So I just installed some Eagle Eyes black projectors on my 05 coupe. They were some of the cheaper ones at $260. I got the LED halos instead of the CCFL and I regret it. The LED halos are ridiculously bright. The projector almost looks like it's off next to the crazy bright halo.

But I also believe they are defective. The right side I can see the bulb wiggling when I hit bumps, and I'm positive it's installed securely. Then on the left side, the projector lens is cockeyed upwards with a big gap on the top. Also after aiming/test driving, there was moisture in the left lens. It wasn't raining or anything. Humidity was 70%. Ridiculous.

So I notice a lot of different brands and up to $150 price differences between housings that look 100% identical in the pics, and all are made in Taiwan. Are the different brands really any different? If I got the more expensive, although identical housings, would I have better luck? Or is it just different mark up from different sellers?

 

Most aftermarket projector headlights aren't very good. Best bet is OEM or OEM style headlights with retrofit projectors like Morimoto.

 

I can't speak as I never bought the aftermarket but when I just had the car in the bodyshop and one of the headlights was cracked in an accident, I decided noway am I venturing into the aftermarket on headlights. I read to many bad things and what a b*tch to swap out, especially if its the middle of winter and freezing out. I would stick with OEM. Yeah, you pay more but one ticket for headlight not functioning, plus your time to change them is worth the extra price in my opinion.