Whether an accident has yet to occur (or simply hasn't been recorded) or not because of bright headlights is irrelevant in my book. If the potential is there, then why risk it?

I don't get why you're defending something that's admittedly unsafe. Simply because it hasn't happened yet? I can think of several examples where that logic would be very flawed..


Yeah, I think it's safe to say that we all know that little trick, but thanks for the "insight."

Still doesn't change the fact that it's uncomfortable and dangerous (anytime you can't see when you're traveling at speed, in my opinion, is dangerous).

 

Since when were thse headlights SAE approved?

 

Well I think it's safe to say we have a difference of opinion, nothing wrong with that.

As to why I feel the way I do, it's because I own my own business as well, and I wouldn't like it if someone started claiming my product was a safety hazard without substantiating that claim. I don't know if they are or aren't SAE approved, but I don't think it's fair to say for sure unless you have a reliable source. There are a pair of these selling on ebay, I asked the seller that question he hasn't responded yet. If they aren't SAE or DOT approved, then I wouldn't buy them no matter what the beam pattern looks like. I'm just saying the beam pattern shouldn't be the deciding factor on safety, the SAE (or USDOT) seal of approval should be, not yours mine or anyone else's opinion.

 

In such a case, be a pioneer and show us how those lights look in real life...this side of the ocean.

 

What are you kidding? Those things are death traps.

 

Death traps only if you cared about its output, street lamps can illuminate the rest of the road.

 

Why cant you just adjust the patern like we do on our stock headlights???

 

Light pattern depends on the headlight design, in our case, the reflective housing. Unless you can reverse engineer the reflective surfaces, you can't change the pattern of the light output.

 

Well that's something we can both agree on then.

Obviously you have your opinion and I have mine, and nothing is going to change that.

And for the record, my point about headlights being unsafe isn't restricted to these headlights. I was speaking in a broader, more general sense in terms of headlights that have poor beam patterns, blinding/glaring light, and folks that plant HID capsules into them.

 

Well I understand your point about retrofitting HIDs into housings that weren't designed for HID output, but that was not what I was thinking when I originally said "beam pattern shmeam pattern" because I don't have HIDs. So for me the pattern is a non-issue. However, what IS an issue is that the guy who is selling these on eBay said they are neither SAE nor DOT approved.

and I really wanted to get these, oh well.

 

i really wanted these but considering all this info, forget about it.

 

Picture doesn't do justice... but here you go:





Anyone interested, please email me to:

sycefiro@yahoo.com

SY

 

wtfcutoff.jpg

 

AS far as the hotspots go... thats actually the patters for other cars.. not all havet he TL like flat across and angle up and then continue flat.... i think BMW has it like that on the early 3 with projectors.. im not shure.. and the hotspot may be becuase the wall there using is dirty ont eh bottom... and it depends how close the car is to the wall... even BMW projectos have a hotspot when parked up aganist a wall right where the arc is.

SO mabey some pics with parked furter away would be right... mabey just 1 porjecteor instead of bootleg q45...

but overall.. there nice.. but yea.. they do give of a bit of Ebay. max projectors.. then again.. alot of people have those..

 

Yeah, like I said before, that beam pattern looks almost exactly like my stock non-HID headlights do. Hotspot and all.

But I have to say these don't look like the normal el-cheapo eBay projectors. These look niiiiiiiiiice. Especially the blacked-out ones. Looks very similar to what a lot of '06-'07 high-end cars' headlights look like.

 

damn it SYCEFIRO why our you doing this to me. lol ahhhhhhh!!!!!!
those still overall look bad to the bone

 

The wall has NOTHING to do w/ that hotspot. That's a poorly designed headlamp. I say gut out the lowbeam 'projector' and swap it out w/ a HID projector that works like it should and you'd have a hot headlamp swap on your hands.

 

how much?????????????????????????????????

 

exactly what i was thinking. the projectors from a Q45 in the link below can be used.

http://community.webshots.com/album/549847144IPYYFT

 

LOL, think again buddy. The Q45 projector is massive and wouldn't fit into that headlamp. Trust me. You'd be better off using an E46 projector, TSX, or even a Mercedes Benz E55 projector.



Here's a picture of the Q45 projectors retrofitted into another car. (Canadian Toyota Echo) Notice the size of the projectors? Huge, right? Only tall headlamps can accomidate the massive Q45 projector.

 

Would a shielded HID bulb like a D2R work better than an H1?

 

Someone please tell me these A33 headlights fits my 2003 Maxima.

If yes, where can I buy them? Send me an E-mail Please....

Maxima@usa.com

Thanks,

 

You're kidding, right?

Look at the pics and then look at the front of your car. The answer should be obvious.

 

No, they don't fit.

And a D2R bulb won't be any better than an H1 bulb because the projector is still teh sux00rz.

 

i'll let you know how they fit after Custom lightz return my retrofitted lamps.

 

sy, if u can get them in black then can u get them in black with the halos u sold me? can we trade....its still in excellent condition plus piaa super plasmas gtx in there.....hehe

 

The price is listed on Page 1. I will definitely be cheaper than the guys on Ebay. Email me if you are interested. Let me just double check if the Black headlights are more expensive than the clears...

Well.. this headlamp is designed for H-1 Halogen bulbs. But if you wanna retrofit HID to it.. You will need the H-1 type HID D2R or D2S (I forgote which one that's designed for projector housing)... Then it'll work


Sorry, I can NOT do trades. You can always resell them on craigslist or ebay or to other local I30/I35 enthusiast.

Please email me if you are interested. I may plan another trip to Asia soon. I will be checking my emails from overseas every 24 -48 hours and will personally shipped out the items while I am there.

Thanks
SY
sycefiro@yahoo.com

PS. So guys, look for some item or list of new items coming up in the next few weeks

 

sy, i'm still waiting for your pricing on the kickplates and emblem.

 

Your right John, after looking at the pictures of A33 headlights I realized noway they will fit my 03 MAX.
Does anyone know of any really nice headlights for 03 Maxima besides the projectors?

I love all you guys @ Maxima.org. I should have asked for your advice here before customizing my 03 Max.

 

I installed the projector headlights I bought from Ebay, I can't see good at night even though I changed the bulbs to 4300 k something.

Does anyone know how I can make these lights more bright???

Please help guys before I smash the headlights.



Mustafa

 

eBay projectors have been known to have horrible light output. Also, please get to 15 posts so you may post your own threads. Then you can ask the 5th gen guys for help. Lastly, the OEM headlights that came with the car will be the best, unless you retrofit new projectors in the eBay headlights, contact Dr. Roy.

 

talk to DR. roy about replacing the projectors in your ebay headlamps. then you will have better light output. or you could try customlightz.com.

 

you could try the "AE" mod. which is blacking out the chrome portion off the surrounds. looks real hot.

 

I'm new here. Please checkout my ride.

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2339808

Thanks you Guys.

 

I I need to contact Dr. Roy about My Projector Headlights.

 

man those look good wish they made it for my car

 

Projector/ AE headlights are made for many different cars. What kind of car do you have?

 

So everyone's crying here about whether they'd fit, or be bad for the light beam and crap, but I don't think we've seen them on the car yet. Thats what I'm waiting for before I think of a purchase
Anyone got a pic?

 

Did you look at page 1?

 

I wanna see them on the car, not laying on a table