3000k or 6000k?
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3000k or 6000k?
well im planning on getting hids for my fog lights now instead of changing them every so months, im debating between 3000k or 6000k. I jus reordered my headlight hids which are now going to be 6000k (regret getting the 8000k). Does anyone have pictures of how the 3000k hids look and 6000k hids look on the tl? I have a wdp any input is much appreciated. 
kinda like the old lexus IS with its hot fogs 
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im not really worried about using them in the fog, i have seen that the stock hids are good enough alone in fog, so i am really basing this on looks, which would look better. I have been told to do yellow because that is what alot of guys are into right now, but i dont wanna end up being mistaken for a lexus far away :S not that they are bad cars but i wanna make my acura stand out.
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Originally Posted by harminder247
im not really worried about using them in the fog, i have seen that the stock hids are good enough alone in fog, so i am really basing this on looks, which would look better. I have been told to do yellow because that is what alot of guys are into right now, but i dont wanna end up being mistaken for a lexus far away :S not that they are bad cars but i wanna make my acura stand out.
Thats pretty unique
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Originally Posted by harminder247
im not really worried about using them in the fog, i have seen that the stock hids are good enough alone in fog, so i am really basing this on looks, which would look better. I have been told to do yellow because that is what alot of guys are into right now, but i dont wanna end up being mistaken for a lexus far away :S not that they are bad cars but i wanna make my acura stand out.
Thats pretty unique
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Originally Posted by JpnSamurai
8000k fogs will make you stand out 
I tried to do that but i didnt have a great experience with HID kits...(cheap ones made in China 
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I tried to do that but i didnt have a great experience with HID kits...(cheap ones made in China )
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Originally Posted by harminder247
im not really worried about using them in the fog, i have seen that the stock hids are good enough alone in fog, so i am really basing this on looks, which would look better. I have been told to do yellow because that is what alot of guys are into right now, but i dont wanna end up being mistaken for a lexus far away :S not that they are bad cars but i wanna make my acura stand out.
the question is, what color do YOU think looks the best.
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If u ask me I would say go with the 3000k. I think that looks better and different from other cars because mostly every1 who I see get aftmkt fogs go with the 6000k or higher and it looks ghetto to me. Like NC-Grayson said It's your car playa, do what you like.......
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Originally Posted by Napsoner
Since you've had bad exp with HID kits, what do you use for fog lights? Regular Holagen bulbs or none at all? Cuz in your avatar it looks like you have Yellow Film on your fog lights.
07-24-2007, 11:37 AM
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persoanlly i cant stand the yellow fog lights, but thats just me..(i dont mean to offend anyone wit yellow fogs)...i would go with sumthing 8000K or higher since u dont want them to b too bright but u will get a really nice bluish purple color...but like everyone else sed its ur car do wat u like
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Originally Posted by VoLLy_1llusioNz
I have 6000k lowbeams and fogs:
where can i get that, a replacement. I dont want to put in new hid fog lights and have em go out due to water getting in.
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^^^^^
Yup, do a search on my name for a DIY and pics of the 3000K HID fog install. I like yellow in winter time for snow/sleet and I switch to 4300K bulbs for the rest of the year for extra brightness on the sides of my car for our road trips
Yup, do a search on my name for a DIY and pics of the 3000K HID fog install. I like yellow in winter time for snow/sleet and I switch to 4300K bulbs for the rest of the year for extra brightness on the sides of my car for our road trips
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Originally Posted by harminder247
Second, i jus noticed i have a crack on my fog light lens where can i get that, a replacement. I dont want to put in new hid fog lights and have em go out due to water getting in.
where can i get that, a replacement. I dont want to put in new hid fog lights and have em go out due to water getting in.
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Originally Posted by JpnSamurai
the DEPO foglights on eBay are OEM replacements. or you can try the lexan lenses.
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Originally Posted by harminder247
is it easy to change the lens?
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Originally Posted by JpnSamurai
i guess its not hard if you know what you're doing, but if you're not used to doing stuff like this i recommend the DEPO replacements. they always advertise that its easy to do but i still had a hard time installing it
07-25-2007, 03:24 PM
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I dont know how things are out there, but i have a buddy that has 6000K Headlights and foglights, and here in ohio he is constantly getting pulled over and hassled for his fogs being so bright. Just trying to save you some trouble. Cough Cough go with yellow. But its your car, do what you think looks best.
