wcasskicker

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Just got mine Xtec 6000K H3 kit yesterday and tried to install by my self.

I found out that even though my projector housing takes H3 bulb, but the

power male plug is still H4 (3 pin), but the ballast of Xtec female slot is for H3

(2 pin).


Any idea to solve this problem, any H4-->H3 plug convertor ??

MasterAv

I don't have any help, but I'd really like to see the results when you finish. I also have the projectors and have always wondered what HIDs would look like in them. Please post pics when you finally get things work out.

umnitza

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you have a wiring connector with your setup. red and brown.
RED POSITIVE - connect to yellow wire (most likely power)
BROWN NEGATIVE - connect to GROUND.

mjk

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Same here man, keep at it

skalberti

Let me know how many times a night people flash you because you put HID capsules in a non HID housing and the glare is burning their retinas.

1N10SITY

The xtec's in the projector housing are going to BLIND other drivers. Stay away from the cops. Good Luck

skalberti

Not only will the other drivers be blinded, but the beam pattern on the road will suck as well because the light isn't focused on the road. You can see my beam cutoff pattern.

wcasskicker

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I have the comparison of Xtec and Piaa in my cardomain (just click on my dog), hope this would help some of the members. I personally like the result.

umnitza

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Propogation of a random idea without proof is just another way the internet is fast becoming a wasteland of no information at all.

Before posting, consider a search through google for some proving documentation supporting your hypothesis, you'll learn something fun, and you'll know what to say.

HIDs inside projector housings GENERALLY do not blind anything, they make the extreme light output of HID MUCH BETTER due to the focus of the projector






I'm not an expert on lighting, just an experienced user Those look quite good to me

umnitza

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go visit that link in WC's signature.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/205163/5

Gsilk

I need to upgrade my fog lights also.

2MuchMAX4U

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So my question is now that the hid kit is installed in the projectors is it better than the halogen and does it look bad in your opinion?

Would you do it again? How much and where did you get the hids?

mjk

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How did you get them to work? any custom work?? Good job btw

MasterAv

Wow, that does look pretty nice.Could you take a pic of the beam pattern on the ground when both headlights have HIDs in them? My biggest concern is the beam pattern. Thanks again, that looks awesome.

skalberti

My question through the use of the internet and written literature, is why do they make a D2R and a D2S capsules if it doesn't matter on the housing? And what happens when you put a D2S capsule in a reflector housing? The answer is simple....... glare and poor beam pattern. Now with state laws banning HID placement in non HID housings that aren't DOT approved is illegal. I get enough speeding tickets as it is. I don't really want to add fuel to the fire. My headlights are DOT approved with 4300K bulbs, all the other colors are not approved by the DOT. My fogs are illegal but I can turn those off and still drive with my headlights. Also I would like to see the beam pattern on the road and compare the ground coverage with my pics above. The beams on the garage door aren't really convincing to me to determine effectiveness. Try to take a pic from above the car so we can see the total beam cutoff

nmaxima_24

Any updated photos with the beam pattern on the road instead of the garage? I would
like to pursue this route and would greatly appreciate photos of your finished setup...

Does anyone know where I can find the write-up for replacing those weak LED bulbs in these projectors?

Much appreciation.

upstatemax

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how would any cop know what projector housings are HID approved? my guess as a cop would be that any projector would be HID approved since most HID's are put behind projectors... it seems that the only two companies that did not put HID's behind projectors are Nissan and Acura. i have the auto-leveling projector HID's on my 04 Saab 9-3 and they are great... i hope that someone comes out with a factory replacement system with auto-leveling projectors for the maxima....

skalberti

Infiniti, GMC, Lincoln, Mercedes, Cadillac all use reflector housings as well. A cop will pull you over if your headlights blind them or if they are not the approved colors according to state laws, i.e. green, blue , purple. A friend of mine is a cop and pulls people over all the time for mis aimed headlights. D2R in a projector housing would be taking a big chance with the cops.

88MaximaSE

So, how about them updated pictures?

Maxi113

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I'm sorta confused, what bulbs does the main one use? Are these brighter than the stock hls?

irish44j

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I think what he means is that NONE of these aftermarket projectors are DOT legal as HID. All a cop has to know is that a, say, 2000 Maxima does not have OEM HIDs and that is enough. Remember, when he runs your plates, he knows the year of your car.

88MaximaSE

yeah, cops are out there on a sole mission to verify HIDs, even though I've never known anyone to get pulled over for it. love it

mrmj1218

I got pulled over for my stock headlights on my 03 earlier this year because the officer thought i swapped them. He insisted that my car did not come with the zenon lights until i showed him that it came that way in the manual. This was in VA Beach BTW.

88MaximaSE

damn i live in VA, are they really stupid about HIDs in VA?

Maxi113

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How much is a xenon kit anyway?

mjk

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Is there a write up on this?

SixxOne

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Why not just buy some projectors (MDX) for 50 a pair and you will have a perfect beam pattern and cuttoff. I would never plop a HID KIT into those headlights. Then again, I would never of bought a 'kit'. OEM is the way to go.

Lots of HID Info: http://www.hidplanet.com

MaximaHunty

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What would Sylvania Silverstars look like in here? Anyone have pics with the projectors?