Headlight gen 3 + grille gen 3.5 = ?

[Zviator]

I'm in a really awark situation, ebay offer this type of depo headlight for the gen3, NONE for gen 3.5
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/92-93-94-Camry-Black-Headlights-with-Corner-Lights-DEPO_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33710QQihZ022QQite mZ350070432698QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

and they offer this custom grille for gen 3.5, NONE for gen 3
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96-TOYOTA-CAMRY-BLACK-MESH-SPORT-UPPER-GRILLE-GRILL_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33645QQihZ008QQit emZ180255157301QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

So what do u guys think that i should do ? I have gen 3 by the way.

Thank you,

[Venom_5]

most people are gonna say go for the DEPO headlights .... which is fine, but IMO i would get neither and this is why:

if you want clear lenses and you have a gen3.5 (which i thought you did), you should get the custom lenses from greg cheban ... that way you dont have to swap anything

and if you want a cleared grille, you should use the DIY tips in the forums because i know i could probably make another one that looks better than mine, and almost as good as the ebay one

[tran.man48]

yep. I'd buy the depos and clear out the grille yourself. You'll have more fun and save money

[bigbird]

depos FTW

[midnightmach]

i think sk8ersublime had black depos with a 3.5 grille

[eddie926]

Originally Posted by midnightmach

i think sk8ersublime had black depos with a 3.5 grille

He had it with a 3.5 grill at first, which left holes where the inside corners of the 3.5 headlights were. He later switched to a Gen 3 grill and shaved the bottom of the grill off so he wouldn't have to shave the bumper. Last I recall he didn't have a perfect fit, but it looked really good and he was going to work on the fitment some more. Don't recall seeing any more pics after that.

[eyeball96]

Depos!

[Mazeraski]

I'd go with the DEPO's as well.

[sk8ersublime]

Here is my thread from when I did this:

Gen 3.5 Black DEPO Gen3 Install.(PICS)

and here is the thread when i put on the GEN 3 grille:

Gen 3 Grille on Gen 3.5 without shaving the bumper (PICS)

I still havent messed with it since i put it on, ive just been lazy honestly. I will get around to it soon and ill take pics of what and where i cut, but I hope this helps you with your project.

[Venom_5]

Originally Posted by Venom_5

most people are gonna say go for the DEPO headlights .... which is fine, but IMO i would get neither and this is why:

if you want clear lenses and you have a gen3.5 (which i thought you did), you should get the custom lenses from greg cheban ... that way you dont have to swap anything

and if you want a cleared grille, you should use the DIY tips in the forums because i know i could probably make another one that looks better than mine, and almost as good as the ebay one

EDIT

apparently i cant read, because you said you have a gen 3 ... in which case i would say you should do the following:

+ Get the DEPOs from eBay
+ DIY: clear your grille

[shajbot]

Where do you get the mesh itself for a DIY? Home Depot?

[Venom_5]

yup....gutter guard from home depot

[SVcabron]

Originally Posted by sk8ersublime

Here is my thread from when I did this:

Gen 3.5 Black DEPO Gen3 Install.(PICS)

and here is the thread when i put on the GEN 3 grille:

Gen 3 Grille on Gen 3.5 without shaving the bumper (PICS)

I still havent messed with it since i put it on, ive just been lazy honestly. I will get around to it soon and ill take pics of what and where i cut, but I hope this helps you with your project.

Those pictures of what and where to cut would be life-savers for owners of 3.5 trying to get some black depos. Your set up looks really nice.

[felonyr301]

I got the headlights for my gen 3.5 from greg cheban and he even painted the inside black for me and it came out lovely... still haven't installed it but I'll upload pics of it in a minute!!!

[felonyr301]

here's the pics-



Not the best pics but it looks way better in person!!!