I just want to confirm that I would need a H7 D2R retrofit kit for the base 350Z. This is for the low beam Is this correct?

 

Does the wire harnessing have to be upgraded to handle the power of the new bulbs?? or can you just sitck in the new bulbs? how does it work?

 

correct, and no, you don't need to replace the harness, stock harness will work, but you just can't stick the HID bulb and expect it to work. The HID bulb requires an HID ballast to operate.

 

What are some good places to buy this H7 D2R retrofit kit and a ballast? I'm a complete newbie when it comes to aftermarket HID's, so any help and advice on a nice pair for my base Z would be very helpful. Thanks.

 

im using hella H7 8000k. they have a slight blue tint to them, very bright. only down side is its not as effective, its more for looks.
Also to install these, i found it easier to just lift the car up and do it from under the headlights.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong

Low Beam H7 ( HID is D2R )
High Beam is ?

As for the low beam, wouldn't it be using D2S bulbs as the Z is more of a projector housing? D2R is common use for reflective housing like that of most Hondas.

 

high is h1 d2s

 

They must be REALLY blue, huh? Are they much bluer than most HID's you see on the road?

 

I have a 2004 Base 350Z and have the McCulloch H7 HID 6000K HID kit. It is a direct install but, you will need to drill a hole on the headlight cap to run the wires. You will only need the D2R HID bulbs if your Z is already equiped with HID lighting. And IMO don't go over 6000k when selecting HID bulbs. Because the visability will get worse.

Here is a website were you can purchase the McCulloch HID Kit

http://www.streetrays.com/catalog/in...45ec4f3b9c55ad

You can also check Ebay. You can get them cheaper there.

 

someone is having a group buy for some phillips HID i just dont remember if it's on this site or at 350zmotoring.com

 

I had a Focus Brand hid kit that used Phillips Ballasts and OSRAM bulbs made in Germany when I had my GTI.

the light was pure white with not a hint or blue or yellow at all, and it was so bright. it looked like stadium lighting and it shined really far and made everything clear and pure white.

I recommend Phillips & OSRAM kits.

 

Now why would the low beams use D2S and high beams used D2R ? that doesn't make any sense.


Projector housing = D2S
Reflective housing = D2R

 

I have brightstar 6500k ($300), pretty much just plug and play. There is a grp buy from the 350zmotoring website right now for diff hid kit for $230.

 

What size are the bulbs on Z's that come with HID? D2R or D2S?

 

i can get you a nice kit that will fit perfectly on the Z for a great price, e-mail me jun.tanaka@gmail.com if you want them.

 

Low beam headlamp
HID-D2R (H7 socket)

High beam headlamp
H7

Parking light
168

Tail light
7443

Stop light
7443

License plate
168

Back up light
7440

Front sidemarker
168

Rear sidemarker
168

Map light
DE3175

Trunk/Cargo area
168

 

Sweet. These are for a Base Z, correct? I'll definately keep you in mind, I plan on upgrading my headlights in a month or so. Thanks

 

can anyone post up pictures of where you guys mounted the ballast for the HID

 

Just an FYI:
For the Base model Our High Beam uses H1's (H7's are for the higher models)