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Sirwestofash · 12-24-2011, 12:01 AM

http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...n-lights-1.htm

Alright I purchased these H.O.D. Headlights the week of black friday. I installed them correctly at an auto parts store. Well tonight on my way home one of them blew up. It didn't just go out, i opened the headlight housing and pieces of glass almost cut me when i untwisted the little lock mechanism.

Anyways, i was wondering if this is normal, if i can get a replacement for free, or what my next step needs to be honestly?

Help me please!

Chills · 12-24-2011, 12:50 AM

I've heard they have had problems, but that seems a little crazy exploding like that.....

Sevn86 · 12-24-2011, 12:58 AM

Wow, umm u should be able to get a replacement.

Sirwestofash · 12-24-2011, 02:19 AM

Should i just call the websites customer service number and explain my story?

flyby · 12-24-2011, 07:23 AM

if you touched the glass on the bulb itself this will happen.

TonyNo · 12-24-2011, 09:26 AM

I went through several sets of Putco's before giving up and going back to stock.

Sirwestofash · 12-24-2011, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyby

if you touched the glass on the bulb itself this will happen.

I hadn't touched the glass at all. On my way home i noticed when i pulled into my drive-way that the lights seemed dimmer than usual. When i saw my car's reflection in the window of our house i then saw the front right light was out. After popping the hood i went to see if it was just loose or something. Then i saw some steam/smoke and opened it up to find it shattered inside :S

AUS10BMX · 12-24-2011, 11:53 AM

That sucks! I have the Oracle HOD bulbs, I'm guessing the same type as yours for when I had my non-RS lights. I had them for a few months and they worked fine. Its nice that they have a whiter tint to them, but they are really not that bright...

Sirwestofash · 12-24-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AUS10BMX

That sucks! I have the Oracle HOD bulbs, I'm guessing the same type as yours for when I had my non-RS lights. I had them for a few months and they worked fine. Its nice that they have a whiter tint to them, but they are really not that bright...

I agree, i actually felt like i lost some light using them. I have no problem with the stock ones. I guess i just was so eager to get the HID lights i couldn't wait to get the nice white tint.

Does anyone have some recommendations for a cheap HID kit or lights for a 2011 1 LT camaro?

Shuffler · 12-25-2011, 08:57 PM

You can find cheap all over the net. Problem is most are cheap because they are made so......

When you drive down the road and are blinded by a car or truck with HIDs it is usually the cheap sets. They can be poorly aligned in the reflector.

Sirwestofash · 12-26-2011, 04:01 PM

Well i guess what i mean is....something that is not too costly, but gives me great performance for the money.

Qtrofablock · 12-26-2011, 05:27 PM

Dam bruh ,sux ! I bought a set from AAC an I'm hoping this will not happen while saving up for the real deal! And I really like my HODS!

bigsquirrel · 12-26-2011, 11:00 PM

If even a small amount of contamination got on the bulb, this was inevitable.

Sirwestofash · 12-27-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigsquirrel

If even a small amount of contamination got on the bulb, this was inevitable.

hahah I love your quote. In other news... I guess i'll phone phastek today and see what i can do.

12-24-2011, 12:01 AM	#1
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	H.O.D. Headlights BLEW!! http://www.phastekperformance.com/20...n-lights-1.htm Alright I purchased these H.O.D. Headlights the week of black friday. I installed them correctly at an auto parts store. Well tonight on my way home one of them blew up. It didn't just go out, i opened the headlight housing and pieces of glass almost cut me when i untwisted the little lock mechanism. Anyways, i was wondering if this is normal, if i can get a replacement for free, or what my next step needs to be honestly? Help me please! __________________

12-24-2011, 02:19 AM	#4
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	Should i just call the websites customer service number and explain my story? __________________

12-24-2011, 09:26 AM	#6
TonyNo Drives: 2016 2SS, SW Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 1,079	I went through several sets of Putco's before giving up and going back to stock. __________________

12-25-2011, 08:57 PM	#10
Shuffler God Bless Dawson Drives: Synergy for my Daughter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 3,057	You can find cheap all over the net. Problem is most are cheap because they are made so...... When you drive down the road and are blinded by a car or truck with HIDs it is usually the cheap sets. They can be poorly aligned in the reflector. __________________

12-26-2011, 04:01 PM	#11
Sirwestofash Drives: afeafeafeafaefae Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: ageagea Posts: 452 View My Garage	Well i guess what i mean is....something that is not too costly, but gives me great performance for the money. __________________

12-24-2011, 12:50 AM	#2
Chills Drives: 2011 Imperial blue LS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kansas city MO Posts: 96 View My Garage	I've heard they have had problems, but that seems a little crazy exploding like that.....

12-24-2011, 07:23 AM	#5
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	if you touched the glass on the bulb itself this will happen.

12-24-2011, 11:53 AM	#8
AUS10BMX Drives: 2010 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: G Posts: 1,257 View My Garage	That sucks! I have the Oracle HOD bulbs, I'm guessing the same type as yours for when I had my non-RS lights. I had them for a few months and they worked fine. Its nice that they have a whiter tint to them, but they are really not that bright...

12-26-2011, 05:27 PM	#12
Qtrofablock Drives: 12 LS M6 All Blk Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Delray Beach,Florida Posts: 220 View My Garage	Dam bruh ,sux ! I bought a set from AAC an I'm hoping this will not happen while saving up for the real deal! And I really like my HODS! __________________ 2012LS 3.6L M6 All Black Custom mats by Llyods/ AAC colorshift 2.0 halos ,footwells/ HID/LEDS by AAC/ Aqua interior and trunk/ Black billet upper and lower grilles/ Black billet bowties.MRT V2/Magnaflow X pipe/Rx catch can and oil breather cap/ C.A.I. Intake/Scoop/ww relocater/Hurst Short Throw Shifter

12-26-2011, 11:00 PM	#13
bigsquirrel My car runs on acorns.... Drives: 2010 SS RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,351 View My Garage	If even a small amount of contamination got on the bulb, this was inevitable. __________________ My car runs on acorns, the tears of ricers and these other slightly less important things... 2.9 Polished Whipple, Kooks LT 1 7/8 headers, HiFlow Cats, Kooks Sleeper catback, Cooling Mist Methanol Injection, PFADT Sport Sways, PFADT Springs, PFADT rear trailing arms, ADM intake, JDP stainless brake lines, Jegs Catch can, Stock SS wheels widened to 10 3/4, Hawks HPS Pads, Pedders Rear Subframe Bushing Inserts, BMR Center Brace, MSD BAP, AAC side markers, Emblem Pro's Custom Lighted Door Sills, Dash-Floor-Cupholder ABL lighting and other stuff....

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