Light output from E36's
12-16-2005, 04:41 PM
#6
+10000000000 on that bro. Must be like 50 lumins! I had my left headlight out for I don't know how long. I only noticed it when I saw the headlight reflections off the car in front while stopped at a light!
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
A lit marshmellow is brighter than our headlights.
12-17-2005, 03:39 PM
#9
I had wagner Brite-lites on my A/T and the light output was much better than the 9004s that it had originally
bulb quality will also affect light output.
a long time ago, we replaced one bulb on my parents subi because it was out, the replacement bulb (el cheapo type) was significantly dimmer than the bulb on the other side which was a few years old already.
in conclusion, try some good bulbs before gooing and swapping the E36s in
bulb quality will also affect light output.
a long time ago, we replaced one bulb on my parents subi because it was out, the replacement bulb (el cheapo type) was significantly dimmer than the bulb on the other side which was a few years old already.
in conclusion, try some good bulbs before gooing and swapping the E36s in
12-17-2005, 07:11 PM
#10
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Originally Posted by tripleGmax
i think my light output has improved tremendously. you could also upgrade the current headlights, i forget the light numbers 9007 maybe....but they make the output brighter.
12-17-2005, 08:08 PM
#12
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Yayo, you can not swap the 9004 with 9007 directly. Look at the sticky in the 4th gen and see all the details and discussions. In general, 2 things you have to do. 1) File off two snubs on the housing at 8 and 5 o'clock positions (keep the one at 12). 2) Switch the ground wires. Many had done the converstion of the 4th gen and swear by it. Some one here mentioned it worked on 3rd also.
12-17-2005, 09:45 PM
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http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....f8aadda776c175
don't know if it will on the maxima but it is an upgrade for the e36 stock headlights. these are equipped with H1 (i recommend OSRAM Silverstars). Clean cut off. Depos make these for the e36 too but the quality is not as good as ZKWs.
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....f8aadda776c175
don't know if it will on the maxima but it is an upgrade for the e36 stock headlights. these are equipped with H1 (i recommend OSRAM Silverstars). Clean cut off. Depos make these for the e36 too but the quality is not as good as ZKWs.
http://www.umnitza.com/product_info....f8aadda776c175
12-18-2005, 09:23 AM
#14
I like these better. Good luck finding another just like it. But it's a perfect fit.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
12-18-2005, 09:45 AM
#15
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
I like these better. Good luck finding another just like it. But it's a perfect fit.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
12-18-2005, 09:54 AM
#16
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
I like these better. Good luck finding another just like it. But it's a perfect fit.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
12-18-2005, 06:26 PM
#20
I decided to do the e36 conversion last summer, and fitted the Silvania Silverstars. You will get a brighter light with the e36 lights because the 9006 bulbs is 55W whereas the stock 9004s are only 45W.
12-18-2005, 07:08 PM
#22
headlights, on the 2ed gen you cant see anything, im serious, so , i was thinking i might could try some 3 gen lights, can anyone give me the dementions of the whole assembly, it might somewhat fit, i just wont to beable to see, when its raining i really cant see and i have to pull over.
some one sell me some 3rd gen lights for cheep???
if a 3rd gen housing would fit decent, i would just go ahead and get some e36 or something
what do yall think??
some one sell me some 3rd gen lights for cheep???
if a 3rd gen housing would fit decent, i would just go ahead and get some e36 or something
what do yall think??
12-18-2005, 09:50 PM
#23
what do yall think??[/QUOTE]
If i had a 2gen. I'd put in chevy truck lights. No joke. And you definetly do not want 3 gen lights.
OR I'd put in round dual headlights like the old rally vw's.
If i had a 2gen. I'd put in chevy truck lights. No joke. And you definetly do not want 3 gen lights.
OR I'd put in round dual headlights like the old rally vw's.
12-18-2005, 09:51 PM
#24
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
what do yall think??
chevy truck lights are horrible
12-18-2005, 09:52 PM
#25
Originally Posted by MrGone
If i had a 2gen. I'd put in chevy truck lights. No joke. And you definetly do not want 3 gen lights.
The new ones are fine. The boxy dimensions would work though.
12-18-2005, 10:01 PM
#26
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
chevy truck lights are horrible
The new ones are fine. The boxy dimensions would work though.[/QUOTE]
for oncoming drivers....
I can tell when a GM is coming lol
12-19-2005, 10:05 AM
#30
Originally Posted by mtcookson
Me too... there's always one little marker light out. 
The nice thing about BMW's.... they tell you which bulb is burnt out. That's probably why you never see BMWs with burnt out bulbs
12-20-2005, 11:21 AM
#32
Originally Posted by therealgoon9
I like these better. Good luck finding another just like it. But it's a perfect fit.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
Aftermarket e36 with halo and h7 plasma projectors. H3 turn illumination and amber led corner marker. Frikn bright brights too.
....Just wish they were hid. If they were that would bump them up to costing $800.
12-20-2005, 11:46 AM
#33
Originally Posted by Loco7
Those are the E36 from 92-98 right? Did you have to do any Mods to get the turn signal to fit?
It's not that simple.
It's e36 halo projector headlights molding into the stock corner housing. The illuminated corner was replaced with an h3 projection fog light. ANd th constant on marker was replaced with 4 leds. Then the whole thing is cover with a trimmed up Wade cover...
If you can search, there is another thread all about it.
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