COMPLETE WHITE-OUT FOR 2002MAX (xcept maplights, not yet)

PARTS USED:

$15.49 = 1-pair 9005 65W Eaglite Xenons - 2k2 highbeams

$15.49 = 1-pair H-3 55W Eaglite Xenons - foglights

$9.99 x3 = 3-pairs 194 White LED (MiniMax bulbs)

$3.49 = 1-pair 194 Superhwites (Eaglite bulbs) - used 1 in trunk, but can be used in place of the LED 194's

$6.99 = 1-pair 3175 Superwhite MiniMax Xenons - only one needed for domelight

$5.99 x2 = 2 - 921 Superwhite 18W MiniMAX rear backup bulbs

All parts are from: MIDNIGHT MOOSE.COM

TOTAL COST: $86.41 (cause I also bought blue screw lights@ $8.99 a pair - I'll use these soon & post pix)

SEE ALL PIX ON MY WEBPAGE - JUST CLICK HERE!

IMPRESSIONS:

Midnightmoose.com service is excellent & they delivered 3-bus days later. They also carry the 9005 MAXLITE (high beams) & H-3 (fogs), and they cost a few more bucks.

I really love the light output. It's really white and also has a very light "true-blue" hue, like a BMW HID - depending on the viewing angle. Not like the first-gen hyperwhites, which were cheap-o blue!

I also like the 194 WHITE LEDs, even though they aren't quite as bright as the stock 194s. If you want more output, order more of the Eaglite 194 Superwhites. But if you want REAL WHITE, get the LEDs.

Oh, and I LOVE the backup bulb 921, 18W. It's brighter than stock and oh, so white!

PS> Sorry but the transfer limit on my website is kinda low, so if you can't see 'em today, try again tomorrow... or I can email you a 341KB ZIP file - PM me

Later,
G

 

way cool, thanks for the info.

 

Nice pics and info. Good comparison!

 

Thanks for the feedback guys. Actually I did a lot of searching on
the .org and comparing between that info & the manual. So I was able
to come up with the above combo, and it worked for me. I like tha
fact that I paid $15/pair for the Xenons. Funny, cause this morning I
just noticed that they seem BRIGHTER & WHITER than my HIDs..

The HIDs now look like plain old Halogens. i can't wait to get the
H-3 foglights on & re-wire them to turn on without the driving lamps.

Enjoy,
G

 

ive also ordered from midnight moose before, but through ebay. they are really easy to deal with, and all-in-all are great sellers. i got the eaglite 194's. theyre ok for the price, but arent the greatest hyperwhites. they look like regular halogens unless it's dark. the blue coating on them is also pained on, unlike tinter bulbs.

 

Do the xenon super whites look better and brighter than the piaa H4's?

 

Anyone have a dicount code for this web site? Did you do your map light..what color? I assume all bulb sizes are the same (except for HIDs) for a Y2K

 

Im not sure about the 2k-2k1s, cause:

The 2k2s have true HIDs for the low-beams, and a seperate bulb for the high-beams (9005). The 2k-2k1s may have a single HIGH-LOW beam bulb(?) so do a quick search, plus I think the FAQs have this info.

The interior bulbs shoud be the same, xcept maybe the domelight: The FAQ says 3022A bulb, while I used the 3175 on mine. Though, they may be the same size(?) but different Wattage...

BTW: The Eaglite Xenons DO NOT produce the same ugly yellowish light that the stocks do. Like I said above, the light is whiter than my HIDs... no bull. And kinda police-blue from a certain angle. I have new pics, which I'll post tomorrow, cause I'm at work now.

SOMEONE ASK MIDNIGHTMOOSE.COM FOR A DISCOUNT CODE FOR ALL MAXIMA.ORG MEMBERS

I'LL ALSO ASK THEM

Later,
G

 

02MaXiMa_GLE the 194 LED's look kinda dim in the pictures
would u suggest using LED's in the clear corners or should i go with normal 194 bulbs?

 

I ordered some of these bulbs including the LED , and Superwhites. I'll let you guys know how they look. They just srrived today

 

I put my clears on and left the amber bulb in the fronts and put the Xenon LED red lights in the rear.They are not super bright but are a perfect red with no pink at all.I put the white LED's in the clearence lights but am going to switch them with a pair of Xenon super whites that I put in my doors.They are not as bright as I want them but they are a perfect color.Also put the LED whites in my licence plate and they look NICE.Not super bright but give off a perfect glow of superwhite light.Looks nice against my blue CT plate.Replaced every bulb(except HID&map lights)all with Xenon's and the car looks great from all sides.Now I just have to clear my fronts and it will look even sharper.P.S. I have to agree with 02MaxIma about the Eaglites being brighter and whiter than my true HID's.

