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Old 02-16-2012, 12:42 PM
claude2 claude2 is offline
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I just bought a 2012 model. I don't like the oem hid headlights which are 4300k I believe. I would like to change for 6000k, much more brighter. The problem is that I don't find anybody to change them. I met with the three dealers of my town and they refused, pretending they are authorized to install original parts only. And small independant garages don't want to touch electricity and electronics in these vehicles. I would like to know how to proceed for the 2012 model. I read for the 2003-2007 models, but mine seems different. Is there any precaution to take to avoid shocks hasard? Is it absolutely necessary to remove bumper%? I hope not. Maybe is it possible to remove them by removing the kind ofprotection carton on the top? If I could get some pictures on certains steps of the procedure, it would be great.

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Old 04-16-2012, 07:46 PM
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I just bought a 2012 model. I don't like the oem hid headlights which are 4300k I believe. I would like to change for 6000k, much more brighter. The problem is that I don't find anybody to change them. I met with the three dealers of my town and they refused, pretending they are authorized to install original parts only. And small independant garages don't want to touch electricity and electronics in these vehicles. I would like to know how to proceed for the 2012 model. I read for the 2003-2007 models, but mine seems different. Is there any precaution to take to avoid shocks hasard? Is it absolutely necessary to remove bumper%? I hope not. Maybe is it possible to remove them by removing the kind ofprotection carton on the top? If I could get some pictures on certains steps of the procedure, it would be great.

Many thanks

Claude2
Keep in mind that 4300K is the color temperature not the brightness. Since 4300K is warmer (more yellow) than 6000K, 6000K may 'seem brighter', but if they are the same candlepower, they are, in fact, no brighter.

6000K is actually a really bluish HID light, and 4300K is closer to daylight.

IF they ARE more candlepower, then they take more wattage, which will either cook your existing HID ballasts, or require a different ballast, probably be NOT street-legal and blind other drivers.

Worst case, going to something beyond what nissan designed for could fry your wiring harness, melt the lamp housings, and vaporize old ladies crossing the street (well maybe two out of three). If it aint broke....
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Old 04-29-2012, 09:03 AM
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Unfortunately, it's not an answer to my question but a pure negative message.
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