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silentstyle1 · 01-10-2008, 08:37 AM

Ok so this is gonna be a total noob post but i'm curious, and i searched the forums to find my question and couldn't find the answer.

Ok so i was wondering if anyone knew of any headlights for the 180sx that would allow you to replace the bulb instead of the whole sealed beam.

I want to know this because i want to do install hid's but i've heard the it cant be done because the lights are sealed beams.

shmiddy · 01-10-2008, 09:06 AM

yeah they got 'em. ummmm i cant think of the names right now but im sure you can find them on google or something. or just wait for some other more knowledgeable zilvia member to come allong and hope they dont shit on you for asking lol

MavericStephenc · 01-10-2008, 09:14 AM

go to ebay they have em' but they're cheap. I also heard hella might have them'. in all actuality its not worth it because you don't have projecter's.

all else fails go to autozone and get sylvania silverstar sealed beams worked for me when I had my s13

Matej · 01-10-2008, 09:24 AM

Hella, Cibie, Raybrig, and Bosch are the quality ones. Then there are cheap Ebay ones, but the light output on them is really bad.

ZX88 · 01-10-2008, 09:26 AM

I bought a set of glass housings off ebay that allowed me to replace the bulbs. decent quality too for 30 bucks shipped.

240trainee · 01-10-2008, 09:27 AM

Out of curiosity, anyone seen comparisons between Chibe, Hella, Raybrig, or anything else.

I would be curious if it is worth the extra $40 bucks or so to go from Hella E codes to Chibes

!Zar! · 01-10-2008, 12:33 PM

Mike from clearcorners.com did one.

Just spend the extra $40.

You'll be happier.

Neejay · 01-10-2008, 01:08 PM

I got some decent E-codes from ebay for like $42 shipped. Came with everything you see pictured below:

I put some Sylvania silverstar H4 bulbs in them though. I dont think I had them aimed that good in those pics though.

240trainee · 01-10-2008, 01:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Zar!

Mike from clearcorners.com did one.

Just spend the extra $40.

You'll be happier.

I thought he did, I need to look for that.

I think I will, If I get the hella's all I will think about is how much better could it be if I spent the extra money, hahahahaha.

zugoi · 01-10-2008, 01:33 PM

Theres alot of companies out there that make H4 conversions. I myself use Hella with hid. There was a big debate about h4 conversions and cibies. Ask xixfxix(cant remember his user name right now, i think its correct) hes with clearcorners i think. He said the cibies will give better light output then h4 with hid but i see great with my setup.

beetlejuice · 01-10-2008, 01:37 PM

Although everyone else has already answered, may be helpful to search for "H4 conversion" when buying them.

Usually the lights won't be vehicle specific, but size specific (7" x 6"...I think).

I bought the same Autopal headlights from ebay a few months ago as shown above...but haven't lit them up on my project car (not yet running).

ttLOVEjh s13 · 09-03-2008, 11:21 PM

hey how do you replace the headlight bulb for the 240... im a noob on this

Addicted2Kouki · 09-04-2008, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ttLOVEjh s13

hey how do you replace the headlight bulb for the 240... im a noob on this

you do realize that...
this entire thread is about how s13's have sealed headlight housings
and the only way to replace the bulb, is to replace the housing.

Easier to figure it out when you have the housing in your hand and your car in front of you.

ttLOVEjh s13 · 09-04-2008, 07:21 PM

damn I ask for help and the way you repasn back sounds hella mean......lol

just curious thats.

!Zar! · 09-04-2008, 09:18 PM

It's not responding back mean.

You bumped an old thread and asked damn near the exact same question the original poster asked.

KA-T_240 · 09-05-2008, 07:51 AM

Step 1: Get in Car
Step 2: Go to parts strore
Step 3: Buy a repair manual
Step 4: Buy the headlights you desire
Step 5: Read in the repair manual and fallow the instructions on headlight replacement
Step 6: Enjoy your new headlights!!!

Zhanshi · 09-05-2008, 02:22 PM

The Autopals are a decent but cheaper alternative to the Hellas/Cibies. I had them on before I retro'ed projectors. They have a nice cut off which is comparable to Hella/Cibie. The only bad thing about the Autopal headlights are that they don't completely fit in your headlight bracket (the metal trim with 4 screws). So your headlight slides around a little. If you're thinking about putting HIDs into them, I would advise against it as it would negate the cutoff flutes on the glass and give you a lot of glare even with the H4 shields. Either pick up some OSRAM Silverstar bulbs or go with the ebay specials to run HIDs - it's cheaper.

RedCoupe818 · 09-05-2008, 03:33 PM

Try www.Frsport.com they have a very legit conversion kit also , i think it's about 100$ bucks

mrpeepers · 09-05-2008, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neejay

I got some decent E-codes from ebay for like $42 shipped. Came with everything you see pictured below:

I put some Sylvania silverstar H4 bulbs in them though. I dont think I had them aimed that good in those pics though.

WOAH!!! is that a CUTOFF?!?!?! do u think this will work for HID???

mrpeepers · 09-05-2008, 03:43 PM

eh nnm i guess it ill get negated by HID....

