E-Spec or J-Spec heads??

**Tigon** · 5-11-08, 20:54

I'm stuck with a difficult choice.

I don't know if I should get Jspecs or Especs headlights now. What does everyone think I should do and what would be easier to install/hook up?

**Chefsp0t** · 5-11-08, 21:17

They both require cutting the metal behind the headlight to accommodate the projector and they both require rewiring your headlights. I would say it's more of a personal choice. Especs were a lot more rare until recently. Now it seems like the UK guys are always selling a set. They are even close to the same price. The going rate for a set of Especs or Jspecs seems to be $350. I like Especs.

**tnr4life02** · 5-11-08, 21:41

**626mazdaracer** · 5-11-08, 21:43

E-spec's x2

**Chefsp0t** · 5-11-08, 21:47

Espec

Jspecs can't do this...

Especs have built in 194 bulb daytime running lights. These are with blue bulbs instead of white ones.

Jspec

**tnr4life02** · 5-11-08, 21:54

ok, now that i see the difference, i'd go with the e-specs mainly b/c of the daytime running light that Chefspot pointed out. both look good though.

**Tigon** · 5-12-08, 0:02

I personally like the Epecs better. They look more stock if thats the look your going for..
I've found them to be cheaper to buy over J-specs actually and I still its more of an "original" or different concept because everyone seems to go with J-specs.

**David** · 5-12-08, 0:11

I say jspecs as the corner liights of the especs are Cheapo plastic. I had both sets at one time and compared them but the cheap plastic look of the corners was the deal breaker for me. It looks good from a distance but when you look close up...

**herox21** · 5-12-08, 0:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chefsp0t

Jspecs can't do this...

Mine can!

**whitenoyz** · 5-12-08, 0:55

jspecs are hotness, despite the fact that jspec install is actually easier, it is a FACT that it is personal choice based on what you think will look better on your car. Nobody can argue with that

**Chefsp0t** · 5-12-08, 0:58

Haha, I stand corrected! 626 Jspecs.

David- Aren't the whole Jspec lights made from cheapo plastic? At least Especs have a glass surface.

I'm really not knocking either set of lights. It could be worse, you could have angel eyes. I4MX6 and Honda ETR were/are the only two cars that look good without Jspecs or Especs. Clean ass stockers FTW! You just have to have clear fogs to match.

**David** · 5-12-08, 1:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chefsp0t

David- Aren't the whole Jspec lights made from cheapo plastic? At least Especs have a glass surface.

Very true... if the especs had glass corners I'd have opted for them hands down. The jspecs are uniform. The especs shiny sharp looking glass coupled with the cheap plastic corner just ruins it. Also overall size is a bit smaller as well as the corner and main headlamp just don't seem to jive together.

**fredio54** · 5-12-08, 1:22

I vote U-spec, because then you won't seem totally gay :-)

**White-6** · 5-12-08, 1:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredio54

I vote U-spec, because then you won't seem totally gay :-)

5-11-08, 20:54	#1 (permalink)
Tigon Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Whitby, Canada Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	E-Spec or J-Spec heads?? I'm stuck with a difficult choice. I don't know if I should get Jspecs or Especs headlights now. What does everyone think I should do and what would be easier to install/hook up?

5-11-08, 21:17	#2 (permalink)
Chefsp0t I carry the Ban-Pan. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: near Philly, PA, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (2)	They both require cutting the metal behind the headlight to accommodate the projector and they both require rewiring your headlights. I would say it's more of a personal choice. Especs were a lot more rare until recently. Now it seems like the UK guys are always selling a set. They are even close to the same price. The going rate for a set of Especs or Jspecs seems to be $350. I like Especs.
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5-11-08, 21:41	#3 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

5-11-08, 21:47	#5 (permalink)
Chefsp0t I carry the Ban-Pan. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: near Philly, PA, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (2)	Espec Jspecs can't do this... Especs have built in 194 bulb daytime running lights. These are with blue bulbs instead of white ones. Jspec Last edited by Chefsp0t : 5-12-08 at 1:32.
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5-11-08, 21:54	#6 (permalink)
tnr4life02 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Gastonia, NC, USA Age: 25 iTrader: (0)	ok, now that i see the difference, i'd go with the e-specs mainly b/c of the daytime running light that Chefspot pointed out. both look good though.
	the lack of a cupholder just makes it that much more like a Ferrari "If you haven't seen the future, you haven't gone FAST enough."

5-12-08, 0:02	#7 (permalink)
Tigon Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Whitby, Canada Age: 22 iTrader: (0)	I personally like the Epecs better. They look more stock if thats the look your going for.. I've found them to be cheaper to buy over J-specs actually and I still its more of an "original" or different concept because everyone seems to go with J-specs.

5-12-08, 0:11	#8 (permalink)
David Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gold Bar, WA, USA Age: 30 iTrader: (1)	I say jspecs as the corner liights of the especs are Cheapo plastic. I had both sets at one time and compared them but the cheap plastic look of the corners was the deal breaker for me. It looks good from a distance but when you look close up...
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5-12-08, 0:55	#10 (permalink)
whitenoyz Free candy at my place!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 23 iTrader: (1)	jspecs are hotness, despite the fact that jspec install is actually easier, it is a FACT that it is personal choice based on what you think will look better on your car. Nobody can argue with that
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5-12-08, 0:58	#11 (permalink)
Chefsp0t I carry the Ban-Pan. Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: near Philly, PA, USA Age: 23 iTrader: (2)	Haha, I stand corrected! 626 Jspecs. David- Aren't the whole Jspec lights made from cheapo plastic? At least Especs have a glass surface. I'm really not knocking either set of lights. It could be worse, you could have angel eyes. I4MX6 and Honda ETR were/are the only two cars that look good without Jspecs or Especs. Clean ass stockers FTW! You just have to have clear fogs to match.
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5-12-08, 1:22	#13 (permalink)
fredio54 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Auckland, New Zealand iTrader: (1)	I vote U-spec, because then you won't seem totally gay :-)
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