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Old 03-05-2010, 04:39 PM
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I just received my red overlays from empiregfx.com and it turns out they're for the FACELIFT tails, the ones that I have in my room, that I can't install because I don't have the correct bulb holders.

Which brings me to the reason I made this thread.

Where can I acquire bulb holders for facelift tail lights made by DEPO? I bought bulb holders (which really turned out to be just one... didn't know they didn't come in pairs) from ECStuning.com and they didn't fit.

I have no idea where else to look for bulb holders for DEPO facelift tail lights. I want them on my car now! I paid 130 bucks for them and they've been sitting in my room since I got my car back from the body shop a month ago. Damn.
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 04:51 PM
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Audizine classifieds. Lots of people sell their tail lights. Most people (myself included) only purchase the tails to replace a broken lens (which requires the entire housing). You could probably convince a seller to sell you the bulb holders only. Also look for full car part outs, these would be an even more likely seller.
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 06:16 PM
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Or you can get them from the stealership for like 35 bucks a piece
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 06:44 PM
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**** the stealership. Except maybe not. This weekend is supposed to be wicked nice so maybe I'll take a drive there tomorrow to see what they have. Kayak I've been checking the classifieds and I've seen plenty of tail lights, I just wasn't sure if the DEPO tails were different in anyway when it comes to bulb holders.
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:03 PM
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do you have any vw audi junkyards around?
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:08 PM
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shokan.com
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 07:54 PM
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I'm pretty sure Depos are direct OEM replacements. Just make sure you buy the correct year.
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 09:34 PM
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I probably didn't get the right year. I'll look around. Aledelic I've never checked to see if there are any VW/Audi yards around.
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 10:12 PM
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At 35 bucks a pop for new, that's an excellent price!
 
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Old 03-05-2010, 10:20 PM
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definitely check your wrecking yards...
 

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