Andrew Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi folks, one of my headlights has gone - anyone know a good place to buy these. I didn't realise they were in the region of £160! per bulb. Also, was looking in Technical section but couldn't see instructions on replacement..is this easy? Thanks Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 how old is the car and is it a UK car? I would be really really pi**ed off if my xenon went so soon - get onto your dealer and ask how the **** it has gone so soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 which bulb has gone? one of our traders where you also get a discount do bulbs, VisionBulbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Hi folks, one of my headlights has gone - anyone know a good place to buy these. I didn't realise they were in the region of £160! per bulb. Also, was looking in Technical section but couldn't see instructions on replacement..is this easy? Thanks Andrew are the bulbs for the 350z really this expensive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 It's a 2003 import. It is the headlight bulb. Sidelight ok. Full beam ok. Do these ever 'come loose' or something. I only just got the car and it got through an MOT before i picked it up. Unlikel;y it went since i got it.... I'll try vision bulbs - got a number for them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 see this link http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1830 also it may not be a xenon bulb as its a import. Xenons are only standard fit in the UK. Might need to take out old bulb first to get part no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks very much - how do you take the bulb out? Is it accessed from under the wheel arch??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 see this link http://www.350z-uk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1830 also it may not be a xenon bulb as its a import. Xenons are only standard fit in the UK. Might need to take out old bulb first to get part no. yes a lot of imports have had their original Xenons replaced to get through SVA test, but most have had the original Xenons put back in and are Ok for normal MOT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Also - sorry, that link doesn't have a contact detail. Do you have a phone number/web address? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Do not touch the bulb. Use the same number and wattage as originally installed: Bulb no. (Wattage) D2R (35W) - Xenon low-beam H7 (55W) - High-beam or H7 (55W) - Halogen low-beam H1 (55W) - High-beam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 HEADLAMP (LOWER) HIGH BEAM 1. Turn lighting switch OFF. 2. Open the driver and front passenger window, and then disconnect the battery negative cable. CAUTION: After the battery cables are disconnected, do not open/close the driver and/or front passenger door with the window in the full up position. The automatic window adjusting function will not work and the side roof panel may be damaged. 3. Remove fender protector (front). Refer to EI-21, "FENDER PROTECTOR" (inner wheel arch plastic bit) 4. Turn plastic cap counterclockwise and unlock it. 5. Disconnect bulb socket. 6. Unlock retaining spring and remove bulb from headlamp. 7. Install in reverse order of removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Thanks - when i remove the original does it say on it the type of bulb it is? I'm not sure now whether it is a halogen or xenon headlight. The working one seems to give a slightly blue tinge..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Also - sorry, that link doesn't have a contact detail. Do you have a phone number/web address? Thanks click on Vision bulb name for site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 you have a pm Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Sorry - what is a 'pm' ?! Also, the vision bulbs website is quoting £19 for a pair of H7 bulbs?! That can't be right vs £190 from dealer. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Sorry - one other thing. The vision bulbs website has colour temperatures against the D2R bulbs e.g 4200k. How do i match that up - presumably written on the old bulb? There are a number of possible 'temperatures' offered to get D2R in the drop down. Thanks very much Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Aaaahh your new to the forum seen. PM stands for personnal message. At the top of the screen their is a envelope icon and it should say you have 1 new message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarnie Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Sorry - what is a 'pm' ?! Also, the vision bulbs website is quoting £19 for a pair of H7 bulbs?! That can't be right vs £190 from dealer. Thanks You will learn very quickly that anything from a stealer is v. expensive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 can help on the exact type bulb i'm afraid which is why you should take the old bulb out to doubley make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Sorry - what is a 'pm' ?! Also, the vision bulbs website is quoting £19 for a pair of H7 bulbs?! That can't be right vs £190 from dealer. Thanks You will learn very quickly that anything from a stealer is v. expensive to be fair think Andrew may have the wrong type of bulb selected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 afaik temperatures will determine how bright the light will be. in the car manual there should be the specs I guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 pm = private message, the link is in the top right corner of the forum, it'll no doubt say "you have 1 new message" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Just had alook at the Visionbilbs site. As far as I can see, the price for a pair of H7 bulbs at 4300k is £58. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33r0y Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 afaik temperatures will determine how bright the light will be. in the car manual there should be the specs I guess? Colour temperature determines the hue or shade of light, NOT how bright the light is. Brightness is measured in lumens. Temperature is measured in Kelvin. Standard xenon based bulbs are 4300K Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mathys Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 If you would go for higher temperature, ie blue or purple-like lights, you will see less. Even if the brightness is the same, the colour is darker and so is the amount of light picked up by your eyes. That's what I was told, not correct??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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