BLAKE0072

only problem i see is that the bulb itself is not in the correct postion , needs to be turned maybe 30 degrezz , guess during rebaceing was not set in the correct postion , will try and correct tomorrow , reused rubber seal on the 9006 hid bulb

BLAKE0072

was doing some research , found another post , states need a back cover, since I hacked the Halo ,, thanks , going to order some on Monday


You should not need a new headlight assembly, just need the plug and play wiring harnass with the bulbs and ballast, then the end cap. Yep, they sell them on Ebay. You can buy a ruined light and use the parts from that, one with a broken tab. Could they be stolen....might be..never know. Swap should be easy if you can get to your stock headlight and remove it. You will need the (back plastic cover) as well for the HID as the stock halogen back cover is a bit different

HzMajesty

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good luck with the upgrade blake... hope it all runs well..

btw... how much of a bch was it to take off the bumper?

bertl

Wow...All that work for headlights???? Wow...

BLAKE0072

hey Hzmajesty , hmm the bumper is pretty easy , its a little sad it was off in 10 min or less , guess nissan made it that way for easy of maintence , but 2 upper 10mm 2 philps lower vance , and couple of push clips , and its off , i know there are other post that might be more in detail . The main reason I made this post is these venders state all you need is there kit ,hmmm NOT you need a new back cover because these conversion kits are larger and stick out more than the halo's , the result so far is good with halo's projecters ,will post a view at night soon

Hamy

Tell me about the upgrade...what bulb size did you get 9005 or 9006? I'd really like to upgrade as well but I'm scared to the beam pattern will be messed up since they don't make a true plug and play kit for the 9012 or whatever size bulbs we have. I've done conversions/retros before but never to a "bi-halogen" setup like this. Does the bulb fit in flush? Is the focus point of the halogen/hid bulb in the same place? Would you mind taking pics of both bulbs next to eachother? Thanks for the info...keep those pics coming!

maX5

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Hey,
Im also interested in getting HIDs for my halogen headlights but im kinda scared in removing the bumper and taking out the headlights.

BLAKE0072

thought id post a hid cap and a halo cap obovious there different , another problem im accuring is beam pattern , its a 9006 base with philps 6000k blub , thought it was plug and play deal , hmm NOT, the beem pattern was based on halo's not the longer 9006 hid blub , so obious by installing a different blub you will not get the same pattern , you must readjust to get it right ,

Hamy

You can't change the beam pattern it is what it is....you can just move it up or down. I wouldn't think its that bad since the bi-halogen setup just uses a shutter to block off all excess light. However I'd love to see some finished pictures. Good luck!

HzMajesty

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i know i have an extra HID assembly cap somewhere.. ill look for it n let u know

gec

Glad you pointed that out --- I was doing this next and would of assumed the same thing... thanx for keeping us up to date on this install

j0ey623

o.k. im completely new at this so, i was thinking about changing my current lights on my maxima and adding the Xenon lights, but i was reading a couple forums and i was wondering can i just go to the nissan dealership and buy the light bulbs and have them install it? or is it a completely different?

blackpaladin67

Before you get slapped silly by Nismomax80 the Moderator have a look here
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....88#post3645488

Then also look at what BLAKE0072 on this thread is doing.

Yes there is a little bit more to it with Ballast and wiring and such ...
There are two ways : the rather more expensive way with OME gear and the cheaper way with ebay type HID..up to you..

I would go to an Auto electrical place rather then a stealership after you have purchased your HID kit, if you don't feel like doing it yourself.

Welcome and best of luck

BLAKE0072

well thought i would buy an hid projector ,but by calling the dealer and checking on the web it seems (all ) 2004 projectors housings are the same , both the halo and hid , it does not state a difference between the two ,well with using the adjusters on the back i was able to get a good beem pattern . Im happy with the turn out , Its not raining soon , so once the blub cap or the plastic ring thing that holds the d2s and the back cap comes in Ib sealled . before I started the conversion , my passengerside lens had bubbles in it , thought it was condensation or something ,but not to be, i guess it's a manufacture defect or something but It cannot be fixed without splitting the case , well if thats the case and Im over 36000 miles , why not get new lenses , or new projecters maybe tls , not sure , but if it wanst, for the messed up lens , id be done .It would be nice if i could just change the lens , going to half to do some more seaching to find that info , but i will post i pic of the beem pattern , and the suff they reseal the cases with . sealer

BLAKE0072

well thought id post a fun video , its somthing of a hobby , make m better or make worse http://www.utm.edu/staff/trose/videos/flyinglimo.wmv

MAXDOUT04

cool video and definately diggin that backround music(pantera)

Tek-Niq

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maybe we can get 3 maxes together and do this

BadBlackMaxSL

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Nah, we should get 3 Toyota Camrys since they have no soul.

