NSR: HIDS INSTALL - B15

[NSR_s30]

So one of my many pet peeves with cars is the factory lighting, the cheap look of halogen and the dull-ness of the lighting. I decided instead of just replacing the bulbs that I'd get some H.I.D's for the B15. After searching around and not finding any H13/9008 kits ('04-'06 B15 headlights), finally found a kit. So Jerry and I got 2 kits one for the Z32 and one for the B15. These kits were made by HID JM, a company Jerry heard about. Essentially the kits are "plug and play", but mine were a little more involved. So on to the install

HID JM H.I.D kit 6000k lights

Back of the box, stock vs. HID

The kit: 2 6000k bulbs, 2 ballasts w/ connection cables, 2 ballast clamps, 4 zipties, 6 mounting screws

The install - '06 Sentra 1.8S

Open the hood, locate position of headlight bulbs, both are H13/9008. Driver side bulb is located in front of the battery and passenger side bulb is in front of the coolant bottle

Kit box, instructions, and Sentra wiring diagram(Not included w/ the kit). For this kit their was some wiring involved, nothing too difficult but easily messed up if not installed correctly.

Driver side: Move the battery over to the right so you can have more room with the install. This is where the install gets interesting....the H13 kit isn't plug and play, it's plug and wire . This is also a good time to have a wiring diagram handy. You have 2 wires the have to be cut from the bulb connector (green) red/black is positive and red/brown is negative, run 2 wires from connection on the ballast box, the one not hooked up to the bulb. This is because the connection does not just plug into the existing connector (green) CAUTION: Having the kits hooked up this way results in sacrificing your highbeams due to no connection. Something you may want to consider if you want H.I.D's for your B15 ('04 - '06).

Testing to make sure it works Stock vs. HID...Wow what a difference

NSR A32 wiring everything together and NSRhatch just watching

One down, one to go

Passenger side you should remove the coolant bottle to have more room while installing. Wiring is involved on this side too, you'll have 3 wires coming out of the connector: purple (positive), yellow (negative), and a solid black as ground.

The other involved step of installing the kits is finding a place where to mount the ballasts at. You want them in a location close enough to the bulb but not where they might come in contact with weather. Easily enough mounted on the inner part of the fenders on each side, drivers side used an existing screw hole and mounted it there. Passenger side one we used the existing screw holding the fuse box in place and had the bracket behind that. Both in the same general area and will stay protected from the elements.

Drivers side..blurry I know but you get the idea

Passenger side

Once that is all said and done you're finished, sit back enjoy the lighting. They're really bright and look amazing at night, the car looks totally different and feels different while driving. Visibility is 100x better and clearer. Also the HID's have a crisp look to them.

Heres the finished product, 6000k lighting FTW!

Heres some basic H.I.D information and pros and cons.

Electricity- HID Light: 12v 35wHalogen Light: 12v 55w

Lumen-HID: 3,200LmHalogen: 1,500Lm

Color Temp-HID: 6000kHalogen: 3200k

Light Color-HID: Super white (Like sun light)Halogen: Normal white

Lifetime-HID: 2000hrsHalogen: 400hrs

Pros:3x brighter the stockLess wattage per bulbNight driving saferUnique lighting reflects markers better at nightLifespan of bulb should last the car as well w/o ever replacing themLook 100x better then stock lighting

Cons:Cost of the kits $300- 500Some wiring required for the H13 kitNo room to mount ballasts

Jerry's install zerothread/211809


Modified by NSR_S13 at 2:41 AM 11/28/2006

[Ozzie]

I have HID envy.....

I have wanted a set for a while......

One day.....one day

Looks the goods guys!

[OneFastStanza]

Looks great I think I am going to go the HId route here shortly cause I am going to lightly tint my headlights to make them blend in more with my car. Previously I could not justify spending several hundred dollars on an HID kit but if my lighting is severely affected by the tinted headlights then HIDS should more than make up for it heh.

[adrianfromthecastle]

is there a way or a kit that still allows high beams? or is that pretty standard with all HID kits? i like...but i also like high beaming idiots that cut me off on the roads

[nsrZ32]

Good write up Josh!

[Kalok]

You said it feels differently. How would installing new headlights make it feel differently? I don't understand the correlation.

