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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: Craigjm on June 5, 2025, 18:16

Title: New headlights
Post by: Craigjm on June 5, 2025, 18:16
Anyone know a supplier of facelift new headlights other than MR2Ben?
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Chilli Girl on June 5, 2025, 18:20
Mr T used to supply, don't know if they still do.
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Gaz mr-s on June 5, 2025, 18:29
Mr T used to sell them on ebay & when there was a discount that was cheapest source.  Not sure they have for some time. 2nd cheapest was TCB Performance. 01579 383879
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Craigjm on June 5, 2025, 19:35
Quote from: Gaz mr-s on June  5, 2025, 18:29Mr T used to sell them on ebay & when there was a discount that was cheapest source.  Not sure they have for some time. 2nd cheapest was TCB Performance. 01579 383879

The website made by a 5 year old always puts me off that place but they get good reviews. Have dropped them a message let's see if they have them.
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Gaz mr-s on June 5, 2025, 19:48
Quote from: Craigjm on June  5, 2025, 19:35The website made by a 5 year old always puts me off that place but they get good reviews. Have dropped them a message let's see if they have them.

Agreed, naff website.  I believe it was a Father/son company, father now passed-on.  I belive it's better getting him on the phone.  Or Facebook message.
I never use MR2-Ben.
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Craigjm on June 5, 2025, 20:12
I have also found them on GT4 play at £30 a pair cheaper than Ben but to order so have messaged them for timescale. Also messaged the guys above. Anyone else to try?
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Hawko on June 6, 2025, 08:25
Been looking myself

Toyota parts direct look like they have them at £277
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: mr9 on June 6, 2025, 09:38
Bought some in October from tbc parts

tcbtoyotaparts@hotmail.com


Here was a new/old comparison

(https://i.ibb.co/CKX6syMX/IMG-20241212-182754787.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CKX6syMX)
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Craigjm on June 8, 2025, 03:26
Quote from: Hawko on June  6, 2025, 08:25Been looking myself

Toyota parts direct look like they have them at £277

£13 a unit cheaper than GT4 play and £43 a unit cheaper than Ben. I looked on Toyota parts direct but didn't see the MR2 listed. After seeing this I went back and did a search for headlight and they come up even though there isn't a listing on the front page for the MR2 / MRS. Not great website design.


I bought a pair from GT4 play
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Craigjm on June 8, 2025, 03:27
Quote from: mr9 on June  6, 2025, 09:38Bought some in October from tbc parts

tcbtoyotaparts@hotmail.com


Here was a new/old comparison

(https://i.ibb.co/CKX6syMX/IMG-20241212-182754787.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CKX6syMX)


Yeah makes a huge difference. Wonder how long it will take them to start going hazy
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: fawtytoo on June 8, 2025, 10:53
Quote from: Craigjm on June  8, 2025, 03:27Wonder how long it will take them to start going hazy
Laquer them before fitting.
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Gaz mr-s on June 8, 2025, 11:13
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

1) - years. 10, 12, 15 maybe....it depends on their exposure to UV light.

2) - Wrong thing to do. They have UV protection in them.  Wash gently with as gentle a cleaner as will work.
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Trebordoody on June 10, 2025, 16:31
@mr9 - well your pic and the £277 offer price on Toyota Parts Direct finally convinced me!

New headlights ordered (now on back order - expected 4th July)

I've refurbished mine a couple of times since owning it, but I feel like I'm fighting a losing battle now, and have been looking out for new ones at a non-ridiculous price (some listings are in the £900-£1000 range for the pair!?!)

If they have the same effect on my car as they have on yours, I'll be well chuffed! 🤞
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: The Other Stu on June 11, 2025, 23:05
Does anyone know TCB's price? I'd rather use Paul than Toyota Direct if I can - I want to see independents like TCB keep Toyota honest.
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Joesson on June 12, 2025, 18:52
Probably the best place to ask:

TCB Performance Parts Limited  .. Here to help
Please phone us .. so that we can make certain the part you require is the part dispatched .. we are here to help


Phone: 01579 383879    Outside UK (+44 1579 383879)
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Craigjm on June 20, 2025, 17:36
New headlights and fogs

(https://i.ibb.co/8DKpQFmn/IMG-8664.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zhnYtKmW)


 (https://ibb.co/Z6j6P6Q6)
Title: Re: New headlights
Post by: Ardent on June 20, 2025, 23:06
Every time.

Fresh lights lifts the whole thing.