2500k or 3000k for '04 Acura TL?
02-19-2012, 10:58 PM
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2500k or 3000k for '04 Acura TL?
I've been searching around AcuraZine, and I can't find any good pictures of my car with 2500k fog lights or 3000k. I can't figure out with ones I should get. Any help or suggestions?
02-20-2012, 11:28 AM
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That looks nice Ez12a. Quick question to you and Nate. I've always been told 3000K (yellow) fogs are good for adverse weather conditions like rain/snow/fog. I've noticed it the fogs are yellow like that in many of the earlier JDM cars (Lexus IS300 comes to mind). Any truth to this?
02-20-2012, 11:48 AM
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That looks nice Ez12a. Quick question to you and Nate. I've always been told 3000K (yellow) fogs are good for adverse weather conditions like rain/snow/fog. I've noticed it the fogs are yellow like that in many of the earlier JDM cars (Lexus IS300 comes to mind). Any truth to this?
Yellow will theoretically pierce the fog better, while providing the most lumens possible.
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02-20-2012, 01:49 PM
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Nokya's are just regular colored halogen replacement bulbs. No wiring up ballasts or relays.
My DDMs are a 35w HID kit + HID relay:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits
the HIDs are MUCH brighter than the nokyas (i have both). So much so that the light on the road becomes yellow tinged. And my light output is by far the one of highest when i drive around at night. I dont drive with my fogs on all the time at night for this reason.
Note, because the fogs are in line with the headlights (04-06), you wont get that two tier look you get with is300s. It'll mix with the low beam lighting.
My DDMs are a 35w HID kit + HID relay:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits
the HIDs are MUCH brighter than the nokyas (i have both). So much so that the light on the road becomes yellow tinged. And my light output is by far the one of highest when i drive around at night. I dont drive with my fogs on all the time at night for this reason.
Note, because the fogs are in line with the headlights (04-06), you wont get that two tier look you get with is300s. It'll mix with the low beam lighting.
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02-20-2012, 01:53 PM
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Nokya's are just regular colored halogen replacement bulbs. No wiring up ballasts or relays.
My DDMs are a 35w HID kit + HID relay:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits
the HIDs are MUCH brighter than the nokyas (i have both). So much so that the light on the road becomes yellow tinged. And my light output is by far the one of highest when i drive around at night. I dont drive with my fogs on all the time at night for this reason.
Note, because the fogs are in line with the headlights (04-06), you wont get that two tier look you get with is300s. It'll mix with the low beam lighting.
My DDMs are a 35w HID kit + HID relay:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits
the HIDs are MUCH brighter than the nokyas (i have both). So much so that the light on the road becomes yellow tinged. And my light output is by far the one of highest when i drive around at night. I dont drive with my fogs on all the time at night for this reason.
Note, because the fogs are in line with the headlights (04-06), you wont get that two tier look you get with is300s. It'll mix with the low beam lighting.
02-20-2012, 01:56 PM
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if you want an easier time getting that yellow look, Nokyas would be better. They're just replacements.
for DDM/HIDs you need to buy the $30-$40 dollar kit plus a relay ("HID Harness" on the ddm site). The kit already comes with 2 bulbs. HIDs require some minor wiring work (all plug n play, no splicing or cutting).
read the description here for what's included.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
with all the questions, it doesnt seem you're too experienced (no offense). Just remember when installing any kind of bulb: do not touch the bulb's glass with your bare fingers. If you do, clean it with isopropyl alcohol otherwise the bulb can be damaged by heat from your finger oils when you use them.
also, all the caveats/liabilities about installing aftermarket HID kits: They're technically illegal for road use. It's up to your discretion to install them, and also the discretion of the cop to pull you over. I've had no problems for 5 years with aftermarket HID kits.. you'd have to get a real a-hole cop to pull you over for one or unless you really are blinding the crap out of people.
tl;dr: install Nokyas if you dont want to deal with wiring and possibly cops.
for DDM/HIDs you need to buy the $30-$40 dollar kit plus a relay ("HID Harness" on the ddm site). The kit already comes with 2 bulbs. HIDs require some minor wiring work (all plug n play, no splicing or cutting).
read the description here for what's included.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
with all the questions, it doesnt seem you're too experienced (no offense). Just remember when installing any kind of bulb: do not touch the bulb's glass with your bare fingers. If you do, clean it with isopropyl alcohol otherwise the bulb can be damaged by heat from your finger oils when you use them.
also, all the caveats/liabilities about installing aftermarket HID kits: They're technically illegal for road use. It's up to your discretion to install them, and also the discretion of the cop to pull you over. I've had no problems for 5 years with aftermarket HID kits.. you'd have to get a real a-hole cop to pull you over for one or unless you really are blinding the crap out of people.
tl;dr: install Nokyas if you dont want to deal with wiring and possibly cops.
