Hello,
I've seen adds on the sight for Projector headlights. I'm wondering, is that mostly a cosmetic thing, or do they light up the road better then stock? If so by how much?
Thanks,
-Jonathan

 

They definitely do light up the road better than stock. I have heard aftermarket projector headlights get cracks on the lenses though. You'd be best off making or getting someone to make you a set of retrofitted projectors.

 

if you get aftermarket projectors make sure u get HIDs at the same time.....the regular halogen bulbs burn too hot and can cause cracking and peeling of the lens

 

^ that is what I heard. If you go with aftermarket lights only use HID's.

I say Gen4 projectors or oem retrofits.

 

i have gen1s.....i did switch to HIDs after a few months but the damage was already done so i gotta get a new set but hey live and learn

 

i would say get retrofits. they cost $$$$ but they are well worth it.

Shez post up some pics of yours. they're sexxy

 

I have had projectors for 2years and all generation are the same quality which is complete crap...See my Vid reveiw for more

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kW_v1l5oiP4

 

Haha thanks. Here they are.

 

^beautiful! retrofits are the best way to go!

 

Thanks! Yeah, they definitely are. Those are Nissan 350z oem projectors and hids in my stock headlight housing. They work awesome. I have high and low beams too. Definitely worth the money.

 

imo, they light up the road more...i got mine off of ebay...they are ccfl projectors...

 

Ebay Gen 3 at around $160...they're all the same made by Sonar...Ebay HIDs at $40/set x 3 (high/low/fog)= $120...less than $300 for what you're looking at...



No problems in the past 10 months and one full winter...

 

So u guys are saying that if I dont run HIDS on my Gen 1's than my headlights will mostly crack faster than if i did have HIDS?

 

www.BuyHIDs.com has some headlight options as well. Custom headlights, HIDs, and retrofits.

 

No it will crack regardless...listen to me save your money...Ebay projectors are ****, did you not watch my video? go retrofits or keep your stockers

 

x2 and bolded for best option at a great price.

 

Man now you got me worried. i just ordered my projectors on the 17th...so ive already bought them I love how they look but i dont want them going bad after a few months

 

Ok so how do you tell the REtrofits from the non-retrofits? Where do I find sweet looking retros? Do retros light up the road better then stock? Can you put Halogens in the Retros? Also whats HID?

 

i bought my 3rd gens in december, bought hids at the same time and installed. i have no cracked on mine, no peeling of the clearcoat. the ccfl's still work and are bright. Led's still work. have no regrets buying em.



then this one is farther away

 

show pics of light output and cutoff line please!!!

 

Give it time....These are **** and the quality of build proves it....must be a ricer thing

 

Is there a Projector Headlights for Dummies? Aperently there is ALOT more to projector headlights then I thought there was.
WHat's HID?
Whats Retrofitted?
Whats Gen4? Do they have Gens 3 2 and 1?
When I google them, I can only seem to find places to buy them, not places to tell me about them.

 

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/appearance-48/

check the stickies. read the official headlight and taillight thread. then read all the HID threads. do it in that order

 

I agree, for the price you can't beat it. However, one thing bothers me. Compared to the size of the housing, the projectors seem a little too small and awkward.