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10-09-2014
Hi guys, the black housings I got kinda suck as far as light output. I think I'd rather go with OE stocks ones. Does anyone know how well these work, light output wise, compared to stock? The reflectors in the housings look the same as stock ones.
http://www.amazon.com/Pontiac-Headli..._cd_ql_qh_dp_t
10-09-2014
I honestly notice no change in output with the black crystals.
10-09-2014
But you have HID's. Stock bulbs, theres a HUGE difference. Like 3 feet infront of me oppose to 100+
10-09-2014
I thought you were getting HIDs?
10-09-2014
Yup.
It's true.
No reflection. Get the black housings...or if you have them, just get HID's. They'll work just fine.
10-09-2014
What's true are you talking about? And ya I was either going to do black housings + HID's or just get those OE replacements. I kind of like the cleaner stock look tbh. Was just curious on the light output of those replacements being equivalent or worse than the stocks. Stocks light output works perfect for where I drive..
10-09-2014
I meant true about the standard bulbs in the blacked out housings.
I'd get black housings. HID's. Black corners. Done and done. Black housings with HID's have much better output than stockers with halogens, so you're good there.
10-11-2014
Get projectors if you're going to run HID's. Literally everyone will thank you.
10-11-2014
I was SUPER not impressed with ebay projectors. Personally I would run HIDS in stock housings or pony up for retros.
10-11-2014
Never was a fan of projects/halos. Would only use them for a retro fit. The aftermarket assemblies look bad imo.
10-11-2014
Don't waste your money on the aftermarket projectors. I had them and I would not recommend them. You are better off with a retro as you said.
10-16-2014
I have found that the Chinese replacements that you linked tend to have poor fitment but they are pretty well put together. Personally for not a whole lot more you can get a set of projectors and be much better off. I have these and im a fan. http://www.ebay.com/itm/1997-2003-Po...f40c39&vxp=mtr
10-16-2014
clasy pontiac makes some sick retros
10-17-2014
I would not go with these either. They use an H3 bulb and the beam is pretty narrow. The spyder projectors are still the best of the aftermarket sets. I would just do it right and have classy retro a set. That's the only way to go.Originally Posted by frosty
10-20-2014
I put a 55w hid kit in so light output is good regardless. I was a little disappointed that they used basically a fog light though. Its whatever though. I get complements all the time and I don't blind people anymore like when I was young and stupid running a 55w kit in stock reflector housings. So damn many people flashing me oh my god.....
10-21-2014
Ya I'm not a fan of projectors. Was thinking just gettig some 35w 4300k projectors for my black housings
10-22-2014
You should. That is a better set up than the crappy ebay projectors. I had them many years ago when they were first introduced. I ran them for 1 year and they were not that great. That's when I went with my own painted black headlights.
10-22-2014
You don't like projectors so your getting projectors? Did you mean HIDs in stock housings? You will blind everyone and be illegal in pretty much every state (If they enforce it is another story). Our stock housings are terrible.
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