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Old Apr 14, 2019 | 08:58 PM
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Someone on FB said low beam output is just as good as OEM. High beam output could be better
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Old Apr 15, 2019 | 03:57 PM
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Does anyone here know if these headlights are these still on backorder?
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Old Apr 16, 2019 | 07:23 AM
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Does anyone here know if these headlights are these still on backorder?
They should be in-stock. Bought some directly from them.
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Old May 15, 2019 | 06:24 PM
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I placed my order directly from VLAND April 15, got my tracking number May 3. USPS indicates "Processed Through Facility ISC SAN FRANCISCO" on May 7 and till this day, which makes 1 month since I placed my order, hasn't moved forward. What gives??
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Old May 15, 2019 | 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by webhed
I placed my order directly from VLAND April 15, got my tracking number May 3. USPS indicates "Processed Through Facility ISC SAN FRANCISCO" on May 7 and till this day, which makes 1 month since I placed my order, hasn't moved forward. What gives??
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Old May 16, 2019 | 06:19 AM
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So I have had them for about 2.5 months on the car. Now I am having moisture inside the right light. I even applied rtv around the seams just as I have done to aftermarket lamps in the past prior to installing them to prevent this. I must have missed a spot or something. Supposedly they will be sending me a replacement set soon. Otherwise the lights are awesome. High beams could be better for LED. Low beam seems to have better light output than factory. Overall I am happy with them as long as they come thru with replacing my current set.
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Old May 16, 2019 | 10:39 AM
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Are these compatible with 2011+ models with the newer OEM style headlights?
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Old May 16, 2019 | 11:54 AM
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Are these compatible with 2011+ models with the newer OEM style headlights?
Yes sir. Vland says to 2012 IS.
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Old May 16, 2019 | 01:07 PM
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I'm so tempted to try these.......but I've been burned before with quality issues with aftermarket headlights specifically with light output. They do look go though and completely give the front end a face lift like the Vland tails did for the 2IS IMO
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Old May 17, 2019 | 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MileHIFcar
I'm so tempted to try these.......but I've been burned before with quality issues with aftermarket headlights specifically with light output. They do look go though and completely give the front end a face lift like the Vland tails did for the 2IS IMO
Yea I was apprehensive at first but my headlights were getting worse every time I cleaned them up. The light output is better than stock Xenon. Also did not hurt my wallet as much than going to OEM. So if I can get 2 years out of them I will be happy.
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Old May 17, 2019 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmek998
Yea I was apprehensive at first but my headlights were getting worse every time I cleaned them up. The light output is better than stock Xenon. Also did not hurt my wallet as much than going to OEM. So if I can get 2 years out of them I will be happy.
Did you ever apply clear coating after you polished? If you don't do that, the "cleaning" will only last a few months under UV.
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Old May 17, 2019 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmek998
Yea I was apprehensive at first but my headlights were getting worse every time I cleaned them up. The light output is better than stock Xenon. Also did not hurt my wallet as much than going to OEM. So if I can get 2 years out of them I will be happy.

That's good to hear that the light output is better than the OEM low beams at least, I'm just concerned how bad the high beam output is at this point? But it's true they are a lot cheaper than the OEM lights .
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Old May 20, 2019 | 08:22 AM
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Did you ever apply clear coating after you polished? If you don't do that, the "cleaning" will only last a few months under UV.
Yes I did. It had tiny spider cracks from being old and FL sun destroying the plastic.
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Old May 22, 2019 | 04:44 PM
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Can anyone confirm if the LEDs are replaceable in case it burns out?
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Old May 28, 2019 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by webhed
I placed my order directly from VLAND April 15, got my tracking number May 3. USPS indicates "Processed Through Facility ISC SAN FRANCISCO" on May 7 and till this day, which makes 1 month since I placed my order, hasn't moved forward. What gives??
I too bought these and they have been stuck at customs for almost a month now. Their website says the headlights are DOT and SAE approve, not sure if its true. Hopefully customs doesn't seize these headlights.

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