Cheap lights - Mars Performance
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Cheap lights - Mars Performance
Hey guys, I wanted to give a little warning to anyone out there interested in Mars Performance lights. 2yrs ago I picked up a used ISF that had tinted tail lights. The previous owner used some thick tinted overlays that I quickly removed once the car was mine. Underneath the overlays were deep razor scratches. Instead of picking up some OEM units, I decided to order a set of Mars Performance tail lights from Australia. They have a very cool light tint to them that I really liked.
The fit wasn't as great as OEM, but what aftermarket lights are. The pigtail harness wasn't a direct plug and play, but I was able to make them work. Fast forward 2yrs, the cool lights turned to duds. After a heavy rain storm a few weeks ago here in Northern CA, I noticed that my outer tail light was full of water. It probably sat like this for about a week without my knowing.
I contacted the company on ebay and they basically said I was SOL. Their warranty is only for 1yr. So for $350, you get tail lights that only last for 2yrs. I asked if they could just sell me a outer passenger light, but they said that they couldn't and that they can only sell them in sets.
Lesson learned on my part. Stay away from Mars Performance if you prefer quality lights. The do respond quickly, but their tone is a little condescending and aren't really willing to offer any type of positive purchasing experience after they have your money.
The fit wasn't as great as OEM, but what aftermarket lights are. The pigtail harness wasn't a direct plug and play, but I was able to make them work. Fast forward 2yrs, the cool lights turned to duds. After a heavy rain storm a few weeks ago here in Northern CA, I noticed that my outer tail light was full of water. It probably sat like this for about a week without my knowing.
I contacted the company on ebay and they basically said I was SOL. Their warranty is only for 1yr. So for $350, you get tail lights that only last for 2yrs. I asked if they could just sell me a outer passenger light, but they said that they couldn't and that they can only sell them in sets.
Lesson learned on my part. Stay away from Mars Performance if you prefer quality lights. The do respond quickly, but their tone is a little condescending and aren't really willing to offer any type of positive purchasing experience after they have your money.
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imp0rted1 (03-07-17)
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I will go back to the high quality factory units.
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