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So I was thinking of replacing my old and dingy headlights with some new halo projector headlights. However, I don't want to look stupid driving down the road. Does anybody have any opinions on this or pictures of their own cars that you've replaced your headlights on. I want to go with the black version like these
or these

Also is this a hard switch, never done it before any advice would be appreciated.

 
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I would get these and retrofit them with HID projectors if you want a projector setup. The other set has a projector look but doesn't appear to be HID. They might focus the beam a little but most likely not like a true HID set would. Also I see a lot of complaints about leaky headlights and stuff with most of these aftermarket kits.

But if you just want the looks of the halo lights and you're goal isn't the light output then I'm sure they'd be fine. I'd just examine the edges of them to look for leaks before you put them in so you don't have to worry about taking them out again to fix them.

Replacing the headlights isn't hard. You have to take the front bumper off which seems like a big deal but there's a few plastic buttons underneath you have to take off then it pretty much pops off if I remember.

 
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Do a lens restore on your headlights to make them new again.

If you want better light output then retrofit the headlights with HID's and projectors. Check out theretrofitsource.com

If you just want looks then you can replace them, just check for leaks as mentioned and don't expect the light output to be that great. It is not difficult to replace the headlights though.

 
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I've cleaned them before with, I think it was, a turtle wax restoration kit. After a few months it was back to yellow once more. Thanks for the link I'll check it out.

 
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I just swapped mine yesterday with these JDM Crystal black amber. I had to do some modification to the fasteners on top to be able to adjust the light path to the appropropiate level. Nothing major, just drilled a new hole on that fastener to be able to lower the beam because it was too high. Now it's perfect.