The aftermarket ones?

 

10-UP Kia Forte CCFL-Halo Projector Headlights - Black /w Amber Reflectors (Pair)

 

10-UP Kia Forte CCFL-Halo Projector Headlights - Black /w Amber Reflectors (Pair)

Thanks!

Do you think theses will look good on a red one?

 

yes they will on red. look at these pics.

 

This is for the 2013 right? I'm going to order them Friday!

 

Same for all.

 

These are the Smithclub's correct?

 

Yes they are ^

 

Still can't bring myself to pull the trigger with that price tag.

 

they are so worth it! trust me. i traded my retrofit headlights i did myself for these and they are awesome! you wouldnt believe the looks i get and compliments i get for them.

 

100 bucks more you get the HID's

 

I see that those take H7 bulbs. My H11b HIDs wouldn't fit in that, right?

 

No sir. You can keep the ballasts, but the bulbs are completely different. You said you can't get yourself to pull the trigger on these with that price tag?! That's the cheapest you'll find these anywhere.

 

It's not the price on these in particular, just the price in general. I live by "if I don't readily have the money and/or if the money will be tied up soon, don't buy it".

 

I always chuckle when people think they're econoboxes are somehow different than all the other econoboxes. If it fits one Forte, it likely fits yours too.

 

I really really wanna get these also but not sure about installation, how much would it cost to get these installed somewhere?

 

I'm going to break down the install for you.

1. Unplug negative terminal.
2. Unplug wire harness on rear top on headlight.
3. Remove the two 10mm bolts securing the headlight.
4. Pull the headlight out.
5. Install new headlight.
6. Tighten the two 10mm bolts.
7. Plug wire harness in.
8. Attach negative terminal.
9. Check vertical alignment.
10. DRIVE!

 

do you think the instal is reasonable for a person like me having no history in working with wiring or working on cars in general?

 

Two questions:
1. Do you know how to use a socket wrench?
2. Can you unplug then pull and later push in a mono directional plug?

If yes then you're good.

 

hahaha Thanks I just ordered them. Pretty excited about these!

 

Good job and enjoy the life of projectors!

 

Thanks!

 

Like everyone is saying, it's a relatively simple install. I'll comment on bryanguystatus's comprehensive steps, quoted below:

1. Unplug negative terminal.
2. Unplug wire harness on rear top on headlight.
3. Remove the two 10mm bolts securing the headlight.
4. Pull the headlight out.
5. Install new headlight.
6. Tighten the two 10mm bolts.
7. Plug wire harness in.
8. Attach negative terminal.
9. Check vertical alignment.
10. DRIVE!

Steps 1 and 8 are unnecessary. If the light switch is off and the car is not running there is no power going to the headlights, and even if there was there would be no problem with pulling the plug.

Step 4 - Pull the headlight out. Not always as simple as it sounds. There are two plastic 'prongs' on the headlight that snap into rubber sockets. These can be stiff to remove. Best to get your fingers behind the headlight, near the sockets, and push the headlight out. Then once the headlight is loose it sometimes is difficult to get it out past the fender projection point. Some people recommend putting masking tape on the car around the headlight to prevent scratches.

 

Could always retro your headlights....

 

Sunsparc, of course man. If you're gonna need it, you shouldn't spend it. If, or when, you do have it though, they're not bad. I always just sell my stock part to help pay for the aftermarket part that I'm getting, but I know some people like to keep their stock parts.

 

And I'm one of those people, especially since mine is still financed and under warranty. If something goes wrong, I'm slapping the stock part back in and claiming ignorance.