Yay or Nay? LED headlights from AliExpress

LED headlights (And tail lights) from AliExpress

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Hyaenidae

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    Depends on what look are you looking for, is a professional look --> Nay, retard look --> Yay

    Same reason I opted for a sedan instead of a civic hatchback

    Eh Civics and Lancers are not meant to look professional anyway

    That's Premio territory
     
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    https://vi.aliexpress.com/item/1005008153255213.html

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    Hyaenidae

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    Im Using LEDs only for Head beams.. Low beams HartRay HID 5500k 35w bulbs on 55w ballasts. So it’ll give warmer 4300k effect on low beam projectors.

    That's keeping factory headlights and tail lights ne, these are totally redesigned complete replacements.

    Watch the video (full screen) for the factory vs aftermarket comparison and see which is better
     
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    dinuksha_asela

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    That's keeping factory headlights and tail lights ne, these are totally redesigned complete replacements.

    Watch the video (full screen) for the factory vs aftermarket comparison and see which is better
    No Machan im not a fan of Custom setups. Sorry but that’ll give adu kule ricer look.. :(

    Why not retrofitting the GLS headlamps and controls?
     
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    Hyaenidae

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    No Machan im not a fan of Custom setups. Sorry but that’ll give adu kule ricer look.. :(

    Why not retrofitting the GLS headlamps and controls?

    Nah OEM Halogens look way better than OEM HIDs imo (got that menacing look)



    Plus I'm 107% satisfied with visibility at night, I just saw these customized lights and was curious about what others think of OEM vs Aftermarket
     

    OverSyze

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    If you're keeping the ride stock, hell nay!
    If i opt to upgrade, I might go for ones with fish eye lens or some scoops,without those hideous DRLs
    Keeping it minimal
     
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    hrm

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    Do they last in our conditions? I know some people who had done those "facelifts" had their lights/lenses discolored, low light throw etc and had all sorts of troubles after 1-2 years. Personally those are too flashy for me and kills the cars' character.
    I only did some bulb upgrades. Philips LEDs for high beam, Osram LEDs for park lights etc.
     
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    Hyaenidae

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    If you're keeping the ride stock, hell nay!
    If i opt to upgrade, I might go for ones with fish eye lens or some scoops,without those hideous DRLs
    Keeping it minimal

    Keeping it stock so far

    Do they last in our conditions? I know some people who had done those "facelifts" had their lights/lenses discolored, low light throw etc and had all sorts of troubles after 1-2 years. Personally those are too flashy for me and kills the cars' character.
    I only did some bulb upgrades. Philips LEDs for high beam, Osram LEDs for park lights etc.

    Yeah that is a concern

    But then again back in 2022 during my search for an Android HU longevity concern came up just like this, some people had their displays fallen off because the glue that held it up melted under our hot sun 😁 (brand : YD if you're curious) but I went for a no name Aliexpress HU anyway, it's been 3 years and the thing works as fine as the day I installed it


    This is a complete headlight/tail light assembly upgrade aimed for aesthetics, I'm totally satisfied with OEM bulbs when it comes to nighttime visibility
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    hrm

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    But then again back in 2022 during my search for an Android HU longevity concern came up just like this, some people had their displays fallen off because the glue that held it up melted under our hot sun 😁 (brand : YD if you're curious) but I went for a no name Aliexpress HU anyway, it's been 3 years and the thing works as fine as the day I installed it

    ------ Post added on Mar 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
    For HUs, those Chinese ones are probably ok, But exterior components like the headlamps face all the elements of the nature. It really depends on the quality of the parts and with Chinese ones it's always a gamble. Sometimes you actually find the right thing for cheap and sometimes not.
     
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    Hyaenidae

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    Modify krhn bn oka stock tiyan monawa krnnd.

    Seems like people prefer stock more than aftermarket. 64% Nay vs 36% Yay as of now

    For HUs, those Chinese ones are probably ok, But exterior components like the headlamps face all the elements of the nature. It really depends on the quality of the parts and with Chinese ones it's always a gamble. Sometimes you actually find the right thing for cheap and sometimes not.

    True :yes:
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