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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 01:41 PM
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Depo Headlight Bulbs

I just got a set of Depo Headlights and I thought they used the H7 bulbs, but these have HB3 9005 ?

I ordered these Ziza H7 Bulbs but I'm not sure they will fit. So I will need the 9005? and does the 9005 have both the High Beam and Low Beam?

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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 02:42 PM
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Those headlights should have a shutter inside the projector that opens when you select the high beams. Only need one-beam bulbs.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2021 | 03:28 PM
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Should I get LED bulbs?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 08:49 AM
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Yep one bulb and something looks weird, you dont have a clips to hold the bulbs? Like its missing.

 
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 12:08 PM
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Hey Dmads,

If those are the headlights I sold you they definitely take H7 bulbs. Single filament, they use a shutter to switch between high/low.

The bulbs that I sent you installed in them are (rather expensive) 65W H7. Stock Mini halogen headlights are 65W, most H7 bulbs are 55W.

65W H7 bulbs give a bit more light but won't melt the wiring or blind other drivers. I suspect those H7s will give you better light than LEDs and would suggest just using them.

Those projector headlights, when aimed properly, are infinitely better than the terrible OEM halogens.
 
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