EVO 8/9 Headlights // USDM Mitsubishi Evolution Headlight Overview

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lets start with The Basics of the USDM evo 8/9 headlights
All evo 8 and 9 headlights have halogen high beam bulbs. However, for low beams, many evo’s came with High Intensity Discharge bulbs, also known as HID’s. The high beams are located in the middle of headlight, while the low beams on the outter most part of the light. And if you have foglights, they are on the inner most part of the light.
So, are my headlights HID?
If you have a 2003 evo, yes HID headlights came standard on all 03 models. If you have a 2004 evo, you have probably have HID headlights, unless you have an RS trim. All RS trim evo 8’s & 9’s do not have HID headlights. If you have a 2005 evo 8 or a 2006 evo 9, you only have HID headlights if you have the MR, SSL or SE trim. The RS trim and the base trim (also known as GSR) came with the standard Halogen Bulbs. Side note, the SE trim was only available in the evo 9’s.
How can i be sure i have HID’s?
If you think your headlights have been swapped out from the original, there are a couple different ways to tell if you car does indeed have HID headlights. The easiest way is to look at the front of your lens and find the stanley number. If it says D2S, its an HID headlight. If it says HB4, you have a non-hid headlight. (it may be HB3 in other countries) Another way to tell if you have an HID headlight is too look at how far out the low beam bulb housing “bubble lense” is. I’m not sure what the technical name is for this part, but what im showing here is that the HID bubble lense sticks out a lot more compared to a non hid. And finally if you are able to look at the back of the headlight, you will see the difference shown in these two headlights. Most notably that the HID’s have a larger housing section for the HID bulb and a cover bolted on the back. You can also see there is no fog light on the non-hid light.
Do I need to remove the headlight to change the bulbs?
Low beams, yes. You have to remove the front bumper and headlight to change the low beam bulbs. HID or not, you have to pull the headlight to get to the bulbs. Fog lights and high beam bulbs can be changes with the headlights still on the car, but it can be a tight fit.
What Bulb number do i need?
All Evo 8/9 high beams are 9005 bulbs. The low beam non-hid bulbs are 9006. The low beam HID bulbs are D2S. All fog light bulbs are H11.
How many mounting points does each headlight have?
All evo 8/9 headlights have 4 mounting points. Two top tabs, one inside tab and one side mount tab. If you are buying a used headlight, be sure to look for all 4 of these tabs to be in place and not cracked. If one tab is broken, the headlight would potential still work, but fitment will always be less than ideal. With the innermost tab broken from this headlight, you can see the headlight fitment near the front bumper does not look good.
Are evo 8 and 9 headlights different?
Yes, in the US market, all evo 9 headlights have a black chome inside look while the evo 8 headlight are the shiny chrome look.
Are my headlight JDM?
If they have the orange turn markers on the lower corner, they are JDM or EDM headlights. All USDM evo 8/9 headlights have the orange upper section in the turn markers. Keep in mind these headlight can be modified. However to remove the lense from the headlight, a baking process is required to remove the silicone that hold the lense in place. Usually, if a lense was ever removed, you will be able to tell by the excess silicone used to put the lense back in place.
So that’s it guys, those are the basics for OEM US market evo 8 and 9 headlights. I hope you found this information useful. If you have other questions about evo headlights, please let me know in the comments section down below. Also keep an eye on the video description for any updated information. As always, this is Paul from Boosted Films saying thanks for watchin’

[@jayryia]

It amazes me that they make taillights for the CT9 platform all over, but the Headlights were never done aftermarket

[@BoostedFilms]

Jayryia agreed

[@d-evolution1309]

Thanks for this vid. Using your timing belt vid now to assist me with my belt change

[@mohammedsuleiman7713]

Great video bro!

[@MitchDore]

10/10 video

[@NYC-2-BKK]

I have a usdm 2005 Evo 8. Looking back I wish it came with factory HIDs and fog lights. I managed to ditch the stock 9006 halogen bulb and replace it with an 55 Watt high output HID Kit from DDM Tuning. I really wish they gave us dogs from the factory

[@anthonyjuarez-lessing6427]

This was a great video! Thanks for the knowledge. Do you know of a LED replacement of the stock DS2 HID? I can only find halogen to LED replacements..

[@Brandonmntoya]

can you put this on a regular lancer if you replace the hood and the fender?

[@jensenbud88]

The bubble lens are actually called projector housings.

[@clubevo]

sorry for the question but would you know how to answer this question ??? HID headlights have the automatic headlight leveling system that the Evolution IXMR GSR JDM had ??? I mean is the same lighthouse 100% ???

