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Originally Posted by HeresMyMind
No problem! There is a lot of mos information with lighting so I try to help when I can.
I also have an 03 XS that had the same issue. I replaced them with depo headlights and did a retrofit with Morimoto D2S projectors (4.0) with Osram CBI D2S bulbs and Morimoto 50 watt ballasts.
The quality of after market headlights is fine. I noticed the clear coating started chipping after 2-3 years which is typical for depo plastic lenses.
You can not purchase just lenses unfortunately.
I plan on sanding down and re-clearing my lights with a good 3m clear coat.
If you have any other questions of want a quote on an actual retrofit let me know. I am in CT about 1 hour from Springfield Mass.
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That is actually almost a copy paste of my initial plan. The new MA inspection means that headlight may not pass inspection, but shouldn't cause an issue once I have a sticker for the year so I'd play swapperoo.
I've really enjoyed having my 100w Piaa Plasma Yellow bulbs, the visibility was great compared to any off the shelf solution for a long time, but after DD'ing the BRZ for a few years, the lighting now feels a bit dim in comparison.
Edit: Also highly appreciate the offer. Once I pull the trigger on the fresh Depos I'll pull apart my OEM headlights and check out the work required before chopping up the new ones, and likely have the Depos clear coated when I have a fender dent fixed by my friends body shop.
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