Depo headlight aiming tool?

03SXTGUY · Post by **03SXTGUY** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:05 am

Silly question but I noticed on my set of Depo headlights that they changed the aiming bolts from a typical phillips or even torx to something weird. What do y'all use to aim these? It's like a reverse star or something...?

I'm about to start a new retro and I want to be able to use the stock vertical adjusters

stdlystdmufn · Post by **stdlystdmufn** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:10 am

yea i cant really see it in the picture but if its the bolt style im thinking of a regular 6 or 12 point socket will work.

03SXTGUY · Post by **03SXTGUY** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 2:54 am

I just counted, looks like 6 point. I might have to go out and buy one. That sucks though, as I'm sure a socket isn't small enough to easily slide down into the "adjuster" holes in the frame of the car lol

Thanks for the quick reply!

Post by **occasional demons** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:17 am

You can measure across the flats to get a size. A set of calipers would be the best way, but eyeballing it with a tape measure should get you close. May need one of those small nut driver sets, like what comes in the mini screwdriver sets, or jeweler's sets.

Either way, it was a bonehead move, if you can't get a normal tool in there to adjust them. I bet when ppl start returning them, and their sales drop dramatically, they will switch back.

Or just quit making them for neons.

03SXTGUY · Post by **03SXTGUY** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 10:11 am

I'll probably just grab a drill bit and drill 'em out to fit the socket haha

Post by **occasional demons** » Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:43 pm

It's your car I guess, just get some paint on the holes...

IDK, after seeing all the ghetto stuff on my 1gn project, that just makes me cringe.