Spyder Automotive Lighting

What are the best aftermarket headlights and tail lights for a Subaru WRX or WRX STI? For the 15-21 WRX and STI, projector headlights — halogen Signature Series or sequential-LED Apex Series — are the most popular factory-replacement upgrades, and sequential LED tail lights finish the rear. Spyder builds both for the WRX, WRX STI, and 08-14 WRX hatchback, plus applications for other makes like the Pontiac G8.

Aftermarket lighting replaces the factory housings with redesigned units — projector lenses for a sharper low-beam cutoff, LED daytime running elements, and sequential turn signals that sweep outward instead of blinking. The key spec is the trim your car came with: halogen-equipped and LED-equipped cars from the same year can need different housings, so match the listing to your exact model. Quality housings seal like factory units and install with factory connectors.

Spyder is an aftermarket lighting specialist whose catalog centers on complete headlight and tail light assemblies. Its Signature Series targets halogen-model cars with projector upgrades, while the Apex Series steps up to sequential LED headlights with modern DRL signatures. Spyder tail lights — like the sequential LED units for the 08-14 WRX hatchback — come in finishes including black smoke housings. Related lighting brands with their own collections here include VLAND and AlphaRex for more headlight and tail light designs (Morimoto is another worth comparing).

See tail lights for the full rear-lighting category and fog lights to match the front. Popular picks: the Apex Series Sequential LED Headlights for the 15-21 WRX and the sequential LED tail lights for the 08-14 WRX hatchback. Details on fogging are in our taillight condensation guide.

Spyder Lighting FAQ

Do Spyder headlights plug into my factory wiring?

Yes — Spyder assemblies are built as factory replacements and use factory-style connectors. Halogen-model cars are the intended application for the Signature Series; confirm your trim in the fitment note before ordering.

Will LED tail lights cause hyperflash?

Many aftermarket LED tail lights include built-in resistors to prevent hyperflash. If your car does flash fast after install, an LED-compatible flasher or load resistor solves it — check the listing for what is included.

Is some condensation inside new tail lights normal?

Light fogging that clears after a drive is normal venting; standing water pooling inside the lens is not. See the condensation guide linked above for what counts as a defect worth a warranty claim.

Do headlights need a tune or re-aiming?

No tune — lighting never touches the ECU. You should re-aim the low beams after install so the cutoff sits at the correct height and you don't blind oncoming traffic.