HID Bulb Change

Z_you_Later · 02-09-2011, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the advice guys .. I just swapped out my headlight bulbs without having to remove the tire or jacking up the car .. It was a tight squeeze but got it done.. This write-up was most definitely helpful +1 Rep

Falcor · 02-09-2011, 07:32 PM

see post here for my bulbs.

What HID bubls are people using ???

A 2 Z · 02-12-2011, 03:11 PM

Im installing 8000k Deep Blue HIDs on my car today. Done with the drivers side. As far as taking off the front wheels is a must. I tried doing it with the wheel turn method and was epically failing.

As far as removing the grey housing and bulb itself its really easy. Ill post up pics after im done. BTW i got the same bulbs the member Westwood has on his Z.

P.s. Hope the police around my area arent to anal bout my lights. Such a PITA just to swap headlight bulbs lol.

RockStarKick · 02-13-2011, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by A 2 Z

Im installing 8000k Deep Blue HIDs on my car today. Done with the drivers side. As far as taking off the front wheels is a must. I tried doing it with the wheel turn method and was epically failing.

As far as removing the grey housing and bulb itself its really easy. Ill post up pics after im done. BTW i got the same bulbs the member Westwood has on his Z.

P.s. Hope the police around my area arent to anal bout my lights. Such a PITA just to swap headlight bulbs lol.

8K, how much light output did you lose? Is it very noticeable ?

I have changed the headlights out in my car about 6 times so far and I can
assure you that it can be done without taking the wheel off..

Example, If I'm doing the passenger side, I will turn the wheel all the way left.
If I'm doing the driver side I turn the wheel all the way right. That gives plenty of room to pull back the fender liner and change the bulb. I don't remove the fender liner entirely just peel it back enough to get hand in ..

A 2 Z · 02-13-2011, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by RockStarKick

8K, how much light output did you lose? Is it very noticeable ?

I have changed the headlights out in my car about 6 times so far and I can
assure you that it can be done without taking the wheel off..

Example, If I'm doing the passenger side, I will turn the wheel all the way left.
If I'm doing the driver side I turn the wheel all the way right. That gives plenty of room to pull back the fender liner and change the bulb. I don't remove the fender liner entirely just peel it back enough to get hand in ..

You slightly lose a little light output, but the cool thing about the lights I got is that when it shines on the white markers and signs on the road it gives this glowing effect to it. So technically it enhances your view in my opinion.

The color and look of it is perfect since I got the MB Z.

1325 · 02-14-2011, 02:04 PM

I just received my Philips Ultinon bulbs and installed them. Did not remove the wheels but I jacked up the car slightly. Can't wait to see how these new lights perform at night.

Falcor · 02-13-2011, 02:45 PM

i found it easier to leave the wheels straight. and just jack up the car on the side you are changing the bulbs on (with the supplied jack on front jack point) to let the wheels hang lowe. I have a lowered car and this works well for me, more than enough room to work.

RockStarKick · 02-14-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcor

i found it easier to leave the wheels straight. and just jack up the car on the side you are changing the bulbs on (with the supplied jack on front jack point) to let the wheels hang lowe. I have a lowered car and this works well for me, more than enough room to work.

Gotcha, my car is factory height, no jacking up needed.. Still tight but can be done..

Ron · 05-09-2011, 11:10 AM

I'll take them if nynhex does not want them.

RockStarKick · 05-09-2011, 11:24 AM

Ron, I have two sets of bulbs... Same deal for you man..

Ron · 05-09-2011, 12:05 PM

Cool, mine are still doing the same thing. I have to switch the lights on/off like 3 times before they stay on.

nynhex · 05-09-2011, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Cool, mine are still doing the same thing. I have to switch the lights on/off like 3 times before they stay on.

That sucks, maybe we can all get together for a lunch and install.

Ron · 05-24-2011, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by nynhex

That sucks, maybe we can all get together for a lunch and install.

Did you get your bulbs man? I am off from tomorrow afternoon to saturday

nynhex · 05-24-2011, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ron

Did you get your bulbs man? I am off from tomorrow afternoon to saturday

I got a set from DDMTuning but haven't had a chance to get a hold of RockStarKick for the other set. Tomorrow afternoon I work but the evening I'm free, Saturday is all clear as well.

RockStarKick · 05-24-2011, 11:54 AM

Hey guys, I just noticed that you are both off tomorrow evening.. I get off work at 5.. Just let me know where you want to meet and we could do that ..

02-09-2011, 07:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
Z_you_Later Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: L.A. BABY !! 323 area Posts: 183 Drives: 09 370z Mag Blk MT6 Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the advice guys .. I just swapped out my headlight bulbs without having to remove the tire or jacking up the car .. It was a tight squeeze but got it done.. This write-up was most definitely helpful +1 Rep __________________ Mag Blk 09 6 MT Touring + Navi / Color Matched Door Handles / Custom Injen CBE / Swift Spec R Springs / Rear Nismo Conversion Debadged / Sunline Front Lip + Sideskirts / Tinted (front to back) / Black Nismo Plate / Nismo Neck Pillows / White LED Kickplates / GTR Button / Evo-R CF Pillars + More Mods to COME ...

02-12-2011, 03:11 PM	#3 (permalink)
A 2 Z Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 147 Drives: 09 MB 370Z AT Rep Power: 15	Im installing 8000k Deep Blue HIDs on my car today. Done with the drivers side. As far as taking off the front wheels is a must. I tried doing it with the wheel turn method and was epically failing. As far as removing the grey housing and bulb itself its really easy. Ill post up pics after im done. BTW i got the same bulbs the member Westwood has on his Z. P.s. Hope the police around my area arent to anal bout my lights. Such a PITA just to swap headlight bulbs lol. __________________ 09 MB 370z Sport/Touring AT \| 2015 Nismo Body \| Swift Springs \| Avant Garde M310s \| Stillen G3 \| F.I. Exhaust w/ HFC's \| Morimoto head/taillights \| MK2 Brainiac tablet

05-09-2011, 11:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 15	Ron, I have two sets of bulbs... Same deal for you man.. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

05-24-2011, 11:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
RockStarKick Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 298 Drives: it like a rental Rep Power: 15	Hey guys, I just noticed that you are both off tomorrow evening.. I get off work at 5.. Just let me know where you want to meet and we could do that .. __________________ 2013 Mustang GT, 6M, Track Pack & Leather Recaros 2011 Pearl White 6M /Sport Pkg - SOLD

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02-09-2011, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 15	see post here for my bulbs. What HID bubls are people using ???

02-14-2011, 02:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
1325 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 287 Drives: 10 370Z BLK 6M Rep Power: 15	I just received my Philips Ultinon bulbs and installed them. Did not remove the wheels but I jacked up the car slightly. Can't wait to see how these new lights perform at night.

02-13-2011, 02:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Falcor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 347 Drives: 2010 370 CFR edition Rep Power: 15	i found it easier to leave the wheels straight. and just jack up the car on the side you are changing the bulbs on (with the supplied jack on front jack point) to let the wheels hang lowe. I have a lowered car and this works well for me, more than enough room to work.

05-09-2011, 11:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	I'll take them if nynhex does not want them.

05-09-2011, 12:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 22	Cool, mine are still doing the same thing. I have to switch the lights on/off like 3 times before they stay on.

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