08 Maxima. HID Headlights @ Night
#1
08 Maxima. HID Headlights @ Night
Here's my 08 Maxima @ Night. It uses 10,000k HIDS. It has a Blue/Purple Shade on it.
The car didnt come with the stock HID so i had to go on ebay and buy the actual headlight assembly. It was about $300-400 a headlight.
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The car didnt come with the stock HID so i had to go on ebay and buy the actual headlight assembly. It was about $300-400 a headlight.
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Last edited by LiQkUiD; 04-25-2009 at 09:20 PM.
#3
Thx for the comments.
Hey did u use HID fog conversion for your fogs.
I wanna buy some on ebay for like $60 and its plug and play. I wanna go with prob 8k on it.
What do u think would be good to match my 10k HIDS ?
Hey did u use HID fog conversion for your fogs.
I wanna buy some on ebay for like $60 and its plug and play. I wanna go with prob 8k on it.
What do u think would be good to match my 10k HIDS ?
#4
as for looks wise 10k in both is nice
![](http://forums.maxima.org/members/nyana107-albums-nyana107-picture4791-img-0216.jpg)
or you can go the JDM route and get bright yellow 3k.
![](http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/d2hid/24189290076_large1.jpg?t=1239174029)
i just bought a h11 hid kit for the fogs. it came with the samething every hid kit comes with. (2 ballast, 2 bulbs, & harness).
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or you can go the JDM route and get bright yellow 3k.
![](http://i707.photobucket.com/albums/ww80/d2hid/24189290076_large1.jpg?t=1239174029)
i just bought a h11 hid kit for the fogs. it came with the samething every hid kit comes with. (2 ballast, 2 bulbs, & harness).
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Yes, the bulbs was included.
Check this out on ebay. Basically i bought 2 headlights (1 new & 1 used)
Basically its plug and play. But ofcourse i got it way cheaper than the price being asked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...Q5fAccessories
or
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
Check this out on ebay. Basically i bought 2 headlights (1 new & 1 used)
Basically its plug and play. But ofcourse i got it way cheaper than the price being asked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...Q5fAccessories
or
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
Last edited by LiQkUiD; 04-26-2009 at 11:44 PM.
#16
Yes, the bulbs was included.
Check this out on ebay. Basically i bought 2 headlights (1 new & 1 used)
Basically its plug and play. But ofcourse i got it way cheaper than the price being asked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...Q5fAccessories
or
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
Check this out on ebay. Basically i bought 2 headlights (1 new & 1 used)
Basically its plug and play. But ofcourse i got it way cheaper than the price being asked.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/07-08...Q5fAccessories
or
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
Ok, then in that case its 4300K.
#17
yup. i thought i was the only one to say... that doesnt look like 10k. if it was 10k, they would be deep blue/purple from any direction you look at them. like nyana's.
the factory ones are 4300k. i have them. and thats exactly what my lights look like.
the factory ones are 4300k. i have them. and thats exactly what my lights look like.
#20
Umm i dunno, i never thought of it that way. And i did buy a used headlight that the seller did mention that.
Hmmm thats weird that u brought that up.
#21
I was thinking about maybe upgrading to 8k HIDs? Anybody think that be a good idea? Is it legal to upgrade from say 4300 to 6k or 8k
Has anybody done this and got good results as far as seeing things better at night or in the rain, etc ?
Check out these links to the ones im intrested in.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAXIMA-02-05-06-07-OEM-Xenon-HID-Bulb-8000K-D2C-D2S-D2R_W0QQitemZ280330102268QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item280330102268 &_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1205|65%3A12 |39%3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-8000K-D2S-HID-Xenon-Bulbs-Nissan-Maxima-Murano-350Z_W0QQitemZ260388125646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item26038812564 6&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2| 65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Has anybody done this and got good results as far as seeing things better at night or in the rain, etc ?
