Installed them today. Looking forward to seeing the output tonight.

 

You are right that the Depos are not 100% clear like the STIs, but I have compared them with fully clear projectors and if there is a difference I can't see it. All the clear lens will do is make your cutoff a little sharper, which is a cool thing to see in bumper to bumper traffic and when you flash your lights on a wall but not really useful to see better.

One thing I have noticed about the stock 03-05s... I think they have much better output with D2S bulbs rather than D2Rs. I am also pretty sure I have a set of clear lenses for them too. I will crack them open tomorrow.

 

I just put on the new depos.. Everything is working fine except I can't get the turn signals to work. Any suggestions?

 

If you tried to use the stock bulbs, no dice. Gotta order different ones, I forget the number

 

I ordered some off of the z store. Not sure the number either.. But it matches the number on the back of the Depo headlights. Which say the bulb number next to each socket.

 

FYI you can modify the BASES of the D2R's to fit D2S sockets with a dremel! Check out HID PLANET.. BTW whats up sporty acoord.. Im Snoborder1245 over at HID PLANET!

 

Sweet, yea I recognized the pictures

D2R bulbs suck though. So dim. It's worth the extra $100 for some new OEM bulbs

 

Anyone having issues with their depos? Have had mine on for not a week and have the occasional condensation and tonight one of my brights didn't work

 

Not a single issue here.

 

Had the same issue I put duct tape on the bottom of the headlight where the ballest goes no more issues. From what I've seen in mine the condinsation goes away and leaves no residue

 

You guys have your wheel wells in right?

 

I have had some condensation build up inside the lens. Not alot... I believe it comes from the bottom of the headlight. Where it rests on the bumper.. Im gonna open mine and re-seal them soon. No problems with my high beams tho , and I shutter the heck out of the solenoids

 

To all the non-believers, FWIW, these are prob one of the best purchases I've made, and that's coming from a guy whom already had a set of 06+ OEM headlights. For 03-05 350z, these will provide even a better bang for you buck. Some of the 06+ z owners may view these as a downgrade but aside from a few cosmetic flaws, everything is as good as it gets for the price you pay. Plus, I sold my 06+ headlights for some profit so it worked out well.

STI-r lenses > depo lenses > 06+ lenses. Depo lenses are clearer than the 06+ lenses. trust me.

Cut off on depo's + sti-r lenses compared to 06+ headlights is on par if not better. From my perspective, I thought it was a definite improvement over the 06+ cutoffs so dunno why some are questioning. I posted somehwat of comparison photos back on page 6 as well.
The depo's + sti lenses does provide that sharper, more colorful cutoff.

 

did you open yours up? i cracked my open to do the sti and iron man mod but noticed some condensation after washing my car the other day. prob should have used more sealant but doesn't worry me too much. i can always go back and add more.

 

I'm having a problem with the high beam solenoid on the drivers side sticking. Looks like I'm going to have to take it apart and fix it. I had condensation for about the first week but it has totally gone away.

 

Havnt yet! Today I noticed 2 of my Parking LED nodes flickered off.. Came back on with a tap on the headlight though.. Starting to PMO honestly.. Ill fix it all once i open them. Did the STI lense really increase it that much? The stock depo lense is pretty clear besides the ripples.

 

Ive been trying to get some good pics with the STI lens' but no luck. You should post up some pics if you can man!

 

i remember when this thread popped up, glad that people are liking them with little to no problems, definately gives an alternative than buying the oem nissan ones for about $800 each

 

i posted some pics on page 6 but there are def some better ones around here.
if i have time, i'll try and post some more later

 

Only thing I wish was that they made this in OEM chrome. I hate the black lights with my white Z.