HID install 90-93 G50

[jamesmost]

James, Don't listen to others here. The bmw lights look bad! Q45 caliber had those installed by a body pro, and look at them! Can a body shop tweak them? I don't know. I wouln't waste my time! I don't think they could! like i said before I think some here are just not as concerned because their Q's are not where some are as far a condition. Yours is nice, don't waste your time with these angel eye's from a bmw. I got my hid's and they fit right in. 9003 bulb. I love them but I want a clear lens now.

the clear lense is the only reason why i was considering the bimmer lights. my car is in the shop being fixed (minor dings ) and fully re painted Black w/ silver flake. the body shop does show quality work.

[superuber]

Your body shop could probably do it but for how many thousands?Lets go with what kimrober did. maybe we could do a group buy. Falk knows a lot about overseas stuff, right? Lets really get serious.I think us guys with a lot of money in our cars would not even balk at $600+ for lights.

[Rex]

do they make clear side markers?

There's a split corner

[superuber]

So what you mean is the light in the bumper?how about the parker next to the headlight? Is that clear?Did it come with his clear headlights? Or is that light stock?

[pito11213]

The bmw headlight can look good on the 94 Q. It would not look good on a 90Q. Did anyone find clear lenses for the 90Q. I tried but couldn't find any. I know sanding has been an option, maybe someone could look into that.

The actual cost of body work needed for the bmw light conversion will probably be 600 to 800. if you look for a thread here titles pics of vip q45 I posted some pics on there have an example of a well done conversion.

Like I said before though a regulat 6000k or 8000k hid kit will give you good results.

[superuber]

I don't want to have to modify my cars body for lights!Kimrobers fit right in. Thats what I want.$600-800 for body work+quality bmw angel eye's+room for est. error(good body shops are not cheap) sounds like thousands to me.

[jamesmost]

I don't want to have to modify my cars body for lights!Kimrobers fit right in. Thats what I want.$600-800 for body work+quality bmw angel eye's+room for est. error(good body shops are not cheap) sounds like thousands to me.

the HID i have Hella froma 745 blast a mean beam in my buddies suburban - w/ clear lense

[elwesso]

I got on an HID forum, and one guy with a mazda MX6 did something I thought was pretty interesting.... More DIY and you could probably make it look very OEM

Basically he took the factory headlight lens and put a piece of plexiglass over it and molded to the same shape as the stock headlight....

http://www.hidplanet.com/forum...light=

http://www.hidplanet.com/forum...light=

Doing something like this might be easier than buying the Japanese lights, but for some may rather just buying the JDM lights and putting projectors or wahtever you wanted in it...

[pito11213]

The plexi glass is not a bad idea. I think on the acura forum I was on, they were experimenting with that.

Projector fitment has been done and is the usual way to go. I don't know how it would look on the q but I assume you would still have to get the plexiglass done for the first gen anyway.

Lets stop thinking that the bmw light mod is so exotic. I have seen it here on Q's with banged up bodies and 3 matching rims. It probably isn't that difficult. Depending on the lights you get, the price could be high or low on this fabrication.

I believe what kimrober has are the clear lense jdms from japan. From when I tried I didn't even get a response back from a japanese seller to find out the company name for who made them.

[Romeo5k]

i think im completely confused as to what i want now. Seriously. Like 10 diffenret lights have been mentioned in this thread. And there is good and bad . And Now the one that i thought was good, Now u say the BMW5 series lights are no good. I just wish the 06 7series lights fitted. Then i wouldnt care. So lets get this straight. Kimrober has Japan Projectors.. They have a perfect fit right? ANd those are good right?? But they cost like 700$ by their self and hard to locate. Am i right? BMW 5 series light are like 250$ but u have to customize ur hood or something like that becuase they dont fit right. And labor to custom it would be anywhere from 300-1000$ labor. Someone said that BMW are not bright lights though they just look good... is that true. Then we have the two that are on here.. zerothread?id=143954 the first one looks weird and ugly.. I dont like it. Then the blue car looks good, but i dont think its something we can buy...

