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    I have a white 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix and I am looking to replace the stock headlights and tail lights. Any suggestions as to what kind?
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    I'm uncertain which lamps you speak of, but in my mind more contrast is better. Chrome and white together, and tinted headlights are things I would personally avoid due to my taste.
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    Those one piece halo projector headlights are garbage, they bounce and break the mounting tabs off and have meh output. But I'm just letting you know so your not disappointed after you get them.

    As too the point of this thread, black gets my vote.
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    Buy stock replacement lights or classy retrofits. Ebay projectors are garbage.
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    they make bounce a tad, but tabs breaking never happened in my book. Output was great to
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    That output looks pretty good. Is that with HID's?
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    Are the Spyder Chrome Euro Replacement Headlights a good choice? I was thinking about getting the Spyder Chrome Euro Headlights and the Spyder clear led tail lights. Thanks.
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    I don't know what "euro" headlights and "clear" tails you're talking about. Maybe post a link?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ITHURTZ View Post
    they make bounce a tad, but tabs breaking never happened in my book. Output was great to
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    Bro.. I cant even take you seriously with your AF all crooked as ****...
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    o ordered the dark housing headlights because i thought they looked cool. I am going back to my stock headlights with clear corners though until i do retros. The dark housing headlights suck and i mean SUCK at putting out any sort of light. They are too dangerous to drive with at night.
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    Headlights: New OE; do a retrofit for best light output.









    Tail Lights: Spyder LED (I like the red ones).



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    Quote Originally Posted by sjw515 View Post
    That output looks pretty good. Is that with HID's?
    yes

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    Bro.. I cant even take you seriously with your AF all crooked as ****...

    I am used to it, Ill fix it when I fill up the 3rd hole in the pillar.



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    Are they 35w or 55w HID's? Looks good though. Any pictures of the headlights on the car?
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    Quote Originally Posted by fitness94 View Post
    Are the Spyder Chrome Euro Replacement Headlights a good choice? I was thinking about getting the Spyder Chrome Euro Headlights and the Spyder clear led tail lights. Thanks.
    the amount you would spend on spyder products you can use towards a retro fit, looks 10xs better, as well as the output being MUCH better, as far as taillights IMO vht nightshade tint them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sjw515 View Post
    Are they 35w or 55w HID's? Looks good though. Any pictures of the headlights on the car?
    35w

    No longer on the car, I tried to retro them just to see the hype and busted the housing.
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    So instead of spending $200+parts, I bought oem lights and just had those done
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    To me the sonar vs retro, better sure, but omg what a different? not even close
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    I have the spyder projectors with chrome housings and red led tails. I think the combo really updated the look of the car and the light output with HIDs (35 watt) is great. They bounce a little but adding some weather stripping below the headlights helps. I like the one piece look of the headlights.
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