Hi guys, I'm thinking about replacing the Headlights (bulbs)on my Max however I would like to know from people who've done it what they think, model #, price, how long they last and if you had to replace the light wiring/relay/harness because of the power of the new bulbs.
Thanks and I lokk forward to hearing back from you.

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amsa
2002 Altima 3.5 SE Automatic
Chamois

 

Did them all with PIAA's.....both inside and out. Comments are daily....try www.autobulbdepot.com and save some bucks.

 

check m'sig and look through the FAQs... i say Raybrigs... IMO they're better than PIAAs...

 

I replaced my heads and fogs with PIAA ExtremeWhites, cost me about $50 per pair which I'm now thinking was a little expensive (at autobulbdepot.com) Well worth it though!! They look awesome, help a little bit at night (better than stock fogs anyway!) and don't annoy the heck out of everybody like the rainbow bulbs do. Don't overdo your wattage though! get the 50/65W H4s and 55w H3s.

if you have the money it would well be worth the money to get a pair of 2K2 HIDs!!! probly be about $800-$1000 though for the pair

 

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Thanks to all who replied and will reply later. I thought of PIAA however I wanted to know what else is out there.
Any idea how long these replacement lights would last?
Thanks again.

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amsa
2002 Altima 3.5 SE
Automatic
Chamois

 

I say the hell with all you, 2K2 HIDs are the BOMBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

 

Especially since you guys who got them first paid $400 for the set. Bastards.

 

Dont playa hate. I snatched that joint up when I hear $400 for the whole set, I was like, I dont care if they dont fit, I will "MAKE" them fit

 

How come the price ballooned from 400 a pair to 800-1k. I haven't done any mods yet but I saw a 2k1 with 2k2 HIDS and can't stop drooling. Is everyone still having all the issues with the relays and alarm?

Who are people buying them from now? I thought DaveB was hooking people up for around 450 a pair.

 

They went up in price because Nissan realized they were selling them WAAY under-priced.
BigDogJonX has write-ups that fix the alarm and low-beam problems.
DaveB doesn't have any more for the low price. Check DrOmed, he had some for sale for ~$750.

 

I just can't justify to myself spending 1k on lights right now.

I think what's ****ed me off more than anything is nowadays everything is being upgraded every 6 months. Welcome to the world of technology and people raping consumers.

I got an I35 poster in the newspaper this weekend and all I can say is *drool*. I bought the top of the line Max last March and I would have bought the top of the line Max this year if I hadn't already bought my car. Pretty lame how they offer Nav, HID's etc on the new ones but couldn't offer that stuff last year.

I don't want to spend the next year upgrading my max like a PC. I think PC's have a longer shelflife than the Max's lately.

 

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You brought up a good point however there is nothing we can do, it's the world of Marketing. Look at me, I got a 2001 Max SE AE end of February and in August Nissan Canada releases the 2002 with new engine and all the upgrades at about the same price...BS!!!
But to make a long story short I am happy with my Max, it's a nice car to drive, smooth and fast.
Take care.
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amsa
2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
Automatic
Chamois

 

hey amsa,

what kind of lights did you end up deciding on?

 

PIAA H4 Xtreme Whites. Expect a little less life than stock bulbs (5-10%) they run about $70 and do a MUCH MUCH better job than the stock bulbs, and they look like HIDs .... no wiring harness required

 

S E A R C H

 

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Haven't decided yet however my choice is pointing to PIAAs either the Xtreme Whites or the Super Plasmas. I would probably go 50/65W so I don't have to worry about wiring or relays burnout.
I'll keep you posted.

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amsa
2002 Altima 3.5 SE
Automatic
Chamois

 

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Thanks for your reply. The Xtreme Whites seem to be everybody's choice. What about the wattage, what are yours?

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amsa
2002 Altima 3.5 SE
Automatic
Chamois
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