So out of this whole thread can someone please come to an agreement about something so i can start planing.. Because i have a freind in Japan. And if Japan is the way i gotta go... then so be it. But im not gonna lie.. i like the way Q45 Caliber's looks at night with just the park lights on. thats some fly shyt to have. if no one saw it.. here goes..http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...19711well.. someone lemme know something... Oh WES.. i tried to get on that HID site.. and it required a username 7 passwerd.. and wen i tried to register.. gives some friggin error.

[superuber]

you could probably make any of these work with the right amount of money. Personally kimrobers are my choice. Bolt right in! No body work. I really don't want to play with fenders, hoods, grilles, body puddy, wiring, plexiglass, etc to "hopefully" get a nice look. yeah his car (Q45caliber) looks nice at night, but if you were thier right next to it I think you would be very dissapointed. seeing a pic is one thing real life, quite another. The day time pic of the lights iced it for me, no thanks on the lights. Is his price a little high? I mean with the mileage and the fact that it's a New York car. If he's right on what could I get for mine which is garaged and mint condition with all the service's up and mods? Hmmmmm
Modified by superuber at 5:22 PM 10/26/2006

[Romeo5k]

well kimrober... how do i get mine like urs.. I have the smae color as ur .. Just mine is a 95 and i think urs is a 96. I saw the kit u bought from ebay like last year. Wat else do i need? And how much money do i need.?

[pito11213]

what kim has is for a 94-96 q45. He has jdms with the clear lense. What that means is that his corner light is integrated into the headlight. There is no projector that just comes with it. That would have to be retrofitted.

Bmw mod is for those who want that look. I have seen it done on an Acura legend and it looked pretty good too. With that mod you get projectors and halo(angel eyes)

Or you can stay with what you have and just get a $200 hid kit and call it a day.

[Romeo5k]

Which one looks stylish and at the same time wont cost me a leg and an arm?

[pito11213]

Well style is in the eye of the beholder.

The clear lense jdms look real good and even better with an HID kit. The bmw retrofit will look good if done properly but will be expensive including the price of HID kit.

The cheapest route is to keep your headlights, polish them with meguiars and install a bulb specific HID kit. Make sure you aim your lights correctly in either case.

[Romeo5k]

i dont mind spending 500$.. thats the thing.. for some dam bright arse lights that look good on the car... And oh yeah btw: Kimrober... everyone in my hood like ur car.. they asked me to copy u.. im thinking about it.. since we have the same car.. same color.. But im 95.. u 96.. But anyewyas.. i love the clear lense.. Makes the car look very newish with some clear lense lights.. I think Kimrobers HID costed 250$ from waht i read a while ago... im surprised we dont have an HID expert selling person on here.. now that would be the Bomb!!

are these HID? .. I saw em on yahoo japan..
Modified by Romeo5k at 5:22 PM 10/27/2006

[pito11213]

Damn you do need help... J/k

HID = High Intensity Discharge. These are bulbs, with a ballast on each bulb and ignitors. Also relays should be installed. The clear lense are just JDM headlights with a clear lense cover. You would but the JDM's for???? and then about 200-250 on the hid kit. This would give you a nice, clean and updated look. Go for the gusto with HID fogs as well.

Check hidplanet.com for more info.

[jamesmost]

what kim has is for a 94-96 q45. He has jdms with the clear lense. What that means is that his corner light is integrated into the headlight. There is no projector that just comes with it. That would have to be retrofitted.

Bmw mod is for those who want that look. I have seen it done on an Acura legend and it looked pretty good too. With that mod you get projectors and halo(angel eyes)

Or you can stay with what you have and just get a $200 hid kit and call it a day.

think Kim has a y33

[Romeo5k]

nah... Kim has a 96 (G50) loooks exactly like mine but better!

Damn you do need help... J/k

You are right i do need help.. I dont know a thing about HID.. all i know is that they blind the hell outta me coming from the other direction.> And wen driving next to me.. they light up the street wider than i do. And wen behind me.. they light up my whole dang car, and it feels like they have they highs on. Anything besides that about HIDs i dont know.. Quality i dont know. Which HID is better I dont know. Bi-Xeon...<--- just saw thhat on HIDplanet, i dont know what it is, but it sounds nice. Its like 3 of em. .. But i think illl follow ur advice because it may be less headache, Ill go get me some clear lenses. Im just waiting till Spring, when i get another bonus check then ill buy HID, unless i can find a shop out here taht can install some 5 series perfectly without any flaws. for cheaper.ty for help, now i kinda know whats going on, I just pray wen i get my change , somoene has clear lenses for moi!!
Modified by Romeo5k at 7:50 AM 10/30/2006

[pito11213]

Bi-xenon is having the functionality of highbeams. It is most common on the 9004 bulb. It is kind of deceiving though as it is just a piece that sort of re-aims the beam to make it look like a flash.

