Originally Posted by rokr1292

I'm back, with pictures of the new housings with LED strips:

LED Strip housings from AKKON

the turn signals are still the same as OEM for the most part (reflector assembly looks like the oem shape) but the "reflector" part is blacked out, not chrome, which isn't great. but the "diffuser" that is normally in front of the signal bulb is also removed.

I was surprised that they included bulbs, but the included bulbs are not good. one of the blinkers was frosted-looking out of the box, and the high/low bulbs are fairly dim-looking. I've already changed back to my other bulbs after cleaning seals.

I personally think that LED signal bulbs are essential in these, due to the reflector situation.

Besides that, the amber reflectors are only reflectors, no light passes through in a meaningful way.

The housings themselves fit better than my old pair, no more rubbing on part of the hood/fender, which I'm very happy about. Inspecting the seals before installing, and comparing to my other pair, these do seem better-sealed as well.

overall I like them so far, but I would prefer if something else was done with the turn signals. maybe also include an amber strip in the housing and do without the bulb socket altogether, or at least not black out that reflector/remove that diffuser.

Originally Posted by benjamin247

Are the turn signals really that bad? Any recommendations for LED turn signal lights to replace the turn signal bulbs this came with?

Originally Posted by rooneyy

I wanted to contribute to this topic. I purchased a set of blacked out headlights on ebay as well. Item is HERE

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It looks wonderful all blacked out and really changes the front end. I originally took apart my OEM headlights to paint them black but the housing has since been cracking and major hazing. I decided to give these a shot.

While I can't comment on the longevity of these, the light output is decent with a decent cut off (i'll try to get pictures), they seem pretty good for the money.

BE AWARE! Area circled in red in one of the pictures melted on the inner side. The amber turn signal/DRL bulb melted on the inside, breaking the bulb. I fixed this buy using a rotary tool to sand down the area's that where melted and touching the bulb. After doing so, I bought a new bulb and all is well.

Originally Posted by rooneyy

I wanted to contribute to this topic. I purchased a set of blacked out headlights on ebay as well. Item is HERE

ALBUM









It looks wonderful all blacked out and really changes the front end. I originally took apart my OEM headlights to paint them black but the housing has since been cracking and major hazing. I decided to give these a shot.

While I can't comment on the longevity of these, the light output is decent with a decent cut off (i'll try to get pictures), they seem pretty good for the money.

BE AWARE! Area circled in red in one of the pictures melted on the inner side. The amber turn signal/DRL bulb melted on the inside, breaking the bulb. I fixed this buy using a rotary tool to sand down the area's that where melted and touching the bulb. After doing so, I bought a new bulb and all is well.

Originally Posted by rokr1292

I'm back, with pictures of the new housings with LED strips: LED Strip housings from AKKON - Album on Imgur

LED Strip housings from AKKON

A couple things of note:

The strips are SOLELY DRL as configured. not blinkers or hazards. it might be possible to rewire them that way, but I'm not willing to cut apart a brand new set.

the turn signals are still the same as OEM for the most part (reflector assembly looks like the oem shape) but the "reflector" part is blacked out, not chrome, which isn't great. but the "diffuser" that is normally in front of the signal bulb is also removed.

I was surprised that they included bulbs, but the included bulbs are not good. one of the blinkers was frosted-looking out of the box, and the high/low bulbs are fairly dim-looking. I've already changed back to my other bulbs after cleaning seals.

I personally think that LED signal bulbs are essential in these, due to the reflector situation.

Besides that, the amber reflectors are only reflectors, no light passes through in a meaningful way.

The housings themselves fit better than my old pair, no more rubbing on part of the hood/fender, which I'm very happy about. Inspecting the seals before installing, and comparing to my other pair, these do seem better-sealed as well.

overall I like them so far, but I would prefer if something else was done with the turn signals. maybe also include an amber strip in the housing and do without the bulb socket altogether, or at least not black out that reflector/remove that diffuser.

Originally Posted by rooneyy

I wanted to contribute to this topic. I purchased a set of blacked out headlights on ebay as well. Item is HERE

ALBUM









It looks wonderful all blacked out and really changes the front end. I originally took apart my OEM headlights to paint them black but the housing has since been cracking and major hazing. I decided to give these a shot.

While I can't comment on the longevity of these, the light output is decent with a decent cut off (i'll try to get pictures), they seem pretty good for the money.

BE AWARE! Area circled in red in one of the pictures melted on the inner side. The amber turn signal/DRL bulb melted on the inside, breaking the bulb. I fixed this buy using a rotary tool to sand down the area's that where melted and touching the bulb. After doing so, I bought a new bulb and all is well.

Originally Posted by rooneyy

I wanted to contribute to this topic. I purchased a set of blacked out headlights on ebay as well. Item is HERE

ALBUM









It looks wonderful all blacked out and really changes the front end. I originally took apart my OEM headlights to paint them black but the housing has since been cracking and major hazing. I decided to give these a shot.

While I can't comment on the longevity of these, the light output is decent with a decent cut off (i'll try to get pictures), they seem pretty good for the money.

BE AWARE! Area circled in red in one of the pictures melted on the inner side. The amber turn signal/DRL bulb melted on the inside, breaking the bulb. I fixed this buy using a rotary tool to sand down the area's that where melted and touching the bulb. After doing so, I bought a new bulb and all is well.

Originally Posted by FXFRunner

So, is it safe to say that all of these aftermarket headlights let water/condensation in at some point?

Originally Posted by luke.

Do you know of any that don’t have any problems? Really want the black out look

Originally Posted by luke.

Do you know of any that don’t have any problems? Really want the black out look

Originally Posted by FXFRunner

So, is it safe to say that all of these aftermarket headlights let water/condensation in at some point?