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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 03:58 PM
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I30 (A32) JDM Headlights

Here ya go, these things look awesome, sooo much better than stock.
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~vs58993/Dscn0015.jpg (side by side comparison)
The finished product
http://pegasus.cc.ucf.edu/~vs58993/Dscn0016.jpg
Old Feb 19, 2002 | 04:02 PM
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Sweet! Better projection? What's the short story on these?
Old Feb 19, 2002 | 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by Jeff92se
Sweet! Better projection? What's the short story on these?





Uh, try searching:



http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending




or go here:

http://www.nis-knacks.com/products/m...headlamps.html



H4 lights only apply/fit in I30 bodystyles. emax95 did it to his I30.
Old Feb 19, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe







Uh, try searching:



http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending




or go here:

http://www.nis-knacks.com/products/m...headlamps.html



H4 lights only apply/fit in I30 bodystyles. emax95 did it to his I30.
Pic with my cefiro's and "JDM" grill

Old Feb 19, 2002 | 06:26 PM
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maybe I'm crazy, but doesn't it kinda looks like an Acura 3.5RL if you concentrate real hard...

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Old Feb 19, 2002 | 06:29 PM
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Originally posted by bill99gxe







Uh, try searching:



http://forums.maxima.org/search.php?...der=descending




or go here:

http://www.nis-knacks.com/products/m...headlamps.html



H4 lights only apply/fit in I30 bodystyles. emax95 did it to his I30.

And you thought people might start thinking you were nice......That should clear things up
Old Feb 19, 2002 | 06:33 PM
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Good looking lights.

I am just mad because they don't fit my car
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 12:08 AM
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One piece headlights

I want a set of these so bad. How much better light projection is there over the stock headlamps. I have a 96 so I have the frosted look, and I have to disagree with that tiger frosted arent that great.

T
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 12:14 AM
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Re: One piece headlights

Originally posted by Infinitbird
I want a set of these so bad. How much better light projection is there over the stock headlamps. I have a 96 so I have the frosted look, and I have to disagree with that tiger frosted arent that great.

T
Much better, espesialy if you you install a HID kit in them(and in the fogs ). Ohh man, I really miss that car! Just think if the damn MAFS did not go nut's on me..



DA-MAX, that same thought crossed my mined when I was parked right next to a black 3.5 RL with out a plate on it. My I30 was a lot nicer looking though .
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 05:29 AM
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Originally posted by bags533



And you thought people might start thinking you were nice......That should clear things up

Just trying to catch Jeff off guard by telling him to search for a change.

Old Feb 20, 2002 | 05:36 AM
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Tai Mai Shu: Congratulations, you now have IMPROVED lighting. >>

Now, please, don't go and ruin them with one of those aftermarket HID kits.
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 05:47 AM
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Re: Tai Mai Shu: Congratulations, you now have IMPROVED lighting. >>

Originally posted by Albertt
Now, please, don't go and ruin them with one of those aftermarket HID kits.
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 06:02 AM
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theblue: Why the confusion? >>

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Let me break it down like this:

JDM headlamps = H4 bulb = ECE approved

HID conversion = horrible beam pattern = riceboy approved
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 06:06 AM
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Re: theblue: Why the confusion? >>

Originally posted by Albertt


Let me break it down like this:

JDM headlamps = H4 bulb = ECE approved

HID conversion = horrible beam pattern = riceboy approved

Not necessarily Albertt. emax95 seemed quite satisfied with his beam pattern output.


Generally, though, that is true
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 06:11 AM
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I got the H4 conversion with my Cefiro Headlights...they shine very bright at night...no need for HID...
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 06:43 AM
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Re: One piece headlights

Originally posted by Infinitbird
I have a 96 so I have the frosted look, and I have to disagree with that tiger frosted arent that great.

T
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 09:28 AM
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Bill >>

Originally posted by bill99gxe



Not necessarily Albertt. emax95 seemed quite satisfied with his beam pattern output.


Generally, though, that is true
I've seen these conversions in person...and I guess by my standards, the beam patterns are still poor.

And what about the loss of highbeams...that to me, is totally unacceptable.
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:42 AM
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Re: Re: theblue: Why the confusion? >>

Originally posted by bill99gxe



Not necessarily Albertt. emax95 seemed quite satisfied with his beam pattern output.


Generally, though, that is true
I was very happy with it! There was a night and day difference between the Cefiro beam pattern and oem maxima beam pattern.




Albert now I have both
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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Re: Bill >>

Originally posted by Albertt


I've seen these conversions in person...and I guess by my standards, the beam patterns are still poor.

And what about the loss of highbeams...that to me, is totally unacceptable.
Point taken.

Personally, if I had a I30, I would get the H4 lights and use the VisionPlus bulbs, but that's just me......
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:53 AM
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Question regarding beam pattern...

Does the Cefiro's headlight produce a pattern similar to the ECE headlamps (found on MBZ, BMW, late model lexus, etc)?

Here's a simple pic I drew.



Edit: Here's a pic of a Toyota Mr2 with 6054 (sealed beam)-type H4 conversion with the ece beam pattern.



Or is the beam flat?
Old Feb 20, 2002 | 10:41 PM
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Re: Question regarding beam pattern...

ttt.
Old Feb 21, 2002 | 05:19 AM
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Smooth Operator: Yes. Any lamp using the H4 bulb >>

Originally posted by Smooth Operator
Does the Cefiro's headlight produce a pattern similar to the ECE headlamps (found on MBZ, BMW, late model lexus, etc)?

Here's a simple pic I drew.



Edit: Here's a pic of a Toyota Mr2 with 6054 (sealed beam)-type H4 conversion with the ece beam pattern.



Or is the beam flat?
Will produce a beam pattern like the one you drew. It is a feature built into the H4/9003 bulb.

And Bill, that's exactly what I would do. My H4 project is still stalled...I need time to figure out how to mount the reflector.
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