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    Found a few products that look pretty good, but I'm concerned about installation. Some reviewers say that it takes several hours (even if you're experienced) or a few hundred for a mechanic to do it. I really want to avoid that and obviously would prefer a direct plug-and-play install.
    Here are some I'm interested in:
    Make: Spyder
    http://www.amazon.com/Spyder-Auto-Po...3Apontiac%3Ag8

    Make: Venom
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/191208832222...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Make: Watomi Racing
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/301014590406...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

    Any recs or installation help with any of these?
    Thanks in advance!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Saxophoman View Post

    This is the most popular one right now. Personally, i'm not one to F with my lights. I've read/seen to many people with moisture issues and such.

    Several hours? Nah... Remove bumper cover, remove headlight, do some wiring for the LED lights and reinstall.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chewy View Post
    This is the most popular one right now. Personally, i'm not one to F with my lights. I've read/seen to many people with moisture issues and such.

    Several hours? Nah... Remove bumper cover, remove headlight, do some wiring for the LED lights and reinstall.
    The few reviews I could find, I've been seeing the same thing about moisture issues. That's a shame though, such a simple issue they couldn't get right. Stinks that the LEDs require additional wiring. Haven't been able to find any tutorials/instructions on how to wire them. Any idea where to find this? Would prefer not to have to hire a mechanic.

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    The first three all look like the same light to me with different brand names. I'm guessing probably the same Chinese source.
    I'm with Chewy on the not messing with the factory headlights due to the same reasons, plus, possible problems with over zealous law enforcement.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kevinm0131 View Post
    The first three all look like the same light to me with different brand names. I'm guessing probably the same Chinese source.
    I'm with Chewy on the not messing with the factory headlights due to the same reasons, plus, possible problems with over zealous law enforcement.
    My two cents worth....
    To me, it's a me too fad and a little too FPFQ for my liking. To each their own though!

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    Thanks for your thoughts and advice!

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    Personal preference should prevail here Saxman, I like the new cars with the factory LED lights and Halo lights etc, just have never personally disliked the stock headlights at all, in either appearance or light output.
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    Quote Originally Posted by kevinm0131 View Post
    Personal preference should prevail here Saxman, I like the new cars with the factory LED lights and Halo lights etc, just have never personally disliked the stock headlights at all, in either appearance or light output.
    I do really like the LED and halo lights, but I tend to have bad luck with replacement car parts, whether factory replacement or aftermarket. I will be one of those guys that will get a set having condensation issues. I'll stick with oem, since they work just fine and, like you, I do like the appearance.
    Thank you for your thoughts

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    My concern would be their light output vs. any appearance. I cant imagine they invested much in these compared to OE and any SAE/FMVSS standard.

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