stock xenon lightbulbs!! for a y33!

[jyejye]

my xenon light bulb went out! i need a replacement and quick! its for my 1999 infiniti q45 ( american not japanese ) if anyone knows the bulb number then it would be great! or if anyone knows a place where i can get it for cheaper that would be even greater! thank you!

[firelizard]

Not to be rude but, did you try Google? It's probably faster than waiting for a response here.
Anyways, I did it for ya :D, hopefully it's accurate

Infiniti Q45
1999 - 2006
HID-D2S Bulbs

http://plasmagarage.com/XENON-bulbs.html

[zion_97]

for all your bulb needs:

http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProducts/AutomotiveLighting/LampReplacementGuide/

[Dark Anghell]

I would suggest going with OEM bulbs on this one...aftermarket ones will burn out in no time. Try Phillips or I believe they are Osram bulbs in 4100K or 4300K. Phillips does make 6000K version but they cost twice as much. For a low price check out ebay.com, I have seen phillips bulbs going for $60 a pair.

Why do you need a pair of bulbs? So your car doesn't look like mine :2funny: Previous owner replaced one of my bulbs...so one is blue in color (means it will burn out soon) and the second one is pure white. The difference is soo great, you can see it in reflections of the car on just about anything. So do oyurself a favour and replace two bulbs, you will be happier in the end.

[Dark Anghell]

Oh and another thing...you need D2R bulbs...not D2S. D2S is designed for projector housing...yours is a reflector type...D2R bulbs will emit a better light pattern and will be brighter because the light is directed the way it's suppost to be.

[TransformCelsior]

hey guys, what about aftermarket HID for the non HID 1997-1998 y33 versions ?

how are the fabolous-Cat HID's ?

[Dark Anghell]

hey guys, what about aftermarket HID for the non HID 1997-1998 y33 versions ?

how are the fabolous-Cat HID's ?



There were numerous discussions regarding this topic on other internet forums, and what I've gathered is that HID systems belong in HID-specific housing. The problem lies in the way the light is being reflected. If you install HID syspet in non-HID housing, the light will be scattered all over the place and will go into many different directions. Now the spot right in front of the car will be much brighter than before...giving you the impression that you can see more. BUT the light will not travel far enough ahead of the car as well as to the sides...thus you will actually see less with your HID system. What soem people have done was to retrofit HID projector into their light housing and others have added additional reflcetors into their housing to give the light more direction...but the latter option should be reserved for the pros only.

Personally I would suggest finding a junked 99+ Q45 and taking it's headlights. Less hasle and more light ;)

[eightsixgts]

There were numerous discussions regarding this topic on other internet forums, and what I've gathered is that HID systems belong in HID-specific housing. The problem lies in the way the light is being reflected. If you install HID syspet in non-HID housing, the light will be scattered all over the place and will go into many different directions. Now the spot right in front of the car will be much brighter than before...giving you the impression that you can see more. BUT the light will not travel far enough ahead of the car as well as to the sides...thus you will actually see less with your HID system. What soem people have done was to retrofit HID projector into their light housing and others have added additional reflcetors into their housing to give the light more direction...but the latter option should be reserved for the pros only.

Personally I would suggest finding a junked 99+ Q45 and taking it's headlights. Less hasle and more light* ;)


Do the 99+ headlights fit on a 98? fit as in, a direct bolt on item.

[hahajoey]

i can get u a pair of used 4300k d2r bulbs..
probably less than 2-3 months of run time on them
from factory. my guy does hids and he has a lot of
factory take off's.. like people with new cars swap out for
higher kelvin bulbs,...

i think he charges 60 shipped or somethign

[zion_97]

i can get u a pair of used 4300k d2r bulbs..
probably less than 2-3 months of run time on them
from factory. my guy does hids and he has a lot of
factory take off's.. like people with new cars swap out for
higher kelvin bulbs,...

i think he charges 60 shipped or somethign


Hey maybe you can help me out ...look here.
http://vipstylecars.com/forum/index.php?topic=4835.msg58939#msg58939

Thanks in aadvance.

[Dark Anghell]

The lights from 1999+ should fit 1999- models...the shape is identical...just make sure you get XENON housings...because I don't think all 99s have HIDs.

[jyejye]

i can get u a pair of used 4300k d2r bulbs..
probably less than 2-3 months of run time on them
from factory. my guy does hids and he has a lot of
factory take off's.. like people with new cars swap out for
higher kelvin bulbs,...

i think he charges 60 shipped or somethign


so you guys sure im suppose to use d2r? cause all those post on top and those websites say d2s. but if it is d2r could it be just a lil bit cheaper then 60? ::) ;). where is your guy located? thanks alot guys for the info!

[Dark Anghell]

I am 10000000% sure. D2S is for projector housing and D2R is for reflector housing. Since you have reflector housing, you will need D2R.

[TransformCelsior]

The lights from 1999+ should fit 1999- models...the shape is identical...just make sure you get XENON housings...because I don't think all 99s have HIDs.


are these easy to come by ?

[Jonny G.]

Oh and another thing...you need D2R bulbs...not D2S.
This is a true statement. There are differences between the D2S and D2R bulbs. I just recently did a headlight bulb replacement and here's how I know.

D2S bulb - Notice there is no black shield around the outside of the bulb.
http://plasmagarage.com/images/D2S8000K.jpg

D2R bulb - Notice the black shield around the outside of the bulb.
http://plasmagarage.com/images/D2R_8000K.jpg

and here is the bulb I replaced
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/jay_d_em/autos/hid.jpg

hope that helps :)

[oldschoolpl510]

Part number 26297-89910
I would suggest going to a body shop and buying one off a tech.
New headlight assemblies come with bulbs.
Same bulb for V35, Ca33, Y34, FGY33
Probably some nissans as well