2k2-2k3 HID headlight down the road visibility...how is it?

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Nov 30, 2005 | 08:06 AM

#41

ypl102

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horizonal direction?

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Originally Posted by chr0nos

you should re-aim them when all is done.

http://www.diynet.com/diy/ab_parts_a...579216,00.html
http://www.midstatedmc.com/tech/aim.htm
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/aim/aim.html

My 03 HIDs have only vertical adjustments on back of housing, horizontal direction is set by the mounting angle on the clips mounted on the radiator support and the top bolts, there are some play possible with the screw inside the fender but i don't it's meant for that.

Dec 15, 2005 | 11:16 AM

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MaxBlu5

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If installing the 2k3 HIDs in a 2k, do I have to remove the headlight clips attached to my car that keeps the 2k headlights in place? If so, do the 2k3 headlights require their own clip holders or no?

Dec 15, 2005 | 04:54 PM

#43

Peabo5000

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I had to adjust my beams up a little higher. I see so well now I think I'm brighter on the cars in front. Before I could see where the light beam ended 3 feet on the ground in front of me

Dec 15, 2005 | 05:16 PM

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boondoxmax

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Nissan made them standard on all 02-03 maximas so iam sure they didn't use the best HID kit avail. but they are a lot better than standard halogen headlights. The only problem with them is they are not projector type. And yes the hid in the acura cl sucked big time. Nissans are not that bad....

Dec 16, 2005 | 07:37 PM

#45

darrick04

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Originally Posted by MaxBlu5

If you want them to fit perfectly YES you need to get the 02-03 clips... Otherwise they will aimed up higher or lower because they aren't properly secured!

Dec 17, 2005 | 01:19 PM

#46

kenny

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My 03 HIDs suck!! I am saying that only because I don't want people to jack them. THe lights may not seem very bright in the city because of the ambient light. When you are on a dark country road at night, you'll really appreciate the difference.

Dec 17, 2005 | 01:40 PM

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NUmaxima

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kenny

THe lights may not seem very bright in the city because of the ambient light. When you are on a dark country road at night, you'll really appreciate the difference.

If you are driving on well lit streets you are not going to see a huge difference with HID's. But on horribly lit street Maxima HID's will make the difference. Lexus still utilized reflector HID's until last year with good results. I am still contemplating whether to do a projector retrofit for my 02. But I will probably save my money for something more useful.

Dec 18, 2005 | 06:23 AM

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Nomad

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Originally Posted by lowincash

i agree the maxima reflector hid aren't the best but it does its job pretty well. it doesn't go as far as i had hoped so but i did aimed it up a tiny tiny bit and helped a bit. reflector hids don't shoot light out as far as projectors do that's why projectors are so much better than reflectors. i was originally going to have a retrofit done on my 2002 headlights because i didn't like how blurry the cutoff was and light didn't go as far. well after cleaning the headlight lens a with plastic cleaner and scratch remover stuff the output seem a lot better and the cutoff is more defined. now i can actually see a cutoff instead of a blob of blur haha. well i would say i like the maxima hids for they do their job lighting up the road in front of you and looks great too

Hmm I followed your suggestion and my friends thought that I bought bulbs with higher K rate

Dec 18, 2005 | 06:39 AM

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F23A4

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I think the 5.5G Maxima HIDs are noticeably more effective than typical halogens. But, my Murano's bixenons put the Maxima's HIDs to shame; quite simply, if I hit the high beams in the Murano, night is effectively turned into daytime anywhere near my frontend.

Dec 18, 2005 | 09:17 AM

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kramarz99

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2k2 H.i.d. Angel Eyes

HEY,
ANYBODY KNOWS WHERE TO FIND ANGEL EYES FOR 2K2 HEADLIGHTS?
RECENTLY I WAS PUTING ANGEL EYES ON MY MAXIMA AND I BROKE ONE OF THEM, ANY IDEA WHAT CAN I DO OR WHERE CAN I GET THEM BESIDE CUSTOMMAXIMA.COM?

THANKS, KRAMARZ99