How to distinguish...

['97boostinGST]

2gb OEM headlamps to fake eBay ones...

 

[Boostinsideways]

The price.

Appearance.

 

[XtremEvolution]

I bought ebay ones and the back covers for the bulbs were flexible and soft. They didn't like to stay attached were as my oem headlights had a hard cover. Not to sure if it will be helpful

 

[4Lurker4]

http://www.dsmtuners.com/forums/appearance-interior-exterior/332181-cheap-oem-ebay-head-lights.html

Should give you all the info you need, check post #30

 

['97boostinGST]

I need physical characteristics..

They both look exactly alike..

 

[4Lurker4]

I need physical characteristics..

They both look exactly alike..

So check the post I put up, post #30 shows all the differences both physical and look wise...

The numbers/brand are different on the lense, the back knobs aren't the same etc

 

[RoryBarron]

Look at the wiring, if it's cheap it's eBay wires. They are very soft and pliable. The oem housing is gray on the back. eBay is black.

 

[ed1380]

Buy used. That's the best way not to buy Chinese crap. You can get a set for under $100 shipped.

 

[cola]

I myself bought a pair of "chinese" headlights, actually made in tiawan and branded as depo headlights.

$97 shipped to my door for the pair, and they work great, look stock and came with all the bulbs already installed. The wiring seems fine, the backs also seem fine...id say im very happy with the chinese headlights, id order again if I had too. They also came shipped very well protected layers of padding and plastic wrapped.

 

[knochgoon24]

OEM will probably have an OEM part number on them.

 

['97boostinGST]

Lurker, thanks a lot man exactly what I needed.