niagara17

Hi everyone! I am new to the forum and thought this would be the best place to try and get some help from all the experienced Altima owners on this site. I have a 2005 Altima SE and want the best way to get the factory HID just like on the SE-R model. Can I simply swap the factory SE-R Projector headlight housing onto my non-HID Altima. Are the headlight housings the exact same size and a direct swap? On top of this I believe I will need an HID Kit (ballasts, wiring etc) to power the factory projectors I have swapped in? I personally do not like the look of the HID's without the factory-look Projector lenses. The sharpness of the beam pattern is what is so attractive to me versus just a reflected HID look with scattered light from a non-projector headlight. What are the aftermarket projectors like in terms of quality and beam pattern. I assume factory projectors is the way to go though. Any help from those with experience in the 05-06 model area would be greatly appreciated! Thanks.

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altimusprime

the lights will just bolt right in from the SE-R to the regular halogen housing, as long as they are the same year headlights(02-04)(05-06). obviously you would need the ballasts also. Go on ebay and any legit seller
(with tons of positive feedback) sells good quality aftermarket projector housings. but of course the factory would be the best bet for look, feel, etc.

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Unclear_Motives

You're almost there...lol.

The SE-R HID's are a good way to go...but they don't have projectors in 'em.

You can definitely find projector headlights on eBay, but some people don't like them. It's a matter of personal taste. From what I hear they are not the best quality, but on the other hand...they look kinda nice.

You WILL also need an HID kit...unless you find a set of headlights that includes HID setup. They are available as a full package with HID's...but they are expensive!

If you find a decent pair of projector headlights, don't get ripped off for the HID ones...instead, visit DDM tuning and get a great deal on a quality HID kit...

Later...

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knick2011

So...does the SE-R have an HID kit or just the bulbs? I thought it was just the bulb because there is no projector, and i can see no evidence of the kit.

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Unclear_Motives

They have the bulbs, and the HID ballasts.

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white05altim

hi everyone iam new to this from. just in need of alittle advise i have a set of depo projector headlights in my altima and having alot of shadows on the ground.. is the bulb iam using too long and to close to the projectors.. iam getting some feed back that the projectors inside the depo headlights are junk..... if so how my i retro fit them unsure of the size that goes in there. thanks for all ur help..

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black05alti

yeah those depo projectors are junk.. it would be much easier to retrofit the stock housing too.

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white05altim

ok thanks but how do i start by retrofitting them not sure of the size of projector in there..?

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black05alti

what i'm saying is that it would be a lot harder to retrofit the depo housing.

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white05altim

ok got it do u happen to kno wat size fit in the stock ones i have been told to go with tsx ones

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black05alti

check out theretrofitsource.com and get the mini h1 projectors. their customer service will be able to help you out with everything too.

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white05altim

ya i have on that web site before thanks for all ur help.

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black05alti

let me know if you need anymore help.

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white05altim

ok will do the only reason why iam fighting with these headlights is bec the depo one's look great on the car.. but the projectors are junk... i kindof dont wanna go back with the stock headlight but might not have a choice,, i will upload pics soon so u can check them out.

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white05altim

right now i have a philips 6k and a ddm 6k in the fogs.. they match great..crazy bright

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