those looking to purchase 06+ headlights...
08-16-2011, 09:01 PM
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08-17-2011, 07:55 PM
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Would be nice if the eBay ones (from americanmotorparts) were OEM. Still skeptical, I sent a message to the seller (americanmotorparts):
Response from americanmotorparts:
So, I'm not saying that those who got it from this seller (that claim they are actual OE Nissan parts) are bluffing, but the seller is clearly stating that they are aftermarket. Also, a little bit of research leads me to believe these lights might be manufactured by TYC. It's possible that they used to send out OE Nissan parts, but now they use aftermarket.
Take it for what it's worth.
Response from americanmotorparts:
So, I'm not saying that those who got it from this seller (that claim they are actual OE Nissan parts) are bluffing, but the seller is clearly stating that they are aftermarket. Also, a little bit of research leads me to believe these lights might be manufactured by TYC. It's possible that they used to send out OE Nissan parts, but now they use aftermarket.
Take it for what it's worth.
Hmm... that is concerning... However I've spent several minutes looking over every detail of my headlamps I bought from them very closely, and they look genuine. If they aren't, they are extremely well done. There is NISSAN clearly displayed in perspex, along with a few other words like KOITO and such which I remember seeing on my 04 headlamps. I think these are the real deal, at least the set I got probably are. However most people here are looking at some weird smoked set they have on their site, I got the standard OEM looking ones. And again, as far as I can tell, they are genuine OEM. And i'm am incredibly picky when it comes to this sort of thing.
08-18-2011, 08:43 AM
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Hmm... that is concerning... However I've spent several minutes looking over every detail of my headlamps I bought from them very closely, and they look genuine. If they aren't, they are extremely well done. There is NISSAN clearly displayed in perspex, along with a few other words like KOITO and such which I remember seeing on my 04 headlamps. I think these are the real deal, at least the set I got probably are. However most people here are looking at some weird smoked set they have on their site, I got the standard OEM looking ones. And again, as far as I can tell, they are genuine OEM. And i'm am incredibly picky when it comes to this sort of thing.
And the fact that they have OEM marking on the lights themselves (KOITO, etc.) is more re-assuring. I wonder if you can possible compare them to someone that has factory OEM 06+ headlights for further validation?
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08-18-2011, 07:37 PM
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If they work/fit fine, and you're happy with them, then I wouldn't worry about it. As I mentioned before, it's very possible they started off by sending OEM units, and then switched over to aftermarket. Both you and Classy claim that you have OEM units, so I'll go ahead and believe that.
And the fact that they have OEM marking on the lights themselves (KOITO, etc.) is more re-assuring. I wonder if you can possible compare them to someone that has factory OEM 06+ headlights for further validation?
And the fact that they have OEM marking on the lights themselves (KOITO, etc.) is more re-assuring. I wonder if you can possible compare them to someone that has factory OEM 06+ headlights for further validation?
I'll try to find a buddy in our Z club here in town one of these days and compare the headlamps.
09-20-2011, 11:22 PM
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so to swap these over to a base model 2003, what exactly needs to be bought? I know that the harness is different from OEM non-HID to OEM HID, is it possible for me to just buy a D2S aftermarket HID kit that has D2S bulbs and hook that up to my 2003 non-HID wiring, and then put the D2S bulb in these headlight assemblies and be done with it? I realize that I'm not going to be getting OEM quality with these taiwanese HID kits, but to me it seems to be the most economical solution. My only concern is whether or not the aftermarket D2S bulb will fit in these housings AND plug in to the base model 2003 wiring harness.
Edit: Something like this going from the OEM non-HID wiring and placing the D2S bulbs in the 06+ housings.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-D1SR-35W
Edit: Something like this going from the OEM non-HID wiring and placing the D2S bulbs in the 06+ housings.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-D1SR-35W
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09-21-2011, 12:52 AM
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SO....how do they hold up? I know they look good but are they lasting? Discoloration, glare, etc.? The tailight glitch made me not want to get anything that isnt OEM...so idk. Im torn between these and a used set on the market place.
09-22-2011, 06:56 PM
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so to swap these over to a base model 2003, what exactly needs to be bought? I know that the harness is different from OEM non-HID to OEM HID, is it possible for me to just buy a D2S aftermarket HID kit that has D2S bulbs and hook that up to my 2003 non-HID wiring, and then put the D2S bulb in these headlight assemblies and be done with it? I realize that I'm not going to be getting OEM quality with these taiwanese HID kits, but to me it seems to be the most economical solution. My only concern is whether or not the aftermarket D2S bulb will fit in these housings AND plug in to the base model 2003 wiring harness.
Edit: Something like this going from the OEM non-HID wiring and placing the D2S bulbs in the 06+ housings.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-D1SR-35W
Edit: Something like this going from the OEM non-HID wiring and placing the D2S bulbs in the 06+ housings.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DDM-HID-Kit-D1SR-35W
09-23-2011, 08:43 AM
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I have had mine on for a I want to say 2 months, everything is perfect still.
For a base model, I can't really say, I don't want to put my foot in my mouth and be wrong about something. IF it is wired the same as every other 350z, you would need to buy the CONTROL UNIT-XENON HEAD LAMP (from courtesy nissan's website) and maybe an O-ring or something but like I said, I don't know from experience
I am with gregom, Came in Nissan Boxes, had nissan on the head lamps, was high quality, fit perfect, worked perfect and look perfect. If they are fake (I doubt it) they are a damn good fake
For a base model, I can't really say, I don't want to put my foot in my mouth and be wrong about something. IF it is wired the same as every other 350z, you would need to buy the CONTROL UNIT-XENON HEAD LAMP (from courtesy nissan's website) and maybe an O-ring or something but like I said, I don't know from experience
I am with gregom, Came in Nissan Boxes, had nissan on the head lamps, was high quality, fit perfect, worked perfect and look perfect. If they are fake (I doubt it) they are a damn good fake
09-25-2011, 11:03 PM
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I want to get that set of ebay "replica" 06+ headlights. I just want to know what exactly is missing from that set that I might need. I know theres a tutorial on how to retrofit the 06+ hid lights to a base 03, but i'm not sure if I would need the wiring harness inside the headlight etc. What exactly did you guys need to swap over from your old headlamps? Wiring harness, HID ballast, bulb etc? what exactly did these 06+ "replica lamps" come with, or were they just literally the housing with no wiring etc?
09-28-2011, 11:36 PM
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you didn't say whether or not the headlight came with the wiring harness inside of it. you just said "thingy on the top", which I can only conclude meant "wiring harness", but I wasn't sure, which is why I was asking the question. when you take them out of the wrapper, they are missing the ballast, the D2S bulb, and the rear cover, right? you didn't have to transfer over the wiring harness from your 2003 headlights?
09-30-2011, 12:22 AM
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Edit: Wow, stupid question. I looked the thread over and figured out the answer to my questions. Carry on.
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10-09-2011, 02:40 PM
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So why use 2006 headlights in a 2003? Just to get HID high beams?
My lens covers are hazed almost beyond saving, thought I look for cheaper replacements than OE. I can get a pair for $225. Seems like a good deal to me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-05...item4842443638
My lens covers are hazed almost beyond saving, thought I look for cheaper replacements than OE. I can get a pair for $225. Seems like a good deal to me.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-05...item4842443638
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Alright, so I'm looking to buy a set of these (from different seller: Xcessmotors). As long as everything is the same as the ones that the people purchased from AmericanMotorSports I should only need 2 new bulbs and the rear covers, correct? I have been searching for the rear covers and I'm not sure what part number they are on the courtesyparts.com site. A link would be nice. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.