Check out these links to the ones im intrested in.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MAXIMA-02-05-06-07-OEM-Xenon-HID-Bulb-8000K-D2C-D2S-D2R_W0QQitemZ280330102268QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item280330102268 &_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A1205|65%3A12 |39%3A1|240%3A1318
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/JDM-8000K-D2S-HID-Xenon-Bulbs-Nissan-Maxima-Murano-350Z_W0QQitemZ260388125646QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotor s_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item26038812564 6&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2| 65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Last edited by LiQkUiD; 04-27-2009 at 08:54 PM.
#22
Well, anything other than 4300K will not increase brightness. Once you start adding color, night vision goes down. I personally wouldnt go above 8000K though. Its up to you. 6000K would be ideal for both color and function.
You need to order from the group deals section. You will get better customer service.
You need to order from the group deals section. You will get better customer service.
#24
What maxima models come stock with HID headlights? I just bought a 2005 Maxima SE 6 Speed? I have not picked it up yet I get it Wed. Just wondering if my model already has the HID headlights or do I need a conversion kit?
Thanks
Thanks
#25
Well, anything other than 4300K will not increase brightness. Once you start adding color, night vision goes down. I personally wouldnt go above 8000K though. Its up to you. 6000K would be ideal for both color and function.
You need to order from the group deals section. You will get better customer service.
You need to order from the group deals section. You will get better customer service.
Yea i mean maybe 6 or 8k i'll go with. I just dont wanna F up my eyes and i wanna still see s*it when i drive.
Last edited by LiQkUiD; 04-27-2009 at 09:21 PM.
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#29
Go to the group deals section to check out the HID kits offered there. Also, see the link posted in post # 26.
Last edited by Playa_FL; 04-28-2009 at 10:36 AM. Reason: typo
#31
I have an 08 and also bought 10K off of ebay.. (Never will I suggest that to any one) I bought 2 10K kits and installed them myself.. 1-2 monthes in, 3 ballasts blew.. To make a long story short.. My head light and fog light color looks the same as yours bro.. But overall they look nice.. Go with the same kit on the fogs.. They'll look nicer IMO.. My ride didn't come with OEM hid's either.. I didn't recall having to buy head light assemblies..
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Last edited by LucKie1nE; 04-28-2009 at 10:37 AM.
#33
Should be fine as long as the headlights are aimed correctly. No one has a measuring device to say how bright your bulbs are. Anything will be super bright if you look at it straight on.
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higher color temp gives you worse visibility in poor weather. The bluer light scatters like crazy and doesn't 'cut' through the fog or rain like yellow light does.
The 6th and 7th gen take very well to a HID kit, since they're "bi-halogen". that means they are just like a "bi-xenon" projector, but take a halogen bulb. If you put a GOOD 9006 kit in it, most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and the OEM hids.
55w isn't legal (anything besides 35w OEM bulbs and ballasts isn't), but it's not a big deal.
If your car is stock xenon, and you want to upgrade to 55w, buy 55w ballasts and AMP to D2S connectors from ebay seller "yourhid". Then buy a pair of Philips 85122 35w bulbs and use that.
The 55w kit bulbs aren't very good - they run very hot. Using real Philips bulbs at a higher-than-normal voltage will give you good results. Reduces lifespan a bit, but used 85122 go for under $50 a pair, which is cheaper than the 9012 halogen HIR stock bulbs. You will still get years out of them.
The 6th and 7th gen take very well to a HID kit, since they're "bi-halogen". that means they are just like a "bi-xenon" projector, but take a halogen bulb. If you put a GOOD 9006 kit in it, most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and the OEM hids.
55w isn't legal (anything besides 35w OEM bulbs and ballasts isn't), but it's not a big deal.
If your car is stock xenon, and you want to upgrade to 55w, buy 55w ballasts and AMP to D2S connectors from ebay seller "yourhid". Then buy a pair of Philips 85122 35w bulbs and use that.
