Anyone know where to get a good deal on 01-02 Q45 headlight housings and lights?

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Hi I'm new to this forum, and forgive me if this is a rehashed topic...but..

Does Anyone know where to get a good deal on 01-02 Q45 headlight housings and lights?

I've heard quotes for about 850/per PAIR! =)

These are SO rare, but yet SO expensive as well.

IF you guys know a better price or discount place to get them..I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks.

Nighttrain.

p.s. OR if anyone's interested in sellinlg them

Post by **Jason B** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Welcome to the board.

Do you mean these?

They came out for 2002:

What car are you trying to fit them on?

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

I'm trying to transplant it into a lexus.Do you know a good price, for a pair of these?

Post by **340HP** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

I've read that they're around $6000, but can't confirm for sure. You should call an Infiniti service center.

Ah, those headlights.. Still haven't seen anything as bright or focused as the Q lights. I love them.

Post by **AZhitman** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Oh, the humanity...

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Do any of you have any contacts to distributors...wholesalers?

Post by **jefftrexler** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Sadly, I know someone with a black '96 Civic coupe that wants to install '02 Q45 headlights on it. :rolleyes

For awhile I thought about getting just the HID gattling-gun reflector part and installing them in a set of JDM headlights. I've seen it done once in a VIP CAR magazine issue and it looked NICE. But now I've got something else in mind.

Post by **maxnix** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Am I missing something here? Infiniti headlights on a Lexus?

Why would one want to degrade Infiniti headlights so?

Wouldn't it just be easier to get the superior car in toto.

Post by **Jason B** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

With enough caulk, anything is possible.

More info here:

http://www7.plala.or.jp/soaristo/

I do remember these lights being INSANELY expensive. There was a Q owner on FA who got hit by an old lady and that one headlight was $$$.

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Maxnix.

I concede the Q is a better car, but it's a sedan. I like coupes.The G35 coupe is coming, out..but I can't afford to buy that car and ALSO transplant these lights in it.

Since I already own my lexus coupe(SC400), transplanting, the most beautiful lights I've ever seen, into the best coupe I've ever owned is not that far of a stretch. I already have custom LED taillights in my car that outshine G35 leds and bimmer 7 series Leds. It's done cleanly and is no rice rocket.

After I get it done, I'll post pictures of the completed project and no that I didn't bastardize such a beautiful multi lense like that on the Q45

But can ANYONE name any dealers w/some good prices?

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

nighttrain wrote:Do any of you have any contacts to distributors...wholesalers?

Nighttrain:

The SC400 is a great car and well worthy of those headlights

As for wholesales stuff.

All members of this site are elibible for a discount at Infinti of scottsdale parts dept.Whose prices are substantially discounted below retail to begin with.

I think their website is infintiparts.com or such.Someone else will post Brian's and Joe's (the parts managers there) number soon I am sure.

Fred...

PS: For best response use Phone not email.

Post by **maxnix** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Hmmmm. Lots of metal work involved here.

I think the SC400 is pretty special as it is. You'll never get your money back, but you know that.

Surely there is an aftermarket JDM HID set-up?

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Yeah, there are so many custom changes in my car..it would be impossible to get my money back. Cars are ALL about depreciation anyhow.

It's just a project car that I am getting to finally get it to look the way I like.=-)

Thanks for the Arizona contact. I'll contact his shortly.

In fact, all I need is that LENSE..just the mutli lense thing..not the entire housing. That HAS to be much cheaper

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

nighttrain wrote:In fact, all I need is that LENSE..just the mutli lense thing..not the entire housing. That HAS to be much cheaper

Yes, the lens would have to be much cheaper than the number bmentioned about before.

Be sure to keep us posted how it goes.

Fred...

Post by **greg_atlanta** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

The SC400 headlights are pretty flat, right? Wouldn't you have to reshape the entire bumper and hood, maybe fenders too?

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

me and my installer have done some preliminary measurements and that multi lense WILL recess in the housing of the SC400.Just that the housing's projector and auxillary light will have to be gutted out.

I won't miss those at all.Should REALLY look interesting.

ALso I have already installed custom "angel_eyes" led rings similar to those on the 5 series bimmers.

