Headlight upgrade help me decide which to go with?
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Yeah I do like OEM look, just thought it would be different to have the ebay lights with the side bulbs(like an Audi) and the halo lights (BMW) you guys thing it is too much? Looks cheap or cool?
Thanks for the input guys and gals
Just want to replace my headlights since I have noticed some cracks in the housing so its time to replace them....
Thanks for the input guys and gals
Just want to replace my headlights since I have noticed some cracks in the housing so its time to replace them....
The only time you see halo lights on a non BMW is when a Civic drives by (I've even seen a number of large trucks with halo's around here..). Just because your car is nicer then a civic doesn't mean the BMW halo rip-off's are cooler.
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That's the thing as well.. Is your car an Audi? A BMW?
The only time you see halo lights on a non BMW is when a Civic drives by (I've even seen a number of large trucks with halo's around here..). Just because your car is nicer then a civic doesn't mean the BMW halo rip-off's are cooler.
The only time you see halo lights on a non BMW is when a Civic drives by (I've even seen a number of large trucks with halo's around here..). Just because your car is nicer then a civic doesn't mean the BMW halo rip-off's are cooler.
So if you wanna be like that, all you guys suggesting projectors are RICE!!!!!! RICE BRO! Cause last time I checked, Is your car an Audi? A BMW?
#18
Do whatever you feel is going to suite you best - Beware of the quality on ebay lights or any aftermarket lights for that matter. Personally, I have been using the projectors you have pictured ; purchased through strafe on this forum, but without the halo wired up and I get nothing but compliments in person and i'm very happy with the light output on them. I know they aren't very well liked on the forums but I like them and to me thats all that matters.
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Heckrat
Do you happen to have a better picture of the marker lights? I wanted to see how the Led looks on the edges at night? If you have any pictures of your headlights that would be grat
I know OEMs are good, but I remember almost buying a set of 2006 and they had issues with water intrusion! Would get water inside and soak the ballast! I ended up not buying them because of this. I was going to swap my 2003 lights and cash for his 2006 OEM lights.
Yes it does not rain that often in AZ, but the day before the swap it did and he got them to work again once he swapped to my dry ballast. The water problem scared me off and I did not do the swap.
Anyone have this issue with the OEM ones? I almost think if I buy OEM it should be straight from the dealer so I have some warranty instead of buying used and saving a few bucks?
I know OEMs are good, but I remember almost buying a set of 2006 and they had issues with water intrusion! Would get water inside and soak the ballast! I ended up not buying them because of this. I was going to swap my 2003 lights and cash for his 2006 OEM lights.
Yes it does not rain that often in AZ, but the day before the swap it did and he got them to work again once he swapped to my dry ballast. The water problem scared me off and I did not do the swap.
Anyone have this issue with the OEM ones? I almost think if I buy OEM it should be straight from the dealer so I have some warranty instead of buying used and saving a few bucks?
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Lol i guess most car manufacturers are rice cause almost all them use projectors, including diesels and freight trucks... probably has nothing to do with improved lighting displacement lol
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Ebay is known for lower quality products that are sometimes not all that inexpensive. Lots of members here have dealt with that in the past and might just be trying to look out for the newer mebers, that's all.
#30
Think of those aftermarket headlights as buying any other off brand car part. Counts as a mod and can sometimes look good but it doesn't actually perform like the authentic part would.
The OEM projectors are a huge upgrade from 03-05 reflectors, and those aftermarket lights won't help you out with light output much. A lot of guys seem to like the look of those aftermarket lights but if you actually care about their light output don't get them. Nothing beats OEM projectors, except modified OEM projectors
As for ebay, you can buy cheap made in china crap but if you know what you are looking for you can get authentic brand name goodies for cheap.
The OEM projectors are a huge upgrade from 03-05 reflectors, and those aftermarket lights won't help you out with light output much. A lot of guys seem to like the look of those aftermarket lights but if you actually care about their light output don't get them. Nothing beats OEM projectors, except modified OEM projectors
As for ebay, you can buy cheap made in china crap but if you know what you are looking for you can get authentic brand name goodies for cheap.