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When I had the 6000K headlights and 4300K fogs, it looked really nice. I do worry about running 4300K headlights and 4300 fogs sometimes since it is so bright and the colors match. Most cops know that fogs should not be brighter than the headlights. So, I think you get way more leeway from cops by having yellow fogs since they seem easier on the eyes...could be overthinking. I read an article in motor trend where some states are considering a ban on HID lighting all together..yes, this includes factory equipped HID cars also..not sure how they can get away with that. The same debate when halogen replaced sealed beams back in the day, HID will eventually be the norm, not the oddball.
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When I had the 6000K headlights and 4300K fogs, it looked really nice. I do worry about running 4300K headlights and 4300 fogs sometimes since it is so bright and the colors match. Most cops know that fogs should not be brighter than the headlights. So, I think you get way more leeway from cops by having yellow fogs since they seem easier on the eyes and really look like fog lights. HID 4300K fogs look unique and stand out more I think...could be overthinking.
I would be smart to adjust the fogs down just a touch to help reduce some of the glare. When you squat down from a little distance away, as you bop up and down the beams of the headlights should hit at the same time (level). Then, as you squat down further, the fogs beam should hit at the same time. I've seen some people raise fogs to match the beam level of the headlights, bad idea!! Keep in mind too, that if you have a large load in the trunk or some people in the back seat, your fog and headlight beams will raise too and will appear brighter to oncoming drivers. I have only been flashed once since having these HID fogs and that was on a dark stretch of two lane road when I came over a hill...the fog beam hit the oncoming driver and they flashed me, but there is know way to avoid that in that situation. Other than that, no drama with flashing..
I read an article in motor trend where some states are considering a ban on HID lighting all together..yes, this includes factory equipped HID cars also..not sure how they can get away with that. The same debate when halogen replaced sealed beams back in the day, HID will eventually be the norm, not the oddball.
When I had the 6000K headlights and 4300K fogs, it looked really nice. I do worry about running 4300K headlights and 4300 fogs sometimes since it is so bright and the colors match. Most cops know that fogs should not be brighter than the headlights. So, I think you get way more leeway from cops by having yellow fogs since they seem easier on the eyes and really look like fog lights. HID 4300K fogs look unique and stand out more I think...could be overthinking.
I would be smart to adjust the fogs down just a touch to help reduce some of the glare. When you squat down from a little distance away, as you bop up and down the beams of the headlights should hit at the same time (level). Then, as you squat down further, the fogs beam should hit at the same time. I've seen some people raise fogs to match the beam level of the headlights, bad idea!! Keep in mind too, that if you have a large load in the trunk or some people in the back seat, your fog and headlight beams will raise too and will appear brighter to oncoming drivers. I have only been flashed once since having these HID fogs and that was on a dark stretch of two lane road when I came over a hill...the fog beam hit the oncoming driver and they flashed me, but there is know way to avoid that in that situation. Other than that, no drama with flashing..
I read an article in motor trend where some states are considering a ban on HID lighting all together..yes, this includes factory equipped HID cars also..not sure how they can get away with that. The same debate when halogen replaced sealed beams back in the day, HID will eventually be the norm, not the oddball.
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i kno in cali a cop told me this, hid are ok to have now, he told me something about a law that was passed saying its ok to have hids, but only if there factory installed, i guess i can say it came that way 
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well just ot let everyone know what i did, i ordered a set of 6000k plug n play fog lights, which was about 100 and ordered a set of 3000k fog lights hid also just the bulb , which were about 30 bucks, not bad i will just switch off i guess lol :S whichever i like ill keep just thought might as well spend the extra 30 and see it for myself 
thanks to everyone for their help! (anyone knwo wher ei can pick up a body kit for this around 500-600? does not matter what color) {sorry for misspelled words, its 330 and im D@#N tired }
thanks to everyone for their help! (anyone knwo wher ei can pick up a body kit for this around 500-600? does not matter what color) {sorry for misspelled words, its 330 and im D@#N tired }
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well just ot let everyone know what i did, i ordered a set of 6000k plug n play fog lights, which was about 100 and ordered a set of 3000k fog lights hid also just the bulb , which were about 30 bucks, not bad i will just switch off i guess lol :S whichever i like ill keep just thought might as well spend the extra 30 and see it for myself thanks to everyone for their help! (anyone knwo wher ei can pick up a body kit for this around 500-600? does not matter what color) {sorry for misspelled words, its 330 and im D@#N tired }
thanks to everyone for their help! (anyone knwo wher ei can pick up a body kit for this around 500-600? does not matter what color) {sorry for misspelled words, its 330 and im D@#N tired }