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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:09 PM
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Headlights for a 3rd gen

Are there any conversions to turn our headlights into two lights, similar to these?
http://www.nissanperformancemag.com/...mages/max7.jpg

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Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:12 PM
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E36 conversion...search it.
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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I have a set of bmw E36 lights and the Wade covers to make them flush for sale. PM me an offer.
Old Nov 17, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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I have a set of bmw E36 lights and the Wade covers to make them flush for sale. PM me an offer.
Have you cleaned out your PM box lately?

I always enjoy writing out a PM, only to have it DENIED because your box is full, then having to cut and paste it and send it on NWMax

I will try to send a PM on another topic in a bit.
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:08 AM
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i think the only choice u have is to go with the E36 headlights.
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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where are those "wade" covers sold at?
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 04:07 PM
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why not just use actaul 5th gen headlights?
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by therealgoon9
why not just use actaul 5th gen headlights?
Dude were not all as good with fab work as you are. Just looking at thoes headlamps makes me smell bondo .
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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curious....what's the wiring like for the bmw projecters.....that's the next step up from the stock e36's right?
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by aw89maxSE
curious....what's the wiring like for the bmw projecters.....that's the next step up from the stock e36's right?
I would imagine it's very similiar to the regular E36 wiring. Nothing 10 or 12 Gauge shouldnt be able to handle.
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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like this? and where is saskatoon?
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:39 PM
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i know its not relevant but i jus got a 92' GXE and i was drivin at night and realized my highbeams wont stay on is there a DIY to fix it? or does anyone know a part that i need to fix this? the lights work but the highbeams switch wont stay on..
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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are you pushing or pulling the lights handle? if youre not pushing it they wont stay on
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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like this? and where is saskatoon?
Go to Albuquerque make a right and go about 1616 miles Really look it up!
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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found it. its in kanadeia.
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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im pulling for the high beams they come on but it wont stay on.. i pull it back usually clicks in place but it wont stay
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:45 AM
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and about the E36 there are different ones but im not sure if they all fix in the max? maybe i found the wrong one..



Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:59 AM
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saskatoon blades..
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 06:42 AM
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[QUOTE=Shade20]and about the E36 there are different ones but im not sure if they all fix in the max? maybe i found the wrong one..




These work and look great with blacked out corners or smoked.

The fit just like any e36. You can change the color of the halos just by buying 944 bulbs. The lows and high have a great beam pattern.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Shade20
im pulling for the high beams they come on but it wont stay on.. i pull it back usually clicks in place but it wont stay

Thats because when you pull it back thats our "flashing" position not the high beam position.

For high beam push the lever toward the front of the car.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:19 AM
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Man i feel reall dumb thanks alot! i was pushing it forward but not in the right way lol
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 09:21 AM
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Oh ya for the E36s can you fit a HID kit in those type of lenses? I was thinkin about gettin E36s and HID kit for my max
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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I'm guessing noone makes a user friendly conversion for the E36s huh?
Say a plug and play type of thing?
Old Nov 20, 2005 | 07:17 PM
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I'm guessing noone makes a user friendly conversion for the E36s huh?
Say a plug and play type of thing?
Nope. Unfortunately, it's cut, bang, shove and play.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 02:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Samswhitemaxima
I'm guessing noone makes a user friendly conversion for the E36s huh?
Say a plug and play type of thing?
If you can wire a harness, swing a baby sledge and use a cutoff wheel your golden. This is not hard to do.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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if u can't cut, can't do ****, if u can pay, you can always play!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...16413714QQrdZ1

i saw this a few weeks ago. it's cheaper than buying a dremel if u don't already have one.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxzilla91
if u can't cut, can't do ****, if u can pay, you can always play!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Nissa...16413714QQrdZ1

i saw this a few weeks ago. it's cheaper than buying a dremel if u don't already have one.

I'd buy this. Can someone vouch for it? Is it as simple as the description says?
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:26 AM
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You still gotta cut as they go a little deeper than stock headlights.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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i dont think youl have to cut anything. you guys who cut stuff......i just dont get it. with that made bracket you might be able to just put them in......

i didnt cut anything besides the brackets. but i did hammer in the radiator support a bit.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 08:59 AM
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stock housing
- glass
+ projector
+ wade cover
+ sealed
=
I wish I would have done it years ago

even if you just use a halogen bulb in a projector, it is insanely better than reflectors in every aspect. I would rather have a halogen's in a projector than a HID's using a reflector.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by MrGone
stock housing
- glass
+ projector
+ wade cover
+ sealed
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I wish I would have done it years ago

even if you just use a halogen bulb in a projector, it is insanely better than reflectors in every aspect. I would rather have a halogen's in a projector than a HID's using a reflector.

So according to your "equation" , I should be able to take a set of headlights from a junkyard, or a parts car, remove the glass, replace with the wade cover and seal, THEN will they bolt on?


BTW, the part in bold above seems like it might be a lot easier said than actually done.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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What is the wade cover?
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 09:30 AM
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so you would need e36 headlights and wade cover to make them look flush, does any cutting need to be done to get the lights to fit in , or are they pretty much the same size as the stock ones?
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Originally Posted by blackandwhite
So according to your "equation" , I should be able to take a set of headlights from a junkyard, or a parts car, remove the glass, replace with the wade cover and seal, THEN will they bolt on?


BTW, the part in bold above seems like it might be a lot easier said than actually done.
well, remove the stock glass lens
install a projector into the stock housing (this is where you will probably get creative)
then throw a wade cover on because the stock glass lens is rippled and will completely nullify installing the projector.
seal it to prevent water and moisture from entering/forming inside the headlights.
Then you just bolt the headlight assembly in like factory. Just make sure you allign the projectors straight (from left to right). You can use the factory adjustment for height.
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Originally Posted by MyBlue92Maxima
so you would need e36 headlights and wade cover to make them look flush, does any cutting need to be done to get the lights to fit in , or are they pretty much the same size as the stock ones?
lots of work



I personally don't like the look of the E36 lights in the Maxima. The only reason I would use them is if I didn't use bi-xenon (high/low) projectors in the stock housing. If I were to use E36 lights they would have to be retrofitted with projectors, but that's just me.
Old Nov 21, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tripleGmax
i dont think youl have to cut anything. you guys who cut stuff......i just dont get it. with that made bracket you might be able to just put them in......

i didnt cut anything besides the brackets. but i did hammer in the radiator support a bit.
Are you on projector e36's or non projector. The projectors go deeper in and are a little taller so they require a tad bit of cutting.
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i have non projectors and yes projectors would require cutting.


there are too many confused people in this thread and too many questions. Read the writeups on this......
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Originally Posted by MrGone
stock housing
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+ projector
+ wade cover
+ sealed
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I wish I would have done it years ago

even if you just use a halogen bulb in a projector, it is insanely better than reflectors in every aspect. I would rather have a halogen's in a projector than a HID's using a reflector.
EU Spec H4s for da winnn!
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EU Spec H4s for da winnn!
git er done
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Originally Posted by MrGone
git er done
what you mean? it's BEEN done.



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