So got the angel eyes...and multi lense for the front.

Clean smoked lens LED for the back already installed.

It WILL look clean. I wouldn't have it any other way. =0

Post by **PalmerWMD** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Also check out "lislePm"s profile.

His Name is Tom and he is the parts manager for Infinti of Lisle, has just as good a rep for prices and performance as Infinti of Scottsdale.

Fred..

Post by **Q451990** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Where did you get your custon LED tail lights? I'd be interested in getting some for the Q... I've thought about building some myself - I've spent many hours researching the high flux LEDs used in the Cady systems. I'm thinking I'll have to add resistors to fool the brake lamp warning system.

Jeff mentioned the availibility of an 'O2 Q engine in this thread , so the car must be around somewhere... might also check with Autogator for used units - it's early for wrecked 2002 Q's but they'd be the first place to start.

Heath

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

I got my LEDs from clearcorners.comThe owner of the business is Mike Mamos

Tell em Michael w/the SC400 Leds referred you.

Post by **lonallenq45** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

nighttrain wrote:...ALso I have already installed custom "angel_eyes" led rings similar to those on the 5 series bimmers.

Where did you get these and how do they look (pics please)? I always liked these headlights on the 5-series. I would like that kind of an arrangement on my Q but not sure what it would take to replace the headlights with something custom made.

Post by **Q451990** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Michael,

Can you give me a ballpark estimate of what I might pay to have something like this done? I may try to do it myself - especially after I hear the price

Heath

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Just call the guy Mike Mamos at clearcorners.com or email him. He'll give u the figure. I can't give u the numbers cuz they are very diff cars.

It's probably not going to be cheap. This is top of the line, next generation stuff.

You get what you pay for I guess.

Sorry..I couldn't help much more

Michael

Post by **nighttrain** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

http://www.clearcorners.com/pr...ings/

Lon...u can check out an example of the LED angel eyes in this link. This was done for a 240 SX.

IT's a nice set up.

Post by **Jason B** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

I wonder if the gatling part of the heads you are getting come with the motorized part?

In the Q, you can move the lenses up an down electronically from a control knob inside the cabin:

See these short videos:

http://www.burtmanindustries.c...j.mpg

http://www.burtmanindustries.c...e.mpg

Post by **tomgo13** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Here are the headlight assys for the 2002 Q.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...48636

Post by **Jason B** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

I'd be a little weary of these from the description:

INFINITI Q45 LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE *WITHOUT BULBS OR BALLASTS. THIS IS THE ACTUAL PICTURE OF THE LEFT HEADLIGHT WITH NICE PROJECTOR.It would be a great replacement part at this price. Right side headlight has a broken and missing top tab.Every effort will be made to accurately describe all property offered for bid. However, all items are offered for sale on a "AS-IS" basis with no warranty or guarantee as to its fitness for any use or purpose offered or implied. Please note all sales are FINAL!

Post by **tomgo13** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Ha, Just thought i would "help" him install those infiniti lights into his Lexus!

Post by **Jberger** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

Actually, I hope you find a way to make em work. I've been seriously considering changing the "barndoors" on my Miata to the Gun Design.

I always assumed the gun section was for high beams, are the HID bulbs in the new Q dual fillament High/Low?

Post by **Jason B** » Mon Sep 16, 2002 2:10 pm

There are a top row of two lenses, a middle row of three lenses and a bottom row of two lenses. The top row acts as fog lights, the middle three are regular beams and the two lower lenses provide greater width to the beam. The beam is bright without blinding oncoming drivers.

The high beams are the far left single reflector. There are no hids's for the high beams. I rarely ever need to use the high beams believe it or not.

Anyone know where to get a good deal on 01-02 Q45 headlight housings and lights?

Anyone know where to get a good deal on 01-02 Q45 headlight housings and lights?

Re: Anyone know where to get a good deal on 01-02 Q45 headlight housings and lights?

Yes...those are the lights

I mean..

Where'd the boat go?

cuz it's possible

Re: I mean..

Soarer

yes yes

Re: yes yes

it may fit very well

How's it going

Re: it may fit very well

Talk to Mike Mamos...Keith

HEre is a link to some picts

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