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Old 08-27-2013, 09:11 PM
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Are the depo lenses really that bad? I'm gonna leave my depo ones in for now and throw in some new Phillips 85122 d2s bulbs. Either way it's still an upgrade over my 03 lights with $15 bulbs
i got them in my hand..they dont look bad at all. they look just like oem. try it out and see what you think.
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Old 08-27-2013, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Teha99
Finished one of them and I tested it out by connecting it to the battery. Retro shipped out a new halo today i should have it wednesday.


so what did you have to do to the halo to make it fit?
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Old 08-27-2013, 09:15 PM
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Okay finished the one side and sealed tight. Decided to paint the housing redline to match. I think the halos are just the right brightness. I didnt snip the blue wire yet cause I wanted to get a pic of the signal light too. Also my ballast currently has water in it so the pics are without the headlight on.

Gloss black seems way better for reflecting the halo and in general.

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Old 08-27-2013, 09:18 PM
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Only thing I'm concerned with(which isn't at all) is the aiming. I'm gonna go out on my lunch break and see if they are googly-eyed 0_o
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Old 08-27-2013, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by freddys 350z
i got them in my hand..they dont look bad at all. they look just like oem. try it out and see what you think.
Alright I'll post pics when I install them in about a week or so.
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Old 08-28-2013, 01:09 AM
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Saw these for sale before I found this thread. Couldn't make up my mind but this thread helped. Better than my hazed and worn 03 OEM I figure.
Thanks for all the useful information on this recent thread!
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Old 08-28-2013, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by NoQuestionZ
Only thing I'm concerned with(which isn't at all) is the aiming. I'm gonna go out on my lunch break and see if they are googly-eyed 0_o
do you have the sti lenses installed as well? what do you think of the output vs oem? can you provide some of the cutoff pics?
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Originally Posted by Teha99
Okay finished the one side and sealed tight. Decided to paint the housing redline to match. I think the halos are just the right brightness. I didnt snip the blue wire yet cause I wanted to get a pic of the signal light too. Also my ballast currently has water in it so the pics are without the headlight on.

Gloss black seems way better for reflecting the halo and in general.


Wow those look great! I'm thinking about ordering a set too. Price hasn't gone up since this thread was thrown up. Time to start researching all these neat mods you guys are doing to the lights too.
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Old 08-28-2013, 12:46 PM
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Looks like the price just went up on these. I was thinking about getting a pair, last night they were $337 shipped to CANADA.

Today, that listing is gone and the only one I find is new. The price is now $409 shipped to my door.

Does anyone have another source on these?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/DEPO-03-09-NI...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1
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Old 08-28-2013, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by DerekGreen86
Looks like the price just went up on these. I was thinking about getting a pair, last night they were $337 shipped to CANADA.

Today, that listing is gone and the only one I find is new. The price is now $409 shipped to my door.

Does anyone have another source on these?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/DEPO-03-09-NI...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1
Damn the company is like 20 mins away from me. I may pick up a spare.
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Old 08-28-2013, 03:48 PM
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wtf lol...

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/2003-2006-Nis...923e12&vxp=mtr
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Old 08-28-2013, 04:33 PM
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looks like the price already jumped up $30 from the same seller...lol
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People need to realize that the lens is not the only thing that affects how the light output looks. The housing itself plays a big role.
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Old 08-28-2013, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by IDrm350
People need to realize that the lens is not the only thing that affects how the light output looks. The housing itself plays a big role.
So what exactly are you trying to say?

These headlights perform very well. Definitely a HUGE upgrade over pre '06, and a worthy replacement for '06+ if you're not looking to spend the money.
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Old 08-28-2013, 05:46 PM
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tried to use left over gold tape for the iron man mod...big mistake, it reflects into the lens. only use ALUMINUM tape.
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Old 08-28-2013, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by DerekGreen86
Looks like the price just went up on these. I was thinking about getting a pair, last night they were $337 shipped to CANADA.

Today, that listing is gone and the only one I find is new. The price is now $409 shipped to my door.

Does anyone have another source on these?

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/DEPO-03-09-NI...vxp=mtr&_uhb=1
Wow that sucks, seller i bought them from increased the price too but not my that much lol
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISSAN-350Z-BLACK-XENON-FAIRLADY-PAIR-SET-HEADLIGHTS-HEAD-LIGHTS-FRONT-LAMPS-/151110840775?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3A350Z&hash=item232ee871c7#shId
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Old 08-31-2013, 10:44 AM
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How much can I expect to pay for the d2s 6000k bulbs. I had my dad look for them while I was at work and he said he found them for $70 a piece. Is this how much they go for?
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Old 08-31-2013, 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Black350zScott
How much can I expect to pay for the d2s 6000k bulbs. I had my dad look for them while I was at work and he said he found them for $70 a piece. Is this how much they go for?
These are quality bulbs for a good price.
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/product_info.php?products_id=40562
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Old 09-02-2013, 05:48 PM
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For everyone mentioning how the light shines through those painted lines, I swear I see the same thing on the oem nissan ones too.
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No light shines through my oem lights at all. Nissan wouldn't allow that ghetto **** to happen.
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