What HID bubls are people using ???

RockStarKick · 01-31-2011, 03:41 PM

Well I have had some trouble finding bulbs that work with my car.

I know the headlights are D2S 35W, but when I install them they just flicker and turn off immediately. There are also other forum members having the same problem.

What bulbs have you guys used that worked in your car ?

The weird thing is that me and the other person having trouble, both have a 2011.. Did anything change for 2011 ? I mean the bulb is still the same..

topherhidden · 01-31-2011, 03:51 PM

i just bought a pair that member "westwood" is using. check out his HIDs in his profile one of them posts a link to where he bought his.

D2S Deep Blue Xenon Replacement Bulbs - eBay (item 270467171188 end time Mar-02-11 01:20:50 PST)

Ron · 01-31-2011, 04:11 PM

I am also having the same issue. Bulbs light up, then shut off immediately. They will not remain on until after I switch them on/off about 3 or 4 times. Seller says that Nissan uses 2-3 different type of ballasts and that the bulbs he sells will not work with mine....

I honestly don't think Nissan uses different parts from one Z34 to another, but oh well..still waiting to hear from him

209Z · 01-31-2011, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topherhidden

i just bought a pair that member "westwood" is using. check out his HIDs in his profile one of them posts a link to where he bought his.

D2S Deep Blue Xenon Replacement Bulbs - eBay (item 270467171188 end time Mar-02-11 01:20:50 PST)

same. and they are sick!!!

younter · 01-31-2011, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topherhidden

i just bought a pair that member "westwood" is using. check out his HIDs in his profile one of them posts a link to where he bought his.

D2S Deep Blue Xenon Replacement Bulbs - eBay (item 270467171188 end time Mar-02-11 01:20:50 PST)

what does it look from a far distance? I mean.. still true blue or neon white?

GZ3 · 01-31-2011, 07:02 PM

I have 8k, they look greeat!

209Z · 01-31-2011, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by younter

what does it look from a far distance? I mean.. still true blue or neon white?

distance is not that bad. and its deep blue = true blue.

edit: forgot to mention that the company can sell 8k for you but with a hint of blue if you like the whiteish/blueish effect. Plus free shipping and i got my lights in 2 days. Cant complain =]!

Boost_lee · 01-31-2011, 08:02 PM

Runnin a pair of 6k bulbs from ddm tuning. Zero issues

RockStarKick · 01-31-2011, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron

I am also having the same issue. Bulbs light up, then shut off immediately. They will not remain on until after I switch them on/off about 3 or 4 times. Seller says that Nissan uses 2-3 different type of ballasts and that the bulbs he sells will not work with mine....

I honestly don't think Nissan uses different parts from one Z34 to another, but oh well..still waiting to hear from him

Yeah, I talked to a guy on hidplanet.com and he said that he has had bulbs
that will only work with certain ballasts, but they are all the same type (D2S)
bulbs.. WTF....

RockStarKick · 01-31-2011, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topherhidden

i just bought a pair that member "westwood" is using. check out his HIDs in his profile one of them posts a link to where he bought his.

D2S Deep Blue Xenon Replacement Bulbs - eBay (item 270467171188 end time Mar-02-11 01:20:50 PST)

I read the auction description and it says 7 day money back guarantee.. I
guess if they don't work just send them back..

chops · 01-31-2011, 09:22 PM

im using made in japan garax bulbs. they are supposedly known for their quality and are supposed to be on par with philips bulbs.

fairladyZ34 · 01-31-2011, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topherhidden

i just bought a pair that member "westwood" is using. check out his HIDs in his profile one of them posts a link to where he bought his.

D2S Deep Blue Xenon Replacement Bulbs - eBay (item 270467171188 end time Mar-02-11 01:20:50 PST)

i might give these a try, but in the lighter auqa blue. I like the bluish white look

HATED1 · 02-01-2011, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topherhidden

i just bought a pair that member "westwood" is using. check out his HIDs in his profile one of them posts a link to where he bought his.

D2S Deep Blue Xenon Replacement Bulbs - eBay (item 270467171188 end time Mar-02-11 01:20:50 PST)

anybody got more pics of these installed and on? im interested as well.

gaveup · 02-01-2011, 06:36 AM

So uh,

Modding your lights to produce less of an output is now the cool thing to do?

RockStarKick · 02-01-2011, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaveup

So uh,

Modding your lights to produce less of an output is now the cool thing to do?

The output is hardly noticeable between stock 4300K and aftermarket 6000K,
the color is what we are trying to change.. I hate that yellowish look of the
stock headlight.

The 6000K has a tinge of blue in it.. You can go up in K (kelvin) and change
the color even more. But I personally think it looks tacky.

01-31-2011, 03:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
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gaveup Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tamarac FL Posts: 324 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 180	So uh, Modding your lights to produce less of an output is now the cool thing to do? __________________ 2010 Magnetic Black Metallic 370Z 6M stillen gen 3 CAI - topspeed test pipes - invidia gemini CBE - UpRev tune 301whp (HP Logic Mustang Dyno)

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01-31-2011, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
topherhidden Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: westminster, CO Posts: 17 Drives: 2010 370z PW Rep Power: 14	i just bought a pair that member "westwood" is using. check out his HIDs in his profile one of them posts a link to where he bought his. D2S Deep Blue Xenon Replacement Bulbs - eBay (item 270467171188 end time Mar-02-11 01:20:50 PST)

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Ron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3,009 Drives: TT '11 PW Nismo #113 Rep Power: 21	I am also having the same issue. Bulbs light up, then shut off immediately. They will not remain on until after I switch them on/off about 3 or 4 times. Seller says that Nissan uses 2-3 different type of ballasts and that the bulbs he sells will not work with mine.... I honestly don't think Nissan uses different parts from one Z34 to another, but oh well..still waiting to hear from him

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chops A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: NA Posts: 1,732 Drives: NA Rep Power: 21	im using made in japan garax bulbs. they are supposedly known for their quality and are supposed to be on par with philips bulbs.