370z headlight bulbs

SophiaZ · 12-16-2009, 06:38 PM

I've been curious to find out if I was to get brighter headlight bulbs, will my headlights still have the fade on option? I love that about the newer Z's and I don't want that to go away but I don't know if that has to do with the stock bulbs or not. Any help will be appreciated!

G Fo12ce · 12-16-2009, 07:00 PM

I beleive how the light starts out a different color and gets brighter over the first few seconds is inherent in all xenon healights. If you switch the bulbs they are still going to do that.

kannibul · 12-16-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

I've been curious to find out if I was to get brighter headlight bulbs, will my headlights still have the fade on option? I love that about the newer Z's and I don't want that to go away but I don't know if that has to do with the stock bulbs or not. Any help will be appreciated!

The "fade" as you turn the lights on and they get brighter, is a result of the type of light they are (a type of florescent bulb).

Trips · 12-16-2009, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

I beleive how the light starts out a different color and gets brighter over the first few seconds is inherent in all xenon healights. If you switch the bulbs they are still going to do that.

SophiaZ · 12-16-2009, 07:08 PM

Is there a suggestion as to what might be a good brand and what color brightness? I've never changed bulbs before! I'm very new to this.

Trips · 12-16-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Is there a suggestion as to what might be a good brand and what color brightness? I've never changed bulbs before! I'm very new to this.

ds2 type 6k max, any more and they start turning blue

Modshack · 12-16-2009, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SophiaZ

Is there a suggestion as to what might be a good brand and what color brightness? I've never changed bulbs before! I'm very new to this.

What you have now is the brightest. As you go up the spectrum to 6000, 8000 and higher, the output will get bluer and intensity (white light) will be reduced.

Unless you're a ricer looking for an image, what you have now is as good as it gets..

SophiaZ · 12-16-2009, 07:17 PM

Definitly not a ricer..thanx for that gay comment tho

But anyway...if you comprehended what i said ..." I'm new at this.... never changed a bulb before..."..I do know there are some out there that look more crisp and brighter than the one on the Z. Just didn't know where to look

vipor · 12-16-2009, 07:18 PM

vipor · 12-16-2009, 07:19 PM

Trips · 12-16-2009, 07:21 PM

stock Hid lights are at 43k, so if you look at Vipors Scale you have some wiggle room to improve it slightly..

vipor · 12-16-2009, 07:22 PM

i want some 6000K or 6500K bulbs

Trips · 12-16-2009, 07:23 PM

hey vipor, haven't we done this before?

vipor · 12-16-2009, 07:24 PM

yeah seems vaguely familiar...

didn't find that 2nd image the first time though. i like the in-car shots

SophiaZ · 12-16-2009, 07:25 PM

Yea, the 6k looks pretty good...not sold on the blue. That's too much

12-16-2009, 06:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	370z headlight bulbs I've been curious to find out if I was to get brighter headlight bulbs, will my headlights still have the fade on option? I love that about the newer Z's and I don't want that to go away but I don't know if that has to do with the stock bulbs or not. Any help will be appreciated!

12-16-2009, 07:00 PM	#2 (permalink)
G Fo12ce Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 996 Drives: Sold! Rep Power: 52	I beleive how the light starts out a different color and gets brighter over the first few seconds is inherent in all xenon healights. If you switch the bulbs they are still going to do that. __________________ Nismo Suspension: New Owners Check Here!

12-16-2009, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	__________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-16-2009, 07:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	stock Hid lights are at 43k, so if you look at Vipors Scale you have some wiggle room to improve it slightly.. __________________

12-16-2009, 07:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	i want some 6000K or 6500K bulbs __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-16-2009, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Is there a suggestion as to what might be a good brand and what color brightness? I've never changed bulbs before! I'm very new to this.

12-16-2009, 07:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Definitly not a ricer..thanx for that gay comment tho But anyway...if you comprehended what i said ..." I'm new at this.... never changed a bulb before..."..I do know there are some out there that look more crisp and brighter than the one on the Z. Just didn't know where to look

12-16-2009, 07:23 PM	#13 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,730 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	hey vipor, haven't we done this before? __________________

12-16-2009, 07:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	yeah seems vaguely familiar... didn't find that 2nd image the first time though. i like the in-car shots __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

12-16-2009, 07:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6732	Yea, the 6k looks pretty good...not sold on the blue. That's too much

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