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Old 01-15-2011 | 06:44 AM
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2003 coupe keep stock headlights or switch to newer style ones

Hello, i have a 2003 inifniti g35 coupe its black , i will be blacking out the grill tinting the car and maybe going with black or gold rims..

My head lights on my car are discoloured had hazy and i have tried many "headlight repair kits" to try and get it gone for good,
it takes some of it off but they still don't look good and they have a greenish tinge to them..also when you have the hid on the
amber marker and the white clearance light it looks pretty bad because its all different colors, one has a little chip on the out side so
its time to change them

That being said, i was thinking of maybe getting a set of newer style projector headlights maybe from a 2006 and installing them
if i can find them cheep or used in good condition. i think i was reading a wile back that they are not a direct replacement and you
need to do a little bit of rewiring.

or just maybe finding another set of 2003 or 2004 lights in good condition and hope they don't discolor


if anyone has any input on this on what they decided to do or if you went with the newer style lights what did you need to install them.
And did they look good on a black coupe
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 07:19 AM
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Def upgrade. Love my 06 headlights and taillights. For where, you can check the marketplace here on driver..
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 07:31 AM
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thanks for the intput.
did you upgrade the headlights yourself?
if so what was needed for the install to make them work
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 07:39 AM
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Go for the updated projector headlights. The install is pretty simple, its very straightforward. It should take a beginner no more than 4.5 hrs. for both lights. The headlights come with the bulbs, all you need is the ballast which you can reuse from your current headlights. Used sets run for about $400 and news sets $550.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 07:40 AM
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+1 install isnt bad at all and there are DIYs on here. I bought an 06 so I already had the head and taillights.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 11:20 AM
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There's not a better upgrade you can make to a first gen G35 than adding '06 OE Projector headlights. It's litterally like night & day ! Shop around I bought mine on ebay new in the box for less than $400....you'll love 'em!
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Old 01-15-2011 | 01:45 PM
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Great upgrade. If your from Canada however, you will have some wiring ahead of you.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 02:15 PM
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I dunno...I like the 03-05 clearance strip. Stick some LEDs in there and it looks cool; wish the '06s had 'em.

I'm in the minority. Keep your headlights and put some retrofit projectors in there.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 02:25 PM
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I just got 06 projectors, they look awesome. The non-projectors look outdated to me.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 02:37 PM
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Id prefer the 06+ but I think mine look pretty bada55 for being just reflector style. Selling them in a week or so if youre interested.

 

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Old 01-15-2011 | 02:40 PM
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Originally Posted by G2FLIP4
Id prefer the 06+ but I think mine look pretty bada55 for being just reflector style. Selling them in a week or so if youre interested.

Love your rims, what are they?
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 02:58 PM
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i like the 06+ headlights better but i prefer the 03-04 taillights more.
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 03:16 PM
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def upgrade......
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 03:57 PM
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Id prefer the 06+ but I think mine look pretty bada55 for being just reflector style. Selling them in a week or so if youre interested.
Getting some projectors?

OEM projectors with clear lenses and the color mod makes them perfect. And if you want, leds and painted housings...
 
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Old 01-15-2011 | 05:56 PM
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Getting some projectors?
G37 front end conversion is under way.
 


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