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I have upgraded my DEPO headlights projectors. I had my hands on a set of Valeo projectors out of an Audi S4. I was thinking about selling them on ebay, but then I decided that I should probably try and upgrade the less potent DEPO projector. It used all the same screw holes, it fit right in with no modification. And the cutoff line is SOOOOOOOO much sharper. I only had time to upgrade one side due to the rain. But this will workout, that way I can take comparison pictures tonight; and finish off the other side tommorow. However I have taken some pictures of the two projectors while they were out of the car. My feelings on the DEPO projector is that it is a joke. It is not as well built as the Valeo one. There is no comparison in quality. Anyway, here are the pics, you be the judge.  ^^^^Depo on left Valeo on right^^^^^    Also, it doesn't really show in the picture, but the lense on the Valeo projector..........is incredible at concentrating the light from the HID bulb. One thing that people usually forget is that a mayor part of the HID upgrade isn't just the bulbs and the ballast, the Optics part is just as important. ENJOY! __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." |  |  | | 02-04-2006, 10:03 PM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
you the man bro!!!!!! it should look a hellava lot better. where you get the valeo lights from? free? im excited to see more pics. __________________  | | | | | 02-04-2006, 10:22 PM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Port St. Johns, Florida Posts: 2,242 |
how much where your Depos? | | | | | 02-04-2006, 10:48 PM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos you the man bro!!!!!! it should look a hellava lot better. where you get the valeo lights from? free? im excited to see more pics. | Had a friend who upgraded his S4 headlights to some ones he bought on ebay. So I asked him if I can have the old headlights and he said sure. So yes they were free! The cut off is incredible on these, so crisp and clear, another unique mod! The DEPO however do have one kinda cool feature. The projector has a lever on one side which when engaged, changes the cuttoff to the opposite way. In other words, for those guys overseas, who drive on the other side of the road, these would also work for you. That way, you wont blind opposing traffic if you used USDM headlights. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 02-04-2006, 10:49 PM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Panzer_M how much where your Depos? | Like $170 on ebay. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 02-04-2006, 10:52 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,288 |
i got mine for 300 i think with predator chronium installed from umnitza  __________________
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help me understand....depos are the housing right? or just the light inside the housing. what your doing is swapping the "light" inside the housing right? so anyone can do this with any housings? sorry for the confusion... __________________ | | | | | 02-04-2006, 10:56 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos help me understand....depos are the housing right? or just the light inside the housing. what your doing is swapping the "light" inside the housing right? so anyone can do this with any housings? sorry for the confusion... | DEPO's are both the Housing and the projector. I kept the DEPO housing, and swapped out the Projector with the Valeo. I would suppose that anyone can do it as long as you have the eurospec headlights. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 02-04-2006, 11:03 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
ok, i have zkw headlights from umnitza. i love them but the high beam is like the yellowish lights that are oem. my low beams are hid and look awesome. could i swap out the high beam projector for a whiter bulb? what bulb could i use? edit...its dark enough now junito...go take some pics  __________________ | | | | | 02-04-2006, 11:26 PM | #10 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
Quote: | Originally Posted by Platanos ok, i have zkw headlights from umnitza. i love them but the high beam is like the yellowish lights that are oem. my low beams are hid and look awesome. could i swap out the high beam projector for a whiter bulb? what bulb could i use? edit...its dark enough now junito...go take some pics | Well, the high beams in your headlights arent projectors. They are just reflectors, and yes you can swap out the bulbs for a whiter brighter light. Usually the cheap blue coated ones do the job pretty good. Sylvania Silverstars are pretty good. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 02-04-2006, 11:59 PM | #11 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 | Heres the comparison
 The Valeo projector is on the left, the DEPO on the right. Notice how much sharper the cutoff line is for the Valeo than the DEPO. Also notice how much brighter the Valeo projector is. It makes the DEPO look like a wannabe. And trust me, these pictures does not do it justice........in person it is much more impressive. __________________
"Power Rules, Smooth is Fast, Late Brake if you HAVE TO, But Always get the Inside Line.......and Fear No One." | | | | | 02-05-2006, 02:05 AM | #12 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,906 |
i see the difference. the left side looks alot better.
off topic ?....when you post pics, do you attach from your comp or do you use the url. everytime i post it shows a little thumbnail. __________________ | | | | | 02-05-2006, 02:35 AM | #13 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Malden, MA Posts: 672 |
I upload them to my gallery, then link it with the URL. __________________
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