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Old Jul 28, 2013 | 01:36 AM
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DEPO Headlights question

So I'm about to order a set of DEPOs for my 2011 but Amazon says it will not fit the 2011. Anyone have them installed on their 2011 or know if they will fit or not?
Old Jul 28, 2013 | 02:03 AM
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They will, we all have the same headlights.
Old Jul 28, 2013 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by TEKNOnaut
So I'm about to order a set of DEPOs for my 2011 but Amazon says it will not fit the 2011. Anyone have them installed on their 2011 or know if they will fit or not?
X2 on what SS fan said.

Noticed that you had also had a similar post regarding if a aftermarket grill would fit your 2011.

Here's some info:
Simply put. A lot of websites parts listing for years covered, just haven't been updated to include the 2011 year model. I've noticed many sites that show the 06-10 coverage. They just haven't bothered to update. (heck, I've even seen a couple sites that updated to show a 2012 HHR. AND, we all know 2011 was the last year.)

As far as the DEPOS on Amazon. I doubt it says "won't fit 2011". Guess that what your saying is, it doesn't list a 2011 on the fitment coverage.
Old Jul 29, 2013 | 03:39 AM
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Thanks guys. Amazon has my car on file for when I buy parts, it simply had a warning message saying that part wouldnt fit. I figured I wouldnt have a problem, but wanted to verify before ordering.
Old Jul 29, 2013 | 10:58 AM
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Those "Will it fit?" messages an Amazon are annoying.

I put them on my 2011 last year. Keep an eye on the UV coating on the lenses... it started peeling/flaking off on mine after a few months. This seems to be a quality control issue, not all of them do this.
Old Jul 29, 2013 | 01:06 PM
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Yep 08 banshee's depots are doing that pealing deal, think they are around 2 years old. Havent been able to make it much better with buffing.
Old Jul 29, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Yep 08 banshee's depots are doing that pealing deal, think they are around 2 years old. Havent been able to make it much better with buffing.
Without that film, the lens plastic is exposed to the elements, which will cause it to prematurely cloud up and/or yellow.

Once I figure out how to cleanly and safely remove the remnants of the film, I'm going to put on overlays.
Old Jul 30, 2013 | 11:47 AM
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Well that sounds fun to look forward to.. :-/
Old Jul 30, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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I just bought a set of fall editions, look dark enough, and I have all my reflectors intact.....with HID's in there I can see !!!! depos are dark with out hids. I did the overlay clingon thing way back when, I think I had them on when I entered the HHR of the month. Too dark for halogen lights too.
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Old Jul 30, 2013 | 06:38 PM
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I just bought a set of fall editions, look dark enough, and I have all my reflectors intact.....with HID's in there I can see !!!! depos are dark with out hids. I did the overlay clingon thing way back when, I think I had them on when I entered the HHR of the month. Too dark for halogen lights too.
Does it look okay with HIDs without retrofitting projectors? A friend of mine is convinced if I put in HIDs without projectors that the light will drive other people on the road crazy.



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