Thanks for your explanation, time & I appreciate the pics!
I'll save up for the oem.

 

all OEM projector shrouds are made from clear plastic.. the paint finish on this one simply looks poor, easily remidied btw.

Eitherway, just my 2 cents as the fact that these non OEM projectors are STILL clear like OEM is pretty cool actually.. so you can still iron man them etc. I think a fully custom set of these aftermarket versions painted black etc, w a freshly painted shroud, and new STI lens w halo even maybe.... etc would still cost less than OEM stock lights.

 

Hi I have a 2004 Nissan 350z. But unfortunately someone drilled holes in my headlights and bumper. Yes I have been trying to catch the people who did it but the police dont know what to do. Without getting in too much detail on what happened, I need new headlights. I dont want spend alot of money on headlights because I am on a budget. I talked to friends who own 350z's the OEM cost around 200-300 for both on a good site. But the only thing I can find is Aftermarket. I read this thread so I understand your feeling on aftermarket but I want your advice again. I would love to have OEM but if the quality is very similar and looks almost the same as the stock so I would buy it. Any Advice?

 

The aftermarket brand "DEPO" is really good quality lights and half the price of the dealership. I have had the aftermarket ones on my car for about a year and am very pleased with them.

 

U don't wanna claim on ur insurance? Ud jus be out on the deductible and be able to get OEM replacements

 

can you post pics of your headlights?

 

The deductible is 500 dollars. I would think you could buy new headlights for that price. Right now my car headlights are being cheaply fixed by a friend so I can still drive with the car. I have bell's Palsy right now so my face is paralyzed temporarily and I cant go out in the cold. Is there a way to switch the clear plastic with a cheaper aftermarket brand so I can keep the stock light structure? The hole is like the size of a dime so I cant really fix. BTW guys thanks for the quick reply.

 

Yes if your oven is big enough to fit your lights in. Look up light mod and it shows how to

 

Aftermarket yes, OEM no

 

I'm with chzcake01 let's see some pics of your Z headlights!

 

Hey just wondering what are you guys running for aftermarket headlights? I was thinking about going with halos In my 03 z any suggestions ?

 

I have an 03 Touring 350z. I have OEM headlights that were taken off of an 06+ 350z. They were painted satin black... well i bought the car with them installed, so im not too sure if its a nice easy plug in and bolt down, or if you need to make some changes to use those lights for the vq35de models. But then i swapped the halogen bulbs with LED's for my turn signal and parking light. My headlights are also bi-xenon LED projectors. Love them! check out my pictures on my profile. Heard good things about DEPO lights as well.