headlight assembly for Nissan R35 GTR GT-R HID Xenon

inventory at Buy Mustang parts Ltd, the HID Xenon headlight assembly is the defining front-end component for the CBA (2009–2013) Nissan GT-R R35. While the later “Lightning Bolt” LEDs are popular for facelifts, the original HID units are essential for owners performing “period-correct” restorations or needing cost-effective insurance replacements.

1. Technical Identification: The Xenon Spec

The CBA headlights utilize a High-Intensity Discharge (HID) projector for the low beam and a halogen bulb for the high beam.

• Bulb Type: Uses an OEM D2S HID bulb (typically 4300K from the factory).

• Ballast: The HID ballast (control unit) is mounted to the bottom of the headlight housing. If you are selling “Complete” units, verify the ballast and igniter are included.

• Housing Color: Features a signature light gunmetal/silver internal bezel, which differs from the darker “smoked” look found on the 2014+ Nismo units.

2. 2026 Market Tiers & Pricing

In the 2026 market, “Clean” Xenon units are becoming rarer as many have suffered from lens yellowing or internal projector “burning.”

3. Strategic Advice for Buy Mustang parts Ltd

• The “LHD vs. RHD” Hazard: Since you operate Buy Mustang parts Ltd, you likely serve a global or US-heavy market. Do not sell RHD (UK/Japan) Xenon lights to LHD (US/Europe) customers. The beam cutoff is “flipped” and will blind oncoming traffic, making the car illegal for road use. Always label your stock as “LHD / US-Spec” to protect your reputation.

• The “Clear Corner” Mod: Some JDM/EU Xenon lights come with clear side reflectors, while US-spec lights have amber (orange) ones. If you source a set of Clear Corner Xenons, you can market them as a “Euro-Style” aesthetic upgrade for a 20% premium.

• The Ballast Upsell: Often, a customer’s headlight isn’t broken, but their ballast has failed due to moisture. Stocking standalone OEM Matsushita/Panasonic Ballasts (Part #NZMNS111LBNA) allows you to capture smaller repair sales.

4. Inspection & Quality Control

• Internal Projector “Fog”: Over 15+ years, the HID projector lens can develop a hazy film. Shine a flashlight into the projector; if it looks milky, the light output will be significantly degraded.

• The “Six-Tab” Check: The R35 headlight is secured by six plastic tabs. The most commonly broken one is the hidden tab near the fender line. If this is snapped, the headlight will “gap” away from the body.

• Lens Crazing: Look for tiny “spider-web” cracks inside the plastic. Unlike surface yellowing, crazing cannot be polished out and significantly lowers the part’s value.

5. Logistics & Shipping

• Hazardous Materials: If the HID bulbs are included, they contain a tiny amount of Xenon gas and Mercury. While usually exempt from Hazmat shipping in small quantities, check your carrier’s latest 2026 guidelines for “mercury-containing lamps.”

• Protocol: Use the “Suspension Packing” method.

  1. Wrap the light in 2 inches of bubble wrap.

  2. Place it in a box with at least 3 inches of “crush space” on all sides filled with heavy-duty packing peanuts.

  3. The box must be rigid enough to prevent the “ears” (tabs) of the headlight from bearing any weight.