need help with changing 2010 maxima sv lights.. need help
04-19-2014, 11:22 AM
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need help with changing 2010 maxima sv lights.. need help
ok so i have a 2010 Nissan maxima sv and would like to change the headlights and rear lights bulbs to better quality / more brighter... im pretty confused on what to get, like does the sv model have halogen or hids? im pretty confused because under my hood there is a sticker saying there is xenon bulbs etc... can anyone tell me all the part numbers for the front headlights and the back headlights so i can just order them easily? pretty confused...
thanks!!
thanks!!
04-19-2014, 02:10 PM
#2
It's such a common question, I'm not sure why a thread hasn't been stickied yet. And yes, you should have HIDs, if you hear a small buzzing sound for a few seconds near the headlight when you turn them on, then that's the HID ballast.
http://forums.maxima.org/7533267-post2.html
http://forums.maxima.org/7533267-post2.html
04-19-2014, 08:29 PM
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It's such a common question, I'm not sure why a thread hasn't been stickied yet. And yes, you should have HIDs, if you hear a small buzzing sound for a few seconds near the headlight when you turn them on, then that's the HID ballast.
http://forums.maxima.org/7533267-post2.html
http://forums.maxima.org/7533267-post2.html
This sounds kinda dumb sorry about that.. But I have xenon bulb, is it fine with replacing with those?
Also what site you recommend to order these from?
Thanks!!
04-19-2014, 09:43 PM
#4
D2S: Morimoto XB35 bulbs FTW
You're welcome in advance as you won't have to deal with misfiring lights not working or not coming on, etc etc.
It may say that the Morimotos are not compatible with the matsushìta ballasts that come stock with our cars but they are and they work
The stock xenons are at 4300k and I just basically upgraded them for higher light output while trying to keep it looking as stock as possible
As for my set-up (and to each their own):
5000k low beam bulbs (didn't upgrade the high beam bulbs because I never use them) is what I went with on the XB35's and also did a Morimoto HID fog light kit in 3000k for that deep, bright yellow.
Measurements are in kelvin and most people go with 5000k for that pure, bright white or 6000k for that bright white with a tinge of blue in there
Good luck
You're welcome in advance as you won't have to deal with misfiring lights not working or not coming on, etc etc.
It may say that the Morimotos are not compatible with the matsushìta ballasts that come stock with our cars but they are and they work
The stock xenons are at 4300k and I just basically upgraded them for higher light output while trying to keep it looking as stock as possible
As for my set-up (and to each their own):
5000k low beam bulbs (didn't upgrade the high beam bulbs because I never use them) is what I went with on the XB35's and also did a Morimoto HID fog light kit in 3000k for that deep, bright yellow.
Measurements are in kelvin and most people go with 5000k for that pure, bright white or 6000k for that bright white with a tinge of blue in there
Good luck
04-20-2014, 11:12 AM
#6
D2S: Morimoto XB35 bulbs FTW
You're welcome in advance as you won't have to deal with misfiring lights not working or not coming on, etc etc.
It may say that the Morimotos are not compatible with the matsushìta ballasts that come stock with our cars but they are and they work
The stock xenons are at 4300k and I just basically upgraded them for higher light output while trying to keep it looking as stock as possible
As for my set-up (and to each their own):
5000k low beam bulbs (didn't upgrade the high beam bulbs because I never use them) is what I went with on the XB35's and also did a Morimoto HID fog light kit in 3000k for that deep, bright yellow.
Measurements are in kelvin and most people go with 5000k for that pure, bright white or 6000k for that bright white with a tinge of blue in there
Good luck
You're welcome in advance as you won't have to deal with misfiring lights not working or not coming on, etc etc.
It may say that the Morimotos are not compatible with the matsushìta ballasts that come stock with our cars but they are and they work
The stock xenons are at 4300k and I just basically upgraded them for higher light output while trying to keep it looking as stock as possible
As for my set-up (and to each their own):
5000k low beam bulbs (didn't upgrade the high beam bulbs because I never use them) is what I went with on the XB35's and also did a Morimoto HID fog light kit in 3000k for that deep, bright yellow.
Measurements are in kelvin and most people go with 5000k for that pure, bright white or 6000k for that bright white with a tinge of blue in there
Good luck
Great information! Thanks for passing it on.
04-20-2014, 07:46 PM
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D2S: Morimoto XB35 bulbs FTW
You're welcome in advance as you won't have to deal with misfiring lights not working or not coming on, etc etc.
It may say that the Morimotos are not compatible with the matsushìta ballasts that come stock with our cars but they are and they work
The stock xenons are at 4300k and I just basically upgraded them for higher light output while trying to keep it looking as stock as possible
As for my set-up (and to each their own):
5000k low beam bulbs (didn't upgrade the high beam bulbs because I never use them) is what I went with on the XB35's and also did a Morimoto HID fog light kit in 3000k for that deep, bright yellow.
Measurements are in kelvin and most people go with 5000k for that pure, bright white or 6000k for that bright white with a tinge of blue in there
Good luck
You're welcome in advance as you won't have to deal with misfiring lights not working or not coming on, etc etc.
It may say that the Morimotos are not compatible with the matsushìta ballasts that come stock with our cars but they are and they work
The stock xenons are at 4300k and I just basically upgraded them for higher light output while trying to keep it looking as stock as possible
As for my set-up (and to each their own):
5000k low beam bulbs (didn't upgrade the high beam bulbs because I never use them) is what I went with on the XB35's and also did a Morimoto HID fog light kit in 3000k for that deep, bright yellow.
Measurements are in kelvin and most people go with 5000k for that pure, bright white or 6000k for that bright white with a tinge of blue in there
Good luck
Also for the other bulbs what site you recommend?
04-20-2014, 08:06 PM
#8
You're gonna need the fog light HID kit because you're going from halogen fog lights to HID fog lights. You won't need that for the low beam headlights because you stated you already have the stock xenon HID lights.
If you want the contrast between the headlights and fog lights (white on top, yellow on bottom) then you'll want 5000k headlights and 3000k fog lights. If you want the headlights and dog lights to match (white on top and bottom), I've heard (cannot attest to) you'd want 5000k headlights and 6000k fog lights.
04-20-2014, 09:29 PM
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same site. It also has authorized installers closest in proximity to you if there are any, depending on where you live FYI
You're gonna need the fog light HID kit because you're going from halogen fog lights to HID fog lights. You won't need that for the low beam headlights because you stated you already have the stock xenon HID lights.
If you want the contrast between the headlights and fog lights (white on top, yellow on bottom) then you'll want 5000k headlights and 3000k fog lights. If you want the headlights and dog lights to match (white on top and bottom), I've heard (cannot attest to) you'd want 5000k headlights and 6000k fog lights.
You're gonna need the fog light HID kit because you're going from halogen fog lights to HID fog lights. You won't need that for the low beam headlights because you stated you already have the stock xenon HID lights.
If you want the contrast between the headlights and fog lights (white on top, yellow on bottom) then you'll want 5000k headlights and 3000k fog lights. If you want the headlights and dog lights to match (white on top and bottom), I've heard (cannot attest to) you'd want 5000k headlights and 6000k fog lights.
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