Recommended HID Light for 1996 Nissan Sentra b14

[IraH927]

Car: 1996 Nissan Sentra B14
Location: Marikina Area

Hello tsikoteers,

Nabasa ko yung FAQ on HID at nagback-out ako dun sa bibilhan ko dapat. Newbie ako pero gusto ko sana magayos na ng kotse (Don't worry, not planning to be a rice boy, all stock and driving comfort all the way.) gusto ko rin simulan sa headlights since nahihinaan ako sa halogen.

I want HID because most of the time night driver ako since 3pm-12mn yung shift ko.

So ang problema ngayon saan ako puwede magpainstall nito, yung tipong kaledad na and wouldn't affect other driver's vision? Balak ko din sana magpapalit na rin ng headlights since sobrang luma na. Hopefully yung shop na walk in, bayad, install at uwi lang since ayokong gumagamit ng CC (just got out of CC debt). Doesn't really care about the cost basta kaledad, pero wag naman sana yung tipong 'tig 30k++++

Thanks.

P.S. Pa-add na rin kung saan puwede magpatanggal ng tint or if ever window glass replacement na rin. Thanks and God bless.

[miko101130]

do you intent to have projectors installed or plug and play hid's?

[IraH927]

I intend on getting the projector lights based on the FAQ.

[vinj]

Havent tried HIDs with retrofits but our old B14 was okay with 90/100W all weather bulbs coupled with the upgraded wirings, relays and ceramic sockets. This will cost you around 2K all-in. Tapos palinis mo na rin yung headlamps.

[renzo_d10]

First, bili ka muna nung clear headlamps and crystal lamps. Then, PM garyq for advice as to whether what kind of setup will suit you best. Alam mo, kay garyq kahit budget meal, ang ganda pa rin ng output. Lalo na yung mamahalin. Hehe.

Hindi ka naman aabutin ng 30k++ pero 5 digits sure yan.

[IraH927]

Sure thing sir, any shop you could recommend?

[SiRbossR]

^read the thread about Garyq's retrofits. There on, make your decision.

[renzo_d10]

Sure thing sir, any shop you could recommend?

PM garyq (tsikot handle)

Siya yung gumagawa ng retrofit dito, and has done a couple of cars. :thumbup:

[garyq]

many levels ng lighting upgrade you can consider na walang safety issued with other motorists. Of course everything depends on your budget.

first option, change headlights to clear lens and get a good halogen bulb like the Philips XV. Yung stock HL mo kasi mahina talaga output nyan, sayang if you upgrade with good halogen bulbs. cost would be 3-4k for the clear HL, 2-3k for the halogen bulbs.

I wouldnt suggest going with 90/100w setup although you can try as I am not sure if the chrome finish of the reflector bowl can handle the added heat but of course you can try. Do this with the proper wiring harness and ceramic sockets. 1.5k for the harness, 1-2k for the bulbs

Definitely I would NOT suggest plug and play HIDs. Enough has been said about this. It just wont work without compromising other motorists.

3rd option is to go with HID projectors. Marami na nagkalat na installers neto from very cheap kits but as with many things, sa retrofit, you get what you pay for. If you get the right retrofitter, this is the best option for you. Max light without glare to other motorists. Basically an hid projector will be retrofitted inside your clear lens HL and the HID bulbs will be driven by a ballasts (35-50w).

You can get more answers here, FAQ

[renzo_d10]

Basically the right retrofitter is garyq himself.

Anyway, clear headlamps most likely have RHD ( \___\__ ) output. So beware.

[desertfox615]

if your headlight lens is made of glass, i suggesst 90/100w halogens with upgraded wirings and ceramic socket. kahit koito na 90/100w oks na yun. 150 pesos lang ata isa nun.

kung di ka parin satisfied, tsaka ka mag hid. pero malamang gagaan wallet mo.