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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 04:01 AM
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Halogen vs xenon headlights

Alright, so I'm in the process of getting a damaged 2003 g35. Just needs a bit of body work but nothing biggie.

From my research and understanding, my car has the halogen headlights.
Now, the passenger side headlight is damaged and will need to be replaced but I'm wondering is it possible to put in a xenon headlight with no problems?
Perhaps whats I could do is get a xenon headlight and upgrade the halogen bulb to a xenon headlight? what would I need other than the bulb and the headlight itself? I've searched but can't seem to find much on this topic.
Any help would be great. thanks.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:18 AM
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:45 AM
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you would need a lot more than just the xenon bulb. i wish it was only possible
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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They are differnet housings and will project the light differently. So if you had one side OEM HID and the other a halogen housing with an HID kit, the lights won't cast evenly. The aftermarket side will glare slightly.

if you want HIDs, the right way to do it is to get OEM HID housings and hid parts.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 01:45 PM
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alright thanks. I'll try searching craigslist because buying these new would be pretty expensive. perhaps i may just go with halogen again to save money lol
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 07:16 PM
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OP, fyi you can get new halogen headlights for your car for around $120-180 shipped via ebay. They are easy to install too.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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Humm I have an extra set of hid headlights. I am debating if I should get rid of them or do the projector project.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 09:16 PM
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You need the xenon headlight housings, Matsu$hita Gen 4 ballasts and ignitors, D2R bulbs, and most likely something for the harness.


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Humm I have an extra set of hid headlights. I am debating if I should get rid of them or do the projector project.
I have a set of 05 sedan projectors for sale... https://g35driver.com/forums/accesso...le-thread.html
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 10:23 PM
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^Those won't work with the 03 though.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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I have a 04. Plus I was going to do something on top.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:20 PM
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I was refering to the OP. But 05 lights won't work on a 04 either. Unless you were to take them appart. Even then, I'm not sure
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:37 PM
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They can work - with new front bumper, grill, fenders, and hood.
 
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Old Apr 11, 2010 | 03:44 PM
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^for that matter, coupe headlights can work
 
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