Difference between R34 GTR headlights on v spec and v specII

[Iron Mike]

Hi all, 

just after any info anyone has on the difference between the headlights on the pre-Aug 2000 R34 GTR (v spec) headlights and the post August v-spec II headlights. They have different part numbers and i was wondering if anyone knew what the difference between them was, and how easy it would be to fit the earlier model R34 GTR headlights to the later R34 GTRs. I bought a pair of the earlier ones years ago then sold them because they weren't a straight swap for the vpsec II ones. Anyone have some definitive answers and know if or how easy it would be to fit the vspec lights to a vspec II? I recall the positioning of the tabs being different though i may be wrong....

[niZmO_Man]

8 hours ago, Iron Mike said:

I bought a pair of the earlier ones years ago then sold them because they weren't a straight swap for the vpsec II ones

How were they different? Different part number could be different a different bulb, or connector, or any other component, but the housing itself could be identical.

[Iron Mike]

I don't quite remember hence me asking ......but they wouldn't fit and i think the tabs may have been in slightly different positions. Also the v-spec II headlights are now discontinued but Nissan Japan still makes the earlier model lights...

[MrFijiGold]

I am 99% sure the tabs would be the same between 1601 & 1618's. The rad support is the same for all isnt it?

 

Differences are auto leveling (late model 1618 doesnt have the female connector between the caps, the colour of the insert (early model is light bronze vs silver) & the ballast (late model has smaller ballast). And ofcourse the lens on the front has 1601 or 1618.

 

And yes late model 1618's are discontinued. I bought one of the last sets from Nissan in Japan late last year.

 

 

[niZmO_Man]

Ooo that's interesting. I'd like to know what ballasts they had. Also, didn't know R34s had self levelling (or are you talking about height adjust motors?)

[MrFijiGold]

Yeah the height adjustment motors is what I meant

[niZmO_Man]

Looks like the only difference is the levelling motors + harness?
http://www.gtr.co.uk/forum/161966-headlights-uk-r34-gtr.html#post2734537

The ballast should be the same though, any chance of a picture of the smaller ballast?

[MrFijiGold]

This is what a 1601 (early model) looks like.. 

Notice the connector. 

This is what its ballast looks like.. 

And another pic.. 

Comparing to what a 1618 headlight looks like. This pic is of the brand new unit I received. Notice the connector is blanked off..

And what a 1618 ballast looks like.. (I didnt take any pics of the ballast on mine. Was too scared resting it on the lens!)

The codes are on the lower corner on each lens which is the easiest way to identify them. 

Also while on this topic, ER34 (GTT) headlights are totally different to these two. 

[niZmO_Man]

Great stuff.

[Iron Mike]

Yesss big shame they recently discontinued them. I was eyeing off a pair early 2017 then went overseas and forgot about them. Had another look few weeks ago and was gutted to see they're no longer around though theres a few sets of the early model headlights still going round ...do you know what it would take to fit these Raj? I actually quite like the ballast colour of the Vspec I more than the Vspec II. 

 

Cheers for your post. Very informative

Edited March 8, 2018 by Iron Mike