Adding HID's to 08 SE that doesn't have them?
#45
Not to hijack but can anyone tell me how to replace a headlight bulb in my 2005?
Such a "newb" question I know, but it seems as though they made it pretty awkward to do unless you take out a bunch of stuff to get to the back of the headlight itself.
I would search or make a thread but am not authorized to do such just yet.
Such a "newb" question I know, but it seems as though they made it pretty awkward to do unless you take out a bunch of stuff to get to the back of the headlight itself.
I would search or make a thread but am not authorized to do such just yet.
#46
i have a 07 se and installed some hid here what i did i went on ebay found one hid headlight and then found someone on here selling the other side i bought both headlights for a total of about $600 i replaced my old headlights non hid of course took those and posted them on ebay for $450 buy it now with a $50 shipping they sold in about 3 days so im out of pocket about $150 but its not bad because i didnt have to go threw the process of baking the headlights
#50
#52
ok i just read a hundred post, and no one can come up with a straight answer for bulb size on an 2005
9005 or 9006
i think its actually a 9012 hir bulb, but im not sure which replaces it since they dont make 9012 hid kits
9005 or 9006
i think its actually a 9012 hir bulb, but im not sure which replaces it since they dont make 9012 hid kits
#53
#54
Definitely the 9006. The O-Ring in the 9005 does not fit snug in the projector. This answer is based on fact --> I bought the 9005's out of stupidity (not researching) and hope and pray that you guys dont make the same mistake.
#55
sonic, u r way of, a projector is a projector. they do not make one project for hids and one for halogen. they just add a dofferent wiring, ballast that mounts to the bottom of the light and the bulb, and a ground inside the light, aftermarket kits are great and save u hundreds of dollars. If u have prrof of nissan making a hid projector and a halogen projector please provide actual proof, cause u r wrong
Please go and do your research before you run your mouth. There are xenon projectors and halogen projectors. Here's your proof: e55 bi-xenon projector, which is in the xenon equipped 6th gen Maxima on the left and the bi-halogen projector found in the halogen equipped 6th gen Maxima on the right.
I have swapped the halogen projectors out for a pair of the e55 bi-xenons in my own 2007 Maxima so I know first hand that they are different.
I have swapped the halogen projectors out for a pair of the e55 bi-xenons in my own 2007 Maxima so I know first hand that they are different.
#58
Do you have to drill a hole in the cap that seals the projector housing in order to feed the wires out to hook it up to the ballasts? Im sure this is a dumb question but i a concerned with condensation. Any advice on the best way to do it?
#62
ok since i cant put up a thread ill put it under here.
i was just curious, everyone that has put hid's on there 07-08 maximas, have you guys ran into any problems like the lights aiming to the left. i took a pic of the lights to see what im talking about
ii really dont think the lights are suppose to aim to the left. or are they?
i was just curious, everyone that has put hid's on there 07-08 maximas, have you guys ran into any problems like the lights aiming to the left. i took a pic of the lights to see what im talking about
ii really dont think the lights are suppose to aim to the left. or are they?
#64
I think after reading all this, Im gonna steer clear of the kits. So what would the cost be to do all this retrofitting? I wanna do it right but dont wanna shell out crazy money, could someone lead me in the right direction as to where to go or what I need to complete this. I got an 04 with stock halogen lights.
#65
I think after reading all this, Im gonna steer clear of the kits. So what would the cost be to do all this retrofitting? I wanna do it right but dont wanna shell out crazy money, could someone lead me in the right direction as to where to go or what I need to complete this. I got an 04 with stock halogen lights.
Cheapest route to go would be on eBay. Get e55 bi-xenon projectors, oem ballasts and 4300k D2S bulbs from either Phillips or Osram.
#66
Planning on getting these... Which though?
I have enclosed two links of two different looking e55 Projectors. I decided to take Sonik's advice and buy some projectors. The two look different though, so which one would fit the 2004 Max?? One stated that it fitted cars with a 3" lens... I dont know what size our lens is... any help with this?
After I confirm I plan to buy and Sonik mentioned 4300K... but could I choose a different color temp like 8000K or 15000K... I just like purplish color it emits but would like to stick with the "brightest" white... andy info let me know
I am converting my 04 Bumper to the 2007 Bumper so I will need some updated fogs also for the ones in the bumper and the front fogs on the side of the HID's... what sizes do I get for those two and can the fogs in the bumper be routed to the front fogs on the side of the HID's and work at the same time?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
After I confirm I plan to buy and Sonik mentioned 4300K... but could I choose a different color temp like 8000K or 15000K... I just like purplish color it emits but would like to stick with the "brightest" white... andy info let me know
I am converting my 04 Bumper to the 2007 Bumper so I will need some updated fogs also for the ones in the bumper and the front fogs on the side of the HID's... what sizes do I get for those two and can the fogs in the bumper be routed to the front fogs on the side of the HID's and work at the same time?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
Last edited by Propa Teknique; 11-26-2008 at 11:37 AM. Reason: Couple more questions...
