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Aftermarket Headlights

Started by VL86TURBO · 1 Nov 2011 · 15 replies

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VL86TURBOArchived member
Has anyone ever used these aftermarket headlights/indicators? Some feedback would be appreciated... http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-VL...ht_1022wt_1037 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Holden-VL-Commodore-Headlights-Indicators-BRAND-NEW-/140607443129?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20bcdb50b9#ht_1022wt_1037)
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fleasArchived member
Have seen fitted on a car before and they seemed a perfect fit. Haven't used them before so I wouldn't know how durable they are but DEPO is linked to TYC I think, so perhaps those who have used tyc might be able able to vouch for them.
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BaxArchived member
I used TYC branded ones on my old car and was pretty happy. No complaints in the year or so that I had them on.
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VL86TURBOArchived member
They will brighten up the front end of my VL, Im just worried that after a year or two they will go dull, and water will leak through into them.
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FLY-03LArchived member
pretty sure theyre the one ive got cause mine werent TYC. they freshen up the look of the car heaps Some original photos have not been recovered yet.
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obseshnArchived member
rare spares sell genuine still at 93.50 a piece
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VL86TURBOArchived member
^^^^^That has definatly convinced me! Any issues with water leaking?
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MxPx VLArchived member
I've had the DEPO ones for 4 years now still good!
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CocopopzArchived member
I had a set of repro's, fitted like **** around the edges, next to no adjustment in them due to outer case being wrong. I ended up gutting my oem ones and repros and assembling a half decent set out of the two, but I am picky. The indicators did fit up well to the oem cases. Edit: if you look at fly03l pics you can see the lines around the top of the lights are different, this is the same problem I had. To the normal eye probably no problem but as I said im picky
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VL86TURBOArchived member
I understand what your saying about the lines around the top of the lights, I too am very fussy, I am going to buy a set, they will brighten up the front end, Im going to stick with DEPO and see how I go.
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jordyArchived member
if you have a bit of time to fuck around, just disassemble your genuine light, harvest the reflector from your new light, and them re-assemble with the new reflector in place.
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VL86TURBOArchived member
Jordy, that sounds like a better idea, id rather muck around with them, then pay $180 or more just for one genuine light! ---------- Post added 02-11-11 at 09:11 ---------- And Obseshn, are they genuine? I think there Repro's http://www.rarespares.net.au/rarespa...roduct=HLA1004 (http://www.rarespares.net.au/rarespares/ProductPage.aspx?product=HLA1004)
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BaxArchived member
I thought they were reproductions. Back when I went looking for original lights about 3 years ago I was told that it was impossible to get a brand new right hand headlight, and I think the LH side was a ridiculous price.
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VL86TURBOArchived member
Every now and then they pop up on ebay, but are at ridiculous prices
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FLY-03LArchived member
Cocopopz youre right, theyre slightly out i know. Youve got a keen eye i like it! I know every little detail about my car, always notice attention to detail pieces. to me, theyre better cause they improve the look of the car. I will one day swap the lense for my original lights and restore the glass. HOW TO RESTORE GLASS: http://volvospeed.com/install_perfor...g_scratch.html (http://volvospeed.com/install_performance_parts_how_tos/cosmetic_diy_upgrades/glass_polishing_scratch.html)
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FATPSIArchived member
We use depo stuff from all crash parts at work most of there stuff is really good only thing I've had a problem with is ba falcon mirrors that don't rotate as far as genuine. I've use tyc (SSS autoparts brand) in 3 vl's and 2 vh's I've owned and never had a problem
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