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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Can someone tell me if these will work on an 03' with factory HIDs? Its seems like I've seen these before on another website and there was a not that said something to the extent of "not for HID headlights" or something like that. Has anyone here purchased these? My reasoning is that I like the black housing look, and my current headlights have taken a toll (pitting and oxidation). I would simply use the restore kits that are out there, but some of it seems to be on the inside of the headlight....if that makes any sense. Thanks!

http://www.andysautosport.com/nissan...s/spyder_auto/
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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did you try PlasticX from mequire's? That made my lights look brand new. Would only cost you about 10 bucks.
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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yah, I've used Meguiars PlastiX, and was pleased with the results, but it will only do so much -- know what I mean? Thanks for your input!
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Old Apr 26, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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I would check the classified for a set of 03-05. You'll probably get them for a decent price there.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZToeRing
Can someone tell me if these will work on an 03' with factory HIDs? Its seems like I've seen these before on another website and there was a not that said something to the extent of "not for HID headlights" or something like that. Has anyone here purchased these? My reasoning is that I like the black housing look, and my current headlights have taken a toll (pitting and oxidation). I would simply use the restore kits that are out there, but some of it seems to be on the inside of the headlight....if that makes any sense. Thanks!

http://www.andysautosport.com/nissan...s/spyder_auto/
if you like the black housing look, follow the DIY on how to do it. but if you want to downgrade to halogen lights then go ahead and buy those lights
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 09:03 PM
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Hah, I DON'T want to downgrade to Halogens...if anything I want a higher Kelvin setup. I've DIY'd my own blackhousings before on my Accord and they turned out great.

But that was an ACCORD. These headlights are a little more expensive to replace if I screw it up!

...I guess I'm just a vagina.
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Old Apr 27, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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molst headlights are the same, just take extra care not to touch the actual hid bulb, as it could create hotspots. as for the lights..stick to oem please
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by 350ZToeRing
Hah, I DON'T want to downgrade to Halogens...if anything I want a higher Kelvin setup. I've DIY'd my own blackhousings before on my Accord and they turned out great.

But that was an ACCORD. These headlights are a little more expensive to replace if I screw it up!

...I guess I'm just a vagina.
higher kelvin #= less light output and sucks at night driving.
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Old Apr 28, 2009 | 02:49 AM
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dont buy these headlights, stick to OEM trust me its worth the price you pay especially if you already have HID right now, im telling you right now if you order these lights they will have the wrong harnesses, and where you mount the ballast instead of a hole theres a solid piece, making it a B**** to rig up for HID...not worth it in my opinion..OEM FTW
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