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Old Apr 19, 2022 | 01:07 AM
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Hi All, anyone have any experience with these in terms of build quality an true compatibility? https://www.lmperformance.com/793232...ompatible.html

I assume one would be using the OEM projector bulb unit? Not really sure and I do not want spend the money and losing it out.

Thanks in advance for your assitance.
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Old Apr 19, 2022 | 08:13 AM
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OEM's spend huge amounts of money to get lighting done right. Its one of those areas that seems simple, but actually involves serious engineering.

Aftermarket headlights have none of this engineering. Its just a best guess copy of what the OEM components look like, with most of the emphasis on how well it bolts on and fits, and virtually none on how well it actually disperses light.
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Old Apr 20, 2022 | 08:46 AM
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Junk.
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Old Apr 20, 2022 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Kyle
Junk.
Quoting this again, because those lights look like hot garbage.

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Old Apr 20, 2022 | 10:48 PM
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Of course I have no clue, and thank you for your feedback, will take a pass.

I have not seen a lot of S2000s with yellowing headlight lenses! Is it because S2000 keep them waxed? Or is it because they are made of UV resistant plastic? Nothing beats good old fashioned glass headlights, but I believe that they might be gone forever, except perhaps on Jeeps.
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Old Apr 21, 2022 | 01:07 AM
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I've replaced headlights on multiple cars with aftermarket ones and they've all been disappointing
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