats? I would really like to meet with you to see you and those glass headlight covers. I'm going to Orlando this weekend-my wife and I go there often. The following week I will be vacationing in Las Vegas. Please give me call to set up a time that would be good for both of us. My # at home is 727-446-1452 and my cell # is 727-560-4090. I'm looking forward to getting together with you. Take Care, Bill

[GJTT]

I got the glass Euros. Great look(shiny and clear) and solid as a rock. I haven't gotten any rock chips and they will not fog up or discolor as the plastic ones do(Including the 97-98 style). They are much cheaper than the 97-98 as well. Here are a few pics.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/garrettjj/Eagle23.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v123/garrettjj/SupraSat030.jpg