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Old 06-14-10, 07:51 AM
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Default Looking at new headlights - what do you think?

My headlights have water and moisture collecting in them - so I figured it's about time to get new ones.

I am looking at these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1992-...Q5fAccessories

I have heard generally good things about the K2 setups.

Any suggestions?
Old 06-14-10, 08:55 AM
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Old 06-14-10, 09:09 AM
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Which ones do you reccomend?

Dont worry - you wont hurt my feelings =)
Old 06-14-10, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by redsc400
which ones do you reccomend?

dont worry - you wont hurt my feelings =)
oem..............
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Every OEM pair I've owned on both SC's have ended up leaking... I've done the "bake and re-seal" drill probably 3 times
Old 06-14-10, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by redsc400
Every OEM pair I've owned on both SC's have ended up leaking... I've done the "bake and re-seal" drill probably 3 times
then your doing it wrong..I did it once with my headlights, and havent had an issue in the last 2 yrs with condensation, and to be all honest had no idea WTF I was doing when I removed the headlights from the car. The ebay headlights IMO, look like garbage, are made from garbage, cant adjust the garbage, and should stay on ebay with their $50 wastegates and color changing neon underglow tubes..

if you want clear lenses, fine, use the ebay lenses on the OEM housing. OEM headlights will always look better on SC's than aftermarket ones, especially from ebay.
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I have them I'm going to keep them awhile but sooner or later Im going back to OME because, the EBAY ones are stupid the plastics breaks where you need it to screw into the car. So it's just bad business. They don't look bad at all but like I said I own them but im trying to get my OME'S repaired.
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Thanks Jikit for the insight...appreciate it.
Old 06-14-10, 11:13 AM
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i have 2 sets of oem headlights that im selling
1: jdm set
2 usdm set
Old 06-14-10, 11:39 AM
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If you like them then go for it if you really dont mind sacrificing true OEM quality. Its your car. Buuuuuuut you might get flamed a lot. Good luck in your decision!
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No I was really just trying to feel out what other people's experiences were with these headlights...

I dont want to get something inferior in quality.


What are the differences between JDM and USDM lights?
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Ive heard those are really ****ty man but theres a guy on here who bought those and fitted the lenses to the OEM housing headlights
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ever thought about going with just an aftermarket lens? IMO gives a really good look..
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I recommend just buying brand new OEM 97+ lights, I did with both my SC's and never had any leaking issues or problems!
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Where can I find new OEM 97+ lights?

I bought a set a while ago off the forums...but these are the ones that have had leaking issues.

Are there any distributors online that have new ones?


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