I am in sort of a rush to buy and install headlights before winter comes here in Michigan. I have a forest green 95 gt convertible. I feel the head lights are worn seeing as they were put in the car 14 years and 2 days on my mustangs birthday. So here is the major question.

Which is better, some after market standard replacement headlights(with upgraded bulbs), or projector headlights!?

I have heard mixed reviews from both sides and would like to get opinions from people that have them on their stang.

I need something that produces some very bright light(no, as of right now if I got standard I don't wanna dish out more for the extra $$$ for HID)

Please let me know your opinions!!

These are the ones I am looking at: http://www.americanmuscle.com/9498-c...hts-amber.html

 

Don't go with projectors but I'm biased I have the direct replacment ones and love them I have the ones with clear corners though and HID but I saw noticable improvment with just replacing the headlights and upgrading my bulbs.

By the way welcome to the forum where in Michigan are you from


here are the ones I have http://www.americanmuscle.com/muclhecst4pc.html

 

ya i forgot to add that with the standard replacements i am going to upgrade the bulbs. thanks for the welcome, i am from rochester hills, i see you are in grand rapids so you probably know where that is

 

yeah I do know where that is.

I know how you feel about the stock headlights on the sn95s too I couldn't stand mine once they got all yellow and cloudy.


When I got my new headlights with some lumica bulbs there was a big difference but I still wanted more so I went with the HIDs

 

I figure if I don't go projector(which I havent heard an extremely convincing reason yet) I will eventually add HID.

 

I can't say I have ever seen a pair of projectors that I liked on a mustang


Here is an idea of what the change will be during the day

 

I chose the "standard" option. Projector headlights just suck, unless they were put in by the factory. The "projectors" offered for Mustangs are just a joke, they're usually weak *** halogen bulbs with the round glass cover to get the "projector" effect. Basically what I'm saying is that they suck, don't get them.

Personally I would get a set of Cobra headlights from B.O.I. and a set of Sylvania Silverstar bulbs, headlights & turn signals. Silverstars are the brightest/ whitest halogen bulb available currently. Also, don't waste your money on the "Ultra's" as they have no real differance from the regular Silverstars other than the price. The Sylvania side marker bulbs appear blue/ purple in regular sunlight, but glow amber just like a regular orange bulb, but brighter. This is only an asthetic touch so that you don't get that weird orange tint behind the corner light.

Cobra Headlights: http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=732

Cobra Corners: http://www.blueovalindustries.com/products.php?pid=726

No matter who you get your lights from, make sure you get some clear all weather silicone and seal the crap out of them, because if you don't you'll be right back where you are in no time flat.

 

thats what i figured about projectors. they look too importy for a mustang

 

yes they do
I went with the Black replacements
with ultra white bubls
looks good i think
take a look at my profile

 

Get the ones Venom has.

 

Get the standard replacememnt!!

 

are the ones venom has the ones i have the link for in my post at the top? chrome with amber?

 

Both of the ones listed are not good looking. I do like the cobra clear ones posted above.

 

the cobra clear ones are the exact same as the ones i listed but the corners are chrome too not amber. my dad has a connection at ford racing parts and he is sending a catalog home with him tonight and told me to look for whatever i want and he will hook me up

 

In my opinion clear corners are better than the amber

 

something like this? http://www.americanmuscle.com/muclhecst4pc.html

or the B.O.I. ones?

 

now the focus seems to have changed... get all chrome ones, or get the ones from the top the chrome with amber corners, or should i just go with the all chrome, get the silverstar corner lights and call it a day? where can i get the corner lights at and what size/type would i need for my 95 gt? i also have to see what is in store for me when i get the ford racing parts catalog tonight because i may get some lights as a "gift"

 

Don't get the ones with the amber corners


clear corners for the win

 

You definitely don't want any "euro" design headlights. Almost every non-OEM crystal clear headlight will eventually fog and look like crap.

I'd just get the Set from Blue Oval, like I said. Unless your dad's bud can get you a really good deal, no one is gonna beat BOI. Like I said, just make sure whatever you decide, get some clear all-weather silicone and give them a good bead around the edges to prevent condensation.

 

I have the ones from AM and have had them for over a year now and they still look new

 

You're lucky.. lol

I went through probably, 4 sets of headlights on my '98 including a set from AM and they all fogged until I finally went with an OEM style. Granted, they may use a different manufacturer now or something may have changed, who knows.

 

I used a lot of sealant

 

Used no sealant and Mine Are crystal Clear Still

 

yours is a different style and year

 

so those BOI ones real bright *** fricken lights with the silverstar lights? keep in mind i want bright as hell without going HID yet

 

Silverstar bulbs are the brightest most economical halogen bulb on the market. There are other brands out there that claim to be brighter, but cost a lot more than the Silverstars do. You can pick up a set of Silverstars online for $20.00 if you look in the right places. The other bulbs that claim to be brighter have reliability issues as well and from everything that I have read, burn hotter and typically don't last a year.

The Side marker bulbs should cost you no more than about $10.00 (pair) at any automotive store.

They will without a doubt be much brighter and more clear than OEM, especially condensated OEM, but don't expect HID brightness without buying HID's.

 

I just got some new OEM smoked, cobra headlights with clear corners and smoked fog lights for 185 off Ebay.
Fog lights alone are worth 100 and headlights are worth 200. Ya, you could call me a happy camper.

Id go with OEM, not projector..

 

ya thats what im going to do, but dont know if i trust ebay as the seller. there is a lot of crap on ebay. who is the seller you got yours from?

 

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/merchant...d=p3911.c0.m14

Thats where I got mine from
Theres a few 99-04 headlights on there for anyone looking, but as for 94-98, there isnt much man, sorry. Theres a few headlight corners there though

 

I speak from experience.. Have bought two different sets of headlights on eBay. One was a standard "cobra" knock off and one was a single piece "projector" they both sucked and both ended up looking like crap after a few months.

The 99-04 aftermarket is a little better than that of the 94-98's, but you still would have to seal the crap out of any housing, especially bought from eBay to keep them clean for more than a few months.

BOI is a trusted aftermarket retailer that has good quality for a liveable price. Just like I've said over and over, you still have to seal them, no matter what. Even if you bought them directly from Ford. Learn from my experience and don't buy something too cheap, because all too often you get what you pay for.

Go here and watch the video. http://www.autohow.tv/node/31