BLAKE0072

well i think though id do some baking , at 220. its seem the I could go with a seperate low projecter and a high , maybe just replace the upper turnsingnal with high beem projecters , and put the turn singnal in the open spot , or that would just look ugly , not sure , but by seeing the lens , it sure was dirty , really not sure why , it the first time the case has ever been open . and yes bulb were not in the correct spot , , been looking for some new projecters , really not sure what to go with . will keep up to date

MAXIMA-GHOST

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Guys big question.. I have a 2005 Maxima, and i do believe i have the Halo lights.. Over at the group buy section they are selling a direct kit for it, and say there is nothiong to do but put them on... thanks

george_rem

See here:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...nversions.html

kamski

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No it does not, same lens just different bulb. Check the part numbers your self. The HID version of the max has the same lens,projector etc but it also has the HID bulb, rear cap and ballast.

S'all there is to it.

Kam

george_rem

How can the optics be the same when the two light sources are so
different?

viguera

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This has been discussed at length in previous posts... check the stickies and see for yourself.

In this particular car, the assemblies are practically the same... it's the internals that are different (people have already done the swap and confirmed it).

There are plenty of other cars where your point is actually valid though. In my MB, if I wanted to put a Xenon kit, I'd have to remove the lenses because the halogens are designed for a specific beam pattern based on the bulb, whereas the OEM HID has crystal clear lenses (even though they don't use projectors on the W208). For the Maxima you have projectors and clear lenses for both the HID and halogen versions, so it's just a matter of getting the bulbs & ballast.

BLAKE0072

whats up , your best bet it to spend about 300.00 , there are several used maxima xenon headlights on e bay , there is a difference between a halo and a Xenon projectors on the Maxima , even that they are in the same housing , It will work , but with not with the best results , I would recommend finding OEM assemblies and replacing the halo's with thestock( E55 projectors ), or the hella projectors on HId Planet , what ever the case , the simplest way would be too get the whole OEM package , its the simplest . But remember it's a HOT !! market for them , be prepared to pay . make sure you get everything you need Caps, projectors , ballasts, wiring , and always go with the 4100k phillips bulbs . Needless to say , I just bought s2000 clear projecters , and are doing a retro fit . Will keep up to date

MAXIMA-GHOST

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I just got off the ohone with the F-ing stealership.. It would cost 780 per headlight, plus 700 for each wiring harness, that is not including installation, THATS BULL$***!!! 2800 just for the whole shabang!! Thats ROBBERY!!

Its cheaper just to get a conversion kit...no matter the bs i have to go through with it... man i am so pissed...

viguera

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You're not really surprised, are you?

Even if you go grab a full set of OEM HID lamps from somewhere (ebay, junkyard, whatever), you're looking at a fraction of what the dealership is gonna ask you for.

You can check JRNissan's catalog and see if they have them there and for how much...

BLAKE0072

I will try and post pic between the Halo bowl and the xenon bowl . but the bowls are different , its because of how the blub would be mounted in the projector itself , as for the lens and the shield , I seems to be the same

Tek-Niq

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just get the damn HID kit man, the projectors are the same for both hid and halogen lights..

BLAKE0072

there,s an brand new complete xenon headlight on e bay right now ,
Item number: 8002066289 , its really getting out of hand

viguera

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Well it's $500 for one side, which is still cheaper than the dealer...

But seriously though... check the previous threads. People have done this using a kit, no need to go spend $700-800 on the OEM headlamps.

But it's your money... and if you wanna spend $2k on it I'll fly down to Chi-town and do it for you... hell, I'll spend the other grand at Giordano's

george_rem

Why HIDs?

6th gen. halogens are very bright already, people are flashing me on 2 lane
roads, they think I'm using my high beams. Running HIDs on 2 lane roads
on hilly terrain can be risky--you can really blind an oncoming driver.
I know I hate it when I get HIDs into my eyes.

viguera

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Well all the cool kids are doing it... Peer pressure is a mother****er...

BLAKE0072

heres a pic of what you need

BLAKE0072

Giordano's how much can you eat

BLAKE0072

oh yea forgot ,, when you install a hit kit into a halo based projector ,as the maxima , the blub will extend past the halo gray cap , and you would halfto modifi the cap for the longer bulb , So would need to find the caps , cut the wires and seal the headlight correctly , otherwise water will ruine your day ,

BLAKE0072

mabe later i can make side by side measurements , , but a pic from my halo refector bowl ,

queenambeach

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HIDs an halogens do not use the same projector. Show me a D2S halogen bulb! The housing is the same but the type of projectors are different.

BLAKE0072

the hid projectors are made from hella , they are the same on the E class Mercedes-Benz , they are Bi xenon or e55 projectors . I wish I had time to do a side by side comparason between the hid and the halogen OEM projectors , but will post soon , but as the caps go , you would need to find them else where , since the dealer as I know will not just sell the cap seperate, it come with wire harness, total cost 175.00. per each side . there like gold in my book , Itill be hard to find them because im sure Iv'e bought most ov them

MAXIMA-GHOST

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here is a link for some items...

http://search.ebay.com/search/search...e=search&fgtp=