Jump to content
SAU Community

V36 Hid Headlights Flicking Off / Good Auto-electrician In Brisbane?

unohowitis
 Share

Recommended Posts

niZmO_Man Grand Master

niZmO_Man

Posted
Posted

Sorry guys, I bought the standard replacement ones.

Sadly, my lights are still way too dim. I was driving last night with OEM HID equipped cars, mine is half as bright. I'm guessing you guys have the same issue?

My next plan of action is replacing the ballasts.

AsM Rising Star

AsM

Posted
Posted

Sorry guys, I bought the standard replacement ones.

Sadly, my lights are still way too dim. I was driving last night with OEM HID equipped cars, mine is half as bright. I'm guessing you guys have the same issue?

My next plan of action is replacing the ballasts.

so just to confirm that you bought the philips extreme vision and didnt make any real difference? thx

niZmO_Man Grand Master

niZmO_Man

Posted
Posted

so just to confirm that you bought the philips extreme vision and didnt make any real difference? thx

No I bought the 'regular' D2S, was cheaper :P

Oh! Why did you only get the Vision and not the Extreme series?

I have the same bulbs in my R32, they are bright!
  • 4 weeks later...
niZmO_Man Grand Master

niZmO_Man

Posted
Posted

Updated (forgot about here).

Turns out the lenses aren't the issue, but the (suspected this sigh) bowls are 'burnt'.

28kqiq.jpg

I ordered some second hand OEM Maxima projectors from USA, they look very similar to these Koito ones in most Japanese headlights.

Unfortunately, those of you who have dim HIDs, you'll have to pull the headlight apart (not hard, just be patient).

Here's a comparo to my retrofitted R32 lights (same bulbs)

2nbaruw.jpg

Look at the light we're missing out on!

mycarhasposessedme Community Regular

mycarhasposessedme

Posted
Posted

Wow, thats really interesting, wasn't aware of this potential issue.

Good effort on getting this sussed out.

Keep us informed when you fit the new bowls.

Cheers

niZmO_Man Grand Master

niZmO_Man

Posted
Posted

Clear lens gives you a sharp cutoff. All the cool HID kids are doing it now (i.e. newer OE HID lamps seem to have clear lenses), so if you're going to open up your headlights, might as well install them.

Got the Maxima projectors yesterday. Looks identical, will confirm on the weekend.

niZmO_Man Grand Master

niZmO_Man

Posted
Posted

Maxima projectors are pretty much identical to the ones in my Liberty. Easy as swapping the bowls over and voila! Proper HIDs.

mtthsh.jpg

V36s should be using the same Koito projectors, but confirm before buying! (Unless you can find second hand V36/G37 headlights/projectors).

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Similar Content

  • Latest Posts

    • patrickxdf12
      Squeaking clutch/throw out bearing

      By patrickxdf12 · Posted

      Hello!  i just finished manual swaping my r34 skyline with a r33 rb20de box(RB71C)box  When the car is running it squeaks crazy loud and it was smoking from the gearbox area. The gearbox is fine it was tested. The clutch slave cylinder seems like it doesn't fully releases the clutch. I want to ask if this noise is from the throw out bearing or could it be the clutch assembly or disk att.xFliq87Gzw6kImKBVqDebXkj0fBqymk0JaYeP3_3SlM.mp4
    • RP1421
      S15 Spec R

      By RP1421 · Posted

      A few small updates since the previous post and lessons. I decided to do a little interior light upgrade on the 110. I quite like the iilumo items, even if they're a bit of a premium over other brands. You'll also note the Stedi Fogs, that will go into the S15 fog lights as I needed to match the bulbs since I got the new ones earlier. I hope they fit as the body is quite a bit longer than your normal bulb.  Annoyingly, I managed to trip the fuse, which normally wouldn't be an issue until I located the fuse. I can't say I've ever come across this. I had lucked out that someone nearby had a spare, but oddly enough Toyota dealerships seem to keep this in stock. I ordered some to keep in my stash and as luck would have it, someone else nearby tripped the same fuse so I passed on the favour.  I also did a little service on the 110 ahead of some additional work coming up. It's been annoying that Goleby's stopped carrying this particular HKS filter for the 110, so now I need to keep them on order from Japan. I also took the opportunity to install a bash plate and number plate riser. The plate riser is such a cheap but nice fix to help really tidy up the car. I'm tempted to now also replace my headlights, on this car. Both items were from Project Aero.    I also needed to replace the rear tyres on the 110, and after trying to get it aligned learnt that I need to replace some bushes in the front end, so that's next.  Closing out this update with a nicer picture as always! 
    • Murray_Calavera
      WTAC 2025

      By Murray_Calavera · Posted

      Yeah mate, never miss it.
    • Ozdavroz
      WTAC 2025

      By Ozdavroz · Posted

      Any going to watch World Time Attack at SMSP this year?
    • Jarsky
      R33 Fuel Pump & Brakes after alarm swap

      By Jarsky · Posted

      Appreciate the correction on the "ground", that will make a huge difference to looking at this. That makes complete sense about AF70/AF71 which is what I had come down to being the issue, one of these. I'll have another look in the ignition wiring when I get a chance next week. I'll also make up a jumper wire for running that AF73 test.  ECU is fine, relay itself is fine, pump harness is fine and the pump itself is fine. I am going to upgrade the Walbro 255 anyway with a DW300 I have since I need to replace the fuel sender and I'm going to upgrade the FPR with my chasebays kit ready for new plenum/injectors/dbw, but I'll get this working first. That's why this is so frustrating. 
×
×
  • Create New...