 

Just a question do you think there are any advantages to spending a few more dollers on the maxlites or will the eaglites perform just as well for a few bucks less

 

Maybe. But I figure, if the Eaglites aren't too good/reliable - $15 is not a BIG loss. Someone should buy the Maxlites & try 'em & post pics! I wouldn't recommend the 100Watt bulbs, cause u might melt your wiring harness or your headlight housing. Get the backup 921 bulb - HUGE IMPROVEMENT

WAIT TILL WE GET THE DISCOUNT CODE...

 

 

Are the amber bulbs they sell better than stock? If so how

 

Thanks for the info. Hey, how does the L.E.D.S work? Are they replacement bulbs or do you have to wire them up.

 

Did you opt for the low wattage bulbs? Anyone had any problems with the 80/100watt bulbs used for the headlights in the 2k MAX?

Paul

 

Answering your questions:

Yes, I did opt for the low-voltage bulbs. I don't want to risk losing a harness, or headlight housing. But someone out here may have 100W bulbs in already(?) without any problems. Careful, cause the Xenons get very HOT. I would assume that the 100W bubls would get even hotter (which may cause a problem)

No, i did not have to modify the bulbs, they are direct replacements. Well actually on the White LEDs: you may have to slightly "bend" the contacts a bit using your fingernail or screwdriver to get a perfect fit & contact. no biggie! REMEMBER: LEDs only go in one way (cause they're diodes) so if it doesn't light up - simply flip it around!

Someone should try the MAXLITES & post pics. I noticed that if you look at the high beams straight-on when off, they look dark-police blue! but at any other angle, they look clear. People in NY may want to check with local laws - I've read that it's illegal to have blue/red lights (and maybe lenses?) in the front. Even though the Eaglites aren't blue when on, they do have a slight "blueish" hue only from certain angles.

Also the 921 rear backup bulb makes the lens look blue (when off) but it's super-white & superbright when on!

I dunno about the amber bulbs. If they are a higher wattage than your stock bulbs, they should be brighter. If not, they are probably the same (xcept the LEDs which are not as bright - but have a true color)

Someone ask the moderators here to hook us up with a discount code!

G

 

I hooked up the LEDs on my lic plate and the 921 back-ups, the Superwhites in the dome and doors, but I couldn't get a bulb to fit in the map light. I tried the 1156...but I couldn't wedge it into the clip.

 

So have has ne one got the discount code

 

I did basically the same bulb swap, but with PIAA bulbs. Im sure I over paid but it really didnt matter. I did get NOKYA 9005 HIGH BEAMS ! Man are those things BRIGHT !!! I swear they look brighter than the HIDS !! I only paid $25.00 for them and they LOOK GREAT !! I also put clear side corner lenses in with Piaa 194's in the front and Hypeerwhite RED BULBS in the back.... Be careful when you do the flat head screwdriver in a towel thing.. I scratched the corner.. the driver went through the towel... very small, not noticeable,, but PI$$ED me off !.... What kind of bulbs have you guys used in the clears ?

 

I have a set of 90/100's if you want to by them. They are made by streetglow. I loved the way they look, but the cops around here are ****** and they kept giving me tickets. The judge threw all the tickets out b/c even he said that they are white (he has them on his 2000 Max, hehe). I just got tired of going to court over white lights. If your interested, PM or e-mail me.

 

OK, here is the bulb for the front MAP lights on a 2k2 Maxima w/sunroof: HIPER T10BA9S CITY LIGHT BULB.

If you go to AUTOTOYS.COM go under BULBS & then INTERIOR BULBS, etc and you should find the above bulbs. They are $10 a pair. I haven't bought them yet, cause i want to include more items from autotoys.com.

I've just installed my EAGLITE XENONS H-3 fog bubls. They are a bit whiter than the stocks, but are still yellow when compared to the HIDs. I'll post pix soon. They aren't as white, or bright as their 9005-highbeam counterparts. So I don't think they are worth the $15. Someone try the MAXLITES & let us know. or maybe we need to move up to the 100Watters?... could be dangerous? Anyone done this on fogs?

For side-markers (rear) get the red LEDs (others say they look good) from MIDNIGHTMOOSE.COM


ALSO: Russ will give us the DISCOUNT CODE when he gets it at his site: 5THEGENMAXIMAS.COM

G

 

FORGET ABOUT WHAT I SAID UP THERE!!! The H-3 fogs look great! They look kinda weird in the day, but awesome at night - VERY close to the HIDs, and MUCH better than stock & I have the pix to prove... to be posted soon at homepage.

G

 

Dood watch those nokya bulbs every pair ive had has either blown or melted a harness