Xenon HID Lights

[CR34TION]

Yo,

Anyone here got Xenon HIDs on there skyline... ?

Does anyone know if the housing is different from standard or is it just the bulb?

Do I have to change the whole headlight or just the bulb if I were to change to standard headlights?

Cheers

[Assassin]

I have Xenon HIDs lights on my R34...

If you have the same one as me...the housing is completely different from a standard one...you only need to change the bulb...but the bulb isnt any normal xenon bulb...its a special one...you have to take it out and have a look. that bloody xenon bulb cost $700 per bulb retail...i got it at $330 cost price.

I'm guessing if you were to change to standard headlights you would have to change the whole headlight.

[Jamezilla]

I have Xenons on my R33.

The whole lamp unit is different to non-Xenon models. Why would you want standard lamps - Xenons are cool

[coco69]

got pics?

[NismoR34]

CR34TION, your head light assembly needs to be changed! The XENON unit is completely different. The part is made in Aus [especially for compliance] I think the brand is NIKOH. Speak to any compliancer, they should be able to source them if you want.

Changing to a normal halogen globe wont work AFAIK!

Cheers.

[ylwgtr2]

Originally posted by nismoR34

CR34TION, your head light assembly needs to be changed! The XENON unit is completely different. The part is made in Aus [especially for compliance] I think the brand is NIKOH. Speak to any compliancer, they should be able to source them if you want.

Changing to a normal halogen globe wont work AFAIK!

Cheers.

Thats not true.... they are off the base model in japan....i have got a set of brand new ones here if your interested....but they wont be 1200 bucks they will be cheaper

[CR34TION]

Originally posted by ylwgtr2

Thats not true.... they are off the base model in japan....i have got a set of brand new ones here if your interested....but they wont be 1200 bucks they will be cheaper

What's not true... what's off the base model in japan, the Xenons or the H4/H1's???

[NismoR34]

ok, the guy I bought my car off said they were made here, oh well, guess not then.

BTW ylwgtr2 - how would you know what they are selling to us here in aus? for compliance? are you in aus or JP - your profile says yoko, jp :confused:

I checked the brand [oem] is ICHIKOH - i was close

[pushead]

Originally posted by Jamezilla

I have Xenons on my R33.

The whole lamp unit is different to non-Xenon models. Why would you want standard lamps - Xenons are cool

well if you don't want to see any blinking blue and red lights behind you all the time.

[CR34TION]

nismoR34... are you still awaiting on your xenons from ballarat?

how much u paying?

[Jamezilla]

Pushead:

Actually - that comment brings up something I heard recently... cops pulling over new euros (BMW, Audi, Benzo) for their Xenons?

Now... mine are factory (may not be ADR though) but surely a new Aus delivered BMW would have lamps that comply? Anyone else heard of this? Might as BaronBohr - he has E36 with Angels and Xenons...

[pushead]

Jamezilla: Good thinking actually.. yeah, but why is it part of the compliance to change the xenon's on the r34 when BMW are shipped with them here in aust?? weirdd...

BTW: I want your bronze wheels!

[Jamezilla]

Hahaha - everyone wants my wheels

The BMWs have Xenons as an option for $1800 (3 series) and Benzo for $2500 on C-Class... must be compliant. I guess it's one of those 'discression' things.

Will let you know if it ever causes me problems with the hammers.

[ylwgtr2]

Originally posted by nismoR34

ok, the guy I bought my car off said they were made here, oh well, guess not then.  

BTW ylwgtr2 - how would you know what they are selling to us here in aus? for compliance? are you in aus or JP - your profile says yoko, jp :confused:

I checked the brand [oem] is ICHIKOH - i was close

I know that because my freinds sister has a 4 door R34 skyline that has the insert normal type headlights in it....and i do have an R34 GTR at home in aust of which i bought the standard type lamps for......what major company in there right mind would make a special headlight for the pissy little low volume scheme that the foolish aust gov have come up with??However there is a company in sydney that CONVERTS the xenon lamps to insert globes for a certain cost....but i wouldnt recommend distroying a perfectly good set of xennons...also the gas discharge adr states the lamps must be self levelling and have cleaners fitted to them to be approved....thats why you see them on bmw's....i know more abouut all this then you think!

[ylwgtr2]

Originally posted by nismoR34

ok, the guy I bought my car off said they were made here, oh well, guess not then.  

BTW ylwgtr2 - how would you know what they are selling to us here in aus? for compliance? are you in aus or JP - your profile says yoko, jp :confused:

I checked the brand [oem] is ICHIKOH - i was close

and check the brand of your wiperheads....they will also say ichikoh.....so will a lot of other stuff...its not an aust company

[Jamezilla]

YlwGTR:

Ah - very good point. The ones listed as options on the BMW and Merc are sold with the 'cleaning kit'. I guess that confirms mine as being 'non compliant' .

Wont lose too much sleep over it though

[NismoR34]

Originally posted by CR34TION

nismoR34... are you still awaiting on your xenons from ballarat?

how much u paying?

I was supposed to be getting them for free, but now I dont know.

If they are going to charge me I wont bother based on bulb replacement costs, fogging up issues and also ADR / legal issues... I am happy with my headlights and xenons dont represent a worthwhile MOD imo...

[NismoR34]

Originally posted by CR34TION

nismoR34... are you still awaiting on your xenons from ballarat?

how much u paying?

UPDATE: I have just been offered the xenons for a straight swap-over...is it worth it? [i know they look good ;p] But are there any Significant risks? Anyone been in trouble with the authorities or just a rumour? [police, vic roads, epa?]

ylwgtr: can you get the xenon bulbs cheaper than $330? Do you know how long they last for? And lastly, how much is a levelling / cleaning kit?

I am familiar with xenon lamps used in "data / video projector technology" and most last for at least 10,000 hours these days, but i dont know about the "automotive based" lamps?

For $330 they had better last a couple of years!

Btw, to change / remove the headlight assembly you need to remove your front bar as there is ONE bolt underneath the bar [at each side] that needs to be unbolted to remove the light = pain in the butt! My car is sitting at home with no front end / headlights, it looks naked

Btw part 2: I have never heard of a factory headlight bulb that needed to be replaced by removal of the headlamp unit [corrrect if wrong]. Being a "consumable" headlight / parker / indicator / brake bulbs are usually pretty easy to replace on ALL cars...[this does not apply to dashlights of course]. Parker stalk just needs to be rotated a 1/4 turn and it will just pull straight out! unless its rusted in of course...i think they were anti-clockwise...

/end thesis

thanks for the info ylwgtr!

[ylwgtr2]

i will call the dealer today for the bulbs

[NismoR34]

cool, thanks!