Aftermarket headlights

[Vonrottes]

Trying to decide if I want to restore and modify my OE headlights or just buy aftermarket, but I can't stand the ones available in the US.. spyder and spec-D.

After browsing the Aussie internet, I found these https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-Holden...-/143102002477?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292

and I'm just curious if they are worth a crap or are just some trash with terrible optics like spec-D

 

[SV607]

Hi from Australia. have a look at Dans Custom Lights.. should be able to help u. u can choose if u need the holden commodore VE Series 1 model.. myself i am putting on the Qauds. have bought projector fogs for my car and looks much nicer.. think there about $180 au... Dan can also do a customized set of headlights.. give him a message.. but going for say Qauds.. with chasing halo and demon eyes look great he can also do the same with matching fogs.. going by your profile.. i would say u need the Holden Commodore VE Series 1 model headlights.. but message Dan and ask him.. he does lights for the pontic G8 cars and sends them overseas...hope this helps.. i am on the G8 boards often to see what mods u have done there too..had a look at the ebay ones... i usually steer clear of them.. even though some are very good.. some are also made cheap and..thats not always good.. not bagging them...i just rather get mine from a place that has been around for a bit. Dans Custom lights i have used him before and never had a problem with his headlights..
https://www.danscustomcarlights.com/holden-1....

 

[Dale Vancouver]

Hi . As you are in the US, be aware that Aus. lights would dip in the wrong direction.

 

[SV607]

have a chat with Dans Custom lights.. he sends overseas.. and he would be aware of the dipping... message him and ask him about that..am sure he will be able to help u.. great guy to talk with.. he would be able to change the headlights to dip in right direction

 

[Vonrottes]

Hi . As you are in the US, be aware that Aus. lights would dip in the wrong direction.

I'm aware of that, and don't have an issue having to modify the projectors.
If I mod my oe housings I'll be doing it myself anyway so

 

[vr304]

I’ve managed to get oxidised yuck looking headlights looking like new again after wet sanding them hitting them with meguiars plastx on a drill mounted polishing ball then use a sealant to protect

 

[glennho]

I have those headlights. You need a LED or HID bulb not a halogen as they arent bright enough with a halogen.

 

[Vonrottes]

I have those headlights. You need a LED or HID bulb not a halogen as they arent bright enough with a halogen.View attachment 219317

How are they holding up, decent build quality?
I'm assuming if you must use a brighter bulb the optics aren't that great, so a retrofit might be an option.

 

[glennho]

The build quality is very good, The halogen bulbs were ok, a bit yellow so i upgraded them to whiter LED to match indicators and taillights as they are all LED aswell.

 

[shane_3800]

If you're thinking about using the jap projector inserts be aware they don't look very good imo. I forget what they're called (mr something).

Best just buying a LHD light aftermarket.