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Hi Guys, A few questions here regarding the headlights on the M35. 1. For a while now I've had problems with the headlights cutting out (many times every time I drive it). It used to be only the passenger side lamp and figured I could swap the ballasts over to see if that's the problem however now it's both so I guess that isn't an option any more. I am assuming it's the ballast anyway but any thoughts as to how I would tell given that both cut out (at separate intervals - not at the same time). 2. Any one know what ballasts we can use? Preferably cheap ones? Or official model numbers? 3. I personal find the lamps pretty dull (doesn't help that you can't adjust them any higher than about 2ft in front of the car), any suggestions for a brighter bulb? 4. My passenger side parker lamp is also out, does anyone know the model number or aftermarket options? Sorry about all the questions but any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Thanks all,

Since i bought my R34 my low beams have always been terrible - ie. poor visibility. I'm pretty sure they are some kind of cheap HID kit from ebay that the previous owner has put in. They take a second to flick on and have a blue tint to them. Anyway i think one of the bulbs has blown on the passenger side or something else is going wrong. When i turn on the headlights the passenger side flickers on for an instant before turning off. Is the bulb gone or is it something else? Also what options do i have if i wanted to put in brighter (more usable light) lights? Don't want blue ones, wouldn't mind white but i'd prefer to see the road first. Also i tried to take off the dust cover to see what globe was in there but there was a weird hexagon screw with a small piece in the center - do i need a hollow hex key or something to take it off?