DEPO Headlights
Well, I just followed a link to the headlights because I was going to finally make my purchase and get them retrofitted and now the price is $1100 CAD? ($899 USD) Seriously? They're halogens for god sake. At this price range, I'm probably better off getting actual OEM ones. Please tell me someone has a link to them with the original price of $400-$500 or whatever it was.
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
It looks like everyone is trying to cash in on these headlights.
Well, I just followed a link to the headlights because I was going to finally make my purchase and get them retrofitted and now the price is $1100 CAD? ($899 USD) Seriously? They're halogens for god sake. At this price range, I'm probably better off getting actual OEM ones. Please tell me someone has a link to them with the original price of $400-$500 or whatever it was.
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
Tex
Tex
Last edited by obe1; Apr 3, 2018 at 01:01 PM.
I wanted to follow up on Drivers for these Depo lights.
there are 3 confirmed drivers we know will work.
They are
LDH-45A-350W
04015-D-I-350 with 3021 wiring harness options HN,HE or HEP
LDB-350LW
each are completely capabile of driving these leds at 350MA with our cars supply voltage.
I checked maximum heat of the LEDs 60-80 degeee C and would need a heat sink if near these temps. typing the ones installed would be needed if we tried using above 350MA drivers. We are safe to call these 1Watt LEDs genericly. We have 12 in series in these Depo lights.
The power supply to the LDB-350LW requires 2400 Ma or 2.4 amps to drive both drivers to output 350MA and step up the voltage to cross the forward voltage required to light up all 12 LEDs.
my China controller wasn’t able to supply this and I removed it from the system.
The output as we see it with our eye, depends on how we inline we are with the LEDs strip . Side viewing they will appear dimmer, in compared to straight on ground level. This is do to how the LEDs are mounted and set back behind the lens.
I am choosing not to dim mine at this time. On coming cars as they pass are not blinded by glare from them.
I wanted to pass on the research I have done and limitations of the LEDs in this Depo Lights I have found.
LEDSupply helped with this. They are hard to get ahold of on the phone but they are knowledgeable when you do.
there are 3 confirmed drivers we know will work.
They are
LDH-45A-350W
04015-D-I-350 with 3021 wiring harness options HN,HE or HEP
LDB-350LW
each are completely capabile of driving these leds at 350MA with our cars supply voltage.
I checked maximum heat of the LEDs 60-80 degeee C and would need a heat sink if near these temps. typing the ones installed would be needed if we tried using above 350MA drivers. We are safe to call these 1Watt LEDs genericly. We have 12 in series in these Depo lights.
The power supply to the LDB-350LW requires 2400 Ma or 2.4 amps to drive both drivers to output 350MA and step up the voltage to cross the forward voltage required to light up all 12 LEDs.
my China controller wasn’t able to supply this and I removed it from the system.
The output as we see it with our eye, depends on how we inline we are with the LEDs strip . Side viewing they will appear dimmer, in compared to straight on ground level. This is do to how the LEDs are mounted and set back behind the lens.
I am choosing not to dim mine at this time. On coming cars as they pass are not blinded by glare from them.
I wanted to pass on the research I have done and limitations of the LEDs in this Depo Lights I have found.
LEDSupply helped with this. They are hard to get ahold of on the phone but they are knowledgeable when you do.
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Wrong seller...plus your link is a .ca Ebay. Check my link on page 1 or in one of my YouTube videos. They go to the correct seller, coco701111 for $480 or so.
The other seller bid4speed, $425, must be OOS cause his price is $3k now.
The other seller bid4speed, $425, must be OOS cause his price is $3k now.
Well, I just followed a link to the headlights because I was going to finally make my purchase and get them retrofitted and now the price is $1100 CAD? ($899 USD) Seriously? They're halogens for god sake. At this price range, I'm probably better off getting actual OEM ones. Please tell me someone has a link to them with the original price of $400-$500 or whatever it was.
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
Last edited by sinister2c; Apr 3, 2018 at 08:45 PM.
Racer
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this board and the spacing and surface area for heat sink is more than enough for 1 to 1.5W per LED. I work with LED general warehouse lighting and they put way more chips in less surface area that on these. The stuff I see run 24/7 and are rates L70 or higher.
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Well, I just followed a link to the headlights because I was going to finally make my purchase and get them retrofitted and now the price is $1100 CAD? ($899 USD) Seriously? They're halogens for god sake. At this price range, I'm probably better off getting actual OEM ones. Please tell me someone has a link to them with the original price of $400-$500 or whatever it was.
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
Well, I just followed a link to the headlights because I was going to finally make my purchase and get them retrofitted and now the price is $1100 CAD? ($899 USD) Seriously? They're halogens for god sake. At this price range, I'm probably better off getting actual OEM ones. Please tell me someone has a link to them with the original price of $400-$500 or whatever it was.
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
This is the ad I'm referring to: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/2006-2010-Le...haY8EA&vxp=mtr
i have made made contact with my seller of my Depo lights. I asked if he had another set for sale. Being I already bought a set.
He asked if I was a repair shop or had another car. I said I only build small aircraft and these where for a person on Clublexus. I will await the answer and let you know.
I read further down and see search IS250 .... the Depo branded lights is what I bought and retrofitted. The ones I consider 2011 + that fit in place of older year models that look oem. I read and seen called a face lift version. There are other aftermarket ones out on the market but appear to be a different style in ways.
i let you know what the seller says.
Tex
good luck, these SMD LED seem to have solder pad under the chip. Will be hard to remove without damaging board and get a reliable bond on new LED that will withstand automotive environments.
this board and the spacing and surface area for heat sink is more than enough for 1 to 1.5W per LED. I work with LED general warehouse lighting and they put way more chips in less surface area that on these. The stuff I see run 24/7 and are rates L70 or higher.
this board and the spacing and surface area for heat sink is more than enough for 1 to 1.5W per LED. I work with LED general warehouse lighting and they put way more chips in less surface area that on these. The stuff I see run 24/7 and are rates L70 or higher.
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Lol...it's a 2008 bumper...My car is the IS-F they have same bumper from 08 to 13. Yeah I planned on getting new fogs in the future, need to do brake rotors and pads first!