how are 2012 altima HID xenon lights different from 2010 Lexus es350 hid xenon lights?

Robert

Does the Altima project it differently? I'm thinking Altima's reflected back towards the front of the car while the Lexus just projects forward.
Could I simply buy a 6500K bulb or would I need to replace the system?

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I know what your talking about but this will be difficult to explain.

The Lexus ES350 has a special halo projector. Look at the front of BOTH of this picture:

http://www.autodoodad.com/images/415_LEXUS_ES350_5000K_lights_6500K_fog.jpg

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezwebin_site/storage/images/buyers_guide/lexus/es/2007_lexus_es350/2007_lexus_es350_short_take_road_test/2007_lexus_es350_short_take_review/2007_lexus_es350_short_take_review_2007_lexus_es350_headlight_image_001/342761-1-eng-US/2007_lexus_es350_short_take_review_2007_lexus_es350_headlight_image_0011_cd_gallery.jpg


Notice that there is a circle projector that shoots out the xenon lights.




Now compare this with the Nissan Altima headlights...

http://www.blinglightsworld.com/images/2011NISSAN.jpeg

http://www.caranddriver.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/news/car/09q4/2010_nissan_altima_sedan-first_drive_review/gallery/2010_nissan_altima_sedan_headlight_photo_8/2937037-1-eng-US/2010_nissan_altima_sedan_10_2_2_cd_gallery.jpg


You will notice that the halo projectors aren't there in the Altima. (the circle projector lights)

Every car has reflectors which reflect the lights towards the road for better visibility, but the Lexus ES350 (also followed in the Toyota Camry) has halo projectors which provide better visibility during the night. It slightly works with higher Kelvin than a normal headlight bulb (I think they operate at 3K).

So basically the lights of a Lexus (with special halo projectors) shoots out vs the lights of an altima reflects inside the headlights for better visibility and then shoots to the road. Although I don't know how the lights reflect in the lexus but they are much better than standard headlights.

Lexus ES350 uses 6500K Xenon, Nissan Altima uses 43 or 4900K (I think, not sure about that).

Here is a chart of xenon lights temperature:

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00mMnTgBdPpokA/King-Eagle-HID-Xenon-Bulb-Color-Temperature.jpg

You need to have special halo projectors in order for it to reflect like a true Xenon.



EDIT:

Do you have the Altima?

Here's a good write up by someone I found: use this

http://www.nissanclub.com/forums/f-q-2002-2006/205644-helios-hid-kit-install-guide-pictures.html

http://www.lanknights.net/AltimaHIDKit.pdf

I NEED A GOOD 3D PROJECTOR?

jon

ok ive really wanted a projector to hook my ps3 and wii into, i want to play it in my backyard and have over 100 inches of screen. But the thing is i have no idea what makes a good and reliable projector, the only thing i know about is the lamp life. So can any of you help me out on finding a good 3D projector (YES 3D) like what brand i should go for, or even a specific model that any of you suggest, i didnt want to spend anything over 1500 but i probably will end up doing it if a few hundred extra bucks can get me a good long lasting 3d projector, thanks to all that answer I REALLY NEED HELP WITH THIS

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Forget a 3D projector if you are going to use it in your back yard. All projectors require a dark room to be effective. Beside that you also need a video screen and a sound system. I have not seen any 3D projector being reviewed by Home Theater Magazine. Your budget of $1,500 will not even come close. A decent projector from Panasonic model 4000 is $2,495, which has dropped from $3,495 a couple of years ago when I purchased mine. Even a 3D tv in the 50" is still over your budget of $1,500. The best 3D tv is made by Panasonic model VT25, which is name the best tv for 2010 by Home Theater Magazine. Hope this will help you out.

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