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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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After reading through tech articles...I don't need forearms that look like popeye. I have foggy/hazy headlight on my "new" stang.

I have decided to replace them, but the options are incredible. Besides just swapping in new oem lights, has anyone had good/bad with aftermarket lights?

The ones I'm considering are these
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
Old Jul 26, 2011 | 12:42 PM
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i wouldnt get anything from ebay. good replacement headlights are hard to find because they will either get moisture in them (so you will have to seal them yourself) or they can get hairline cracks on the inside of them that will look crappy. ive heard of people getting them from american muscle and not having any problems, but i cant tell you from personal experience.

those lights you found on ebay dont look bad though, never saw them before
Old Jul 26, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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I've actually bought new headlights from ebay and haven't had a problem with them. The only gripe I have is that the ones that I bought were made of very flimsy plastic. You would have to be very careful when installing because you can break/crack them easily. I've driven my car on plenty of gravel roads and they haven't cracked after installed though.
Old Jul 26, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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I bought a pair of headlights off ebay from BlueOvelIndustries, been on the car 3-3 1/2 years with no problems. If you want to spend alittle bit more you can get glass ones off Amizon that dont fade. Go to Amazon and search for SN95 headlights and you should be able to find them.

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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 07:28 PM
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Thanks for the input, I went to amazon and looked and didn't find anything that "popped" for me.

I have installed aftermarket lights on previous vehicles and can seal them and drill drain holes...that's not much of a concern.

I am also concerned with the rigidity of the plastic housings, I guess I will be the test dummy for these. They seem to look the best on a black car, without lookin ricey...
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 12:21 AM
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You can always Google- "94-98 Mustang headlights"
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Matt's 95 Stang
I bought a pair of headlights off ebay from BlueOvelIndustries, been on the car 3-3 1/2 years with no problems. If you want to spend alittle bit more you can get glass ones off Amizon that dont fade. Go to Amazon and search for SN95 headlights and you should be able to find them.

Matthew
+1 Blueovalindustries is where I bought the replacement for my 2000 Mustang when I had it.

You will need to run clear RTV around the seam (between the clear lens and body) on most aftermarket headlights as they are not sealed very well.
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 11:46 AM
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well i got mine from BOI and they have the hairline cracks in them as i described. they didnt when i first bought them and they arent very noticable but they are there
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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just go to american muscle. Done and over with. Got mine through them, no problems.
Old Jul 27, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Well, I lit $100 on fire last night and bought the ebay ones. I will post up pics and a mini review on them for the future



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