[HELP]Anyone got HID kit for the Z?

kpyo2000 · 04-06-2010, 06:06 AM

I just tinted my headlight and the visualbility is really bad. Would aftermarket HID help? I know stock comes with 4300 and I'm thinking of 6000. Would this not help? And do I need to install the ballasters too?

radio5boro · 04-06-2010, 06:53 AM

Replacing the stock bulbs to 6000k won't help your visibility at all. It'll only make it worse.

DIGItonium · 04-06-2010, 08:17 AM

Apparently "higher wattage" HID won't help either...
Want to know if a 50/55 watts HID kit will melt my projector headlights? - Yahoo! Answers

Caravanshaka · 04-06-2010, 08:38 AM

next time don't tint the outside lens, blackout the inside and leave the projector alone as to not disturb your light output.

vipor · 04-06-2010, 09:27 AM

Weird how tint limits light throughput..

kpyo2000 · 04-06-2010, 01:18 PM

thanks guys...so even ballasters won't help?

kpyo2000 · 04-06-2010, 01:20 PM

I really wanted to paint the inside but....guess what? even looking at DIY and all that....I was afraid of breaking it...lol

Caravanshaka · 04-06-2010, 01:20 PM

ya, you aren't going to get much more light output than you get stock with any setup. how was the tint done? If it was an overlay you can remove it and black out your inner housings instead. If it was paint, then you may be SoL

kpyo2000 · 04-06-2010, 01:25 PM

my friend works at tint shop and he got a special film for the lens...I did not expect it to be so dark...I have to sacrifice something for what I like...lol I have no skills to do all DIY stuff....not expert like you guys....

Caravanshaka · 04-06-2010, 01:27 PM

I'd never pulled open a headlight before I did mine. I know it's a little intimidating, but you might surprise yourself!

batman_4 · 04-06-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kpyo2000

my friend works at tint shop and he got a special film for the lens...

vinyl perhaps? if its a film you can take that off and go with a lighter film.

kpyo2000 · 04-06-2010, 02:31 PM

I am really good at breaking stuff so...haha

Z34drifty · 04-06-2010, 03:01 PM

I would try 55w.
You could ask the people on hidplanet they might be able to help you out.

simota1 · 04-06-2010, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by batman_4

vinyl perhaps? if its a film you can take that off and go with a lighter film.

Modshack · 04-06-2010, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vipor

Weird how tint limits light throughput..

Funny thing about that......

(And BTW, You already have HID's. The film is to ghetto, remove it)

04-06-2010, 06:06 AM	#1 (permalink)
kpyo2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	[HELP]Anyone got HID kit for the Z? I just tinted my headlight and the visualbility is really bad. Would aftermarket HID help? I know stock comes with 4300 and I'm thinking of 6000. Would this not help? And do I need to install the ballasters too?

04-06-2010, 08:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
DIGItonium A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 3,800 Drives: 09 Z34-TT 6MT Rep Power: 43	Apparently "higher wattage" HID won't help either... Want to know if a 50/55 watts HID kit will melt my projector headlights? - Yahoo! Answers __________________

04-06-2010, 08:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	next time don't tint the outside lens, blackout the inside and leave the projector alone as to not disturb your light output. __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

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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	Weird how tint limits light throughput.. __________________ 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

04-06-2010, 01:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	ya, you aren't going to get much more light output than you get stock with any setup. how was the tint done? If it was an overlay you can remove it and black out your inner housings instead. If it was paint, then you may be SoL __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

04-06-2010, 06:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
radio5boro Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 158 Drives: 09 MBlue 370z 6MT Rep Power: 16	Replacing the stock bulbs to 6000k won't help your visibility at all. It'll only make it worse.

04-06-2010, 01:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
kpyo2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	thanks guys...so even ballasters won't help?

04-06-2010, 01:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
kpyo2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	I really wanted to paint the inside but....guess what? even looking at DIY and all that....I was afraid of breaking it...lol

04-06-2010, 01:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
kpyo2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	my friend works at tint shop and he got a special film for the lens...I did not expect it to be so dark...I have to sacrifice something for what I like...lol I have no skills to do all DIY stuff....not expert like you guys....

04-06-2010, 01:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
Caravanshaka I shake Caravans Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: north Dallas Posts: 9,517 Drives: everyone crazy Rep Power: 42	I'd never pulled open a headlight before I did mine. I know it's a little intimidating, but you might surprise yourself! __________________ ____________________ PROJECT DiaD - Sold but not forgotten! The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that in order to work the penis, the brain must remain whole.

04-06-2010, 02:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
kpyo2000 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Hawaii Posts: 45 Drives: 09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 16	I am really good at breaking stuff so...haha

04-06-2010, 03:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Z34drifty Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Auburn Posts: 253 Drives: through walls Rep Power: 17	I would try 55w. You could ask the people on hidplanet they might be able to help you out. __________________