1ashchuckton
Autocross Champion
Yes if they work odds are they will continue to do so.
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Helix Depo LED Headlight Confusion
- Thread starter JSwag420
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lilonespaz
Drag Race Newbie
All reps have that *condensation* issue. Not sure why but every rep i have ever seen on here has had a issue (sometimes not all lights) to have condensation.
I guess you could get OEM lights if your really worried about it but they are like 4 times the price.
JSwag420
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$400>$1200 for OEM. Worth the risk for the money.
lilonespaz
Drag Race Newbie
Yeah crazy.
1ashchuckton
Autocross Champion
Crazy difference in pricing for sure. Maybe I could find a set off on a crashed car, but it better be a rear end hit. to be honest I'd rather spend that money on camera equipment.
I don't know if the threads are still around or just locked, but most feedback on these headlights have been terrible. I have a set with "fixable" adjusters sitting in the garage with nice set of HIDs inside. I just remembered I had them after seeing this thread. I meant to throw them away.
Another funny thing to me is you're having that hatch rattle issue too. I just started having that same issue on my other car (suzuki). I've tried wedging stuff behind the plastic, completely removing the plastic and just fiddling with everything under there but so far no luck. I don't want to pay an expert to look at it, so I want to trade the old car in at the local Subie dealer that gives straight $3k trade on any jalopy you drive in. GTI is about paid off so would like to wait for that first.
Another funny thing to me is you're having that hatch rattle issue too. I just started having that same issue on my other car (suzuki). I've tried wedging stuff behind the plastic, completely removing the plastic and just fiddling with everything under there but so far no luck. I don't want to pay an expert to look at it, so I want to trade the old car in at the local Subie dealer that gives straight $3k trade on any jalopy you drive in. GTI is about paid off so would like to wait for that first.
They don't refund (only 7 days plus 20% restocking fee and shipping charges), but do repair for up to a year. They'll fix it then it will it immediately break again after you've shipped to them and you've gone through all the hassles of uninstalls and installs. It will revolve like this for a year until the warranty dries up then you're stuck. Even if the product never worked without issue since new he will not refund you (unless 7days). That's why I had to remove mine and put in the oem halogen which do function.
JSwag420
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What exactly went wrong with yours and when did you buy them?
ryanmclin12
New member
Projectors have a tighter beam cut off so they dont blind other drivers. Hid provides a brighter longer lasting bulb but it gas ignited so it has to warm up to operating temperature. Led is the best option, they will out last the life of your car. I led swaped my stock hid projectors and now i look like the mercedes s550 rolling at night.
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MK6NGT
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Any codes thrown for the led bulbs instead of the HID oem ones? If that's what you're using.
I bought them 2012 or 13. A lot went wrong.
I did a search so I could link to posts regarding issues, but it it looks like the threads with the most activity were removed because they were in the retailer classifieds and are "no longer active".
If you're going aftermarket don't get the depo. There is one newer aftermarket set that looks promising. One of the people who owned problematic helix switched to this other one. Look in the forums as it was recent.
1ashchuckton
Autocross Champion
Thank you for sharing your experiences with these lights. You have saved me money & a lot of aggravation.
JSwag420
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If you come across the link anytime, post it here if you can. Couldn't find it.
Russellvw21
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Yea please
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