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Old Jul 26, 2024 | 10:59 PM
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So I'm looking to buy a billet grill and depo whistler headlights for my 02 Camaro but I'm not sure where to buy them. I don't want cheap knock off garbage that isn't going to last a long time. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where to get the best billet grill and depos? Thanks yall.
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Old Jul 27, 2024 | 06:14 AM
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Looks like Magg has the headlights and Hawks for the billet grill. From my own experience on billet grills they are all about the same.
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Old Jul 27, 2024 | 10:55 AM
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Doesn't matter where you buy the Depos, none of them will fit properly out of the box. There are some write-ups on improving the fit by moving the mounting point a bit. This helps a great deal, but IMO they still don't quite ever fit the same as stock (more rubber gasket is visible as the headlight module itself seems to be just slightly smaller).
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Originally Posted by Treburkulosis
Looks like Magg has the headlights and Hawks for the billet grill. From my own experience on billet grills they are all about the same.
Thanks so much. Does Hawks have a black version of the polished grill?
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Old Jul 27, 2024 | 01:35 PM
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Doesn't matter where you buy the Depos, none of them will fit properly out of the box. There are some write-ups on improving the fit by moving the mounting point a bit. This helps a great deal, but IMO they still don't quite ever fit the same as stock (more rubber gasket is visible as the headlight module itself seems to be just slightly smaller).
Agreed here and the last DEPO lights I bought for my Ram didn't last 2 years and the clear failed.
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Originally Posted by Elliott R (2002 Z28)
Thanks so much. Does Hawks have a black version of the polished grill?
It doesn't look like it.
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Old Aug 1, 2024 | 02:49 PM
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I recommend Hawks, I've used them before, perched a headliner for my 86 Trans AM, colour match 100%, I also ordered both front and trunk floor mats for my 2002 Camaro SS SLP and they look identical to my OE ones that I put away.. Check out my video about my floor mats
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