HID fogs
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do i have to get a whole kit with a ballast or can i just get replacement bulbs to just plug in that look like the oem HID hl.
types4fosho - where did you get the red lugs...those are sweet
types4fosho - where did you get the red lugs...those are sweet
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If you want your fogs to match identical to your headlights, you'll need to get a HID kit with some 4300k bulbs.
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Like CLtotheTL said you will have to get the whole set (w/ballasts) to get the OEM look. You can't put HIDs in without the ballast. DDMtuning.com is a good cheap site to get the HID kit if your looking not to spend a much. I have a kit from them in my fogs but its 3k so there yellow but so far there holding up fine and I'm loving them.
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If I remember right, DDM is in the process of halting sales on HID kits, but will keep a stock for warranty replacements.
OEM bulb temperature is at 4300K. OEM ballast brands are Mitsubishi, Matsuhita, Denso, and Valeo (only OEM ones I know of off of the top of my head). For bulbs, can't go wrong with Osram or Phillips for OEM bulbs. If I remember right, the TL's OEM ballast is a Mitsubishi. All OEM ballasts run at 35w.
Then there's always those halogen bulbs out there like Hoen Xenonmatch bulbs.
OEM bulb temperature is at 4300K. OEM ballast brands are Mitsubishi, Matsuhita, Denso, and Valeo (only OEM ones I know of off of the top of my head). For bulbs, can't go wrong with Osram or Phillips for OEM bulbs. If I remember right, the TL's OEM ballast is a Mitsubishi. All OEM ballasts run at 35w.
Then there's always those halogen bulbs out there like Hoen Xenonmatch bulbs.
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I run DDM 6k heads/3k fogs in my TL and mustang...I've had zero problems.
My only gripe with the 3k is they give off a yellow glow on the street, but the light itself looks white. I just ordered some yellow film to take care of that.
My only gripe with the 3k is they give off a yellow glow on the street, but the light itself looks white. I just ordered some yellow film to take care of that.
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That is correct. DDM Tuning is NOT going to be selling HID kits anymore. They have had a set of mine on back order for over a month now. I plan on calling some time this week to just cancel my order and then I plan on ordering from HIDextra.com they have a great deal going on. $59.99 shipped to your door. Then slims are $79.99 shipped which still isn't too bad at all.
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That is correct. DDM Tuning is NOT going to be selling HID kits anymore. They have had a set of mine on back order for over a month now. I plan on calling some time this week to just cancel my order and then I plan on ordering from HIDextra.com they have a great deal going on. $59.99 shipped to your door. Then slims are $79.99 shipped which still isn't too bad at all.
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^ 4300 is going to be whiter and brighter than 6k.
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To 5000k or 6000k: that is the question.
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to match it i would go 6000K
to add contrast i would go 3000K (yellow) or 8000K (blue) nothing more/less than that...
i have 8000K installed
to add contrast i would go 3000K (yellow) or 8000K (blue) nothing more/less than that...
i have 8000K installed
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Hey thanks for all your help flip_side. I bought 6000k for my heads/fogs from HIDExtra. Should be getting them in the mail today or tomorrow. I'll make sure to post a pic when installed.
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5000K has a very slight bluish tint too, just not as much as 6K.
Here is a daytime pic of 4.3K Philips 85122+ headlights, and ebay 4.3K HID kit lower fogs. This pic didn't capture the color well, looks a little different in person especially at dusk or night. The ebay bulbs are slightly more yellow and red/pinkish, compared to the headlights.
The light output on the Philips rock.
Here is a daytime pic of 4.3K Philips 85122+ headlights, and ebay 4.3K HID kit lower fogs. This pic didn't capture the color well, looks a little different in person especially at dusk or night. The ebay bulbs are slightly more yellow and red/pinkish, compared to the headlights.
The light output on the Philips rock.
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