R32 N1 Headlamp Question

[freyb]

are the grill mounts detachable for the n1 headlamps? or are they moulded to the housing? iv seen some n1 types that have the mounts and some doesnt have it..

[niZmO_Man]

The ones without the grill brackets are from the pov R32 Skylines.

I will double-check whether you can detach the mounts tonight. From memory I do remember seeing screws holding them in place.

[R32GOJIRA]

As far as i know, the genuine n1 headlights have the brackets that are plastic and moulded to the headlight body and are not detachable.

[niZmO_Man]

Sorry, didn't get a chance to grab the headlights out of storage yet. I have projectors headlights only, so may differ with reflector (N1).

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

are the grill mounts detachable for the n1 headlamps? or are they moulded to the housing? iv seen some n1 types that have the mounts and some doesnt have it..images.jpgpicture008g.jpg

With mounts = R32 GTR N1 headlights, to secure front grill.

Without mounts = R32 GTS-T headlights.

[R32GOJIRA]

With mounts = R32 GTR N1 headlights, to secure front grill.

Without mounts = R32 GTS-T headlights.

This is not entirely correct.

No the standard GTS-t's did not have the clips for the grill, although they did have screw holes for an option to fit the brackets (which were metal) for a GTR style grill. You can get these through NISSAN. So any reflector style (N1 style) headlights that have the brackets which are held on by screws and are removable, are NOT genuine N1s.

The genuine N1s have the brackets which are plastic and are molded into the body of the headlight itself. These are NOT removable.

[Ants]

This is not entirely correct.

No the standard GTS-t's did not have the clips for the grill, although they did have screw holes for an option to fit the brackets (which were metal) for a GTR style grill. You can get these through NISSAN. So any reflector style (N1 style) headlights that have the brackets which are held on by screws and are removable, are NOT genuine N1s.

The genuine N1s have the brackets which are plastic and are molded into the body of the headlight itself. These are NOT removable.

Sorry Damien but that is not accurate.

(OO)SKYLINE(OO) is right.

Genuine N1's do not come with plastic brackets molded into the headlight. Standard R32 projector type headlights do.

If you were to source N1 (Zenki) Headlights from Nissan they come with metal brackets that are bolted each N1 headlight.

GTS'ts have N1 type headlights without brackets and can sometimes fool people that they are genuine N1 headlights.

I have both sets (with N1 recently purchased) be more than happy to post up pics for comparison.

Edited February 20, 2013 by Ants

[R32GOJIRA]

Hey Ant,

I spoke to Kudos (SAU trader) about 6 months ago about this same thing as i was after genuine Zenki N1s, and he supplies them direct from NISSAN Japan, and he assured me the brackets were molded plastic (like the GTR projectors) and are part of the body and not removable. This is what distinguishes the difference between the N1 and the GTS items.

I did a fair bit of research into this as i was searching for a set myself, and i found a lot of conflicting information and could not get a straight answer, so i spoke to a specialist who deals in new original Nissan parts.

Ill ask someone on here who i know purchased a set through them so i can get a straight answer and ill let you guys know.

[Ants]

I in fact purchased my N1 from Andrew (KSM) and they are bolt on brackets.

I will post pic later on.

Edited February 20, 2013 by Ants

[R32GOJIRA]

Fair enough. I stand corrected lol. My bad.

[Ants]

No worries mate.

Here are the photos that I took when I go home today anyway.

bracket is clearly screwed into the body of the headlights

Edited February 20, 2013 by Ants

[R32GOJIRA]

Yeah i had just confirmed it with another contact as well.

My bad peoples

Well now we know for sure.

[Ants]

Hey,

At least you weren't conned into buying fake N1's considering that happens more frequently than what people think.

[niZmO_Man]

Aaaand the projectors have moulded brackets *slowpoke*.

[luke gtr]

i prefer my projectors

i wonder why they never moulded the braket on?

[Ants]

i prefer my projectors

i wonder why they never moulded the braket on?

Well I have both. So change it when I want

No idea why N1's were not molded on - maybe it was in case they got damaged in racing it was easier to fix up

[luke gtr]

Well I have both. So change it when I want

No idea why N1's were not molded on - maybe it was in case they got damaged in racing it was easier to fix up

hmmmm, bolts=metal, they should be moulded for light weight

[niZmO_Man]

They probably just chucked the brackets on the n/a lights to save some cash.

[(OO)SKYLINE(OO)]

Thanks Anthony for clearing that up

I still prefer the Projector Lights, gives it a bit more of a distinctive look.