Got my car back today. All-in all it kinda blows. The bodyshop thinks I bent my core support because after the hood was installed, there's a slight gap on the passanger (non-wrecked) side. It's BARELY noticeable, but it's there...

Secondly (more important to me haha) the beams on my headlights look different. The i35 had dual xenon HID lights, and the passanger (non-wrecked) light output is clearly blue-tinted. The driver (just replaced) light, however, Is a distinct white, barely any blue tint at all. The 2 don't match....

Is this normal? Do the HID bulbs havea break-in period or something? Is it possible the bodyshop got the wrong bulb? The output is definately HID, it's just the color....

So much for selling this beast! Wrecked her twice, now she's mine!

 

The older bulb may be weaing out, causing discoloration.

 

^^^

 

But would it start to turn blue? I thought the lights were bluish by design......

 

Depends on the temperature. Stock HIDs are 4300K, which should look close to white. As the temperature goes up, they get more blue/purple.

 

Then that would explain it. Looks like a new bulb is in order....

Next question: Where can I get a single bulb? It's gonna be expensive, Im sure of it

 

They're about $250 from the dealer.

 

I have a slightly used pair for sale. PM me.

 

Nice Legend. Ever go to A-L.com?

BTW, look out for aftermarket HID headlamps. I have heard that their quality is only so-so.

And yeah you need to have a matched pair of HID bulbs. HID bulbs tend to color shift over time and should be replaced in pairs to maintain color matching.

 

^^

I'm an OG @ A-L.com

Thanks for the info!

 

I go way back there too. takemorepills and sneek-e ka7 used to be my handle.

Really miss my Legend!

 

Well this problem has gotten worse.


I need a good set of bulbs to get the color output to match....

Ebay has a few currently, but they are aftermarket.

Can someone recoomend a high(er) quality brand-or should I pay the extra for OEM?

 

I miss mine too!

Thinking of selling the Lincoln and getting a 6 spd coupe & do a 3.5RL swap!


I REALLY miss my Legend. lol

 

As time goes on the Legends are going to be harder to find in good condition. I feel bad about mine, it was mint condition. But at least the Maxima gets better MPG.

BTW, the aftermarket lamps are OK. Just buy from a reputable dealer and you'll be OK. My Chinese made HIDs from eBay have lasted a very long time so far.