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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 07:53 PM
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Question Advice on Lights

Hi,
I don't understand all this technical stuff, so I need some help. I have a 2013 Lancer GT, and had a run in with a deer. All I need is a new headlight, and to my dismay, found out that they are over 500$. I went online, and found some other headlights, much cheaper for a pair, and really wanted to make sure they would fit. My mechanic isn't familiar with the lights, and the guy online isn't sure about the fitting in the car. The headlights are
08-13 Mitsubishi Lancer / Evo X LED DRL Projector Headlights - Black


In their listing of cars it will fit, it doesn't list the GT, but it does list the GTS. I'm just trying to avoid going through insurance for this incident, and getting my light replaced. Any advice?
The guy from the place selling the lights, seems to think that they would fit fine, but I really don't want to go through the hassle of having to return them if they don't.
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 08:42 PM
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All 08+ headlights will fit. BUT... They do sell 2 types. Compatible, and not compatible with factory hid. The Lancer GT does come with a hid option from the factory. Most of them are regular halogen from what I've seen. You need to find out (unless you already know) what kind of lights are on the car. Then go ahead and order the right set.

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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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When I've gone to replace just the bulb (to avoid a ticket) it was only 10$ (that was just the regular, not hi-beam light) I don't know what "hid" is. the link for the headlights is http://www.protuninglab.com/08milaevoxle1.html

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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 10:52 PM
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I'd recommend these lights over the ones you posted. Look a whole lot better. They look exactly like the OEM HID Projector lights but still use halogen bulbs. They're black not grey as shown in the picture.
Amazon.com: Mitsubishi Lancer Driver And Passenger Side Euro Style Performance Projector Headlights: Automotive Amazon.com: Mitsubishi Lancer Driver And Passenger Side Euro Style Performance Projector Headlights: Automotive


EDIT: Info on these lights can be found here
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...eadlights.html

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Old Oct 4, 2014 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Mommym7
When I've gone to replace just the bulb (to avoid a ticket) it was only 10$ (that was just the regular, not hi-beam light) I don't know what "hid" is. the link for the headlights is http://www.protuninglab.com/08milaevoxle1.html

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Yes, those will fit/work. From what you posted, your GT uses halogen bulbs.
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Old Oct 6, 2014 | 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Mommym7
When I've gone to replace just the bulb (to avoid a ticket) it was only 10$ (that was just the regular, not hi-beam light) I don't know what "hid" is. the link for the headlights is http://www.protuninglab.com/08milaevoxle1.html

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A little write up on what HID's are all about: http://local.dexknows.com/pros-and-c...id-headlights/
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 07:13 PM
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Whatever you do, don't mix and match non-HID halogen/projector housings with an HID kit.
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