Originally Posted by VioletDC

I bought a set from eBay, as well. I took them 2 my local auto shop and had them 'level' them out 4 me, but it turns out the passenger side isn't as bright as the driver's side. According 2 the eBay description, they use H1 bulbs for high/low beams, so I just purchased a set of H1 bulbs to replace them (haven't installed them yet) so the brightness can be even. Also, my halo isn't bright, either, so I'm thinking I'll have 2 get brighter LEDs or something 2 make them brighter.

I'm gonna email the eBay vendor 2 ask a few more questions and see if the housing can withstand H7 bulbs. If so, I'll get a set of those, as well.

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Originally Posted by Fatherdeth

I changed the H1 bulbs that came in the headlights out for Luminics H1 ultra white bulbs. They were a little whiter than what came in them. I'm going to get the Luminics blue bulbs and see what they look like in these housings. I wouldn't bother trying to change the type of bulb that is in the housing due to the type of wiring and connector.

There's not much you can do for the brightness of the LEDs. It's the light piping design of the ring. I do have a "How To" on changing the LEDs out. I along with some others have had the original LEDs go out due to the use of inverters. I changed mine to LEDs with resistors and they were a little brighter, but not much. And, you can also change the color if you wish.

Originally Posted by VioletDC

Oh, OK; thanks 4 the info. I'm still waiting 2 hear from the vendor about the H1 bulbs. I saw some little wiring connections in there I didn't expect 2 encounter vs. just seeing a bulb I could pull out and replace.

Can u please send/link me 2 your LED change-out how-to?

Originally Posted by Fatherdeth

Your's didn't come with bulbs? The wires have to be pulled off and clipped onto the bulb. I guess that's just how H1 connectors are. I'm on my iPhone right now and can't hyperlink for you, but if you go into the 1st Gen "how to" section, you'll see my write up on the eBay halo headlight fix. If you can't find it, I'll give you the link when I get home from work today. If you need any more help with these lights, let me know.

Originally Posted by GumbyLara

I LOVE mine! Have had them for about 3 months now, just make sure when you get them to run a little silicone around the seal to be sure it is sealed all the way. Otherwise the fog up in the mornings sometimes. I have an 03' and previously had Xenon's, they plugged up without a problem, that just means that you cannot put HID bulbs inside them because the projector is not designed for it. Could possibly melt or the bulb might touch the lens. But I love mine. I wired my angel eye to my parking lights, there is also another light inside the lens which you can wire to your blinker if you want but I haven't yet. Planning on it though!

The light line is great as well! Here are some demo pics!



Some people say there is a gap between the headlight ring and the molding of the hood but mine isn't noticeable at all!










And the light line: the bulbs that they came with as well: behind the car


In front of the car:

Originally Posted by MrCooperS

in GumbyLara's picture are those factor Xenons? Halogens? Aftermarket Xenons? The line is pretty good there for aftermarket lights...

Originally Posted by burley

The dealer quoted you $700 for a set of projector xenons or halogens? if so thats actually a great price. As for the halos being brighter than the xenons.... have you read any of this thread?

Are you just looking for the chrome ring or the actual clear lens? Both are pretty easy to find. Let me know which you're looking for and I'll take a look.