DreDay28

Hey everyone, new to the forums..

Proud new owner of a 2016 S model here. The headlights that come with the S have an ugly yellow and I want to match the color with the nice white running lights.

Couple of questions:

• How hard is it to install HIDs that will match the color of the running light?
• Any recommendation for new bulbs I can use that will a) inrease visibility and b) match the lights?

Thanks in advance!

JSROOKS

From other forums people have been saying HID 5500k- 6000K are your best bet to match. Installation can be tricky but can be done. You can turn the steering wheel towards the inside of the car depending what side you are working on and remove the front of the plastic liner to get access to the light. Or if you need more room and have floor stands you can removed both tires and take the lining completely off.

DreDay28

JSROOKS - thanks for your response.

I havent found any HID installation instructions specific to the Maxima. What is the easiest way, for someone that has never done it, to get started?

Are there HID kits that are easier then others?

MrDillons

There is a thread on installing hid, seach hid lights and you will see it

biftikhar1989

Installation of HIDs on the 8th, is fairly simple and can be done in 30 minutes or less. You will need to purchase a kit with H11 bulbs, its all simply plug and play, I also used a harness to draw power directly from battery, although its not required. I was able to do the installation through the top without going through the wheel wells, the passenger side bulb is a little difficult to access. Check out this thread for pics and more info.

Blackedoutmaxedout

I just changed mine to 10000k a nice blue easy install bout 15 min I got Kensun h11 L type from Amazon



After




Before

Blackedoutmaxedout

Next I gotta change out the fogs

mfshehri

I have an S model and installed the HID myself. Took me about an hour to complete the job ( first time everto install HID lool ). I got OPT7 6000K. Doesn't match but it looks great.

I removed both front tires to get the HID installed as it is much easier than turning the wheels towards the inside of the car.

Here is some pics;











I feel it's not bright enough and might go with other HID with more Lumens ( currently 3600 lumens ) and looking for something above 4000 lumens.

If you need any help let me know,,

MrDillons

You dont feel like the 6000k opt7 atr bright enough or the fogs?

mfshehri

The headlight, my fogs are still halo.

mpbclutch33

mpbclutch33

5500K Morimoto HID's with Nokya Yellow Fogs.

Marc (NJ)

Looks great. I have 5000k but haven't installed yet. Actually saw a Platinum last night with the LED low beams and they were much more blue than the DRL.

mls277

Kensun Xenon HID H11 6000k "L"-Shaped with METAL BASE Replacement Bulbs (1 pair)

is that a good one? Plug and play?

MrDillons

Your lights look good. Are you happy with the light output on the road?

raven69david

Great question. I'd like to know how much better visibility, if any, is to be had by switching to these HID's? Picture would be awesome if you have one of them facing the road.

pvresale

5k ac hid kit plus the led fogs are almost a perfect match. 6k will have a blueish tint, if that is the look you are going for. Buy some heavy duty 3m tape similar to the stuff used for ezpass. Dont get the cheapo velcro crap. For hid kits I recommend 35w. 55w is way too bright and in many counties/states illegal. Get something like this to help mount the ballasts https://www.amazon.com/3M-Dual-Lock-Reclosable-Fastener/dp/B007OXK1AK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1469771835&sr=8-5&keywords=3m+hook+and+loop