Are these headlights crap??

lightman02 · #1 (**permalink**) 12-24-2012, 08:34 AM

Anyone ever bought something like this and do they hold up??

For 1999 2004 VW Jetta LED Projector Headlights Black w Fog | eBay

Pssst...passed you · #2 (**permalink**) 12-24-2012, 08:40 AM

Prob.

Miller7204 · #3 (**permalink**) 12-24-2012, 09:29 AM

Save your money. Upgrade your bulbs and clean up your headlight lenses

dallas257 · #4 (**permalink**) 12-24-2012, 10:44 AM

Check out carid.com, they have plenty of different types of headlights and taillights for pretty much every make and model. Plus they are way less sketchy than ebay sellers.

Shameless · #5 (**permalink**) 12-24-2012, 03:30 PM

Those headlights will probably work fine. The wiring is a little sketchy but its not a big deal.

rodgertherabit · #6 (**permalink**) 12-24-2012, 11:42 PM

I've seen horror stories about eBay lights and their wiring. The light output on those WILL NOT be an improvement over stock.

If its just aesthetics your going after, there are much better options (IMO) but if you like em get em. Be forewarned that a majority of the community will not enjoy seeing them haha.

Shameless · #7 (**permalink**) 12-25-2012, 01:02 AM

^^ this.

Those lights belong on a scion TC. And look good on a scion TC.
The only reason you should buy them is if they're your hearts most desire for lighting.

lightman02 · #8 (**permalink**) 12-25-2012, 10:33 AM

Well the headlights I have now are yellow, I know I can re-finish with the 3M kit, however I saw these and thought it would be cool to replace them. The extra wires are for the halo led which you would wire into the parking break circuit. But all other connections on the light should be stock.

stealthpassat · #9 (**permalink**) 12-25-2012, 10:50 AM

My buddy had lights similar to that that came on his srt the lights always flicker.

Shameless · #10 (**permalink**) 12-25-2012, 04:11 PM

My problem with the wiring is it isn't all connected in the housing. It's a mess.

rodgertherabit · #11 (**permalink**) 12-25-2012, 06:50 PM

Yeah those eBay lights are pretty much slapped together and put on a container in China. I've been there and seen how the Chinese run their stuff. It's disgracefull

Now you tell me.. You want that shit in your car?

Shameless · #12 (**permalink**) 12-25-2012, 10:17 PM

not without a couple fuses LOL

TyTyVDUB · #13 (**permalink**) 12-26-2012, 12:10 AM

Fuck those headlights. High beams are worse than OEM low beams...and the wiring on them are complete junk.

lightman02 · #14 (**permalink**) 12-26-2012, 06:53 AM

Ok, wo what's the better option, re-finish or new lenses?

jeff618 · #15 (**permalink**) 12-26-2012, 09:00 AM

poor man's option: solux upgrade halogens - plug & play

Clean the lenses but you'll have to commit to cleaning them about every 6-12 months because they will continue to re-oxydize. No way around it.