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Old 08-22-2015, 01:08 PM
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Im getting a new pair of headlights for various reasons anyone have any experiences with these here or something similar would the bulbs last just as long or less than regular lights with the orange turn signal tint?

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Old 08-22-2015, 08:11 PM
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If you're looking to spend close to 600 bucks on replica headlights why not use the same money or even less to go OEM and get them from AZ vendors like JnC or AckTl05?
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Old 08-23-2015, 10:58 AM
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I myself bought a set of these clear headlights from the same person years back and they are not that great quality. The set that I got, got condensation and water in them over time. Maybe they updated their quality on these, not sure, but just like the above member stated, just contact one of the vendors here and they will have a set of oem headlights that will look great!!
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Stick with OEM OP. The performance of The projectors INSIDE the headlight is coveted by many retrofitters out there so that speaks volumes of their quality. It's not worth that much money for reps.
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Old 08-23-2015, 11:29 AM
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I hate all of those, personally after working on headlights for 8+ years, the depo ones have issues with the seals leaking, projectors are no where near OEM quality so lighting would be diminished and lens fads/cracks/spidercracks VERY easily and fast...for 600 I bet they won't last more than a year, which is crazy because for half that I can customize you a set and they will remain OEM, etc.

some see the "warrantee", but what does that mean when you paid for install/uninstall/water breaks your HID ballast and you have issues more than "OK JUST RETURN IT FOR A REFUND MINUS SHIPPING", THEN you have to pay the $75 shipping back....becomes a headach.
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Old 08-23-2015, 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Glorygang600
Im getting a new pair of headlights for various reasons anyone have any experiences with these here or something similar would the bulbs last just as long or less than regular lights with the orange turn signal tint?

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I second every other option posted here. OEM is the way to go. TL projectors (the most important part of the headlight) are among the best in industry and are routinely used by retrofitters themselves. Why go for cheap projectors and pay big money? $600 is a lot of money to waste on those. They will never have the light output or quality of OEM lights. Of course they will look good on photos.
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