12-10-2007, 05:40 PM
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Custom Xenon Conversion
Just got done installing my new xenon kit. Must say,this turned out A LOT better than I expected for the $$$. It's a 350Z ballast/igniter with Phillips bulbs. Fit's pretty damn good,straight swap. On the road,I can see more and to be honest the only difference between Litronics and this xenon kit that I can see(while driving) is that the projector concentrates the light on the road better. Other than that I'm not complaining for $130 with 3 spare bulbs. The ballast is mounted exactly how the Litronics ballast is,no drilling or zip ties needed. These will hold me off until I can get some Litronics.
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12-11-2007, 03:41 AM
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Blink, just be careful to aim the lamps properly. I did a similar conversion on one of my BMWs and people were always flashing me until I had aimed the lamps right. Also keep an eye on the lens. Those nissan bulbs may be a tad hot to operate in the housings. Otherwise, nicely done!
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12-11-2007, 05:53 AM
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Robert post a pic of the light on the road or of the headlight head on when the low beam lit.
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12-11-2007, 06:25 AM
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That's interesting, and sounds like a great idea if it doesn't burn the headlight lenses. Maybe you could post a DIY. 
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12-11-2007, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by rick3000
That's interesting, and sounds like a great idea if it doesn't burn the headlight lenses. Maybe you could post a DIY. |
I actually bought them from a guy on Renntech. It's pretty simple though. He just took a ballast from a 350z,cut out of whole in the back panel that worked out perfectly for mounting the ballast to.
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12-11-2007, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by AUDIOGUY
Blink, just be careful to aim the lamps properly. I did a similar conversion on one of my BMWs and people were always flashing me until I had aimed the lamps right. Also keep an eye on the lens. Those nissan bulbs may be a tad hot to operate in the housings. Otherwise, nicely done!
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I hope they don't run hot. The bulbs are 35w compared to the 55w halogens that were in there.
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12-11-2007, 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by blinkwatt
I hope they don't run hot. The bulbs are 35w compared to the 55w halogens that were in there.
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Exactly.
Xenon bulbs do not dissipate as much heat as Halogen. This isn't like putting in a higher power bulb. If the plastics can handle a Halogen, they can handle a Xenon. I wouldn't worry.
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12-11-2007, 11:24 AM
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So essentially this is nice alternative to buying liptronics, because they run cooler, and offer the same brightness.
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12-11-2007, 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by rick3000
So essentially this is nice alternative to buying liptronics, because they run cooler, and offer the same brightness.
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The light pattern isn't as well focused as the factory lights, and it's probably more annoying to oncoming traffic, but it's definitely cheaper.
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