The HIDs are On.
03-04-2008, 07:59 PM
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The HIDs are On.
It was a very warm day today so at lunch time I decided to install the HIDs. See the pics for yourself. They lighting is definitely way more bright than the OEM's. However, the light pattern is sub par - I can see the dark areas caused by "light shadows" as the patters criss-cross between the left and right lamps. Also notice that the retrofit doesn't show the characteristic inverted "L" of OEM HIDs. I drove around a few streets tonight and no one flashed me. So I suppose I'm not bothering oncoming traffic. My guess is that the retrofit is fine. I think the issue is that the design of the OEM lens doesn't allow the HID beam to scatter like OEM non-HID would. Just like NismoPick said - we get what we pay for!!! I'll ride as is because I see a lot better with these on. I have 8000K bulbs and would try them on just for looks!!!
Before HID Install (Bimmer on left, Z32 on right). I'm standing, maybe 8-10 feet from both cars
After HID Install - the Z gets much brighter, and actually mimmicks the Bimmer.
Z on Left (note how better sharply defined the Bimmer's pattern is)
Closer Shot - the Ghostly bluish pattern on far right is from the Z's lights - the scatter goes that far right!!
Before HID Install (Bimmer on left, Z32 on right). I'm standing, maybe 8-10 feet from both cars
After HID Install - the Z gets much brighter, and actually mimmicks the Bimmer.
Z on Left (note how better sharply defined the Bimmer's pattern is)
Closer Shot - the Ghostly bluish pattern on far right is from the Z's lights - the scatter goes that far right!!
Last edited by Darkmann; 03-04-2008 at 08:02 PM.
03-04-2008, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Barry'Z(NJ)
Your results are typical.
Though judging from the comparison, you could adjust the Z headlights up just a bit.
Though judging from the comparison, you could adjust the Z headlights up just a bit.
03-11-2008, 04:21 PM
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See what you mean Barry. I'll raise mine up a few inches.
Also, I took my pics standing outside. I wonder if that'll make any difference at all. I assume that your garage door is the standard door, thus we can use the lower slats as reference.
03-17-2008, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Darkmann
Also, I took my pics standing outside. I wonder if that'll make any difference at all. I assume that your garage door is the standard door, thus we can use the lower slats as reference.
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