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Old 06-19-2014, 12:15 AM   #1
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Spyder Headlights coating peeling after 4 months.

Pictures show peeling 4 months after installation. Buyer beware.
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Old 06-19-2014, 09:01 AM   #2
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Can't say that I'm surprised.. when I hear "Spyder" I instantly think "cheap junk"
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Old 06-19-2014, 09:41 AM   #3
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Oh look! "Spyder" webs!

I'm sorry.
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lol...dont go cheap.
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Old 06-19-2014, 01:32 PM   #6
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lol...dont go cheap.
Don't go cheap? Spyder is the most expensive aftermarket headlight out there. Unless you are referring to only getting the JDM headlights? Lmfao
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Don't go cheap? Spyder is the most expensive aftermarket headlight out there. Unless you are referring to only getting the JDM headlights? Lmfao
spyder is a "cheap" brand...cheap as in cheap quality. they're no different than the "TYC" or "APC" bullshit from back in the day.

im more surprised about people being surprised of spyder's product qualities (or lack of). lol
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If they look like crap, they probably are crap.
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Want the real deal?
I have a pair since I replaced them with BRZ headlights.
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Not possible. There are dozens of people on here that claim made in China headlights are just as good as OEM.
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spyder is a "cheap" brand...cheap as in cheap quality. they're no different than the "TYC" or "APC" bullshit from back in the day.

im more surprised about people being surprised of spyder's product qualities (or lack of). lol


TYC is an OEM manufacturer


Fixing these lights, well, depends if he can get them warrantied or not. As they're not yellowing yet, fixing them wouldn't be terribly hard, but he shouldn't have to in the first place.
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Not possible. There are dozens of people on here that claim made in China headlights are just as good as OEM.
DEPO is also an OEM manufacturer, and also one of the top 20 largest companies in Taiwan

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DEPO is also an OEM manufacturer, and also one of the top 20 largest companies in Taiwan

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And in the VW scene, Depo used to be the joke/cheap lights. Some products have bad models/runs.

I have the spyder headlights and other than OEM GT86 lights I love them. They do not look cheap in person. But it's also only been a few months and no winter yet.
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