Depo 06+ style headlights and other aftermarket headlights thread
11-06-2013, 12:06 PM
#362
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Earth
Posts: 136
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The lenses that come with the Depos are not pretty clear. The STi-R lenses are far clearer. The Depo lenses are not even fully round...they're stepped. I shined a very bright flashflight through both lenses and could see a clear difference. Whether this translates to a better light on the road when it's installed is still to be determined.
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.
11-06-2013, 06:33 PM
#365
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: arizona
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
11-07-2013, 07:20 PM
#366
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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!
11-10-2013, 07:18 AM
#370
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: scottsboro
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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
11-11-2013, 12:30 PM
#372
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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
11-12-2013, 10:19 AM
#373
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.
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.
11-12-2013, 10:21 AM
#374
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
11-12-2013, 12:19 PM
#375
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Alberta, Canada
Posts: 53
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
11-12-2013, 03:45 PM
#376
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: New York
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
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.
