Hi,

I just purchased some PIAA 168 Wedge Bulbs and PIAA T-6 Dome bulbs (X-treme White) for my G35 Coupe.

Many have bought from www.optauto stating that they are the cheapest. At $9.95 per bulb, that is true. But you include shipping and tax (CA residents), the price adds up.

I just purchased my bulbs from

www.importperformancewarehouse.com

They are based in New York and sell the exact bulbs for $10.87. Slightly more expensive, but you get FREE SHIPPING on orders over $40.00 and no sales tax.

NOTE: I HAVE NOT yet received the bulbs, so if everything turns out great, I'll have saved over 10%. Should be getting them next week.

Not much, but thought I'd pass the savings on to other G35 owners.

FYI:
Side Markers: 168 Wedge (5W)
Clearance: 168 Wedge (5W)
License Plate: 168 Wedge (5W)
Trunk Light: 168 Wedge (5W)
Map Light: T-6 (10W)
Step Light: T-6 (10W)

ONE QUESTION: The wattage of some of these bulbs are greater than that listed in the owner's manual. Will these burn out the wires? The wattage difference in some cases is only 1.2W.

Thank you.

6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem

 

where do u find the 168 bulb..it says 186 bulb on the site...is it a mis type?

2004 IP/Blk G35C 6spd navi/aero/prem

 

Yea, it's a typo. Also, original poster, did you ever receive your order?

<font color=blue>2003 G35 BS Sedan AT - St. Louis, MO
Premium, Winter, Xenon
35% Tint All Around - Clear Side Markers
MB Quart / Eclipse Stereo System
PIAA Extreme Whites - K&N Drop-In</font color=blue>

 

Order was received.

This company appears to simply be an affiliate of europartsdirect.com

Got 5 packs of "186" wedge xtreme white (same as 168 wedge) and 3 packs of T-6 xtreme white for a total of $86.96.

$10.87 ea with free shipping.

So far changed out my map lights, trunk light, and license plate lights.

6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem

 

pics pics pics!

G35S 6MT
K&N Typhoon intake
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts (soon)
6-wire ground kit

 

There are already pics in this forum. just gotta search for it. give me a coupla days and I'll get some pics up.

Some guy has some side by side pics on here somewhere. I think extreme white lights in the interior and the license plate lights make the biggest difference. no bigbie in the trunk.

will post pics if i remember.

6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem

 

hey on that site you listed it has 2 diffrent 168 bulbs a super white and a platinum super white both cost the same so whats the diffrence? thanks RX



Laser Red, Willow, 6MT, Premium sport package, Clear markers w/ hid bulbs, Platinum 20% mirror tint, JL Audio W7 13.5

 

also have the extreme white too! which is the whitest of all? help thanks again



Laser Red, Willow, 6MT, Premium sport package, Clear markers w/ hid bulbs, Platinum 20% mirror tint, JL Audio W7 13.5

 

Here's a pic of the extreme whites used in my clearance bulbs and the corners.

<font color=blue>2003 G35 BS Sedan AT - St. Louis, MO
Premium, Winter, Xenon
35% Tint All Around - Clear Side Markers
MB Quart / Eclipse Stereo System
PIAA Extreme Whites - K&N Drop-In</font color=blue>

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oh wow. that looks sweet. any idea how illegal that is in california? i know a lot of people that have been pulled over for clear corners in cali. stupid cops.

and are the dome lights brighter now? or dimmer? i mean easier to read with it? as for changing the step lights...my sedan has 4 of em. damn it.

G35S 6MT
K&N Typhoon intake
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts (soon)
6-wire ground kit

 

License Plate Light (PIAA Xtreme White 168)

6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem

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Dome Light (PIAA Xtreme White 168)

6MT Coupe, DG/G, Prem

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The dome lights are much brighter with the PIAA's. The light is a much better hue as well. At first it seemed weird but know that I've had all my domes replaced for a few weeks it is very nice.

<font color=blue>2003 G35 BS Sedan AT - St. Louis, MO
Premium, Winter, Xenon
35% Tint All Around - Clear Side Markers
MB Quart / Eclipse Stereo System
PIAA Extreme Whites - K&N Drop-In</font color=blue>

 

No, that's a PIAA Xtreme White T-6 Bulb in the dome light, The 168s are for the sidemarkers, clearance, and license plates.

 

Hey Snowyv82, did you replace your door running lights as well? Im trying to track down the bulb type on those.

<font color=blue>2003 G35 BS Sedan AT - St. Louis, MO
Premium, Winter, Xenon
35% Tint All Around - Clear Side Markers
MB Quart / Eclipse Stereo System
PIAA Extreme Whites - K&N Drop-In</font color=blue>