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Old 09-15-2011, 10:05 PM
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I just installed a set of Depo projector headlights in my '98 coupe. I went for a drive on a dark country road. The low beams are great. The high beams are aimed at the tree tops and sky. Clearly way too high! Can you aim these things?
Old 09-15-2011, 10:14 PM
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There are threads about this. I believe there is a design flaw that prevents you from aiming the high beams properly. there is a thread by Radioflyer about his improved projectors without this problem.
Old 09-16-2011, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tstrobl1
I just installed a set of Depo projector headlights in my '98 coupe. I went for a drive on a dark country road. The low beams are great. The high beams are aimed at the tree tops and sky. Clearly way too high! Can you aim these things?
Nope... no separate adjustment for the high beams. You really shouldn't need them much with low beam projectors though...
Old 09-16-2011, 11:46 PM
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I believe the screw on the bottom of the housing adjust both at the same time. I have mine adjusted to where they are at the lowest setting. Out of the box my low beams were hitting the top of the trees....
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Your issue is the nail in the coffin of the idea I might get some Depo lights, no way I will now

Thanks for sharing
Old 09-17-2011, 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by vetteman741
Your issue is the nail in the coffin of the idea I might get some Depo lights, no way I will now

Thanks for sharing

Just get the ACA headlights from the auction site for $230.
Old 09-17-2011, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 2slicks1vette
Just get the ACA headlights from the auction site for $230.
whats the name of the auction site
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Originally Posted by CBZZZC5
whats the name of the auction site
The bay between dbay and fbay.
Old 09-17-2011, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by vetteman741
Your issue is the nail in the coffin of the idea I might get some Depo lights, no way I will now

Thanks for sharing
Don't do it Vetteman!! I have these lights(Depo) and they are terrible. They arent that bright and out of focus. The glue around the edges is cheap and non consisent. Scratches easily and condensation is very possible. Also you get the frog eye bump. I love the clear projector look but this is Poor quality. I just ordered Radioflyers Stealth Cannons. Pricey but look great and they are zenon. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by Qwik01
The bay between dbay and fbay.
Now thats funny

BTW, for those considering ACA's (or any of the knock off ACA clones), Ive read that you cant adjust the highs on them either. Most reports also say that they are so satisfied with the low's that the problem with the highs doesn't matter.

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