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08-16-2012, 06:17 AM
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Hello everyone I have a quick question. My Z was recently in an accident and i'm trying to replace my headlights with some aftermarket head lights shown here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2005-NI...ht_8363wt_1397
But I have an 05 enthusiast convertible model, and I think I have xenon HID's stock. So my questions are.
1. Is there a place here in houston I can buy those type of lights for my car model? Or a trustworthy website?
2. I also want to upgrade my lights to about 8K or 10k, do I need to purchase a kit or just buy the bulbs since my car has HIDS already?
Please help me, this is the last item needed for me to drive my car again, i'm paying a Z car note and i'm not even driving it because of a bastard drunk driver. Thank you for you time...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2005-NI...ht_8363wt_1397
But I have an 05 enthusiast convertible model, and I think I have xenon HID's stock. So my questions are.
1. Is there a place here in houston I can buy those type of lights for my car model? Or a trustworthy website?
2. I also want to upgrade my lights to about 8K or 10k, do I need to purchase a kit or just buy the bulbs since my car has HIDS already?
Please help me, this is the last item needed for me to drive my car again, i'm paying a Z car note and i'm not even driving it because of a bastard drunk driver. Thank you for you time...
08-16-2012, 06:22 AM
#2523
Hello everyone I have a quick question. My Z was recently in an accident and i'm trying to replace my headlights with some aftermarket head lights shown here
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2005-NI...ht_8363wt_1397
But I have an 05 enthusiast convertible model, and I think I have xenon HID's stock. So my questions are.
1. Is there a place here in houston I can buy those type of lights for my car model? Or a trustworthy website?
2. I also want to upgrade my lights to about 8K or 10k, do I need to purchase a kit or just buy the bulbs since my car has HIDS already?
Please help me, this is the last item needed for me to drive my car again, i'm paying a Z car note and i'm not even driving it because of a bastard drunk driver. Thank you for you time...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2003-2005-NI...ht_8363wt_1397
But I have an 05 enthusiast convertible model, and I think I have xenon HID's stock. So my questions are.
1. Is there a place here in houston I can buy those type of lights for my car model? Or a trustworthy website?
2. I also want to upgrade my lights to about 8K or 10k, do I need to purchase a kit or just buy the bulbs since my car has HIDS already?
Please help me, this is the last item needed for me to drive my car again, i'm paying a Z car note and i'm not even driving it because of a bastard drunk driver. Thank you for you time...
Why do you want to go to 8K or 10K? they higher the number it only gets blue-er and then purple-er and also are less intense. the factory 4-6k is the most intense and best for the late night driving.
edit: Maybe its time for the 06+ 350z Headlights!
Last edited by Ryaano18; 08-16-2012 at 06:25 AM.
08-16-2012, 06:51 AM
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I wouldnt get those lights, aftermarket projector light will burn out due to the HID. If you want OEM style headlight light may i recommend AutoFit Houston. I cant guarantee you that they will have what you are looking for but its a good place to check out. google their website for stock inventory.
Why do you want to go to 8K or 10K? they higher the number it only gets blue-er and then purple-er and also are less intense. the factory 4-6k is the most intense and best for the late night driving.
edit: Maybe its time for the 06+ 350z Headlights!
Why do you want to go to 8K or 10K? they higher the number it only gets blue-er and then purple-er and also are less intense. the factory 4-6k is the most intense and best for the late night driving.
edit: Maybe its time for the 06+ 350z Headlights!
I wanted to go 8k because of the blueish tint, I like the way it looks, I've always wanted the deep blue style lighting. I don't wanna go purple though lol.
08-16-2012, 07:25 AM
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Thanks for replying so quickly Ryaano18, I really appreciate that! I just like the style of that light, I didn't know that they burned out so easily. if autofit has the style i'm looking for then ill get them.
I wanted to go 8k because of the blueish tint, I like the way it looks, I've always wanted the deep blue style lighting. I don't wanna go purple though lol.
I wanted to go 8k because of the blueish tint, I like the way it looks, I've always wanted the deep blue style lighting. I don't wanna go purple though lol.
Yea ebay lights are notorious for the projector to "melt" under the discharge of the bulb, they are typically made for halogen bulbs.