[Logan76]

Noice

[One Finger]

Me likey a lot!



Nice job Josh

[MaximA32]

No nice job kenny?!

WTF?! I did 99% of the work...

Good thing I can read a wiring diagram.

Jerks...

[nsrZ32]

No nice job kenny?!

WTF?! I did 99% of the work...

Good thing I can read a wiring diagram.

Jerks...

Maybe 99% of the talking. And you keep talking about a wiring diagram. Where'd ya get it? that's right

Hoser

[MaximA32]

IHY

[NSR_s30]

You said it feels differently. How would installing new headlights make it feel differently? I don't understand the correlation.

At night, with the lights being different it seems like its different car. Also the HIDS give it a "expensive" look to it. I guess you'd have to drive it before and after to understand what I mean.

[NSR_s30]

More pictures, I didn't want everyone to think they're blue. They're not just in those pictures from last night they look that way. Took some pics earlier around dusk. Check them out. They look amazing IMO.







Ballasts on drivers side.

Ballasts on passenger side

"Thats hot"

[Kalok]

At night, with the lights being different it seems like its different car. Also the HIDS give it a "expensive" look to it. I guess you'd have to drive it before and after to understand what I mean.

When I think of feels differently, I think handling and such. That's why I asked the question.

You mean it looks differently.

I like it. It looks nice. I may do something like that after the VQ swap, if I manage to get it next year.

[NSR_s30]

Thanks man. I definitely recommend them to anyone who has the money.

[MaximA32]

Soon enough my friend...

[One Finger]

EDIT:

Nice job NSR boys! There, that includes everyone. Hate to hurt anyones feelings

[NSR240sxe]

Looks really good Josh, makes a world of a difference! Good work with the install Can't wait to see them in person! Nice write-up too

[NSR_s30]

BUMP

For upgraded lighting FTW!

[Thundercat]

i got my 6k from techone group buy on b15sentra.net still going on now $200 for the low beam $270 for the hi/low kit

[05SentraB15]

Im having trouble with the wiring. The stock harness has 3 wires, but the wire from the Ballast only has two. (red and blue) What do I do?

[nsrZ32]

Im having trouble with the wiring. The stock harness has 3 wires, but the wire from the Ballast only has two. (red and blue) What do I do?

Cap the 3rd wire and tape it to the wiring. That's what we did since that wire is for the high's and we weren't using high beams any longer.

[NSR_s30]

[BNasty]

whttype of bulbs were in the original 1.8s cause i dont really have enough money for an hid kit but i hate the original color of the bulbs

[bimmer4life2009]

Yeah that's why you wanna buy after market.

Modified by bimmer4life2009 at 11:41 AM 9/13/2009

Modified by bimmer4life2009 at 2:04 PM 9/13/2009
Modified by bimmer4life2009 at 7:11 AM 9/20/2009

[B15 QG18DE]

Thanks man. I definitely recommend them to anyone who has the money.

Money it's not always the issue, you can still get a nice set of HIDs at ebay for less than 100 bucks. In my case they work great and look great, and they're genuine not the knock off bulbs. Look for yourself

[bakerboard]

very nice on both cars! btw was your H13 kit a bi-xenon? i found a pair of H13 for my 07 sentra on a different site, they are bi-xenon. Mine are on their way but i got mine from.

http://www.omnixautosports.com...t.htm

[B15 QG18DE]

No, I want to say yes but I guess that's why they were cheaper. I've been wanting to upgrade to bi-xenon and upgrade the fogs to HIDs also. Maybe I'll check the website you mentioned. BTW you think that if i just buy the bi-xenon bulbs they would work with the kit i have now or do i have to buy the bi-xenon kit?

[bakerboard]

Um you might be fine since you have most of the HID coversion kit ( like the ballast and stuff ). The only thing that might be a probelm would be the voltage/watt output difference? im not an expert on HIDs so im not sure but i would check it out. My HIDs come in on the 22nd and ill install them and post some pictures up in my thread.

[JhonSmith]

Good useful products.The glow of HID Kit can be different according to how bright or dim you would like them as these lights are offered in different capacity. If you are likely to have problems with your headlights, an HID kit of 8,000K brightness will be right.