Thoughts on OEM headlight change out
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From: Ohio
If you are sticking with halogen, do whatever you want other than OEM HID housings. It is more on what you are going for.
I feel retro projector housings are a waste of money UNLESS you are doing HID.
Retros with HID are good for output, look boring as ****, but they look clean and like they would go on a car designed 20 years ago.
But, a Fiero with a Northstar is still a Fiero.
Light output SHOULD be more important than aesthetics. America is finally seeing that. I would be asking people who have those to send pics of the light output.
I feel retro projector housings are a waste of money UNLESS you are doing HID.
Retros with HID are good for output, look boring as ****, but they look clean and like they would go on a car designed 20 years ago.
But, a Fiero with a Northstar is still a Fiero.
Light output SHOULD be more important than aesthetics. America is finally seeing that. I would be asking people who have those to send pics of the light output.
Last edited by AmanO; Jan 5, 2017 at 02:30 PM.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/381634089859?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AITanyone ever use these? Thinking about getting them for my old faded ones? or can steer me in the right direction.
for removal if anyone needs the link
Last edited by dreamcar88; Jan 6, 2017 at 09:51 AM.
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From: Chicago, IL
I have headlight #2 with the HID upgrade and I love them. Installed easily, Crystal clear lenses, no issues w/ condensation (and I live in FL).
They look very cool when turned on, w/o being "ricey". Basically same in appearance as a BMW. It goes w/o saying they aren't the quality of OEM.
I'd recommend em though.... for the price it was a great mod.
My personal feeling is #1 are a little over the top.
They look very cool when turned on, w/o being "ricey". Basically same in appearance as a BMW. It goes w/o saying they aren't the quality of OEM.
I'd recommend em though.... for the price it was a great mod.
My personal feeling is #1 are a little over the top.
I have #2 as well.
Looks great with HID and.make a great foundation to retrofit as well.
I want to like #1 but can't for some reason
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Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Chicago, IL
Not sure about number 1 but #2 can be made to look fantastic in the right hands. Had them on my old totalled GS300 and left them untouched.
Gonna do a new retro to my GS400 when it warms up.
I'm sure I can make them look great
Gonna do a new retro to my GS400 when it warms up.
I'm sure I can make them look great
Lead Lap
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From: Finland
Let alone call them boring.In my opinion they both look cheap and ricey.
Driver
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From: NV
A random note about the headlights, if you do anything with them, try and get them a clear wrap with UV protection. It really helps protect them from the fogginess, and if you cant do that, wax them. I got my GS when I was living in Vegas and had the fadded/foggy headlights. When I was detailing in SLC I kept having to polish them, eventually I just bought some OEM replacements...worth every penny, because damn they make my car look new....and had them immediately wrapped. Not just to protect them from road debris, but also against UV. Its been a year and they still look as fresh as when they came out of the box.
Stick with OEM imo.
Stick with OEM imo.
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Joined: Nov 2001
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From: Chicago, IL
Retrofits are all based on your skillset and level of creativity.
They're only as boring a both the end user and retrofitter's imagination
A random note about the headlights, if you do anything with them, try and get them a clear wrap with UV protection. It really helps protect them from the fogginess, and if you cant do that, wax them. I got my GS when I was living in Vegas and had the fadded/foggy headlights. When I was detailing in SLC I kept having to polish them, eventually I just bought some OEM replacements...worth every penny, because damn they make my car look new....and had them immediately wrapped. Not just to protect them from road debris, but also against UV. Its been a year and they still look as fresh as when they came out of the box.
Stick with OEM imo.
Stick with OEM imo.
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