Question: Aftermarket Headlights - 99 Camry Csi

[Mudcake]

Hey guys, I've had a browse through all the topics but haven't come across the answer I'm looking for.. so here goes..

I want to upgrade my headlights to 'Black Diamond' aftermarket headlights that I found on ebay that can be imported from the USA.. I asked the seller if they would fit the australian model Csi and he said he wasn't sure because they haven't sold any to Australia and the aussie model might have different headlight dimensions.

So, does anybody know if they will fit in the australian version of the 1999 Toyota Camry Csi (Manual 2.2L 4cyl)? Or a better question would be Is the USA model different to the Australian model? ..If you see what I'm getting at and know the answer or know of a website where I can read about the dimension differences (if any) between the 2 countries' models please link it in your reply post.

I'm pretty sure they will fit as they look very similar but I really need to be 100% on this before I spend $300 (for the set inc. postage) to get them here.

Here's the ad: http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/97-99-Toyota-Camry-BLACK-Diamond-Headlights-Corners-/310314663268?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item484031fd64

I appreciate the help & hope for a hasty response.

Cheers, Mudcake.

[STYLSH]

Yes the light output will be different as they are designed for a LHD car as opposed to our RHD cars. They will light up the wrong side of the road and thus blind on coming traffic and give you little visibility for the curb side.

[addy287]

From memory, the facelift ie 00-01 had a slightly different bracket for the headlights, I was originallly going to get them for my 98 camry but decided against it because i heard they would stick out and not sit flush with the indicator. I believe the black ones from the USA will fit 00-01 fine but not 97-99.

[Mudcake]

damn. ok thanks heaps for the heads up aye, do either of you know of a shop that custom makes these sorts of headlights for RHD?

i was hoping the website 'carmate' had them as they're the norm for finding aftermarket mods here but they don't seem to have any :(

By the way STYLSH, what are the specs of those rims and tyres on that ride in your sig?

Edited May 17, 2011 by Mudcake

[STYLSH]

Nope no one makes right hand drive aftemarket lights for our cars. The only way to do it is to put projector lights in them like what I did.

My wheels are 18x7 225 45 18s. had 18x8s on it before but the coil overs adjusting knuckles got in the way.