DEPO Headlights Thread - everything you ever wanted to know about DEPO
04-20-2007, 07:09 PM
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That's a good thing, now you can get the newer model... My kids break them every two years or so but the picture quality (color accuracy, noise reduction), megapixels, ISO settings keeps going up and new features like anti-shake, bigger optical zooms makes having an excuse for a new one a good thing.
I can get a new digital camera now for $100-200 that blows away my $600 camera from a few years ago. What's been a great little camera for us is the Pentax W10/W20. It's waterproof/dustproof so you don't have to worry about getting it wet or dirty and it takes great pics., even under water. I just wash the camera in the sink when it gets dirty. With Canon, I had them deny 2 warranty claims because of humidity damage, what, you can't use their cameras in humid cities, no more Canon's for me.
There are some pics on page 6 on my Hawaii website - http://www.buellwinkle.com/hawaii/
I can get a new digital camera now for $100-200 that blows away my $600 camera from a few years ago. What's been a great little camera for us is the Pentax W10/W20. It's waterproof/dustproof so you don't have to worry about getting it wet or dirty and it takes great pics., even under water. I just wash the camera in the sink when it gets dirty. With Canon, I had them deny 2 warranty claims because of humidity damage, what, you can't use their cameras in humid cities, no more Canon's for me.
There are some pics on page 6 on my Hawaii website - http://www.buellwinkle.com/hawaii/
04-21-2007, 04:44 AM
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I was considering buying the kit this thread is about, but I chose not to. I've heard they aren't the same as what's pictured in the listing. Also, I've read complaints about them on this forum and others.
I found a different cheap kit that seemed to have better feedback, and they actually ship the exact kit that's in the picture. The ignitor is integrated into the ballast (unlike my last McCulloch kit), which is nice, but the ballast is just a little on the big side.
And before people blast me thinking I am an eBay seller, I am not. I am a newbie to this site, as I just bought my 04 C230 Sedan Jan 31. I posted once about MTEC bulbs that I bought and liked (1/3 of the price of PIAA's and Raybrigs), and I got blasted because people thought I was an eBay seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lumen...spagenameZWDVW
I bought a "Lumenux" 8000K HID kit off eBay for my W203 in February, and haven't had any problems with them. I'll post pics once I have my Depo's installed next weekend. They ship from Hong Kong, and the bulbs are advertised as being made in Japan, but I think they are made in Korea, which is at least a big step up in quality from being made in China. These are advertised as having "smart ballasts" don't won't set off the headlight error. I had a headlight error pop up on me 2 different times the 1st week the kit was installed, but NO flickering ever. I just pulled over, turned off my car, turned it back on, and the error was gone. I haven't had an error message in 2 months now.
I paid $180 shipped with express shipping (EMS from Hong Kong). Got the kit in 3 days.
I found a different cheap kit that seemed to have better feedback, and they actually ship the exact kit that's in the picture. The ignitor is integrated into the ballast (unlike my last McCulloch kit), which is nice, but the ballast is just a little on the big side.
And before people blast me thinking I am an eBay seller, I am not. I am a newbie to this site, as I just bought my 04 C230 Sedan Jan 31. I posted once about MTEC bulbs that I bought and liked (1/3 of the price of PIAA's and Raybrigs), and I got blasted because people thought I was an eBay seller.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Lumen...spagenameZWDVW
I bought a "Lumenux" 8000K HID kit off eBay for my W203 in February, and haven't had any problems with them. I'll post pics once I have my Depo's installed next weekend. They ship from Hong Kong, and the bulbs are advertised as being made in Japan, but I think they are made in Korea, which is at least a big step up in quality from being made in China. These are advertised as having "smart ballasts" don't won't set off the headlight error. I had a headlight error pop up on me 2 different times the 1st week the kit was installed, but NO flickering ever. I just pulled over, turned off my car, turned it back on, and the error was gone. I haven't had an error message in 2 months now.
I paid $180 shipped with express shipping (EMS from Hong Kong). Got the kit in 3 days.
