I've been on the fence for awhile about doing the 06 lights, as I really like the openess of the 2003-2005 style. But when it comes to light output, the early lense just stink..plain and simple. Plus, there is no clean retro kit you can do due to the odd size of the early lenses. So after much prodding, I finally decided to do the 2006 swap.

Not content to leave things stock, I talked to Ceasar at www.lightwerkz.net, and he schooled me on all things HID The 06 lights are a dramatic improvement vs the earlier lights as we all know, but they still can be improved upon. So, what I decided to do was go with a satin black color for the housings, and a retro kit to a non fresnel lense. Ceasar not only had the lense in stock, but he turned these around to me in 24 hours! I sent him the lights Monday night, he got them Tuesday and worked his magic and by Wednesday I had them back in my hands!!!




onto the good stuff

stock 06 light output:




AFTER the lightwerkz retro swap




I'll get installed pics posted once the new body work is finished !

 

Looking good. Pics of the car w/them installed. Nice choice.

 

WHERE HOW MUCH????? I want them SO BAD!!!

 

contact Ceasar at www.lightwerkz.net !!

 

looks good, I'm jealous

 

damn satin black is a nice color! I think i've found my choice!

 

Oh my damn I want!!

 

looks good adam.......

 

Alright.. that's it!!! I need some 06 bi-xenons!!!

 

Jesus, Chrimeny! Those are SOO SICK!

I so wish I would pony up the dough for some 06ers.

So without the cost of the headlights, what was the cost including shipping to do the paintjob, and clearing?

 

oh wow those are hot

 

if you are patient you can get them off ebay and forums at a bargain price.

passenger side $300 my350z.com

drivers side $375 ebay

plus our 03-05 xeons sell for $500 on ebay.

 

Looking very nice Adam. Don't forget to post up the on car pics in the UK for us!

Digsy

 

Looking nice!!! Love how you left the amber LEDs chrome. Can't wait till I see installed pics. Also, couldn't you improve light output by upgrading to a 6000k bulb? What I did for my stock '03 lamps.

 

Light output actually slightly decreases after you add in 6000k bulbs since the temperature is higher then stock (4300k) therefore you lose lumens. Its a slight decrease in performance, but some people like the additional color.

Personally I prefer function over form

Oh and I'm so glad you liked the end result Adam. I know you were on the fence about the 06+ lights....I guess all you needed was some lightwerkz love!

 

The satin looks nice. So was it just a lens swap or higher kelvin bulbs as well?

 

Sweet, I think your the only other person I've see who has left the led housing chrome besides me.

 

just the lense swap - a higher kelvin bulb would look a bit more "blue" and have more contrast on the road, but you're not really improving light output persay. I have not driven the car with them yet (tomorrow night will be the first time) - I have a feeling I'll be leaving the bulbs as is as I want a more factory appearing look

 

best bet is contacting them directly for details

 

to be honest the original plan was to go body color (silverstone) for the entire housing, including over the LED's (not an LED fan myself). But, Ceasar convinced me the black was best given the rest of my setup, and I am loving the results!