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      05-17-2010, 11:02 AM   #23
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Hi, so these small angel eye bulbs are about the same size as T10 wedge... however, I couldnt get the T10 wedge to fit -- they were barely too big... is there anything else that's around the T10 wedge size, but just a tiny bit smaller????

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      05-17-2010, 11:16 AM   #24
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ok after some research, i think they're T5 wedge bulbs. looks like other Depos out there use the same size and it would make sense since they're smaller than the T10 size.
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      05-17-2010, 05:27 PM   #25
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hmm interesting, please keep us updated.

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      05-27-2010, 11:53 PM   #26
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      07-22-2010, 07:29 PM   #27
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any update?
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      07-23-2010, 02:10 AM   #28
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The T5 LED lights work just fine. I would install these BEFORE putting them in your car.
Also, if you buy the 3-SMD LED, find a way to cover up the forward firing one otherwise your halos will show a bright dot -- four of them on each halo to be exact... doesn't look all that super.

Overall, still nicer than the old stock halogen housing.
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      07-23-2010, 02:49 AM   #29
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can i request pics with light off??
and night pics
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      07-29-2010, 09:01 AM   #30
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I just installed my pair of depo projector headlights last night. The installation was the biggest pain in the a** out of anything I've had to put on this car. It was a two man job, and took around 4 hours. Everything pretty straightfoward, just involved unscrewing screws then screwing them back, the hard part was that BMW put screws in very tight spot requiring small hands. Very pleased with the way it turns out, but the halos don't look that good, they're stock pretty much. I ordered red led bulbs to replace the orange halos. The projectors make a big difference with my HID and the car looks a lot cleaner. Only issue I have, the driver side headlight lower than the passenger side, I can't adjust them to even out. Maybe the driver side lower, to prevent blinding oncoming traffic? Give me a day or two and I will upload some pictures.
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      07-29-2010, 09:00 PM   #31
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I just installed my pair of depo projector headlights last night. The installation was the biggest pain in the a** out of anything I've had to put on this car. It was a two man job, and took around 4 hours. Everything pretty straightfoward, just involved unscrewing screws then screwing them back, the hard part was that BMW put screws in very tight spot requiring small hands. Very pleased with the way it turns out, but the halos don't look that good, they're stock pretty much. I ordered red led bulbs to replace the orange halos. The projectors make a big difference with my HID and the car looks a lot cleaner. Only issue I have, the driver side headlight lower than the passenger side, I can't adjust them to even out. Maybe the driver side lower, to prevent blinding oncoming traffic? Give me a day or two and I will upload some pictures.

Uneven = normal. What kind of LED did you purchase? I'm trying to find some that have the brightest 360 degree coverage and not so much forward firing (otherwise, you get those light dots in the rings).
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      07-30-2010, 09:41 AM   #32
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Uneven = normal. What kind of LED did you purchase? I'm trying to find some that have the brightest 360 degree coverage and not so much forward firing (otherwise, you get those light dots in the rings).
Not too sure about the firing and brightness of the LEDs I ordered, I got them from ebay, 20 LEDs for $9, heres the link http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...Q5fAccessories
They should arrive either tomorrow or Monday. To install them I will have to taket headlights out again, seeing the area too tight for me to fit my hands down there, wish I took your advice from a previous post, oh well. When finished I will post pictures showing their brightness and how everything comes out. I did fixed the uneven line too, you can adjust the beams from the headlight housing.
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      08-02-2010, 08:03 PM   #33
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also, those T5 will fit. Look inside of the individual housing part for the lightbulb and adjust the small copper prongs in the base area. trust me though, T5 will fit, albeit snugly.
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      08-03-2010, 11:10 AM   #34
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also, those T5 will fit. Look inside of the individual housing part for the lightbulb and adjust the small copper prongs in the base area. trust me though, T5 will fit, albeit snugly.
You sure about the T5? I orderd the ones from the ebay site which I posted, they came in on Saturday, spent Sunday night taking off the bumper to take out the depo to change the bulbs,but the new bulbs were just a little too big. I didn't try adjusting the copper prongs, which I thought of that. Thinking about leaving it stock for now, its a pain to keep taking this bumper off. Also I tried uploading pictures of the headlights but had some problems, will try again later.
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      08-08-2010, 04:54 PM   #35
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Do you guys know if this LED (pic 1) fits the AE for the Depo's??

Bulb is 194 T5 which does fit the OEMhalogen headlights parking light bulb location on our cars. (pic 2 is my car with them in)

I'm considering ordering the depo's, these LEDs for the AE and maybe an HID kit (or at least 6000K Halogens). I just hate the yellow AE look.
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      08-09-2010, 09:51 AM   #36
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Finally, here are pictures of the depos installed with my HIDs
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      08-09-2010, 11:10 AM   #37
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looks nice! no swap out with the rings yet?
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      08-09-2010, 11:52 AM   #38
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Definite winner, those look clean.

We are working on offering hyperwhite LED bulbs for the rings, we are testing various bulb types to get the dispersion right so the ring appears full and bright.
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      08-09-2010, 12:33 PM   #39
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Nick keep us posted.... deffinatly still interested just waiting for those hyperwhite bulbs
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      08-09-2010, 06:35 PM   #40
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Definite winner, those look clean.

We are working on offering hyperwhite LED bulbs for the rings, we are testing various bulb types to get the dispersion right so the ring appears full and bright.
keep us posted! i am trying out various t5 wedge bulbs too, i think i found some winners, i'll post pics once i get back to deutschland
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      08-10-2010, 10:41 AM   #41
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@Nick

Once you have the Depo's with LED AE and HIDs as a full kit, PM me
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      08-10-2010, 11:15 AM   #42
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Finally got my error clearing module. Had issues with leaking in the driver light, so called Jlevi, they suggested take them all apart and hit it with the hair dryer and let dry over night. So i did cause i had to put my HID's in anyways. One ride in the rain and they driver one filled back up!! Anyone else having a leaking problem? Im going to call again today and see if i can get that drivers side replaced. Other than that there great! 4300k ftw
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can't you get rid of the corner light when headlight is on?
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      08-10-2010, 10:45 PM   #44
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