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Old 07-02-2004, 10:55 AM
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That cut off line is excellent and so sharp. I love that.
That is why you must do it right.
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Old 07-02-2004, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by waveridr85
how do you convert from the 9004 kit?

Will a set of eyelids and a shield make for a good setup?
If you are going to convert to a 9007, just do regular Halogen. the beam pattern is still better than the 9004's, but then you will not be unsatisfied with your HID set.

Maxima10to1 did a write up on the first few pages of the Forums about how to convert with virtually no cost. Try it out...looks to be a good mod.
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Old 07-02-2004, 11:09 AM
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Go with Bohmen 7000k.
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Old 07-02-2004, 11:30 AM
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Here's a horrible picture:





I'd like projectors, but this works for now..
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Old 07-02-2004, 12:11 PM
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Go with Bohmen 7000k.
Yea if you want crap I definitely suggest following this person's advice.
 
Old 07-03-2004, 12:00 AM
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anyone else have some more pics for comparison?
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Old 07-03-2004, 05:29 AM
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The Katz 9004 HID is good.
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Old 07-03-2004, 06:28 AM
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I hear that McCullough kits that come out are crap, who can back that up? I've got a McCullough kit the only thing that is wrong with it is that the beam is scattered in the headlight.
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Old 07-03-2004, 08:45 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...908362962&rd=1

What do u guys think of this Kit.
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Old 07-03-2004, 09:08 AM
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Well you need the 9004 conversion kit.
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Old 07-03-2004, 05:04 PM
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Oh my god why do you people not listen. Those off the shelf kits are GARBAGE. McCullough's are some of the worst HIDs you can buy.

The problem with HID kits is everyone is too damn lazy to do some research. EVERYONE INTERESTED IN HID KITS GO TO WWW.HIDFORUM.COM and look the stuff up for yourselves.

takentomax it's people like you who are forcing the government to investigate banning ALL HIDs (even OEM ones) because most people can't differentiate between your crap reflector style HIDs and true ones.
 
Old 07-03-2004, 08:00 PM
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if i have to buy hid again im gettin bi-xenon projector with lil more money...i think evey penny spent on bi-xenon projector is worth it plus their beam pattern and cut off line is amazing.

and to all the people with HID!

please!! re-aim ur headlight lower! you peoples are blinding me!
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Old 07-03-2004, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 1FSTMAX
Some craptacular 9004 beam pattern pics i found online..

thats my beam pattern....
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Old 07-04-2004, 06:22 AM
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thats my beam pattern....
I'm so.. so sorry.
 
Old 07-04-2004, 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by formz
takentomax it's people like you who are forcing the government to investigate banning ALL HIDs (even OEM ones) because most people can't differentiate between your crap reflector style HIDs and true ones.
Alright formz...no need to get all fcukn mad. Unfortunatly I didn't do the right research before getting this kit. And now i'm paying for it. Once you do that write-up for the projector install, I'm getting some bi-xenon projectors and a friggen new kit. Cuz this one it brings me too much trouble...
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Old 07-04-2004, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by formz
I'm so.. so sorry.

im just playing use it if you need to ...
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Old 07-04-2004, 12:52 PM
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If you want HID's do projectors. Here you can see the low/high beam patterns and what they look like from different heights when you look into them. I bet a lot of people appreciate it when I’m coming head on.




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Old 07-04-2004, 12:59 PM
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yo formz, let us know please when you have the full-write up. Thanks.
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Old 07-04-2004, 02:23 PM
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There was someone selling the Bi-xenon kit, who was it again? I'm going to convert my kit as well. The Hanabi's are not that great, I alsways had a problem with my ballast and now they are both dead. I didn't even have for a year yet. I'm going straight with the projectors. Anyone know where to get them from?
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Old 07-04-2004, 02:32 PM
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Alright, I did my install friday-today. I will NOT be doing a writeup. I got about 1/4 of the way through the install and realized that it just isn't possible to write directions. It's a custom job that will be different every single time some you install it. I WILL however answer ANY questions you may have.

What is the real kick in the ***** about what I did was when they were all installed, I was adjusting the drivers side vertical alignment and the STUPID TAB ON THE HEADLIGHT BROKE OFF. So now I have a low aimed headlight until next weekend when I JB Weld the tab back on so I can aim this stupid thing.
 
Old 07-04-2004, 07:51 PM
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Formz....I recall you and I having a conversation about doing a write-up...LOL...see what I mean. As someone that has done the E55 retrofit...I can honestly say that there is no one way to do the install. I can ALSO answer any questions that any may have with respect to this, as I recently finished this about 2 weeks ago.

Welcome to the club Formz...now post pics..!
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Old 07-04-2004, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by formz
Alright, I did my install friday-today. I will NOT be doing a writeup. I got about 1/4 of the way through the install and realized that it just isn't possible to write directions. It's a custom job that will be different every single time some you install it. I WILL however answer ANY questions you may have.

What is the real kick in the ***** about what I did was when they were all installed, I was adjusting the drivers side vertical alignment and the STUPID TAB ON THE HEADLIGHT BROKE OFF. So now I have a low aimed headlight until next weekend when I JB Weld the tab back on so I can aim this stupid thing.

see, i said the same thing every time someone asked for directions. The way i see this mod is; if you need step by step directions, don’t bother doing it. But if you have questions ask away. Also do some research there is a lot of info out there.

formz, take some pictures i want to see.
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Old 07-04-2004, 08:54 PM
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ok questions asking away....

ive checked out HIDforum and done a bunch of reading...

from what i understand e55 are some of the more popular setups. bi-xenon is the way to go and this setup has it.

only question i have now is where do i find these wonderful beasts? Junkyards best place? or should i be looking for someone in the classifieds

well thats the only question i have at the moment... as soon as i can pick one of these up, im gonna do the swap myself. Fabrication is my middle name.
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Old 07-04-2004, 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarke
ok questions asking away....

ive checked out HIDforum and done a bunch of reading...

from what i understand e55 are some of the more popular setups. bi-xenon is the way to go and this setup has it.

only question i have now is where do i find these wonderful beasts? Junkyards best place? or should i be looking for someone in the classifieds

well thats the only question i have at the moment... as soon as i can pick one of these up, im gonna do the swap myself. Fabrication is my middle name.

ebay is your friend. Also check the for sale section on hidforum.com, hidtech.com also sells parts, but its more $$$$
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Old 07-05-2004, 05:10 AM
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Everyone will get pictures hopefully today after I fix that DAMN TAB haha

Nupe yea you were write, way too much custom stuff to do a step by step on. Those damn e55's are HUGE I had to hack a lot of stuff off the back of my headlight haha
 
Old 07-05-2004, 05:15 AM
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formz, I recall you saying you could get everything for $350, can you still get them? I used to see New everything on ebay for 400 but now I don't.
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Old 07-05-2004, 07:39 AM
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formz, I recall you saying you could get everything for $350, can you still get them? I used to see New everything on ebay for 400 but now I don't.
Yea. ebay user ID pcfactoryoutlet. His name is Dave, email is ptcfact@bellsouth.net Email and see if he has any left. Tell him Matt and Vathana sent you. He's a really good guy.
 
Old 07-05-2004, 09:20 AM
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Formz is right on...so is Geo1317....this mod is not for the meek...if you need step-by-step directions...you need to just pay someone to do them for ya..
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Any of you guys live in Queens so that I may ask you guys to install them for me for a small price in the future? =)
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Old 07-05-2004, 10:38 AM
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Haha I'm never installing them into a maxima ever again. If (when) I do it again, I'm going to make sure it's in a larger, circular headlight.
 
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