Aftermarket HIDs

[R1chard]

Hi everyone,

I just purchased a new Murano (2011 SL AWD with tech package) and would like to upgrade the stock halogen projector headlights with an aftermarket HID kit.

After a bit of research there seems to be two predominant manufacturers that sell aftermarket HID options. These being either the DDMTunning or iJDMTOY kits.
With either one my specs are for a 35W kit with either the 5K or 6K Kelvin color.

I was wondering if there if some first hand experience with either one of these kits and 2nd Gen Murano users?

Thanks!
Rich

[R1chard]

Anyone?

[rcboy514]

I would go with DDM. I have two sets on my car (lows and fogs) and a set on my wife's car and I have never had a problem with them and plus they have a lifetime warranty!

[Timmbo]

Not that this is what you were looking for in terms of HID's, but a low cost alternative is to install the Sylvania Silverstar Ultra bulbs. They are very bright and very white. They are not as bright as the true HID's, but I love them. I have installed them on my Armada and they look awesome.

[R1chard]

So I went ahead and installed the kid I bought online.

Here are the results:


Original halogens with fog light on


HIDs H11 5000K color with fogs off













No glare!




Overall impression, the improvement is superb. The light gain versus the stock halogens was most definitely worth a $150 investment.

I would strongly recommend it to every one considering the upgrade. I will try to get better photos sometime soon since it was about -12'F when I took these pictures a few weeks ago.

[Timmbo]

WOW! That looks impressive! Nice work! Thanks for posting the sweet pictures! Now we just need to get rid of all that snow!!!!!!!!! Enjoy the new Murano my friend!

[R1chard]

So after going ahead and buying me a drop in HID kit I've managed to come across a set of mint OEM bixenon assemblies for a steal!!!!

Has anyone successfully replaced their OEM projector hallogens for OEM bixenons on their 2nd Gen Murano?

Does anyone know if this is a drop in setup or will adjustments have to be made to the wiring, etc?

Thanks!