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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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I want diff. BMW headlights

I've already done a BMW headlight swap into my 89 maxima, but now I found those projectors on autodynamics website. I noticed they are H7 bulbs compared to the 9005 & 9006 bulbs. Does this mean I will have to change my wiring harness again? Another question, I've seen a few BMW headlights that curve w/ the bumper of the maximas. I was wondering how that worked? Are the completely diff. headlights or is it a mod to the stock BMW headlights?
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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#1.yes you will.

#2 go to my site and look at the faqs.
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 03:53 PM
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Thanks a lot man. Your Max Rules! Looks damn good. You have the Stillen body kit right?
Old Sep 30, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2003 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 89maxSE
I've already done a BMW headlight swap into my 89 maxima, but now I found those projectors on autodynamics website. I noticed they are H7 bulbs compared to the 9005 & 9006 bulbs. Does this mean I will have to change my wiring harness again? Another question, I've seen a few BMW headlights that curve w/ the bumper of the maximas. I was wondering how that worked? Are the completely diff. headlights or is it a mod to the stock BMW headlights?
i have done the h7 headlight swap and no you do not have to change the 9006/9005 if you go the stock setup. it comes with connectors ie a wiring harness to convert the 9005/9006 setup to h7 however if you decide to do this be fore warned that you may need some hardcore cutting tools. a dremel does work but u will kill mad discs. i went old school and used some tin shears and also a angle grinder. Also you will need to modify the lights ie cut the plastic supports etc when or if you do it. They are awesome headlights tho. I just need to get an upgraded harness tho so my white bulbs "xd5" can shine bright. altho the bulbs included shine good. I think i have some pics of it with the osram bulbs included on my hd. However i need someone to host them.
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipdoutmax93
i have done the h7 headlight swap and no you do not have to change the 9006/9005 if you go the stock setup. it comes with connectors ie a wiring harness to convert the 9005/9006 setup to h7 however if you decide to do this be fore warned that you may need some hardcore cutting tools. a dremel does work but u will kill mad discs. i went old school and used some tin shears and also a angle grinder. Also you will need to modify the lights ie cut the plastic supports etc when or if you do it. They are awesome headlights tho. I just need to get an upgraded harness tho so my white bulbs "xd5" can shine bright. altho the bulbs included shine good. I think i have some pics of it with the osram bulbs included on my hd. However i need someone to host them.

I knew they come with wiring but I didnt know that the wiring was an adapter to convert it. I just thought it was a harness that you had to cut and install like you do the 9005/6 harness hence me saying he would have to change his harness.
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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I knew they come with wiring but I didnt know that the wiring was an adapter to convert it. I just thought it was a harness that you had to cut and install like you do the 9005/6 harness hence me saying he would have to change his harness.
oh no problem just letting it be known however i ended up cutting the harness anyways because i lost my upgraded 9005/9006 sockets but if they are already wired its plug and play(wiring wise fittment is another issue).
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Flipdoutmax93
i have done the h7 headlight swap and no you do not have to change the 9006/9005 if you go the stock setup. it comes with connectors ie a wiring harness to convert the 9005/9006 setup to h7 however if you decide to do this be fore warned that you may need some hardcore cutting tools. a dremel does work but u will kill mad discs. i went old school and used some tin shears and also a angle grinder. Also you will need to modify the lights ie cut the plastic supports etc when or if you do it. They are awesome headlights tho. I just need to get an upgraded harness tho so my white bulbs "xd5" can shine bright. altho the bulbs included shine good. I think i have some pics of it with the osram bulbs included on my hd. However i need someone to host them.

i need to check out your setup...i'm just trying to resolve so quirking fitment issues i don't like
Old Oct 1, 2003 | 03:02 PM
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quirking fitiment issues? Will there be any issues I'll have to deal w/ if I decided to do the BMW projectors???
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