Headlights Size & Xenon Conversion

[sleptema]

Hello all.

I am looking to change my front low beam headlights back to xenon (dam halogen compliance). Couple of quick questions before I start this. I have tried finding the information online, but apparenly I am useless at it.

Foreword: Stock standard 1999 r34 25gt-t

What size do xenon globes have to be, and what wattage? I have seen H1 H4 and D2R thrown around in a few threads, and I think 35w is what I want.

Where can I purchase a xenon 6000k conversion kit? Preferably in Perth, but I am ok to buy online and ship.

Is it easy enough to install yourself? On a scale of 1 to 10 (1 being my 80 y/o grandma can do it in her spare time, 10 being only one who can rebuild an engine blindfolded can do such a feat with ease)

All help is appreciated! <3

[Charles89]

There's definitely a thread about it.... Although the thread was based on a R34 GTR.

Here you go... http://www.skylinesaustralia.com/forums/topic/269525-r34-gtr-xenon-hid-install/

Anyway, to answer your questions.

What size do xenon globes have to be, and what wattage? The stock xenon uses D2R bulbs but if your lights had been converted to H1 like mine, I just bought a H1 kit for it, as they have modified my bulb holder hole thingy lol. But some people will say that D2R and H1 will give out different light rays and H1 HID in xenon housing will blind people but I don't think mine is like that. I have mine pointed down to the ground with the lowest setting (a little switch above the little compartment on the right of your steering wheel). As for wattage, 35w is the sensible way to go, it's more than bright enough for low beam. Going higher means the light will get hotter and it might melt your headlights or blind everyone on the road.

Where can I purchase a xenon 6000k conversion kit? Anywhere really... They are so popular now, they are everywhere... stores, ebay, forum, everywhere! They range from $50-200 a kit... you get what you pay for..

Is it easy enough to install yourself? I reckon it's a 5, you will need to know what you are doing lol. For me, I taken the front bar off then taken headlights out, coz I thought it was the best and easiest way to do it, and that I also mounted my ballast onto the bottom of the headlight (that way you can say "what HID? what ballast officer? it's Philips crystal vision) lol.. If compliance had taken out your stock ballast, then you should have free holes to mount your new ballast. But pretty much take headlights out, drill a hole into the headlight cap, place bulb in place, plug bulb into ballast, plug stock headlight plug into ballast, put everything back together and BAM! it's done...

Here's some pics from my installation:

[sleptema]

It's not illegal is it, the 6000k? Do you have to remove your whole front bumper to get to the lights? Oh drag. Thanks for all your help!!

PS: Not normally a fan of yellow cars, but yours looks sick!

[Charles89]

It's not illegal is it, the 6000k? Do you have to remove your whole front bumper to get to the lights? Oh drag. Thanks for all your help!!

PS: Not normally a fan of yellow cars, but yours looks sick!

Cheers man

HID in a R34 is illegal regardless of whether it's factory or aftermarket or 4300k or 6000k.

Because the HIDs in R34 isn't self-leveling and it doesn't have a jet washer. So you can get done for it.

And yes you do need to take the bumper off to get the lights off.