I'm sorry you had that experience... but again did you even attempt contacting TypeRleds? And your experience is far outweighed by those that have had only positive experiences with no failure - including myself and various others you can find on this forum. Doesn't that make you at least...
Please elaborate, did you install a set on your car? Which ones did you install? Did you install them properly? Did you try contacting them directly to address your issues? What did they say? I have had mine installed for a year and still going strong, and the same can be said for everyone else...
Sure you can get the same bulbs for cheaper but be prepared to be on your own when it comes to customer service or any kind of follow up. With typerleds if you need help you can shoot an email over and you will get step by step help on any issues installing. If your bulbs burn out prematurely...
The scoop on the FK8 is actually purely for downforce. If you look at the underside of the hood, you’ll see the air flows directly into a channel under the hood that directs the air across to the sides and out the side vents.