DEPO Headlights
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#48
Very informative review. Aesthetically speaking they look identical to stock but it seems like the projector is obviously not as good. This seems to be a great option for those looking to keep stock look but retrofitting a projector..
#49
headlight with HID kit...suspect it is similar output .
the halogen output looks smooth. Most of the HID spottiness may be just the high output amplifying the poor halogen projector design.
#50
Pole Position
iTrader: (5)
Today I have a chance to install this headlight set to my friend car. The fitment is good, light out put is good. The connector is universal not like standard OEM plug but it’s not the point I want to share.
the main point is the brightness of the LED DRL. OEM is great as it always so I would skip it.
Here is little head up of VIP Motorz vs Depot headlight
1. LED shape on Depot is much more better (I love it)
2. The LED DRL brightness is not as bright as VIP. I don’t know how far we could see it and how it stand out during day light (it’s dark now)
3. You got to cut off wire to re-route it if you want it light up all the time when your ACC is on (Little harder to get job done but doable using beep test to find the right pin)
Dont get me wrong, all I want is to see how was both set. I try to take picture of it during daylight to find out how the visible. Overal, event the LED DRL not as bright as VIP, I would go with depot due to the output, design (OEM clone), and price
here is some pix of the DRL brightness
VIP on top
Close up on depot
VIP closeup
Depot closeup
Both of them again
the main point is the brightness of the LED DRL. OEM is great as it always so I would skip it.
Here is little head up of VIP Motorz vs Depot headlight
1. LED shape on Depot is much more better (I love it)
2. The LED DRL brightness is not as bright as VIP. I don’t know how far we could see it and how it stand out during day light (it’s dark now)
3. You got to cut off wire to re-route it if you want it light up all the time when your ACC is on (Little harder to get job done but doable using beep test to find the right pin)
Dont get me wrong, all I want is to see how was both set. I try to take picture of it during daylight to find out how the visible. Overal, event the LED DRL not as bright as VIP, I would go with depot due to the output, design (OEM clone), and price
here is some pix of the DRL brightness
VIP on top
Close up on depot
VIP closeup
Depot closeup
Both of them again
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leoshueh (02-11-18)
#52
Today I have a chance to install this headlight set to my friend car. The fitment is good, light out put is good. The connector is universal not like standard OEM plug but it’s not the point I want to share.
the main point is the brightness of the LED DRL. OEM is great as it always so I would skip it.
Here is little head up of VIP Motorz vs Depot headlight
1. LED shape on Depot is much more better (I love it)
2. The LED DRL brightness is not as bright as VIP. I don’t know how far we could see it and how it stand out during day light (it’s dark now)
3. You got to cut off wire to re-route it if you want it light up all the time when your ACC is on (Little harder to get job done but doable using beep test to find the right pin)
Dont get me wrong, all I want is to see how was both set. I try to take picture of it during daylight to find out how the visible. Overal, event the LED DRL not as bright as VIP, I would go with depot due to the output, design (OEM clone), and price
here is some pix of the DRL brightness
VIP on top
Close up on depot
VIP closeup
Depot closeup
Both of them again
the main point is the brightness of the LED DRL. OEM is great as it always so I would skip it.
Here is little head up of VIP Motorz vs Depot headlight
1. LED shape on Depot is much more better (I love it)
2. The LED DRL brightness is not as bright as VIP. I don’t know how far we could see it and how it stand out during day light (it’s dark now)
3. You got to cut off wire to re-route it if you want it light up all the time when your ACC is on (Little harder to get job done but doable using beep test to find the right pin)
Dont get me wrong, all I want is to see how was both set. I try to take picture of it during daylight to find out how the visible. Overal, event the LED DRL not as bright as VIP, I would go with depot due to the output, design (OEM clone), and price
here is some pix of the DRL brightness
VIP on top
Close up on depot
VIP closeup
Depot closeup
Both of them again
Do you have any pics with them mounted on the car? Preferably some output night shots too.
Thanks
#53
Driver School Candidate
Planning to do this Depo headlight soon. What site does have the best deal for morimoto H11b kit? Also, I have HID but don’t want to transfer it. Wiring shouldn’t be a problem right?
#56
If you plan on using aftermarket HID...just pull your AFS fuse and wiring the headlight as if it was a non-HID headlight. Prob need to search for some old threads with photos of that. Usually involves drilling the cover to route the HID ballast wires back and forth. As for a Morimoto kit, TRS is their house brand. Usually there are coupon codes floating around. I usually only buy stuff during their holiday sales so I don't know what their normal codes are.
#57
Driver School Candidate
If you plan on using aftermarket HID...just pull your AFS fuse and wiring the headlight as if it was a non-HID headlight. Prob need to search for some old threads with photos of that. Usually involves drilling the cover to route the HID ballast wires back and forth. As for a Morimoto kit, TRS is their house brand. Usually there are coupon codes floating around. I usually only buy stuff during their holiday sales so I don't know what their normal codes are.
I have my AFS light blinking due to this, it does not bother me. For the wiring, if I just leave it as it is, will it work with plug and play aftermarket HID? When you said, wiring it to non-HID, it sounds complicated. Thanks for your input.
#58
right now, I have 2013 headlights that I traded i got from another member here through trade plus cash. He told me that driver side led is not working due to minor accident. I don’t used my IS much as I have a Prius for daily. Little did I know there is moisture going in and now driver side low beam is not working.
I have my AFS light blinking due to this, it does not bother me. For the wiring, if I just leave it as it is, will it work with plug and play aftermarket HID? When you said, wiring it to non-HID, it sounds complicated. Thanks for your input.
What year is your car? if you have 2011+ then HID only has autolevel for AFS, you can keep that if you wire the stock autolevel wiring to new harness. If you have 2006-2010, then it also has side to side swivel for AFS, more complicated. Most people who don't care for either features of AFS, will just pull the fuse.
If all this is scary to you...then you should pay someone to do it.
#59
Driver School Candidate
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...-pictures.html
What year is your car? if you have 2011+ then HID only has autolevel for AFS, you can keep that if you wire the stock autolevel wiring to new harness. If you have 2006-2010, then it also has side to side swivel for AFS, more complicated. Most people who don't care for either features of AFS, will just pull the fuse.
If all this is scary to you...then you should pay someone to do it.
What year is your car? if you have 2011+ then HID only has autolevel for AFS, you can keep that if you wire the stock autolevel wiring to new harness. If you have 2006-2010, then it also has side to side swivel for AFS, more complicated. Most people who don't care for either features of AFS, will just pull the fuse.
If all this is scary to you...then you should pay someone to do it.
#60
Replacing bad looks driver side looks like a $600 option to get a used driver OEM headlight. Just watch out that you get the correct version with the "eye lash" lens to match your 2013 H/L. Lots of sellers out there might have the 2011 version without or there was a slew of defective housings out there that had the bubbling internal paint. It was a TSIB warranty replacement a few years ago. I imagine alot of those defective ones ended up on secondary market.