Not happy with my eBay Headlights
01-16-2011, 04:07 PM
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Not happy with my eBay Headlights
Well after I gave up on baking the lights in the oven, I broke down and used some Xmas money to order some blacked out lights from eBay.
If any of you are planning on ordering the lights from eBay I would suggest you find a different seller. This is who I got mine from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390278108970&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Now on to the problems I had. They looked great when I got them out of the box. Looked over a little closer I saw that the silicone was separating just a little bit in one small spot on each light. No big deal put some silicone in there and let them dry overnight.
Went to install them and the parking light and reflector bulb fit in fine. The headlight bulb was a different story thought. They would go in but would not turn that 1/3 of a turn to lock them in. I had to make them fit but still wouldn’t lock in all the way. I am worried that they will work loose driving down the road.
Then I went to pop them back in and wouldn’t you know the clip won’t fit. Had to bend it and make that fit also and is still not fitting right on the driver side.
Well I had to throw in the towel and give up as it is 15 degrees out and my fingers were numb and went to finish bolting them down. The bottom bolt hole needed a little filing and coaxing to fit. But I finally got it done.
Anyone have and suggestions or experiences ordering the black lights from eBay
Sorry for the long post guys I just needed to vent
Here are some pics
If any of you are planning on ordering the lights from eBay I would suggest you find a different seller. This is who I got mine from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390278108970&ssPageNam e=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Now on to the problems I had. They looked great when I got them out of the box. Looked over a little closer I saw that the silicone was separating just a little bit in one small spot on each light. No big deal put some silicone in there and let them dry overnight.
Went to install them and the parking light and reflector bulb fit in fine. The headlight bulb was a different story thought. They would go in but would not turn that 1/3 of a turn to lock them in. I had to make them fit but still wouldn’t lock in all the way. I am worried that they will work loose driving down the road.
Then I went to pop them back in and wouldn’t you know the clip won’t fit. Had to bend it and make that fit also and is still not fitting right on the driver side.
Well I had to throw in the towel and give up as it is 15 degrees out and my fingers were numb and went to finish bolting them down. The bottom bolt hole needed a little filing and coaxing to fit. But I finally got it done.
Anyone have and suggestions or experiences ordering the black lights from eBay
Sorry for the long post guys I just needed to vent
Here are some pics
01-16-2011, 05:01 PM
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Ouch, that's a bad fitment. Those are the knockoff Hella headlights. When you installed the headlight bulbs in them, did you make sure the gasket around the socket was still there and not stuck on the stock housing still?
01-16-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Mtaters
Well after I gave up on baking the lights in the oven, I broke down and used some Xmas money to order some blacked out lights from eBay.
If any of you are planning on ordering the lights from eBay I would suggest you find a different seller. This is who I got mine from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Now on to the problems I had. They looked great when I got them out of the box. Looked over a little closer I saw that the silicone was separating just a little bit in one small spot on each light. No big deal put some silicone in there and let them dry overnight.
Went to install them and the parking light and reflector bulb fit in fine. The headlight bulb was a different story thought. They would go in but would not turn that 1/3 of a turn to lock them in. I had to make them fit but still wouldn't lock in all the way. I am worried that they will work loose driving down the road.
Then I went to pop them back in and wouldn't you know the clip won't fit. Had to bend it and make that fit also and is still not fitting right on the driver side.
Well I had to throw in the towel and give up as it is 15 degrees out and my fingers were numb and went to finish bolting them down. The bottom bolt hole needed a little filing and coaxing to fit. But I finally got it done.
Anyone have and suggestions or experiences ordering the black lights from eBay
Sorry for the long post guys I just needed to vent
Here are some pics
If any of you are planning on ordering the lights from eBay I would suggest you find a different seller. This is who I got mine from. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Now on to the problems I had. They looked great when I got them out of the box. Looked over a little closer I saw that the silicone was separating just a little bit in one small spot on each light. No big deal put some silicone in there and let them dry overnight.
Went to install them and the parking light and reflector bulb fit in fine. The headlight bulb was a different story thought. They would go in but would not turn that 1/3 of a turn to lock them in. I had to make them fit but still wouldn't lock in all the way. I am worried that they will work loose driving down the road.
Then I went to pop them back in and wouldn't you know the clip won't fit. Had to bend it and make that fit also and is still not fitting right on the driver side.
Well I had to throw in the towel and give up as it is 15 degrees out and my fingers were numb and went to finish bolting them down. The bottom bolt hole needed a little filing and coaxing to fit. But I finally got it done.
Anyone have and suggestions or experiences ordering the black lights from eBay
Sorry for the long post guys I just needed to vent
Here are some pics
01-16-2011, 05:28 PM
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I did send a message to the seller we will see how he replies. theres just no way im paying 35 ****ing dollars to ship it back
You get what you pay for i guess
01-16-2011, 06:59 PM
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Well, not to be a smart ***, but they were only fourty something dollars a piece with the shipping. I wouldnt have expected anything more than what you got. Just run them for a while and get your money out of them. It really is that way with Ebay. Get what you pay for. They do look pretty good other than the fitment IMO...
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01-16-2011, 08:57 PM
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