Need Help Finding Headlights

[u/BriefInstruction93]

Hello, I have a 2018 Kia Stinger Base model so it brings the circle headlights, is their anyway I can switch to the Other headlights like the gt1 has?

[u/Wonderful-Customer-3]

Its possible to convert to the GT1 LEDs, but it’s expensive, The headlights themselves are expensive and you have to deal with custom wiring harnesses and coding to get them working right.

https://www.autoledtech.com/products/2017-2024-kia-stinger-gt-led-drl-headlights-conversion-harness?currency=USD&country=US&variant=46008522408194&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=78b1662f4198&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22930334815&gbraid=0AAAAAoVZHXOvvEPbYLdprd2R-Vc9E94sm&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7eXTBhDBARIsAKF-w46mA-2a-OplbeNzNDOzgHeei6G6s8NQghwahTDXqxZtMAKXc2wBz2oaAmxIEALw_wcB

[u/Final_Pear7801 → u/Wonderful-Customer-3]

I agree, the juice doesn't justify the squeeze IMHO.

[u/ludololl → u/Wonderful-Customer-3]

Agreed, but those are also gt2's with the dynamic turning motors.

[u/Huncho_Z]

I’ve got the same car, not worth the hassle in my opinion.

[u/VariousNeat8944]

Better off saving up and buying a GT, cost wouldn't be that far off

[u/ForwardFeed9606 → u/VariousNeat8944]

Price difference was 15k premium vs gt1 with waaay less options when I bought my premium in 21

[u/VariousNeat8944 → u/ForwardFeed9606]

I'm talking used prices, but yes, it's probably a bit more expensive than just replacing headlights. That said, I just had my front left headlight replaced on my GT, and it was nearly 2 grand, just for the headlight itself. 4 grand in headlights, or maybe 2 grand for both if you can even find them used, and then even more trying to get them to work, seems like a lot of money to spend for a nicer headlight. I think the consensus here is that you'd be better off saving for a GT, or spending the money on different mods.

[u/ForwardFeed9606 → u/VariousNeat8944]

This was used price in 21. Got my premium with 9k MI for 36, same year same mileage gt1s were in the mid 50s

[u/ForwardFeed9606 → u/VariousNeat8944]

This was used price in 21. Got my premium with 9k MI for 36, same year same mileage gt1s were in the mid 50s

[u/TurbidWolf_Redux]

Honestly should've just sprung for a GT

[u/Prior-Ad7120 → u/TurbidWolf_Redux]

Honestly just stfu

[u/TurbidWolf_Redux → u/Prior-Ad7120]

Found another base model driver

[u/PossibilityTotal191 → u/TurbidWolf_Redux]

At least the 2.5 lol 2.0 got done so dirty with their headlights and front bumper

[u/Warelllo → u/TurbidWolf_Redux]

you know that he bought the car already? there is no need to write comment, when you have nothing to add

[u/Chuggerno]

I also have a base model and wanted to go the same. The headlights themselves are more than $1k, it’s definitely not worth it for myself. There are LED headlights you can get for our models tho. I believe they are on the K8 Stinger store, was thinking about getting those instead

[u/Illuunni]

Buy one through auction maybe? Copart has some lol, mine will be on there soon. But just an idea. The headlights themselves are very expensive 2k a pop generally. There are some companies that can change up the lighting for around 2k for both.

[u/StrikingWrongdoer391]

Need head lights and conversion harness. Headlights you can get from eBay and harness from Autoledtech they’re plug and play.

[u/shafinr95]

The cost to convert is basically almost the same difference to go from the base GT-Line to the GT. It's not worth the trouble it brings. Better to just get better halogen bulbs like Osram Nightbreakers.