Got My 34...and Need Xenons

[DJR34]

Hey guys,

I got my R34 on road 2 days ago and it looks wicked, esp after i changed the rims. The main gripe i have is they took out the Xenons for compliance and id really like to get some form of HID or Xenons put back in. I dont need the whole assembly, just the globes i think.

But what i want to know is if like autobarn or somewhere sells Xenon kits? ive heard official Nissans are like 2k. And if i get these put on, are they massive cop magnets? Id like to cut down on my routine checks in the 34. I just want to keep it all mostly legal and non defectable lol.

Any info would help

Edited September 27, 2005 by DJR34

[mad34]

HID kits are illegal too. If they have converted yours to halogen chances are they have destroyed your oem xenons. i got and aftermarket hid kit from bos importing (kaixen) i am really happy with it.

[saff_cossie]

There was a Phillips special for members following on from the talk we had back at the June or July meet. Have a look in members deals to see if there is any mention.

[Ant97GTR]

DJR34.....the only LEGAL HID/xenon kit in Oz is the Phillips one. All others incl. imported ones are illegal.

[ABuSD]

Just read through the Aug copy of Vic-Spec Newsletterm theres a very noice members offer from Phillips in there.

Become a SAU Vic member for under $100 and save another $700+ on your Xenons

If that aint incentive i dunno what is.

[adznight]

If your willing to shell out the $$$ for them then the Phillips kits are nice, Xeon's full stop are so pricey though! I managed to pull mine out before complinace

[r34_skyline]

DJR34.....the only LEGAL HID/xenon kit in Oz is the Phillips one.  All others incl. imported ones are illegal.

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really ? what is different about the phillip ones ? do u have a link stating it is ADR compliant ?

cheers

[rs73]

Well big company like Phillips would of course go through all ADR requirements before marketing their kit in Australia. They've got the financial capacity to go through it and it is passed onto consumers through it's higher price xenon kits.

Most imported ones made by some overseas "drift" garage or chinese/taiwanese made won't even bother to go through ADR testing process cos their selling price would become the same with Phillips or even cost more (no mass production capacity compared to large company) and who would wanna buy their brand if you've got Phillips at the same price....

[Ant97GTR]

Spot on rs73.....According to ADRs the headlights have to produce a particular 'shape' of light out the front of the vehicle. The phillips one ia the only one of the kits out there that produces this shape and is therefore legal in Oz.

[r34_skyline]

Well big company like Phillips would of course go through all ADR requirements before marketing their kit in Australia. They've got the financial capacity to go through it and it is passed onto consumers through it's higher price xenon kits.

Most imported ones made by some overseas "drift" garage or chinese/taiwanese made won't even bother to go through ADR testing process cos their selling price would become the same with Phillips or even cost more (no mass production capacity compared to large company) and who would wanna buy their brand if you've got Phillips at the same price....

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Spot on rs73.....According to ADRs the headlights have to produce a particular 'shape' of light out the front of the vehicle.  The phillips one ia the only one of the kits out there that produces this shape and is therefore legal in Oz.

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oh nice . wait, i have one more question. for HID xenons to be ADR compliant, doesnt it need the headlight washers aswell ? so phillips includes the washer ?

when will the group buy take place ? coz i might be interested in a kit.

sorry for the stupid questions.

[Jamezilla]

ADR says xenons need to be self-leveling and have washers... for OEM.

The Philips product is legal to fit and use as an aftermarket kit.

That said - Golgo has the factory projector xenons installed (no washers or levelers) - and no-one has ever once mentioned anything about it. Was fine for RWC and Police RW inspections.

The details for the member offer is in the latest Vic-spec newsletter. The offer is currently for R33 series cars only.

Email me if you are interested in more detail on the Philips kits - and I'll put you in contact with David Clerk - their sales manager for automotive lighting.

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[SS8_Gohan]

what's cheap? i got the Kaixen ones for bout $390 i think? but i have a feeling they're going to be blue as all hell as i got 8500K globes

box says "for off road use only" as well - yet to see how.... ah... powerful they are

[satanic]

I got the factory xenons in mine... no trouble from anyone yet. Saying that though, some of the european luxury cars have xenons that are much brighter than mine so I don't know what the go is there.

Could be a dumb thought, but since the R34 headlight housing is plastic... would a 8500k bulb be too hot and possibly melt it? My factory xenons generate a bit of heat already and they are nowhere near 8500k

[Downforce]

I have the factory nissan r34 xenons in mine... but my car was complianced before the import rules changed. the headlight level can be adjusted to 4 different levels via a switch inside the cabin. they also make a faint buzzing sound when they are on if you put your ear near the headlight where the transformer box is underneath the headlight.

[Downforce]

[SS8_Gohan]

my 4 or 6? level switch still works, just got halogens in them at the moment.

[Jamezilla]

Dan: $390 sounds like globe prices.

The xenons need the ballast pack - which is where most of the money is.

Replacement Xenon bulbs for Golgo were about $300. That's cheap.

Honda quote about $700 per bulb only for the Accord Euro.

[SS8_Gohan]

Michael (BOS Importing) has good prices

I'll take pics soon, but i've got ballast and globes. Full kit. 8500k globes.

I've still got the OEM Xenon assembly, so i hope they're up to the task of the 8.5k globes

i can BYOBB them down to the BBBQ if anyone is interested?

Korean made, the boxes look stylish at least not sure how they go but someone else in this thread they got the Kaixens as well. Not sure how they stack up against the Philipps.

[mad34]

i have had kaixens for about 3 months and have had no problems. I am very happy with them.

[raz0r$harP.UK]

Peeps can someone give me more info about the Philips kits, which kits they are / to what extent is it legal / etc?

I would definitely consider a HID kit if it's ADR compliant..I like light