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02-20-2012, 02:09 PM
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if you want an easier time getting that yellow look, Nokyas would be better. They're just replacements.
for DDM/HIDs you need to buy the $30-$40 dollar kit plus a relay ("HID Harness" on the ddm site). The kit already comes with 2 bulbs. HIDs require some minor wiring work (all plug n play, no splicing or cutting).
read the description here for what's included.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
with all the questions, it doesnt seem you're too experienced (no offense). Just remember when installing any kind of bulb: do not touch the bulb's glass with your bare fingers. If you do, clean it with isopropyl alcohol otherwise the bulb can be damaged by heat from your finger oils when you use them.
also, all the caveats/liabilities about installing aftermarket HID kits: They're technically illegal for road use. It's up to your discretion to install them, and also the discretion of the cop to pull you over. I've had no problems for 5 years with aftermarket HID kits.. you'd have to get a real a-hole cop to pull you over for one or unless you really are blinding the crap out of people.
tl;dr: install Nokyas if you dont want to deal with wiring and possibly cops.
for DDM/HIDs you need to buy the $30-$40 dollar kit plus a relay ("HID Harness" on the ddm site). The kit already comes with 2 bulbs. HIDs require some minor wiring work (all plug n play, no splicing or cutting).
read the description here for what's included.
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Products/DD...ast-35W-or-55W
with all the questions, it doesnt seem you're too experienced (no offense). Just remember when installing any kind of bulb: do not touch the bulb's glass with your bare fingers. If you do, clean it with isopropyl alcohol otherwise the bulb can be damaged by heat from your finger oils when you use them.
also, all the caveats/liabilities about installing aftermarket HID kits: They're technically illegal for road use. It's up to your discretion to install them, and also the discretion of the cop to pull you over. I've had no problems for 5 years with aftermarket HID kits.. you'd have to get a real a-hole cop to pull you over for one or unless you really are blinding the crap out of people.
tl;dr: install Nokyas if you dont want to deal with wiring and possibly cops.
02-20-2012, 02:13 PM
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Nokya's are just regular colored halogen replacement bulbs. No wiring up ballasts or relays.
My DDMs are a 35w HID kit + HID relay:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits
the HIDs are MUCH brighter than the nokyas (i have both). So much so that the light on the road becomes yellow tinged. And my light output is by far the one of highest when i drive around at night. I dont drive with my fogs on all the time at night for this reason.
Note, because the fogs are in line with the headlights (04-06), you wont get that two tier look you get with is300s or the 07-08 TL's. It'll mix with the low beam lighting.
My DDMs are a 35w HID kit + HID relay:
http://www.ddmtuning.com/Product-Cat...hting/HID-Kits
the HIDs are MUCH brighter than the nokyas (i have both). So much so that the light on the road becomes yellow tinged. And my light output is by far the one of highest when i drive around at night. I dont drive with my fogs on all the time at night for this reason.
Note, because the fogs are in line with the headlights (04-06), you wont get that two tier look you get with is300s or the 07-08 TL's. It'll mix with the low beam lighting.
Nokyas Yellows are good if you want something affordable. They run for less than $30 and are easy to install. If you can change a light bulb, than you can install nokya yellows. Remove old bulb and put the new nokya yellows in place.
If you want something that looks a tad bit more yellow than Nokyas, but still don't want to go through the struggle of installing HIDs than you can opt for Hoens. Hoens costs about $40 and $8 for shipping so it's a little less than $50 total.
I have hoens and love em. http://hoen-usa.com/fog.htm
Hoen Xenonmatch - These are bulbs that are rated at 4000K so they are almost a exact match with your OEM 4300K HID headlights. If you want your fog lights to match the whiteness of your stock xenon headlights, than "hoen xenonmatch" is for you. They run for about $30 I believe.
Hoen Endurance - These bulbs are yellow.
