Okay, so I did a lot of searching but it's really frustrating reading old threads because they're full of missing images (damn photobucket) and dead links.

So I have a few questions. I think I want gen4 headlights because they are the easiest install and plug and play, and seem to be cheaper and more warrantied than retrofit. My question is, should I go with these: https://www.modernperformance.com/pr...or_lightsbulbs

or this ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2009-CHEVY-COBALT-HID-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHT-LT-LS-SS/400913896828?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30987%26meid%3Dfb11d22c9cdf4d13b33d3f2a0aac9ef9%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D10%26mehot%3Dlo%26sd%3D220925775792
both are Depo brand. the ebay link has HIDs pre-installed, and tbh I have no idea how hard or expensive it is to install HIDs into the first link. I would be okay without having HIDs but apparently there is cracking happening with halogen bulbs in the gen4 depos without HIDs?

if anyone can weigh in on this or offer up alternatives, I'd really appreciate it.

 

Ok first off. The output of those headlights suck due to the HALOGEN projector that comes standard in them. That means they perform better with a halogen bulb vs a hid bulb. Your better off keeping stock headlights jn place rather than those depo Gen 4.

Who don't warranty retros? There ain't much to warranty. I don't sell hids with retros as hids fail. Consider them another bulb system with a high failure rate. To reduce the failure rate. Increase the budget to get a good hid kit. Typically 150-200. My personal hid kit costs 500$.

Hids in stock headlight is a huge nono.

If you want more lightinG. Look it a retrofit. There is no excuse to not getting em. If you complain about price, then move along and don't waste the retrofitter time. 80% of price goes to parts cost.

 

qfe

 

Hmm well let's say I'm mostly upgrading for aesthetics (I REALLY don't like the stock assembly), because I don't really drive at night very much. I'm also coming from a car that basically afforded me no lights at night so even now with stock headlights, it's a huge upgrade.

Should I care about HIDs if I don't really care about added visibility? That's why I prefer the gen4s as opposed to paying double that for retrofits.

 

no. people make the huge mistake and buy the gen headlights thinking they will offer better visibility . the outcome is always the same. Retrofitted lights. even gen headlights get retrofitted. ive only met a few people who liked the gen lights but complained about the output. ive also retrofitted those lights to give em more performance.

take the time and look into this.

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/appe...8/index88.html

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bass_...?ref=bookmarks

there is a lot of beauty to take in. the best part. you make the lights happen to your own wants.

if that fails to inspire you. i guess go get a gen headlight. just dont put hids in them. those projectors are meant for halogen bulbs.

 

Yeah i put hids on gen lights and i couldnt really notice a difference maybe the first week then after than it was the same thing, i highly recommend getting retros its a bit more but worth it for sure

 

wait until you have retros in your hands, you will kick your own ass why it took you so long..

***speaks from expierence, just got bass_waves retros in the mail :0

 

Yep.retros worth it all the way and will certainly outlast any gen headlight

 

I have had 3 sets ofgen headlights.. all the lenses peel.after like 2 months and the output, no matter the bulb, is terrible.. I wish I had retros.

 

go with retros. I'm currently waiting for my bass wave set

 

Exactly i went thru like 4 sets of gens and i really wish i would of know retros existed back then l, waste of my money for sure

 

I had a set of Gen 4s and they can't even compare to my Retros.

 

Haha totally agree! I just PMd bass_waves.. sick of the issues with the current set up

 

Go with retro's, whether you make them yourself or have them made for you, you won't regret it, they looks awesome and have great light output.

 

Retros are so worth it, especially if you go with EvoX-R projectors. The throw on those projectors is insane. Talk about a tunnel of daylight.

 

Thanks for the replies! All the threads I saw about gen headlights were mostly fitment not longevity, but it sounds like the overwhelming majority supports retros. Now the question is, performance mods and a tune or retrofits first?

 

retros are for safety as well as awsoomeness

 

Well it comes down to do you want to go faster or look better?

 

Going faster is better lol done the looks first and when i got the go fast parts i enjoyed it more than the looks

 

If you want to go faster, you have to be able to see.

 

Not during the day lol

 

so you close your eyes during the day?

 

when i blink yes

 

i chose the go retarded fast as hell option before the looks. im working on the looks now and well im being very indecisive on my pieces. i for once already have spent 2300$ on my personal set of retros so money really isnt an issue. its more of what i like.

 

2300?? wow.