OEM/aftermarket Type-S headlight differences
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OEM/aftermarket Type-S headlight differences
It's generally assumed that aftermarket parts don't always fit as well as OEM, but from a pricing perspective aftermarket seems to be the best bang for the buck:
new OEM headlight - $400+
used or reconditioned OEM headlight - $300+
aftermarket headlight - $200+
Anyone have aftermarket Type-S headlights that can confirm they don't fit well? Or are there better deals out there for OEM?
new OEM headlight - $400+
used or reconditioned OEM headlight - $300+
aftermarket headlight - $200+
Anyone have aftermarket Type-S headlights that can confirm they don't fit well? Or are there better deals out there for OEM?
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i dunno much about fitment but i can say for certain that the aftermarket projectors will not even be close to an oem TL projector. for most people thats not a big deal but for a headlight enthusiast like me, its a big deal.
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It's generally assumed that aftermarket parts don't always fit as well as OEM, but from a pricing perspective aftermarket seems to be the best bang for the buck:
new OEM headlight - $400+
used or reconditioned OEM headlight - $300+
aftermarket headlight - $200+
Anyone have aftermarket Type-S headlights that can confirm they don't fit well? Or are there better deals out there for OEM?
new OEM headlight - $400+
used or reconditioned OEM headlight - $300+
aftermarket headlight - $200+
Anyone have aftermarket Type-S headlights that can confirm they don't fit well? Or are there better deals out there for OEM?
Then another lacking quality is the seal on the edge of the lights and as well where the bulbs attach. Many aftermarket lights have larger openings and such for more tolerances and because of this the bulbs you use sometimes won't seal properly and allow moisture in.
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Coloring if off a bit too because they cheap out on materials. I can notice a DEPO Tail light from a mile away. I have seen DEPO headlights and they look good, but for $100 more a headlights I would defiantly go OEM. Think of the retail of it too once you want to sell them. OEM will sell faster and hold more of its value.
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Thanks for all the great feedback. So it seems there are no pros (other than initial cost) and multiple cons with going aftermarket:
- poor seals around edges and bulb sockets leading to condensation
- bad fit resulting in gaps and uneven surfaces with body panels
- lower quality projectors and reflector coloring
- poor resale
Will check the BM and Fleabay for new/used OEM's then, but feel free to PM me if you have one to sell
- poor seals around edges and bulb sockets leading to condensation
- bad fit resulting in gaps and uneven surfaces with body panels
- lower quality projectors and reflector coloring
- poor resale
Will check the BM and Fleabay for new/used OEM's then, but feel free to PM me if you have one to sell
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You could also use a CDM original headlight kind of hard to find but there really nice. They have the clear corner like the type S and also have fogs in the headlight. One nice twist is that the fog and headlight adjust independently and also they adjust from side to side.
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