Originally Posted by twojciac

I have a 2004 with hazed front lenses and from the reviews I've read, the restoration kits last 3-6 months at best. I'd rather swap out the assemblies and do it right.

My question is... I plan on doing quite a bit of driving on rural dirt roads, so I'm looking to get the best light output at a reasonable cost. If I'm already dropping some money on the assemblies, I don't mind dropping a few bucks more on a better design.

Looks like the options I see so far are simple OEM replacements with some Silverstar lamps... the assembly is $80, then $70 in new high/low bulbs.

Next option is Spec-D Halo Projectors for $220, and I can't tell if these are HIDs or what exactly they are. The specs on their website are non-existent. My fear is that they look a bit ghetto. Anyone running these and have more info?

Any other suggestions? I'd like to keep it under $250 and minimal work beyond the pain of removing the assembly itself. I'm not much of a mechanic.