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02-20-2012, 02:18 PM
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Nokyas Yellows are good if you want something affordable. They run for less than $30 and are easy to install. If you can change a light bulb, than you can install nokya yellows. Remove old bulb and put the new nokya yellows in place.
If you want something that looks a tad bit more yellow than Nokyas, but still don't want to go through the struggle of installing HIDs than you can opt for Hoens. Hoens costs about $40 and $8 for shipping so it's a little less than $50 total.
I have hoens and love em. http://hoen-usa.com/fog.htm
Hoen Xenonmatch - These are bulbs that are rated at 4000K so they are almost a exact match with your OEM 4300K HID headlights. If you want your fog lights to match the whiteness of your stock xenon headlights, than "hoen xenonmatch" is for you. They run for about $30 I believe.
Hoen Endurance - These bulbs are yellow.
Nokyas Yellows are good if you want something affordable. They run for less than $30 and are easy to install. If you can change a light bulb, than you can install nokya yellows. Remove old bulb and put the new nokya yellows in place.
If you want something that looks a tad bit more yellow than Nokyas, but still don't want to go through the struggle of installing HIDs than you can opt for Hoens. Hoens costs about $40 and $8 for shipping so it's a little less than $50 total.
I have hoens and love em. http://hoen-usa.com/fog.htm
Hoen Xenonmatch - These are bulbs that are rated at 4000K so they are almost a exact match with your OEM 4300K HID headlights. If you want your fog lights to match the whiteness of your stock xenon headlights, than "hoen xenonmatch" is for you. They run for about $30 I believe.
Hoen Endurance - These bulbs are yellow.
02-20-2012, 02:20 PM
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Yeah, I was just looking for some 35w Nokya's, and they don't carry them. So I have to get the 55w, those will be alright?
02-20-2012, 02:34 PM
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I'm pretty sure they don't even make them in 35w, only in 55w.
55w is stock, and it's what you want if you're going with Nokya Yellows.
02-20-2012, 02:36 PM
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02-20-2012, 02:40 PM
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Alright, I read on this forum that 55w made that guy's headlights a little too warm, cause our stock wattage is 51w. https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=798879
My buddy ran his for a couple years now and no problem...
You probably don't have accord fogs (his has nokya yellows in them too) but you can see in the upper fogs the reflection is yellow.
02-20-2012, 02:42 PM
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Sweet, I'm feeling more comfortable knowing what to get now. I'm a purchase them soon then. I have the 04 TL with the fog lights in the headlights.
02-20-2012, 03:28 PM
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You do realize that the picture you are looking at is also a picture of a 2004-2006 TL with fog lights in the head lights right?
The only reason why it has fog lights in the lower grill is because he did the 03-05 honda accord fog light retrofit into his 2004-2006 TL bumper.
You can also have fog lights in the lower front grill just like his if you wanted, but I don't think you're ready to do that mod yourself if you're already having a hard time asking about bulbs for fog lights
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lol...
You do realize that the picture you are looking at is also a picture of a 2004-2006 TL with fog lights in the head lights right?
The only reason why it has fog lights in the lower grill is because he did the 03-05 honda accord fog light retrofit into his 2004-2006 TL bumper.
You can also have fog lights in the lower front grill just like his if you wanted, but I don't think you're ready to do that mod yourself if you're already having a hard time asking about bulbs for fog lights
You do realize that the picture you are looking at is also a picture of a 2004-2006 TL with fog lights in the head lights right?
The only reason why it has fog lights in the lower grill is because he did the 03-05 honda accord fog light retrofit into his 2004-2006 TL bumper.
You can also have fog lights in the lower front grill just like his if you wanted, but I don't think you're ready to do that mod yourself if you're already having a hard time asking about bulbs for fog lights
02-20-2012, 08:57 PM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/9005-nokya-yellow-bulbs-848188/
Chances are it will be sold by the time you log back on to see this post, but worth a shot of helping you out.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/9005-nokya-yellow-bulbs-848188/
Chances are it will be sold by the time you log back on to see this post, but worth a shot of helping you out.
02-21-2012, 07:11 PM
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GWAKS
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848188
Chances are it will be sold by the time you log back on to see this post, but worth a shot of helping you out.
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=848188
Chances are it will be sold by the time you log back on to see this post, but worth a shot of helping you out.
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