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RayneLeaf 08-25-2017 06:03 PM

Headlight help
 
One of my HIDs popped and so the walls of the headlight are burnt above the bulb and the whole headlight is now hazed. I tried sanding and cleaning with a lens cleaning kit but the problem was clearly on the inside, also the previous owner must have sealed the headlights with caulk or something, so i'll just order a new one along with some HIDs. My question is, I don't know if these headlights are OEM or not. I bought the car used not really knowing much about cobalt SS'
08 SS/TC if that matters any. Below are some pictureshttps://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...49d3f2a745.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cob...089b300739.jpg

Tdubbs 08-25-2017 08:49 PM

Those are stock style housings. Could be OE or aftermarket, but that's how they look from the factory.

keiserX13 08-25-2017 09:44 PM

OEM style for sure
they almost look clear and not tinted so they might be aftermarket or non-SS lensses

RayneLeaf 08-25-2017 10:45 PM


Originally Posted by keiserX13 (Post 7661047)
OEM style for sure
they almost look clear and not tinted so they might be aftermarket or non-SS lensses

They are for sure clear (expect the one that's not, obviously) but the driver side assembly is super clear.
Could anyone link me to some nice assemblies i could just plug and play with my HID hi/los? I don't really trust amazon for things like this and I'm pretty new to the car..

keiserX13 08-25-2017 10:52 PM

2005 - 2010 CHEVROLET COBALT HEAD LIGHT LAMP RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE RH | eBay

or some black Anzo housings
Anzo USA 121154 Crystal Headlight Set Fits 05-10 Cobalt G5

RayneLeaf 08-25-2017 11:11 PM

What do you think about these? 05-10 Chevy Cobalt 07-09 Pontiac G5 05-06 Pursuit Black Headlights Headlamps | eBay
I'm all for black but the 2nd ones you linked are a bit too expensive for my taste at the moment. And for the 1st ones, the turn signle surrounding looks too amber as my current ones are more chrome and I perfer that

keiserX13 08-25-2017 11:19 PM


Originally Posted by RayneLeaf (Post 7661057)
What do you think about these? 05-10 Chevy Cobalt 07-09 Pontiac G5 05-06 Pursuit Black Headlights Headlamps | eBay
I'm all for black but the 2nd ones you linked are a bit too expensive for my taste at the moment. And for the 1st ones, the turn signle surrounding looks too amber as my current ones are more chrome and I perfer that

sorry, didnt notice they were 05 headlights

the issue with cheaper lights is they may leak or fade faster

RayneLeaf 08-25-2017 11:34 PM


Originally Posted by keiserX13 (Post 7661059)
sorry, didnt notice they were 05 headlights

the issue with cheaper lights is they may leak or fade faster

Ahh. I just don't like the amber surrounding the blinker bulb, think chrome looks cleaner (or black)

keiserX13 08-25-2017 11:47 PM

these are more of a 07+ SS headlight
2005-2010 Chevy Cobalt Right Passanger Left Driver Smoke Headlights

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 12:53 AM


Originally Posted by keiserX13 (Post 7661065)

I like them but maybe it's just the pictures but they don't seem that "smoked"

cluelessk 08-26-2017 01:18 AM

If you're running HID's please consider getting projector headlights. DEPO Gen4's are fairly nice.

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 02:11 AM


Originally Posted by cluelessk (Post 7661074)
If you're running HID's please consider getting projector headlights. DEPO Gen4's are fairly nice.

Are they just plug and play? As long as I have HIDs?

cluelessk 08-26-2017 05:53 AM

Yup. They also do a better job focusing the light from a HID. Regular halogen headlights blind oncoming traffic.

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 08:05 AM


Originally Posted by cluelessk (Post 7661079)
Yup. They also do a better job focusing the light from a HID. Regular halogen headlights blind oncoming traffic.

Could you link me to some trusted sellers? Can't really seem to find any straight forward search. Like I said, I'm new to this scene. Thanks in advance

Tdubbs 08-26-2017 08:30 AM

Modern Performance has them. Right now all they have new is the black housings it seems, or the chrome ones they do have are "b" grade(used) and half price.

keiserX13 08-26-2017 11:11 AM


Originally Posted by RayneLeaf (Post 7661077)
Are they just plug and play? As long as I have HIDs?

projector headlights will require different bulbs then stock

BKRedline 08-26-2017 12:01 PM

Depo M35-1102P-AS2 Chevrolet Cobalt Black Headlight Projector Assembly
Kensun HID Xenon H7 Conversion Kit - "ALL COLORS" - 6000k - 2 Year Warranty

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 04:32 PM


Originally Posted by keiserX13 (Post 7661087)
projector headlights will require different bulbs then stock

I have 8000k HIDs

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 07:37 PM

The bulbs came in and they don't fit. I have no idea how to tell if a bulb will fit the stock assembly or now.. Please help

BKRedline 08-26-2017 09:16 PM


Originally Posted by RayneLeaf (Post 7661105)
The bulbs came in and they don't fit. I have no idea how to tell if a bulb will fit the stock assembly or now.. Please help

Your stock housings are probably 9007

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 09:22 PM


Originally Posted by BKRedline (Post 7661110)
Your stock housings are probably 9007

This is what I ordered, I searched exactly what the back of my old HIDs said and this is what came up..

BKRedline 08-26-2017 09:26 PM


Originally Posted by RayneLeaf (Post 7661112)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This is what I ordered, I searched exactly what the back of my old HIDs said and this is what came up..

Those won't plug into your housing?

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 09:30 PM


Originally Posted by BKRedline (Post 7661113)
Those won't plug into your housing?

not even close to fitting

BKRedline 08-26-2017 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by RayneLeaf (Post 7661114)
not even close to fitting

Can you post a pic of the opening on your housing

RayneLeaf 08-26-2017 09:44 PM


Originally Posted by BKRedline (Post 7661118)
Can you post a pic of the opening on your housing

I can't right now but I will tomorrow. Or, could you link me to some assemblies that would fit the bulb I just purchased? I need new ones anyways.


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