HID fog lights and where to go in Calgary?

[tomt64]

Originally posted by Boosted_TL
Looking to upgrade the factory halogen's to HID's at 6000k and have the HID headlight bulbs changed to match 6000k

Any good insight on who to purchase from?

Its for an Infiniti FX45

http://southrnfresh.com/2013/06/why-...s-you-a-ricer/

Don't be that douchebag.

[Boosted_TL]

Ya i'd be changing to a projector housing if going that route. The fogs would be used for certain night conditions (non city usage). Never did I mention they would be used 100% of the time. But obviously people just jump to their own conclusions.

My fault for thinking I could utilize this forum without it completely going off rails... I do appreciate the participants who shared credible info.

[avishal26]

Originally posted by Rocket1k78




I'm sure its been done for awhile now but lately ive gotten the pleasure lots to be in front of jacked up trucks with hids in the head and fogs

me too! what the f is the point of driving around town with fog 6000 / 8000 k HIDs on all the time??!

As for OP - 4300 - 5000k light is the brightest, but 6000k might seem like its brighter just because its more noticeably white. You will see better with 4300 / 5000k. You don't need projector housing if you purely plan to use them off-road or outside city with no traffic.

[AE92_TreunoSC]

That does it. I'm buying a LED bar to face backwards out my rear window.

I highbeam every asshole I see but enough is enough.

[?????]

Originally posted by AE92_TreunoSC
That does it. I'm buying a LED bar to face backwards out my rear window.

I highbeam every asshole I see but enough is enough.

Don't be overzealous though. I have a perfect cutoff(properly adjusted) with no leak and I still get high beamed once in a while. Some people can't differentiate between high beams and road angles.

If i'm on a bumpy road from oncoming traffic, your coming from over a hill, or sitting at an intersection tilted up i'm going to be blinding you temporarily.

[Alphazone]

the FX projector is pretty good.. if anything its either you need new bulbs in there or a clear lens... no need to add HIDs to fogs.. and 6k low beam doesnt help either... assuming that the FX45 was equipped with OEM HID's

[rp_guy]

Originally posted by ?????


Don't be overzealous though. I have a perfect cutoff(properly adjusted) with no leak and I still get high beamed once in a while. Some people can't differentiate between high beams and road angles.

If i'm on a bumpy road from oncoming traffic, your coming from over a hill, or sitting at an intersection tilted up i'm going to be blinding you temporarily.

Yup, I usually wait to see if I am continuously blinded or just temporarily (due to road angle) before I high beam them

I have 3000k HIDs in the hella micro de projector housing. If you want it functional, the more yellow the better. If you want look, do whatever you want.

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by ?????


Don't be overzealous though. I have a perfect cutoff(properly adjusted) with no leak and I still get high beamed once in a while. Some people can't differentiate between high beams and road angles.

If i'm on a bumpy road from oncoming traffic, your coming from over a hill, or sitting at an intersection tilted up i'm going to be blinding you temporarily.

Yeah, you cannot fault someone if they're on an angle or something. I make sure to take that into consideration.

Slightly off topic, but I found something that's on par if not more annoying than HID's in halogen housings. It's people in regular cars who drive with high beams on, completely clueless to the fact. I've seen a lot of those even just last week and it's like they think they're meant for the night or something.

[slinkie]

Always seems to be newer civics ^ maybe something about the switch being easy to hit ?

[msommers]

6000k is not white, it has a blue tinge and is not as effective because it doesn't have as long of throw, it just seems like it because the area in your immediate 10ft is brighter and this pointless. Your eye is drawn to shorter distances and anything farther on is not well lit and commonly out of sight and mind (literally). 4300k is the most ideal but 5000k is a close second. I have Osram SVS bulbs in my projectors and they work well with a fairly conservative Denso ballast for longevity and reliability reasons.

HID fogs probably have too much scatter unless you can aim them. I was asking about this last year and Clem supplied some great information.

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...fog_lamps.html

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...ght_color.html

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by slinkie
Always seems to be newer civics ^ maybe something about the switch being easy to hit ?

Yeah, I mostly see them in the newer civics! And with those cars when you are looking at them, it is easy to see that their high beam is on.

[rp_guy]

Originally posted by Disoblige

Yeah, I mostly see them in the newer civics! And with those cars when you are looking at them, it is easy to see that their high beam is on.

I believe it's because the vehicles do not have automatic lights, and what you're seeing is the DRL's (high beam @ 50% - easy check is to see that their tail lights are not on).

Something I hate about these cars is that the dash lights up when the low beams aren't on. So the driver thinks they have auto lights when they actually do not.

[Disoblige]

Originally posted by rp_guy


I believe it's because the vehicles do not have automatic lights, and what you're seeing is the DRL's (high beam @ 50% - easy check is to see that their tail lights are not on).

Something I hate about these cars is that the dash lights up when the low beams aren't on. So the driver thinks they have auto lights when they actually do not.

They're high beams for sure because their low beams are on too and the high beams are significantly brighter than the low. Not to mention the obvious lack of a cutoff.

[03ozwhip]

You're a real prick for thinking about your safety boosted_tl. A real prick.

[msommers]

If safety driving mountain roads at night is a concern, I think money invested elsewhere would be more effective. Fogs just don't have the throw and width a quality bixenon high beam pattern can put out. If you're really concerned I would suggest a roof mounted light bar or spot lights in addition.

I do plenty of night driving in the mountains and forested areas with wildlife plentiful. My proper HID setup has served me incredibly well with the factory fogs not really doing much of anything truthfully.

Just hate to see money wasted.

[Boosted_TL]

Originally posted by 03ozwhip
You're a real prick for thinking about your safety boosted_tl. A real prick.

Some peoples children hey....

Originally posted by msommers
If safety driving mountain roads at night is a concern, I think money invested elsewhere would be more effective. Fogs just don't have the throw and width a quality bixenon high beam pattern can put out. If you're really concerned I would suggest a roof mounted light bar or spot lights in addition.

I do plenty of night driving in the mountains and forested areas with wildlife plentiful. My proper HID setup has served me incredibly well with the factory fogs not really doing much of anything truthfully.

Just hate to see money wasted.

Fair enough. This is the kind of post I was looking for / or a shop to share the same info as I already mentioned the lack of experience in this topic. I think the FX bi xenon is a good setup but the bulbs are quite old (i am assuming)

I'll try the 4300 or 5000k in the headlights and thats that. The fog light housing has cracked so I would like to replace those with a nice projector style fog, purely cosmetic. I don't really care for a nice headlight setup and fogs that don't match. Personal preference, which is why I mentioned HID fogs....but obviously that had knives thrown at me.

Thanks for all the help guys!

[GTS Jeff]

Osram CBIs are definitely the way to go.

I see some for sale: beyond marketplace