LuminousX

So my headlights are pretty dark at nights, it's like they not on at all when I'm drive unless I hit a dark spot then I can see that there's some light shining, this is what my headlights look like now

Stock... so my question is, would HID's work good with these, is it possible for me to cut, and stick a projector in there with, and seal it up, how would the output be, and last if this headlight won't be any good for the above ideas then would choosing another stock headlight from a 97 or so with clear type headlights work best, I don't wanna spend all that money buying the dual output ones I see on ebay, I need help here, going to junkyard to get parts is not a problem, all ideas welcome

Max139617

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Get a set of r34's and retrofit them. Or get some from a 97-99 Maxima to retrofit. The fluted glass on the headlights you have now will cause the output to be scattered.

or if you simply want to restore your headlights, I have a 3M Headlight Restore kit that I am selling.

LuminousX

what does the kit look like, is it gonna change the glass on the front to a much clear one, picture would help

maxgtr2000

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Get the clear maxima headlights (97-99), an ebay hid kit, and a cheap set of hid projectors (2.5"-3" lens), and bezels. You can attempt this yourself and take your time, then when you get more finances, get the r34s and a better set of d2s projectors. You will need a d2s hid kit since vendors will try to sell you a 9004 kit for your car. You won't need 9004, only d2s.

Amerikaner83

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do NOT get the hid kit and keep those housings! Do as said above, if you're gonna HID, get 97/99 plastic lens lights, projectors and DO IT RIGHT.

LuminousX

A junkyard said they have a pair of 97 lights for 100, is this a good price? And how much should I pay for the projectors, I've never bought these before

Amerikaner83

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check out theretrofitsource.com

Projectors themselves can run as cheap as 50 bucks...or as much as several hundred. Keep in mind there is also the cost of HID bulbs, Ballasts, and associated wiring harnesses or relays as well.

My retrofit is going to run about 600 bucks, not including the purchase of the headlights (OEM from another member on here), and I'm doing the work myself. But I'm not going cheap on components, either. You can get a complete retro kit for only a couple hundred if you don't want STELLAR output, though it'll still be better than stock halogens.

CMax03

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Another alternative that works and provides a cutoff line is BiXenon style HID, this method has a glare shield that prevents the scattering/blinding oncoming drivers characteristic of HID in Halogen housings....I used this in my 86.5 D21 for years and my truck doesn't shoot the beam all in the trees!

LuminousX

OK that looks bright, plus I know hid don't have high an low beam, and I need to have both

clintb3astwood

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Yes projectors, put projectors in them!

LuminousX

if I do single projectors in the 97-99 headlights I could use a BiXenon hid style kit with that, and I would still have high/low beam, sounds like the perfect combo to me right...?

clintb3astwood

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Absolutely you can, check these out. I'm putting them in my high beams
http://www.theretrofitsource.com/mor...l#.UygvekTD_qA

brandnew

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Listen this is what ur gunna need to do ... But either acura tl , murano, or s2000 , morimoto
Mini d2s , and find someone or yourself to retro fit them in ur stock housing or buy the r34 like I did and stick duel projectors in them... For temperature aka color stick between 4300k -6000k best usable output for the kelvin spectrum...

Stay away from throwing hid in the stocm housings they are horrible blind oncoming traffic and urself also when the weather is bad

brandnew

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And go with bixenon projectors
Here's mine I have morimoto mini h1 and e55 Hellas both bixenon running 6000k bulbs

clintb3astwood

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Haha you just went in! I think that he's good with the D2S 3.0 unless someone does theabor for him, hit up genesis1 he did a custom curved shield on my Lexus rx projectors, he also has a spare set for sale with a custom curved shield already tuned just needs to be fitted in your lights. Your 4th gen retro looks badass man, here's mine.

Patm-a32

Dam bro that looks awesome... Looking to retro fit to my r34 one piece any tips on what projectors

clintb3astwood

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Nismogtr did the Lexus rx setup on his r34's. Ill have him chime in

LuminousX

just spot a pair of 99 on ebay for $50, junkyard was selling for 100 so ima buy off ebay, and Mini d2s for the same price on ebay, sounds like that would do the job? also it say 2.5 lens

queenambeach

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No, you can get a brand new pair on ebay for like $60 shipped

brandnew

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Any of the ones I previously mentioned but mini h1 and mini d2s 3.0 are pretty easy to use and function really good

brandnew

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Nice I like man

LuminousX

I saw a pair on ebay for 50 shipped, and
Mini D2S Bi-Xenon/HID Retrofit Projectors 2.5" Lens for 50, will this do the full retrofit that I'm going for, and how much cutting will I have to do to fit it

bigd480

Some info from talking to they guy I just bought my retro'd lights from:

New ebay headlights = $55
Generic Mini H1 projectors = $45
DDM ballast and bulbs = $45
moto harness for bi-xenon to work properly = $35
total = $180
Optional: hb35 H1 bulbs (much brighter than DDM) - $65

Then tune, install, and align the projectors, or pay a retrofitter to do it for you (at least $125?).

bigd480

Link for pics of what final product will look like installed.

ChrisMan287

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Plenty of ideas here..
http://retrofitsrus.webs.com/apps/photos/

CMax03

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Since you didn't or Don't understand....Bi-Xenon HID is both low beam an High beam HID! HID hi-lo is only HID low beam with some useless halogen H3 as your high beam (What a joke!!!!) The picture I post are to illustrate that my low beam are only in the lower region with a cut off line and not all over the road!

CMax03

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Your Kelvin choice is correct.....I put 8000K in and they do a great job but 6000K is where I go next....more coverage lumins wise....! The light concentration is noticeable I just giggle at those 10,000K+ fools they have color and no lights!

LuminousX

I ordered these on ebay, so I hope that don't give me any problems to install, I hear people saying you have to bore one more hole, but I don't have a drill, so I'm just waiting to see

NismoMaximaA32

I have that pair on my 97, it should be fine. I get compliments by friends about there brightness just get good bulbs.

CMax03

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I thought I got a chance to see A32 R34 lights in action and the light output with halogen bulbs was awful....Anyone in here can comment in too help clear up my initial perception of some R34 A32 headlights not performing anyway as close of OEM nor OEM replacements.