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SnorlHaX
15-07-2011, 06:42 AM
Hey guys, absolute newfag here, I've noticed that nearly everyones magna's have custom head lights, I believe they're originally Verada headlights? Anyway I'm sure there's already a thread about it, but can someone please tell me where to buy these headlights, and a rough price on how much they are? Thanks c:
RoGuE_StreaK
15-07-2011, 07:13 AM
Yep Verada, the key phrase to search for is "para", or "parabolic". Hit up ebay and you'll probably get a few results to give some indications on price (search for "magna headlights" or "magna parabolics" or some-such). Maybe $200 - $300.
There are two versions, a one-piece (blinkers included) and a two-piece (blinkers separate). I think one has a glass lense, the other polycarbonate, some would probably say that if you are running over-spec lights (ie. high power) to not go for the polycarb, not sure how true this is.
NB: the beam pattern of 3rd-gen paras apparently is worse than the standard lights, so it's more for looks than performance. In the 2nd-gens, the paras were better beam, so it gave both looks and performance.
PS. I'm coming from a 2nd-gen with paras, and skipped to a TL 3rd-gen, which negates the use of paras as they have the different headlight setup, so no first-hand experience of 3rd-gen paras.
Theoreticaly you could just take the lenses off your stock headlights, and paint the surrounds of the lights charcoal; would give a slightly "para" look, without sacrificing beam pattern. (awaits flame...)
HaydenVRX
15-07-2011, 07:14 AM
Hey guys, absolute newfag here, I've noticed that nearly everyones magna's have custom head lights, I believe they're originally Verada headlights? Anyway I'm sure there's already a thread about it, but can someone please tell me where to buy these headlights, and a rough price on how much they are? Thanks c:
I guess you are referring to parabolic headlights. They came standard on many veradas and sports models in the magna range. This makes them common and pretty cheap. $200 will get you a good set with everything working. Some of us have customised them by taking them apart and painting the inside plastics. Great simple mod to make your car shine.
MR SPL
15-07-2011, 08:01 AM
Plus there is always angel eyes, strips, projectors, painting etc Hit me up for any info :)
SnorlHaX
17-07-2011, 01:50 PM
Wow, thanks for the great replies guys, The parabolic headlights sure do give it a much more modern and sporty look, In future I might send you a pm 'ME SPL' when I have time to do some mods, thanks for the info.
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