What's a good online car parts store? - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

Sp0rAdiC · 03-23-2005, 04:29 PM

I'm looking to get some new headlights, and I want some bright whites, none of that blue tinted stuff. I just want some nice bright white headlights. I've got a 1993 Nissan pickup, and I'll probably be needing to buy a few other random parts in the near future. Is there any good online retailer that has a large selection? I've been spoiled by newegg and I wish every etailer could be just like them

Confederate · 03-23-2005, 04:50 PM

for a truck, www.truckperformance.com is good. www.summitracing.com, maybe Jegs.com, they may be a good place to start

Sp0rAdiC · 03-23-2005, 05:38 PM

Hmm... looks a little more complicated than I thought. As I said before, my headlights are dimming and I want some bright new ones. I put in my truck model and everything into www.truckperformance.com and none came up that fit, I tried the same thing at www.summitracting.com and all I got was headlight covers, and I couldn't really make sense of www.jegs.com

Do I have to get something that is made specifically to fit my vehicle? Do I need to just get replacement bulbs, or a whole new... whole headlight thing?

Tech · 03-23-2005, 06:00 PM

is it the whole headlight you want to replace or just a bulb? (usually it's just a bulb) if you can find out the part # of the bulb (owners manual, or local auto store should help) then you can search easier that way

Sp0rAdiC · 03-23-2005, 07:16 PM

Alright, I'll check that out tomorrow and see what I can find. Thanks for the help!

MiSo · 03-23-2005, 07:49 PM

i've bought bulbs from here. pretty quick shipping

lightningmotorsports.com

Lockjaw · 03-23-2005, 08:49 PM

To be honest I'd just make a trip down to the local auto supply store.
Pepboys,autozone...
You'll pretty much have a much easier in the end.
If you get the wrong part it'll be easier to return and to be honest I don't think the prices will be that far off from one another.

Then again if you REALLY want to get some good savings...hit up eBay.

cyrnel · 03-24-2005, 02:37 AM

It may not be the fault of your headlights. You could have a failing switch or relay, or a corroded connection. Run a heavy gauge 12V supply directly to one bulb and compare brightness. Many vehicles benefit from a harness upgrade, even versus showroom condition due to inadequate wiring. That last 1V makes a big difference in bulb brightness.

03-23-2005, 04:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	What's a good online car parts store? I'm looking to get some new headlights, and I want some bright whites, none of that blue tinted stuff. I just want some nice bright white headlights. I've got a 1993 Nissan pickup, and I'll probably be needing to buy a few other random parts in the near future. Is there any good online retailer that has a large selection? I've been spoiled by newegg and I wish every etailer could be just like them

03-23-2005, 06:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tech Addict Location: Baltimore MD	is it the whole headlight you want to replace or just a bulb? (usually it's just a bulb) if you can find out the part # of the bulb (owners manual, or local auto store should help) then you can search easier that way __________________ -Tim- ~I swear sometimes i feel like i'm married to a child. ~You better watch who you're calling a child, Lois, cause if i'm a child than you know what that makes you? a pedophile. and i'll be damned if i'm going to stand here and be lectured by a pervert.

03-23-2005, 04:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Confederate Death Leprechaun Location: College Station, TX	for a truck, www.truckperformance.com is good. www.summitracing.com, maybe Jegs.com, they may be a good place to start

03-23-2005, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	Hmm... looks a little more complicated than I thought. As I said before, my headlights are dimming and I want some bright new ones. I put in my truck model and everything into www.truckperformance.com and none came up that fit, I tried the same thing at www.summitracting.com and all I got was headlight covers, and I couldn't really make sense of www.jegs.com Do I have to get something that is made specifically to fit my vehicle? Do I need to just get replacement bulbs, or a whole new... whole headlight thing?

03-23-2005, 07:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sp0rAdiC Insane Location: VT	Alright, I'll check that out tomorrow and see what I can find. Thanks for the help!

03-23-2005, 07:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
MiSo Psycho	i've bought bulbs from here. pretty quick shipping lightningmotorsports.com

03-23-2005, 08:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lockjaw Junkie	To be honest I'd just make a trip down to the local auto supply store. Pepboys,autozone... You'll pretty much have a much easier in the end. If you get the wrong part it'll be easier to return and to be honest I don't think the prices will be that far off from one another. Then again if you REALLY want to get some good savings...hit up eBay.

03-24-2005, 02:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
cyrnel Adequate Location: In my angry-dome.	It may not be the fault of your headlights. You could have a failing switch or relay, or a corroded connection. Run a heavy gauge 12V supply directly to one bulb and compare brightness. Many vehicles benefit from a harness upgrade, even versus showroom condition due to inadequate wiring. That last 1V makes a big difference in bulb brightness.