New member and a quick noob question

Wronka · 10-24-2010, 05:49 PM

SO I recently just purchased a new 2011 370z base model about two weeks ago. Of the various small things I have been doing to the car I wanted to swap out the various bulbs in the front headlights and 2 in the taillights. I purchased some 8000 k bulbs and am now about to purchase some LED turn signals and some parking lamp bulbs as well as reverse lights and tailight turn signals. However, the question is if it is possible to swap out the tiny front side marker lamp and the side turn signal lamp (Z logo). The reason I ask is because the type for those two is stated as just LED and there is no wattage given. If it is possible to change these please let me know and what kind of bulb you can use and thank you for your time

ImportConvert · 10-24-2010, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Wronka

SO I recently just purchased a new 2011 370z base model about two weeks ago. Of the various small things I have been doing to the car I wanted to swap out the various bulbs in the front headlights and 2 in the taillights. I purchased some 8000 k bulbs and am now about to purchase some LED turn signals and some parking lamp bulbs as well as reverse lights and tailight turn signals. However, the question is if it is possible to swap out the tiny front side marker lamp and the side turn signal lamp (Z logo). The reason I ask is because the type for those two is stated as just LED and there is no wattage given. If it is possible to change these please let me know and what kind of bulb you can use and thank you for your time

First, let me ask, what K are the OEM lights? I want to say they are around 6.5-7K just looking at them, but do you know the actual rating?

tonybui · 10-24-2010, 06:24 PM

4300k for stock headlights

ImportConvert · 10-24-2010, 06:30 PM

If OEM is 4.3K why the hell put 8K in there? Ricer as hell and you lose a lot of performance from the standpoint that 8K renders color a LOT worse than 4.3K would.

Don't do it. At least, not until you get your 2' spoiler and lambo doors put on. That takes priority, lol.

PapoZalsa · 10-24-2010, 10:39 PM

Ask Tony he can give you a run down on lights.....

10-24-2010, 05:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Wronka Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Santa Clarita Posts: 47 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 15	New member and a quick noob question SO I recently just purchased a new 2011 370z base model about two weeks ago. Of the various small things I have been doing to the car I wanted to swap out the various bulbs in the front headlights and 2 in the taillights. I purchased some 8000 k bulbs and am now about to purchase some LED turn signals and some parking lamp bulbs as well as reverse lights and tailight turn signals. However, the question is if it is possible to swap out the tiny front side marker lamp and the side turn signal lamp (Z logo). The reason I ask is because the type for those two is stated as just LED and there is no wattage given. If it is possible to change these please let me know and what kind of bulb you can use and thank you for your time

10-24-2010, 10:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	Ask Tony he can give you a run down on lights..... __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

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10-24-2010, 06:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
tonybui A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,397 Drives: 09 Sports 6 Speed Rep Power: 427	4300k for stock headlights

10-24-2010, 06:30 PM	#4 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	If OEM is 4.3K why the hell put 8K in there? Ricer as hell and you lose a lot of performance from the standpoint that 8K renders color a LOT worse than 4.3K would. Don't do it. At least, not until you get your 2' spoiler and lambo doors put on. That takes priority, lol.