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Old 10-26-2010 | 09:58 AM
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Default Best headlight upgrade for an 04 350z

First off, I already used the search function and after wading through the billions of hits I got I figured it was easier to just ask people in the know

My headlight housings are a little dulled out and faded on the exterior and as one of the bulbs is burnt out I think I might just look into upgrading my OEM headlights if I have to get in there and remove the bumper and the bolts and all that bs anyway.

I have an 04; what headlight upgrade would you recommend, brand wise etc? Brighter would be better in my books as my vision at night isn't the hottest. Ideally I want something that will connect to the stock wiring harnesses etc if that is possible.

Thanks for any help
Old 10-26-2010 | 10:29 AM
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what did you use the search button for?
Old 10-26-2010 | 10:51 AM
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We have several vendors here who sell and customize headlights. Get in touch.
Old 10-26-2010 | 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by meshuggah
one of the bulbs is burnt out I think I might just look into upgrading my OEM headlights if I have to get in there and remove the bumper and the bolts and all that bs anyway.
You don't have to remove bumper, bolts or headlight to replace a bulb on the Z


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I have an 04; what headlight upgrade would you recommend, brand wise etc?
OEM 06+ Nissan 350z headlights make a great upgrade for your 04.
Old 10-26-2010 | 11:27 AM
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+1 on the OEM 06+ headlights
Old 10-26-2010 | 12:01 PM
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As stated befor 06+ headlights.
Old 10-26-2010 | 12:44 PM
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Have an 04 and did the 06+... enough said.
Old 10-26-2010 | 01:27 PM
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it depends how much money you want to spend, the 06+ OEM headlights ive seen go for about 900$
Old 10-26-2010 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by tiffuhhkneex0
it depends how much money you want to spend, the 06+ OEM headlights ive seen go for about 900$
i've seen low as $240-50 for a pair...yes for a pair, and anywhere from $600-$100 for mint/new
Old 10-26-2010 | 10:12 PM
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^^^^^ Where???
Old 10-27-2010 | 01:29 AM
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I bought mine new b/c used ones were about the same price give or take 200.00.
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Originally Posted by 831_Z33
^^^^^ Where???
https://my350z.com/forum/lighting/50...ights-hid.html
Old 10-27-2010 | 09:47 AM
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Which never happens... that was a very very very rare event.
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Originally Posted by Flo-ridaZ33
Which never happens... that was a very very very rare event.
Word!
Old 10-28-2010 | 01:38 PM
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06 OEM sounds like the way to go. Thanks for the feedback! That was the year they switched to HID if I'm not mistaken.
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My 04 had HIDs... they just changed the style and added LED's
Old 10-28-2010 | 10:20 PM
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^went from xenon to bi-xenon, meaning the high beams are also xenon, the light output is just overall better, and they just look a lot better : )
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