Ebay / Halo projector headlight question - updated comment
#1
Ebay / Halo projector headlight question - updated comment
Just poking around and noticed that I can get a set of black dual halo projectors for like 80 smackaroos, then there will be another set that look basically the same for 200 smackaroos. Is this a classic case of you get what you pay for? Let me know.
****UPDATE***
I ended up ordering the Atomic Street black dual halos. I installed them tonight and they look great. I went around the edges with clear silicone..(had trouble reaching the corners) before I installed. I also put in Silverstar 9006 bulbs. Didn't take very long to tap into the parking lights for the halos and put back together.
I'm a little bummed though. I used my fathers garage and by the time I drove home after installing they were fogged up. I did not take the breather caps off the back. I took them off to see if that would make a difference. I will be really ____ed if this continues considering how cool they look.
****UPDATE***
I ended up ordering the Atomic Street black dual halos. I installed them tonight and they look great. I went around the edges with clear silicone..(had trouble reaching the corners) before I installed. I also put in Silverstar 9006 bulbs. Didn't take very long to tap into the parking lights for the halos and put back together.
I'm a little bummed though. I used my fathers garage and by the time I drove home after installing they were fogged up. I did not take the breather caps off the back. I took them off to see if that would make a difference. I will be really ____ed if this continues considering how cool they look.
#2
Good question Matt. They are probably all the same. I bought mine from zomkspeed for a grand total of $118, they are $160 at bbist.com(don't know if that includes shipping). They are the same Sonar headlights that everyone else has. I was actually surprised by the quality. The plastic was heavy and felt good almost better than the OEM lights. They light up VERY well. I didn't have a chance to hook up the halos before it got dark.
#3
So, are some online company's trying to get more for the same product? That seems strange. Check it out. These are the one's that I am talking about for 80.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-05...00475949QQrdZ1
Love the look, but will spend the extra $ for quality you know?[/list]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-05...00475949QQrdZ1
Love the look, but will spend the extra $ for quality you know?[/list]
#4
Yeap! Those are the exact same lights.
Save yourself $5. This is the seller I bought mine from.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06...4752QQtcZphoto
Save yourself $5. This is the seller I bought mine from.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-06...4752QQtcZphoto
#6
Wasn't hard at all. The whole process took about 15 minutes but the halos aren't hooked up yet. I only used a phillips screwdriver, a small flat screwdriver, and a 10mm socket. Remove the grill. Then pop the center plastic thing from the center of the front cover and remove the bolts from the front cover on the edge of the tire well. Then pull down and slightly out on the edge of the front cover where the bolts were to lean the front cover forward. Then there are just the 4 screws for the lights. For the basics it's just a matter of unplugging the headlight and taking the turn signal socket out of the assembly. Replug and reinstall the socket in the new light and reverse the disassembly of the front end and you are done. I didn't hook up the halos. I'll have to do that later. I'm going to hook mine up to a separate switch in the car instead of the park/turn lamps because I want to control when they are on.
#7
Originally Posted by chadfo
Wasn't hard at all. The whole process took about 15 minutes but the halos aren't hooked up yet. I only used a phillips screwdriver, a small flat screwdriver, and a 10mm socket. Remove the grill. Then pop the center plastic thing from the center of the front cover and remove the bolts from the front cover on the edge of the tire well. Then pull down and slightly out on the edge of the front cover where the bolts were to lean the front cover forward. Then there are just the 4 screws for the lights. For the basics it's just a matter of unplugging the headlight and taking the turn signal socket out of the assembly. Replug and reinstall the socket in the new light and reverse the disassembly of the front end and you are done. I didn't hook up the halos. I'll have to do that later. I'm going to hook mine up to a separate switch in the car instead of the park/turn lamps because I want to control when they are on.
John
#10
Originally Posted by mattxb
So, are some online company's trying to get more for the same product? That seems strange. Check it out. These are the one's that I am talking about for 80.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-05...00475949QQrdZ1
Love the look, but will spend the extra $ for quality you know?[/list]
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-05...00475949QQrdZ1
Love the look, but will spend the extra $ for quality you know?[/list]
#19
mine have fogged up very bad, but it didnt get bad will it was in the low teens and negatives, on the days the sinlight comes out, they decrease in fogging, but im getting another set of light i like more.
#20
Re: halos
Originally Posted by roberwin02
i'm having a problem with the aim on mine, passenger side is fine but drivers low beam is aimed to the left, how do i fix this