OSS style lights life expectancy

Nicname · 11-06-2012, 06:45 PM

Was just wondering what the average life expectancy of OSS style lights were. I'd imagine that the bulbs burn out quickly compared to say LUX V8's

JYohay · 11-06-2012, 07:12 PM

That assumption has no validity
And they both have longer life expectancy then the halogens

Amaproracin · 11-06-2012, 07:17 PM

Have a set of lux for sale. If anybody is looking for a set. A month or two old.

onnex · 11-06-2012, 11:28 PM

should outlast any h8 type replacements since they're comprised of a string of LEDs.

THE TECH · 11-07-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by JYohay

That assumption has no validity
And they both have longer life expectancy then the halogens

+1

CSanto · 11-07-2012, 09:44 AM

The only thing I worry about when opening headlights is moisture getting in due to the reseal not being perfect.

I have 0 moisture in my headlights now, and the car is 4 years and some old.

onnex · 11-07-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

The only thing I worry about when opening headlights is moisture getting in due to the reseal not being perfect.

I have 0 moisture in my headlights now, and the car is 4 years and some old.

I had mine done 2 years ago and never had any moisture. Just make sure to take it to someone who has some experience and knows how to seal them properly– its not impossible to do.

tbone28 · 11-07-2012, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

The only thing I worry about when opening headlights is moisture getting in due to the reseal not being perfect.

I have 0 moisture in my headlights now, and the car is 4 years and some old.

Early on, I eliminated OSS as an option due to my concern for this, but I gave in because they look heads and shoulders better (for me) than other options. As stated, have someone who normally does these installs work on your set to minimize chances of moisture. But in the end, for me the benefits outweighed the risks. I love this mod

tha_good_life · 11-07-2012, 11:10 AM

I agree. I've had mines for a year or so. No condensation and I installed it myself.

THE TECH · 11-07-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

I gave in because they look heads and shoulders better (for me) than other options. As stated, have someone who normally does these installs work on your set to minimize chances of moisture. But in the end, for me the benefits outweighed the risks. I love this mod

+1

tbone28 · 11-07-2012, 11:42 AM

Also, if you consider the net cost difference between say LUX bulbs and OSS-style, it's not that much more for a better solution

CSanto · 11-07-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by tbone28

Early on, I eliminated OSS as an option due to my concern for this, but I gave in because they look heads and shoulders better (for me) than other options. As stated, have someone who normally does these installs work on your set to minimize chances of moisture. But in the end, for me the benefits outweighed the risks. I love this mod

Oh I 100% agree its the best option out there. I haven't done bulbs because I feel as though I should go OSS or nothing. My headlights are also very pitted from use.

THE TECH · 11-07-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by HREM3

My headlights are also very pitted from use.

Might try having them wet sanded and then buffed followed by a clear bra.

badazzm · 11-10-2012, 03:03 PM

They will outlast the car. Lol. Never had any problems. The best mod IMO.

S65NAPWR · 11-27-2012, 07:34 PM

No matter how well they are done, they have that non-OEM cheap look when unlit / daytime. Something that belongs on a modded civic maybe... They do look good at night though. But for what you pay it should be perfect in any light.

phrozen06 · 11-27-2012, 08:02 PM

If I could do it over I would've bought OSS's lights. The look worlds better than my Lux.

11-06-2012, 06:45 PM	#1
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onnex Major 32 Rep 1,043 Posts Drives: 2011.5 E92 M3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Encinitas iTrader: (13) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.67]	should outlast any h8 type replacements since they're comprised of a string of LEDs. __________________ 2011 Matte Metallic Blue E92 M3 \| 6MT \| Black Novillo / Black Carbon Leather \| 20" DPE SP-SC 5 \| LS3 V1 LEDs + full blackout \| Full Amuse Ericsson Kit \| Test Pipes + IPE \| RD Sport Springs \|
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CSanto Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,930 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (2)	The only thing I worry about when opening headlights is moisture getting in due to the reseal not being perfect. I have 0 moisture in my headlights now, and the car is 4 years and some old.
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11-07-2012, 11:10 AM	#9
tha_good_life Brigadier General 68 Rep 3,916 Posts Drives: 2010 JzB E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (18) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.33]	I agree. I've had mines for a year or so. No condensation and I installed it myself.
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11-07-2012, 11:42 AM	#11
tbone28 vvvvvvvvvvvvvv 51 Rep 2,113 Posts Drives: ^^^^^ Join Date: May 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (13)	Also, if you consider the net cost difference between say LUX bulbs and OSS-style, it's not that much more for a better solution
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11-10-2012, 03:03 PM	#14
badazzm Lieutenant 7 Rep 542 Posts Drives: RRS GT2 Join Date: May 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (1)	They will outlast the car. Lol. Never had any problems. The best mod IMO.
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11-27-2012, 07:34 PM	#15
S65NAPWR Lieutenant 11 Rep 557 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Tri-State iTrader: (0)	No matter how well they are done, they have that non-OEM cheap look when unlit / daytime. Something that belongs on a modded civic maybe... They do look good at night though. But for what you pay it should be perfect in any light. __________________
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11-27-2012, 08:02 PM	#16
phrozen06 Lieutenant Colonel 29 Rep 1,574 Posts Drives: 01 330ci, 08 M3 DCT, 08 VW R32 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 39°27'33"N 77°58'04"W W. Virgina, Kansas iTrader: (2)	If I could do it over I would've bought OSS's lights. The look worlds better than my Lux. __________________
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