What Globe Type Is This?

[tiesto]

Hi people

Cant find out what globe type this is?

See the pic

Some people say its h3, h3c, h1, h1 with a h4 connector.. Ive had mix answers.

My car is a 1992 R32 (HCR32) Type-M RB20DET 5spd manual. The headlights are the new projector shape ones, not the old n1 (89) ones.

Could someone please clarify this once and for all, as im trying to purchase HID kit and have no clue which path to go down.

[adam-__-]

Hey mate, I can't tell you for sure what they are, but the globe type 'should' be printed onto the base of the globe somewhere.

[tiesto]

the base of the globe? where the 3 pins are at the bottom? cause there is nothing there. i don't see any print at all anywhere.

does the actual globe come off the adapter part? because I have to replace this part, my light doesn't work the filament is loose inside and busted, ..

so when you buy it do you buy the actual whole piece I posted the picture of? or do you just buy the globe to suit it and replace it (if it comes apart?)

[MANWHORE]

That's a h1 bulb in a holder. Simple

The r ugly poos that used h1s used a holder that made the base look like a h4

[tiesto]

well I need to replace this globe tomorrow. and my H1 HID kit arrives next week

so would there need to be any modification to the H1 HID kit or will it be pretty straight forward to install, plug n play?...

sounds like there could be some difficulties as you said 'h1 bulb in a holder'.?

[MANWHORE]

HID kits are generally very glary to on going drivers, have poor light output, and are a waste of money. I've done a fair bit of research in this area. If I was you, I would return the kit.

Cheers

Edited August 3, 2007 by MANWHORE

[adam-__-]

I have to agree with MANWHORE. I've purchased a set of hids and the visibility is much better than what my original headlights were doing, but there is a lot of glare compared to what retrofits can do. If your set is already on its way, I just hope you chose 4300k globes to come with it. I found that 6000k was too blue and ricey. Only my opinion.

I wouldn't say they're a complete waste of money though. The kit did what it was supposed to do (give a better light output), but it's not good for on coming drivers.

Up to you mate.

[tiesto]

Thanks for the info

I am still considering whether to get 4300K or 6000K, but 4300K may be the way to go

At the moment my halogen stock bulbs are so crap that oncoming cars to me, I can barely see the road.. it feels like my lights arn't even on half the time.

Would the H1 HID kit fit, or would it need some sort of modifications?

[adam-__-]

I know what you mean mate. I remember driving my car with the standard lights and it was shocking. Couldn't see a thing. Driving at night while it's raining was the worst.

The kit I had was pretty much plug and play.

[tiesto]

do your bulbs etc look the same as mine? like the 3 pins at the end which a plug goes into? was yours H1 bulb?

[adam-__-]

I can't remember exactly what mine looked like, but I'm pretty sure they didn't look like yours. My globes were originally H3C, but I got H3 hid globes.

[Stage2]

Hi people, i also own a R32 Gtst and was looking into getting a hid kit. just wondering that one of you guys quoted that the 6000k was blurry but wouldnt the 4300k be to bright for oncoming car? also would the 4300k look just white? cause i want the blue tinge so what kit should i get?

[MANWHORE]

No aftermarket hid kit is good, whether it be 4000k or 6000k. I would advise against it.

[Stage2]

No aftermarket hid kit is good, whether it be 4000k or 6000k. I would advise against it.

What would you suggest then? cause stock globes are sh*t!!!

[skybarge]

Go for a custom HID fit, Ronin here has done one

I fully agree with everythin MANWHORE says

I'm doing one at the moment, using twin FX45 bi-xenons, I'm just trying to work out fitment issues and a shroud

Then trying to make a clear headlight cover out of perspex, because my current one is the glass crapper with the lines through it

Do a search on "HID conversion" on the search button you'll find it.

If you do go for the HID kit, you'll notice how crap it is, especially in the factory nissan projector lense, it'll focus the light all in one spot and scatter the rest

[adam-__-]

Hi people, i also own a R32 Gtst and was looking into getting a hid kit. just wondering that one of you guys quoted that the 6000k was blurry but wouldnt the 4300k be to bright for oncoming car? also would the 4300k look just white? cause i want the blue tinge so what kit should i get?

All the hid kits are the same. They'll all give 'blurry' light. The 6000K globes are more of a blue light and the 4300K is supposed to be the colour of sun light. If I were to get an hid kit again, I would go for the 4300k. I wanted a blue to my light, but I found 6000K too much.

If I were to upgrade to better lights in the future, I would definately go retrofitting. I kind of regret buying my hid kit. It's an improvement, but.... it's up to you.