#67
It also looks like there were additional pieces on the e55 projector you compared in your picture.
If you took any other pictures of your install, that would be really helpful.
I'm looking to do this as well and want to make sure I have all the parts.
#68
The 2nd eBay link you posted is what you want. We do not have adaptive or AFS systems on our cars (projector turns when you turn the steering wheel).
The picture that I posted earlier was just to compare the 2 projectors. That e55 was not from a Maxima so it had an additional piece for it to mount into the car.
The picture that I posted earlier was just to compare the 2 projectors. That e55 was not from a Maxima so it had an additional piece for it to mount into the car.
#69
Does everything bolt in and plug right up? i.e. Do the non-hid equipped maximas have a harness that plugs into the ballast?
It also looks like there were additional pieces on the e55 projector you compared in your picture.
If you took any other pictures of your install, that would be really helpful.
I'm looking to do this as well and want to make sure I have all the parts.
It also looks like there were additional pieces on the e55 projector you compared in your picture.
If you took any other pictures of your install, that would be really helpful.
I'm looking to do this as well and want to make sure I have all the parts.
#70
I have enclosed two links of two different looking e55 Projectors. I decided to take Sonik's advice and buy some projectors. The two look different though, so which one would fit the 2004 Max?? One stated that it fitted cars with a 3" lens... I dont know what size our lens is... any help with this?
After I confirm I plan to buy and Sonik mentioned 4300K... but could I choose a different color temp like 8000K or 15000K... I just like purplish color it emits but would like to stick with the "brightest" white... andy info let me know
I am converting my 04 Bumper to the 2007 Bumper so I will need some updated fogs also for the ones in the bumper and the front fogs on the side of the HID's... what sizes do I get for those two and can the fogs in the bumper be routed to the front fogs on the side of the HID's and work at the same time?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
After I confirm I plan to buy and Sonik mentioned 4300K... but could I choose a different color temp like 8000K or 15000K... I just like purplish color it emits but would like to stick with the "brightest" white... andy info let me know
I am converting my 04 Bumper to the 2007 Bumper so I will need some updated fogs also for the ones in the bumper and the front fogs on the side of the HID's... what sizes do I get for those two and can the fogs in the bumper be routed to the front fogs on the side of the HID's and work at the same time?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
If you absolutely have to go with a higher K bulb, 6000k is the highest I would go. Otherwise your halogens will be just as bright if not brighter.
#71
Thanks sonik... you have been a big help... I had also asked about the fogs in my last post... do you think you can help me out with that also??
#77
I have enclosed two links of two different looking e55 Projectors. I decided to take Sonik's advice and buy some projectors. The two look different though, so which one would fit the 2004 Max?? One stated that it fitted cars with a 3" lens... I dont know what size our lens is... any help with this?
After I confirm I plan to buy and Sonik mentioned 4300K... but could I choose a different color temp like 8000K or 15000K... I just like purplish color it emits but would like to stick with the "brightest" white... andy info let me know
I am converting my 04 Bumper to the 2007 Bumper so I will need some updated fogs also for the ones in the bumper and the front fogs on the side of the HID's... what sizes do I get for those two and can the fogs in the bumper be routed to the front fogs on the side of the HID's and work at the same time?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
After I confirm I plan to buy and Sonik mentioned 4300K... but could I choose a different color temp like 8000K or 15000K... I just like purplish color it emits but would like to stick with the "brightest" white... andy info let me know
I am converting my 04 Bumper to the 2007 Bumper so I will need some updated fogs also for the ones in the bumper and the front fogs on the side of the HID's... what sizes do I get for those two and can the fogs in the bumper be routed to the front fogs on the side of the HID's and work at the same time?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_Car-...1%7C240%3A1318
hey propa, i did this a few months ago. converted to the 07-08 front end. i had oem hids but i went from 4300 to 6k. for the fogs, i ended up building a relay harness and wired up h11 3k 35w hid's and couldnt be happier. i have mine triggered to come on the same way the oem ones [04-06] power up.
#78
hey propa, i did this a few months ago. converted to the 07-08 front end. i had oem hids but i went from 4300 to 6k. for the fogs, i ended up building a relay harness and wired up h11 3k 35w hid's and couldnt be happier. i have mine triggered to come on the same way the oem ones [04-06] power up.
How did you build a relay, what is all you needed to do so, and did you get factory 07-08 fog lights/housings/bulbs or did you just get regular fog lights that were universal? I'm trying to get my fogs setup too so I can wire them to the fogs in the headlights...
#79
I have an 07 Maxima with non/HID/D2S, just the plain/stock 9012 bulbs. At certain angles you get a little purple tint but not much. I was wondering if I just replace the 9012 with aftermarket 9006 bulbs will that work without all conversion kits, etc... Just simply swap the stock 9012 with 9006 bulbs? I know it will never be as good as HID/D2S like the 350Z or BMW's but as long as its better than stock and is either white or bluish i'll be happy. Stock bulbs just suck.