HID light kit anyone use them & know what works???

doski · #1 05-01-2009, 15:26

prob use an s13 one

s12-newbie · #2 05-01-2009, 15:47

i've read the threads on crystal lights & pukka's seem to be the only decent working ones!

i dont even know due to not checking if the standard s12 mk2 headlamps are seald beam or they have bulbs???? bad i know!

my lights are really bad! my old mini sealed beams are brighter & the silvia lamps have just been adjusted right at the MOT???? AS I ADJUSTED THEM LOL

if s12 kit fits then i'd go that route, what are you chaps using? i know some of you on here dont see it as apriority as your s12 is your 2nd/fun car where as mine is my daily

my side lights have given up the ghost due to corrosion of the bulb holder so i need to sort them asap

paulsilv · #3 06-01-2009, 00:33

Took my motor out the other night and my lights are shocking also, just had a quick scout round on the net and replacements/crystal ones seem to be hard to find, has anyone else found any or know of a place???

rob turbo · #4 06-01-2009, 16:41

yep, im needing some decent bulbs as i cant see much in the dark when mine are lit..!

any ideas

30psi · #5 06-01-2009, 16:53

I have HID's on my Datsun. They're pretty easy to fit, and they're very cheap now days.

They do glare other drivers so not the best to have on a car thats not designed to take them, but oh well.

doski · #6 06-01-2009, 16:55

i got a new set of nissan ones but the cost £55 per unit and can take a while to come

johnny485 · #7 06-01-2009, 19:59

Hi Chaps,

I was just reading the posts about issues with the silvia headlamps at night. As far as HID's are concerned, I wouldn't bother. Oh yes! They are nice to have and to a degree 'fashionable' but also expensive, and as Martin said, They do glare drivers at night, I know, I'm one of them.

Don't for one minute think I have something against them, I don't. What I could recommend, is a set of replacement filaments (bulbs) from ring, the filaments are H4 designs and come in at £17 or there-abouts, they offer increased light output Approx 30% which is crisper than the originals but at the same power and they fit straight in as the originals so no fannying around trying to get them to work properly.

You will be able to purchase these filaments at any good auto store. Why not ask.

I hope this will be of some assistance to anyone out there in silvia land that needs a quick filament replacement / upgrade that works well and is good value for money.

Best regards,

john

RichardK · #8 25-01-2009, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by s12-newbie

i've read the threads on crystal lights & pukka's seem to be the only decent working ones!

I have them as well. They're hugely better than standard.

I will be going the HID route though. I have HIDs on my Discovery and when you're driving along, everyone elses lights look like candles in comparison.

HID is the way to go, without any doubt. Also they're only around 35W each!

paulsilv · #9 25-01-2009, 11:47

Does anyone know if these would fit???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/89-94-Nissan-2...3A1|240%3A1318

johnny485 · #10 26-01-2009, 02:06

I have just had a look at the HID's on the ebay site following your link. These lamp units are built into a set of pop up lamp covers. I'm sure some chap associated with the S12 club had built a set of these. I have a sneaky feeling he may be directly or indirectly involved with these on the ebay site, my thinking here is that these units would fit the silvia with minimal adjustment.

If you decide to go with these on the strength of this let me know how you get on.

Best regards,

john