I think the jdm clears with a nice hid kit would be nice. Clean and oem look.

[jamesmost]

nah... Kim has a 96 (G50) loooks exactly like mine but better!

You are right i do need help.. I dont know a thing about HID.. all i know is that they blind the hell outta me coming from the other direction.> And wen driving next to me.. they light up the street wider than i do. And wen behind me.. they light up my whole dang car, and it feels like they have they highs on. Anything besides that about HIDs i dont know.. Quality i dont know. Which HID is better I dont know. Bi-Xeon...<--- just saw thhat on HIDplanet, i dont know what it is, but it sounds nice. Its like 3 of em. .. But i think illl follow ur advice because it may be less headache, Ill go get me some clear lenses. Im just waiting till Spring, when i get another bonus check then ill buy HID, unless i can find a shop out here taht can install some 5 series perfectly without any flaws. for cheaper.ty for help, now i kinda know whats going on, I just pray wen i get my change , somoene has clear lenses for moi!!

Modified by Romeo5k at 7:50 AM 10/30/2006

kims look like a one piece lense incorporating the corner

[superuber]

Thats right. It would be nice if we could get them!

[Romeo5k]

I have a new question and please xcuse my ignorance..

1. Can this or will this work on my 95Q?? 2. Would i need to take apart the whole light fixture?? 3. Do i need to purchase additional items after i buy the bi-xeons? 4. Are these bright as hell? or do they just look liek they would be bright??

** of course im stilll on factory everything so.. i know if i buy this... i will prolly neeed to eventually buy the clear lense to make em look better.. Has anyone seen the clear lenses for sale anywhere,,,.. where is kimrober?***

[pito11213]

HID's are available for most vehicles

HID NYC is a guy through aim that deals with HID kits. He has good prices. No, it is not a name brand kit but so far he has a good rep. You could communicate with him to get some more info.

It is an easy plug and play design. Clear lenses have always been hard to get and will always be costly.

Brightness is not determined by the kelvin number rating. The color temperature is what that number signifies. I believe the brightest kit is the 4100K because it is the best thing to white light. That is what most factory set ups come with. I had 8000k and it was more blue than white but I made a sacrifice on usuable light. I would go with a 6000K system.

HIDS are a big difference from stock.

[Romeo5k]

so.. if u had 600$... u would buy the ones i said above and wait ill u can find u some clear lense??

[pito11213]

For $600 bucks if nothing else needed attention to my car and I was just thinking light upgrade.

1. If you have a 90-93 you must upgrade to the 94 tailights.2. Then get your HID kit.

You could get both and still have some change my friend.

[kimrober]

Wow... I didn't know there was this much discussion on modding the head light housing because the thread subject was on earlier Qs (90-93).For those of you with 90-93 Q45, you can still get JDM head light housing and look more cool since those are different from USDM versions too.For 94-96 Q45, you can get the stock JDM housing (which comes in double layered housing), or modded (inner glasses removed) one like mine.I have gone through http://www.rinkya.com to make purchases from Japan, but with costly fees.I'm sure Q45VIP can help if you're willing to do it.Good luck guys.

[jamesmost]

Wow... I didn't know there was this much discussion on modding the head light housing because the thread subject was on earlier Qs (90-93).For those of you with 90-93 Q45, you can still get JDM head light housing and look more cool since those are different from USDM versions too.For 94-96 Q45, you can get the stock JDM housing (which comes in double layered housing), or modded (inner glasses removed) one like mine.I have gone through http://www.rinkya.com to make purchases from Japan, but with costly fees.I'm sure Q45VIP can help if you're willing to do it.Good luck guys.

yes u have been popular here. R ur headlights and corners one piece ??

[pito11213]

Yeah thats how JDMs are usually.

[lino]

For those of you with 90-93 Q45, you can still get JDM head light housing and look more cool since those are different from USDM versions too.

Do you have a pic of the 1990-1993 JDM light?