5 ltr. beater

im getting ready to pull the trigger on a 5spd 00 SE with GLE package and im pricing out parts and mods i want to do. (as usual. how else better to spend tax return money?)

one mod that i was interested in, were these lights:

http://www.carid.com/product.php?pro...t=19147&page=1

anyone have any pics of these headlights installed?

Mr. Brett

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I might be wrong, but I think those are the same ones that can be picked up off of eBay for around $150.

I'm pretty sure these can only take halogen bulbs, not HIDs...and they take H3 bulbs last I checked.

For that kind of money, you're better off doing a retrofit. It'd look much nicer. Or are you planning on staying with stock halogen bulbs? Either way, you'd also have to wire in a separate line for the high beams.

ChrisMan287

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If you want those just get them off eBay. Search for pics through the albums. End of thread.

Nexus67

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You'll find almost any setup in here:

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ting-here.html

5 ltr. beater

thanx guys. bookmarked it.

haven't been on the .org forums for awhile. forgot how everything works.

anomaly117

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you can get those on ebay. those projector lenses are junk tho. youre better off getting the lights that look like those with the plain old reflectors like these: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/00-01...Q5fAccessories. if you were to get the projectors, your best bet would be a retro, and it would end up costing you more money and work.

5 ltr. beater

^^^^^^^^

me likey! thanx.

GilLesS72

I have a Maxima 2000 SE and i want to get projector lights with angel eyes.... what should i do? could i find headlights of newer model like 2002-03, open the light and install angel eyes my self...
if so can i fit XENON bulb in there?

GilLesS72

or should i get one of those kit???

http://cgi.ebay.ca/00-03-NISSAN-MAXI...item2558ba8f08

hove75

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dont do it they are crap u cant see **** from them had them and took them off in a hour

hove75

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hahha i just sold mine for 80

Mr. Brett

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In all seriousness, you'd be best doing a retrofit. The beam is so much brighter and wider. They're not that hard to do, it's just a matter of being willing to pony up the extra money to do it.

If you do it right, though, the end results are usually gorgeous.

GilLesS72

Ok but can you explain what's a retrofit???

ChrisMan287

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Please do some research.

Nexus67

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Overall, you can retrofit your OEM headlights (or aftermarket ones) with a projector lens (these lenses are usually from cars that came with projectors from the factory i.e. Acura TSX, Infiniti G35, Lexus etc. etc.)

Search: 'projector retrofit' it contains much much more detail (and I believe a few write-ups as well)

you could also check theretrofitsource.com

5 ltr. beater

yeah i believe you....

i think im just gonna save up and do an 02-03 headlght swap. thanx for the heads up.

Mr. Brett

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This is always a good decision. Kinda pricey, though.

Just be ready to have to run separate wires for the high beam. I dont think it's too difficult.

GilLesS72

So its possible to fit 2002-03 Maxima headlights in a 2000 Maxima???
Does it fit perfectly?

arcueda

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info should be here somewhere.....someone else could confirm this for me, i believe the fit, but there is a small gab b.c the bumper is different?

while im on the subject, are these tsx, or just tsx wannabees lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Bi-xe...Q5fAccessories

arcueda

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nevermind, i can tell they arnt, sry for the bump

Z-Powered

I'm looking for some replacement headlights because my OEM HIDs are slowly becoming opaque. I know the eBay projectors suck, but what about these reflector style ones? Are they compatible with HID bulbs? Thanks. Nevermind, they don't fit Maximas with HIDs.

Headlights

Mr. Brett

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Best way to clear up foggy headlights is to grab yourself some 2000-grit sandpaper and wetsand the hell out of them. Then use a real fine polish to smooth everything out, and then finally throw on a nice coat of wax to protect them.

It'll make them look like brand new. The only downfall is, once it's done, it needs to be re-done about every 6-9 months depending on the weather where you live.

If you're nervous about using sandpaper on your headlights, Brasso or Meguiar's Wheel and Mag polish are a good alternative. Just make sure you keep the stuff off your paint.

Z-Powered

^ Yeah, sanding my headlights would make me kinda nervous. And after taking a closer look at them, it looks like all the fogginess is on the inside...
Like when the lights are off, they look ok. But when I turn the lights on, then you can see all the haziness.

tunafish51

Well, with no light on the dirt cannot really be noticed, when the light is on the beam of light is obstructed by the dirt in some way. Makes sense

nalc

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Those are "G1" aftermarket projectors. not very good.

However there are also "G3" aftermarket projectors from the same company. IIRC, they are like $150/pair including projectors bulbs and ballasts. How they wire is they stick through the bulb hole in your existing reflector. No cutting needed.

There's a guy on HIDPlanet with a hook-up for them straight from China.

anomaly117

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