And yes 8k would be the borderline of good intensity of light produced that can light up the road. anything higher and it will do you know good. if you go aftermarket HID i would suggest googling "HID install 350z" as i am not an expert with lighting. But if its like any other car, just get the HID kit, it comes with a 2 ballasts, 2 bulbs, and a relay with wiring and should be plug and play (for the most part)
Hopefully someone else can chime in on that since i dont know the details of the 350z headlight wiring.
Most guys typically get the 06 headlights and maintain its Factory-ness
08-16-2012, 07:35 AM
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ok, I thought about about doing the 06 headlights but I want my Z to have a different look. I will take your advice about the ebay lights though lol. and with the hid lighting, I think I might check out this place located in katy.....**** that drive though haha!
08-16-2012, 08:12 AM
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you can get the 06 headlights, send them to this guy on my350 in the media share that customizes them (i forget his name but its somewhere in there) and get them black housed, STI mod, iron man mod, halos etc
whats the place called? i live like 10 minutes from katy lol
08-16-2012, 06:15 PM
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If you your wanting to get some cheap headlights I have some off of my old z...they are black housed headlights with the orange strip taken out...they aren't perfect but are functional and they are oem hid assemblies! Let me know they also come complete with ballast and bulbs
08-21-2012, 12:48 AM
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When is the next houston meet? crazy how it seems houston is low on the Z scene these days... or maybe i'm just in a parallel universe where mustang and camarslows are the norm..
08-21-2012, 01:24 AM
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I currently planning on my next R&R in late January. I've been brain storming ideas for a January event. A lot of things to considered though. 1) Weather. Nobody wants to stand around in 30-40 degree temps. So give me some time and I'll come up with something. Hopefully we can get a large event going.
08-25-2012, 12:23 AM
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I think due to the age of the Z33. Its going on 10yrs old now. Those that bought them 10yrs ago have since moved on from owning them. Those that have kept them have 10yrs of life behind them. Marriage, children, work, retirement, moved, etc...
I currently planning on my next R&R in late January. I've been brain storming ideas for a January event. A lot of things to considered though. 1) Weather. Nobody wants to stand around in 30-40 degree temps. So give me some time and I'll come up with something. Hopefully we can get a large event going.
I currently planning on my next R&R in late January. I've been brain storming ideas for a January event. A lot of things to considered though. 1) Weather. Nobody wants to stand around in 30-40 degree temps. So give me some time and I'll come up with something. Hopefully we can get a large event going.
08-25-2012, 07:06 AM
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sounds good to me. although i kind of have to disagree with you on people moving on. Z's especially Z33 is absolutely timeless. at least they are to me! I don't care what happens baby, family, whatever the case may be i think she'll be with me. Looking forward to a Z..G meet. I've been to the planet zero meet and met some people from a club called "whattehfitment" but thats about all
Bought my car with 6 miles on it and now it has 78K. I don't plan on keeping my car forever... it'll be mine until it's time to let go.
09-04-2012, 06:59 AM
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09-06-2012, 07:26 PM
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I think due to the age of the Z33. Its going on 10yrs old now. Those that bought them 10yrs ago have since moved on from owning them. Those that have kept them have 10yrs of life behind them. Marriage, children, work, retirement, moved, etc...
I currently planning on my next R&R in late January. I've been brain storming ideas for a January event. A lot of things to considered though. 1) Weather. Nobody wants to stand around in 30-40 degree temps. So give me some time and I'll come up with something. Hopefully we can get a large event going.
I currently planning on my next R&R in late January. I've been brain storming ideas for a January event. A lot of things to considered though. 1) Weather. Nobody wants to stand around in 30-40 degree temps. So give me some time and I'll come up with something. Hopefully we can get a large event going.
sounds good to me. although i kind of have to disagree with you on people moving on. Z's especially Z33 is absolutely timeless. at least they are to me! I don't care what happens baby, family, whatever the case may be i think she'll be with me. Looking forward to a Z..G meet. I've been to the planet zero meet and met some people from a club called "whattehfitment" but thats about all
datsun is a timeless machine
z33, however, is not.
I am not bashing it. It was the love of mine for a long *** time, until 370z came out
it's unfortunate, but it is the nature of the game...
I still have a few closed friend driving z and I still love them z, a lot too.
Robert's z, Stogey's z, 350zspeed's z, mr.cf's z, mike's z, etc are some of the best 350z I know around here...