01-10-2008, 08:37 AM	#1
silentstyle1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Boston,MA Age: 36 Posts: 240 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	180sx Headlight Ok so this is gonna be a total noob post but i'm curious, and i searched the forums to find my question and couldn't find the answer. Ok so i was wondering if anyone knew of any headlights for the 180sx that would allow you to replace the bulb instead of the whole sealed beam. I want to know this because i want to do install hid's but i've heard the it cant be done because the lights are sealed beams.

01-10-2008, 09:06 AM	#2
shmiddy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: nyc Age: 38 Posts: 1,279 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	yeah they got 'em. ummmm i cant think of the names right now but im sure you can find them on google or something. or just wait for some other more knowledgeable zilvia member to come allong and hope they dont shit on you for asking lol __________________ i fully de-volved

01-10-2008, 09:14 AM	#3
MavericStephenc Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: salem mass. Age: 36 Posts: 830 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	go to ebay they have em' but they're cheap. I also heard hella might have them'. in all actuality its not worth it because you don't have projecter's. all else fails go to autozone and get sylvania silverstar sealed beams worked for me when I had my s13 __________________ That kind of attitude is SHIT. People with that kind of complacent outlook on law and government are the bane of this country's existence. -Thesquidd Boycott Berkeley and code pink

01-10-2008, 09:27 AM	#6
240trainee Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Age: 37 Posts: 3,861 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Out of curiosity, anyone seen comparisons between Chibe, Hella, Raybrig, or anything else. I would be curious if it is worth the extra $40 bucks or so to go from Hella E codes to Chibes __________________ Team Pterodactyl SHARK ATTACK!!! LookoutDrift

01-10-2008, 12:33 PM	#7
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Mike from clearcorners.com did one. Just spend the extra $40. You'll be happier. __________________

01-10-2008, 09:24 AM	#4
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Hella, Cibie, Raybrig, and Bosch are the quality ones. Then there are cheap Ebay ones, but the light output on them is really bad.

01-10-2008, 09:26 AM	#5
ZX88 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: ATX Age: 35 Posts: 2,946 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	I bought a set of glass housings off ebay that allowed me to replace the bulbs. decent quality too for 30 bucks shipped.

01-10-2008, 01:08 PM	#8
Neejay Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: lol Age: 38 Posts: 2,586 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Neejay Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I got some decent E-codes from ebay for like $42 shipped. Came with everything you see pictured below: I put some Sylvania silverstar H4 bulbs in them though. I dont think I had them aimed that good in those pics though.

01-10-2008, 01:33 PM	#10
zugoi Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bay area Posts: 560 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Theres alot of companies out there that make H4 conversions. I myself use Hella with hid. There was a big debate about h4 conversions and cibies. Ask xixfxix(cant remember his user name right now, i think its correct) hes with clearcorners i think. He said the cibies will give better light output then h4 with hid but i see great with my setup. __________________ Drunk posting FTW!

01-10-2008, 01:37 PM	#11
beetlejuice Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Me? Posts: 145 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Although everyone else has already answered, may be helpful to search for "H4 conversion" when buying them. Usually the lights won't be vehicle specific, but size specific (7" x 6"...I think). I bought the same Autopal headlights from ebay a few months ago as shown above...but haven't lit them up on my project car (not yet running). __________________ jollydwarf.com

09-03-2008, 11:21 PM	#12
ttLOVEjh s13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: (714) Age: 36 Posts: 920 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	hey how do you replace the headlight bulb for the 240... im a noob on this

09-04-2008, 07:21 PM	#14
ttLOVEjh s13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: (714) Age: 36 Posts: 920 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	damn I ask for help and the way you repasn back sounds hella mean......lol just curious thats.

09-04-2008, 09:18 PM	#15
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	It's not responding back mean. You bumped an old thread and asked damn near the exact same question the original poster asked. __________________

09-05-2008, 07:51 AM	#16
KA-T_240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Moorhead, MN Age: 36 Posts: 1,788 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Step 1: Get in Car Step 2: Go to parts strore Step 3: Buy a repair manual Step 4: Buy the headlights you desire Step 5: Read in the repair manual and fallow the instructions on headlight replacement Step 6: Enjoy your new headlights!!! __________________

09-05-2008, 02:22 PM	#17
Zhanshi Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 75 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	The Autopals are a decent but cheaper alternative to the Hellas/Cibies. I had them on before I retro'ed projectors. They have a nice cut off which is comparable to Hella/Cibie. The only bad thing about the Autopal headlights are that they don't completely fit in your headlight bracket (the metal trim with 4 screws). So your headlight slides around a little. If you're thinking about putting HIDs into them, I would advise against it as it would negate the cutoff flutes on the glass and give you a lot of glare even with the H4 shields. Either pick up some OSRAM Silverstar bulbs or go with the ebay specials to run HIDs - it's cheaper.

09-05-2008, 03:33 PM	#18
RedCoupe818 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Sun Valley, CA Age: 38 Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Try www.Frsport.com they have a very legit conversion kit also , i think it's about 100$ bucks

09-05-2008, 03:43 PM	#20
mrpeepers Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central New Jersey Posts: 322 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	eh nnm i guess it ill get negated by HID....