The 55w kit bulbs aren't very good - they run very hot. Using real Philips bulbs at a higher-than-normal voltage will give you good results. Reduces lifespan a bit, but used 85122 go for under $50 a pair, which is cheaper than the 9012 halogen HIR stock bulbs. You will still get years out of them.
#36
higher color temp gives you worse visibility in poor weather. The bluer light scatters like crazy and doesn't 'cut' through the fog or rain like yellow light does.
The 6th and 7th gen take very well to a HID kit, since they're "bi-halogen". that means they are just like a "bi-xenon" projector, but take a halogen bulb. If you put a GOOD 9006 kit in it, most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and the OEM hids.
55w isn't legal (anything besides 35w OEM bulbs and ballasts isn't), but it's not a big deal.
If your car is stock xenon, and you want to upgrade to 55w, buy 55w ballasts and AMP to D2S connectors from ebay seller "yourhid". Then buy a pair of Philips 85122 35w bulbs and use that.
The 55w kit bulbs aren't very good - they run very hot. Using real Philips bulbs at a higher-than-normal voltage will give you good results. Reduces lifespan a bit, but used 85122 go for under $50 a pair, which is cheaper than the 9012 halogen HIR stock bulbs. You will still get years out of them.
The 6th and 7th gen take very well to a HID kit, since they're "bi-halogen". that means they are just like a "bi-xenon" projector, but take a halogen bulb. If you put a GOOD 9006 kit in it, most people would be hard pressed to tell the difference between it and the OEM hids.
55w isn't legal (anything besides 35w OEM bulbs and ballasts isn't), but it's not a big deal.
If your car is stock xenon, and you want to upgrade to 55w, buy 55w ballasts and AMP to D2S connectors from ebay seller "yourhid". Then buy a pair of Philips 85122 35w bulbs and use that.
The 55w kit bulbs aren't very good - they run very hot. Using real Philips bulbs at a higher-than-normal voltage will give you good results. Reduces lifespan a bit, but used 85122 go for under $50 a pair, which is cheaper than the 9012 halogen HIR stock bulbs. You will still get years out of them.
This guy is in china???
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yeah... that's where all of the HID kits come from. You think any of the kits on ebay or in the Group Deals were made in the US, germany, or japan? nope... china.
That's why I can buy an Umnitza kit with 2 bulbs and ballasts for $50, but to piece together Philips bulbs and Matsu****a ballasts is ~$150 depending on how quick you are on ebay.
That's why I can buy an Umnitza kit with 2 bulbs and ballasts for $50, but to piece together Philips bulbs and Matsu****a ballasts is ~$150 depending on how quick you are on ebay.
#38
yeah... that's where all of the HID kits come from. You think any of the kits on ebay or in the Group Deals were made in the US, germany, or japan? nope... china.
That's why I can buy an Umnitza kit with 2 bulbs and ballasts for $50, but to piece together Philips bulbs and Matsu****a ballasts is ~$150 depending on how quick you are on ebay.
That's why I can buy an Umnitza kit with 2 bulbs and ballasts for $50, but to piece together Philips bulbs and Matsu****a ballasts is ~$150 depending on how quick you are on ebay.
#39
yeah... that's where all of the HID kits come from. You think any of the kits on ebay or in the Group Deals were made in the US, germany, or japan? nope... china.
That's why I can buy an Umnitza kit with 2 bulbs and ballasts for $50, but to piece together Philips bulbs and Matsu****a ballasts is ~$150 depending on how quick you are on ebay.
That's why I can buy an Umnitza kit with 2 bulbs and ballasts for $50, but to piece together Philips bulbs and Matsu****a ballasts is ~$150 depending on how quick you are on ebay.
I don't know about Umnitza. Nothing against the guy, but I been reading a lot of bad things about his product. Hopefully those things get resolved. If you want to buy a ebay kit, look for HIDKING, I heard from a few guys I know and someone from the other org bought kits off of him and his kits are good (so far). Or you can go to www.ddmtuning.com, I think those kits have lifetime warranty.