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Spaceman Spiff
08-08-2018, 11:45 AM
These came with a car I recently purchased and was hoping for some tips on figuring out who made them and what they're worth (considering going back to some hella e codes). All I know is that they were installed between 1997 and 2006 (PO didn't even realized they weren't stock XD).

Thanks!

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kung fu jesus
08-08-2018, 03:57 PM
Need to see the buckets. I'm referring to the metal that is holding the lights, a side-side or a 3/4 front would probably do it. Removing the lids shouldn't be necessary. From the light units seen in that pic, I would initially say they are Brainstorm low-profile units, but the bucket shape/design is the indicator.

kung fu jesus
08-08-2018, 04:01 PM
Yup, looks like Brainstorm Products headlights. The lights are known for letting water in and they degrade. They are NLA.

Here's an old ad from a Miata vendor for comparison:

https://www.gomiata.com/bsplowprheki.html

You could sell them for $300-400, but look at the others currently on the market, like those made by Moss or Jass, to get some pricing range:

https://mossmiata.com/low-profile-headlamp-system-by-cobalt-lhd

I've never installed a set of the BSP lights, so maybe look to see if the installation instructions are available online somewhere. Some lo-pro kits required modifications that could be difficult to revert back to stock, or another set from a different manufacturer.

Agent☣Orange
08-08-2018, 04:27 PM
Wow, thank you Kung Fu Jeevesus!

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