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You would be placing a complete projector assembly inside your lens,the reflector would not be used at all.smj999smj wrote:I've heard bad reviews about the retrofits, as well, plus they are a lot more expensive than I want to spend. I've heard the reflectors inside the factory lamps aren't ideal for HID retrofits.
I agree. Not sure which ones I got off carID, but they are still working quite well. I took them apart before installing to check the wiring and also to run a number of beads of sealant along all the seams. No problem with condensation and the HIDs I have for the low beams are a huge improvement. A bit of discoloration of the outer plastic, but it doesn't impact light output.Thupertrooper wrote:For best results is to find a cheap projector headlamp assembly and replace the h1 low beam with hid bulbs. Might be nesssary to modify the cut off plate to get a clean cut off line.
Oh gosh thats not good. Did you atleast make deer jerky? I have almost hit 2 deers on a sharp turn in broad daylight i can only imagine at night.smj999smj wrote:Well, a deer helped make my decision for me. Last night I was going to work and two deer ran in front of me. I missed the first but nailed the second, breaking the driver's headlamp and fog lamp, tearing up the bumper cover and fender. Fortunately, I kept comprehensive insurance on it so I'll be getting a new, Nissan headlamp. Maybe I'll look more into the HIDs a bit more.