[@ryos555]

Cabin headlight adjustment dial, where is the motor and fuse that connects to it? moving my adjustment dial, no longer adjusts my headlight and looking to trouble shoot.

[@V_0D1N_V]

Hello, I am French and I would like to understand. Why do some headlights have the orange indicators at the top and some have the indicator at the bottom ? Lancer 8 headlights have orange or lower turn signals ? Same question for the Lancer 9

[@brendanreynolds4984]

I'm currently looking for the non hid pair

[@rhodycars6058]

2005 Evo 8 non-hid USDM car swapping to Evo 9 European domestic headlights non-hid is plug and play correct?

[@abisaelfelix7394]

Awesome vid man! I've been meaning to change my headlights cause they look a little worn out. So I wanted to change over to the evo 9 hid but I wanted to know a few things. Is it possible to changed them out as in plug and play without changing out anything? And how much is the cost for both types of headlight? Thanks again. :D

[@BoostedFilms]

8 evo 9 swap should be plug and play as long as you are staying HID to HID or non-HID to non-HID. HID's always cost more than non-hid. Prices are pretty steep, lol.

[@lasarmasputos]

Could you please make a video on how to adjust the non HID JDM headlights. TIA.

[@llyonngo8839]

Could you tell me what the part number is for the headlight leveling motor ? I been searching online and I can't get anything

[@ko8843]

ありがとうございます 助かりました

[@michaeldo1555]

Nice review! Any chance you have a USDM LH driver Evo 9 headlight (dark chrome) or a RH passenger Evo 8 headlight (silver chrome)? I think I may have purchased the last 2 brand new Evo 8/9 headlights available at a dealership in the US since both are discontinued parts. Unfortunately they don't match. I received one Evo 8 headlight and one Evo 9 headlight. I originally wanted dark chrome Evo 9 headlights but at this point would settle for a matching pair. Maybe you know someone with a stash? Thanks in advance!

[@BoostedFilms]

Look up B&M performance in Minnesota. Reach out to Chris and see what he has in stock.

[@michaeldo1555]

@@BoostedFilms Thanks!

[@xSupremeSteeze]

Is it possible to convert from non hid to hid? If so, what’s needed for this to be done?

[@BoostedFilms]

Yes it is, but i have not dug into this yet.

[@CollinHammagren]

Is there supposed to be a bulb retainer clip for the non-HID housing? If so do you have that part number?

[@Jackvue5]

im confused, what holds the low beam on the non hid housing?

[@CollinHammagren]

@@Jackvue5 There is a plastic retainer clip that should be on there. I just had to source these for my non-hid Evo 9 RS. Very hard to find. I got mine from a guy doing a retrofit and a guy who parts out cars.

[@Jackvue5]

Collin Hammagren thanks! My one looks like the one In the video. Does it just bolt on? I’ve only ever seen the hid ones that uses d2s bulbs

[@CollinHammagren]

@@Jackvue5 Yes the plastic retainer clip just connects to the metal housing and then your low beam bulb locks into that when you twist. If you search ebay and evom you can find pictures of the non-hid headlights for sale where you can see the backs and you'll notice a tan colored plastic clip on most of them.

[@Mr69gixxer]

Min 2:02 looking at the right side headlight you got like a stain like something dripped on it i got that on mine also i seen it on several evos I tried to clean it but looks like its from inside , what could it be or what could it caused it . Thanks

[@BoostedFilms]

It may be a run in the clear coat over the lense. Its possible to "restore" the lenses, but i'm not comfortable giving advice on it just yet. I've tried the "chrisFix" permanent fix method but so far it only left a cloudy lens.

[@Mr69gixxer]

Boosted Films i tried also to clean it i asked around and ppl say its from inside of the headlight maybe someone had the same issue that can guide us to it . 👍🏻 thanks bud

[@user-yl5vx9nx1x]

are there headlights for sale?evolution 7 8 9

[@angelmuyet2764]

The other thing is that hid models 2003,2004 the lens is clear the 2005 up the lens in acua blue

[@medusa240sx5]

Can you sell me an extra pair of you’re headlights? I can’t find them anywhere been looking for a whole year now

[@BoostedFilms]

I no longer have an extra pair. Check Facebook EVO Buy?Sell groups to find used ones.

[@Silvianevo]

Do you know where to find Evo 8/9 lenses?

[@BoostedFilms]

I don't think its possibly to buy just the lenses.

[@joshc3305]

You selling a 2006 Evo 9 mr headlight ??

[@BoostedFilms]

Nope. I'd search EVO buy/sell group on Facebook to find one.