04-21-2007, 11:47 AM
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I found the same kit here for $129.00 + $30.00 shipping. Are you still receiving any problems? I never messed around with after market lights but I want to upgrade to HIDs. Is this a good choice or should I go with a more upscale product? Please send me links.
04-25-2007, 02:29 AM
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relay make install safer, but create more work.
Though many have few complaints without it, while others have many.
You must choose the path grasshoppaaaaaahhhhhh.
04-25-2007, 02:47 AM
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https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w211/188825-hid-fog-lights-headlight-install-guide-211-e-series-may-work-other-series-models.html
04-25-2007, 02:53 AM
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04-30-2007, 03:58 AM
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4 wheeled car.
I got my H3 kit for the fogs on my 2000 E55 AMG. Plug and play, no errors. RARELY, it will flicker on one side or the other not sure, for 2 secs upon startup. but it hasnt been doing that since I had it done a week ago.
anyway, here's a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8NLSSnTXs0
anyway, here's a video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8NLSSnTXs0
05-09-2007, 10:05 PM
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Is this Depo Projectors or another "fake" Depo headlights?
last week I saw a depo projectors listing in ebay for 369. Today, I saw there is an depo look-alike projectors which cost about 279. Is it depo?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...15109747QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...15109747QQrdZ1
05-09-2007, 10:08 PM
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last week I saw a depo projectors listing in ebay for 369. Today, I saw there is an depo look-alike projectors which cost about 279. Is it depo?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...15109747QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...15109747QQrdZ1
05-10-2007, 01:00 AM
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last week I saw a depo projectors listing in ebay for 369. Today, I saw there is an depo look-alike projectors which cost about 279. Is it depo?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...15109747QQrdZ1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/01-05...15109747QQrdZ1
I ended up ordering mine elsewhere because I didn't want to take a chance.
Depo is not visible on the exterior box, nor the individual interior boxes. There are a few small stickers on the exterior box that have "MBZ-00WCZ" and "C Class 00-02" or something to that effect. Obviously the years on the sticker are off. The headlights come packed quite well. The only way to know if they are "genuine"
Depo's is on the lens. Depo is stamped on the bottom part of both lenses, along with E4, which I believe is the equivilant of the DOT in the US in Europe.
05-27-2007, 12:31 AM
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Can you buy just the LH side depo ?
I managed to melt the LH side Depo while I was retrofiting HID projectors into them 
Does anyone know if you can get the LH side Depo assembly by itself ... I have tried email a few places.
Any ideas so I don't have to fork out for a new pair
Does anyone know if you can get the LH side Depo assembly by itself ... I have tried email a few places.
Any ideas so I don't have to fork out for a new pair
05-27-2007, 12:59 AM
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Thats where I got them from in the first place ...... excellent place to deal with for getting stuff shipped quickly with great service.
I have sent them an email and am hoping they can help me.
Still can't believe I managed to destroy the LH side, after I had finished the RH side with no hassle......hehe
I have sent them an email and am hoping they can help me.
Still can't believe I managed to destroy the LH side, after I had finished the RH side with no hassle......hehe
06-15-2007, 03:19 AM
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just wanted to add that this kit is a good deal. Bought the H7 6000k kit on ebay for 102.99, It was delivered to my door in 2 days, installed it in a half hour and it makes one hell of a difference, Quality the lights are awesome, the kit is made a bit cheaply but its the lights I care about and they look awesome. No issues at all right now. 102 dollars well spent if you ask me.
Also, no error mesages (2000 e320)
Also, no error mesages (2000 e320)
06-26-2007, 05:51 PM
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2004.0 C230 Sedan
Depo LED Tail Light
I had heard that Depo made an LED tail light, and I assumed they looked like the S-Class style made by Eagle Eyes. I just saw a picture on eBay, and the Depo LED Tails look just like the original C Class tail lights. I like the look of the original C Class tails better than the S-Class Style. Man, and I just bought the Eagle Eyes tails 2 weeks ago... 
I wonder if the Depo LED's will last longer than the Eagle Eyes LED's....
I wonder if the Depo LED's will last longer than the Eagle Eyes LED's....
06-26-2007, 07:17 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
probably not.
all those LED light contraptions suck !
all those LED light contraptions suck !
