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Old 10-14-2012, 07:50 PM
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High Quality/Added Luminescence - HID Fogs??

Hey guys - just like the title says. Ive got a 2012 Advance. What are the best HID Fog kits that truly enhance luminescence and match the stock HID lights? I've seen a couple threads for EBay kits, etc. Are these the best options? I don't mind spending a little money if its a reliable system that works well. All opinions are welcome!!

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Old 10-14-2012, 09:26 PM
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Ask youself how much faster the car will be after you spend another $100 on HiD's for the fog light conversion. Sure, it might look cool if they match. But no one will see your car at night.

SaVE YOUR MONEY.
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Originally Posted by Mr Marco
Ask youself how much faster the car will be after you spend another $100 on HiD's for the fog light conversion. Sure, it might look cool if they match. But no one will see your car at night.

SaVE YOUR MONEY.
He didnt ask for a lesson in economics or for a fathers lecture on saving money. He asked for advice on HID fog lights. If you dont have anything relevant to say, then stay out of it.

That being said...i have HIDxtra.com foglights on my 4G and i think they look pretty cool...and at night too.
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Old 10-14-2012, 10:27 PM
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I orded a kit from xenonsupply but it hasn't arrived yet. I will update you when it does.
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OP,

HIDs fog lights will look cool and matches your OEM low beam HID well. However, if you live in an area where fog lights can be useful, I suggest you don't go with the HID setting. Other than that, make sure you get something good quality. I had friend who bought cheap HIDs and burnt the light housing. That didn't look good at all.
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Originally Posted by py0413
OP,

HIDs fog lights will look cool and matches your OEM low beam HID well. However, if you live in an area where fog lights can be useful, I suggest you don't go with the HID setting. Other than that, make sure you get something good quality. I had friend who bought cheap HIDs and burnt the light housing. That didn't look good at all.
What is the issue with HID fog performance when needed? I just bought the HIDExtra kit, but haven't installed them, yet. I often need the fogs, but not sure what the issue is.

TIA!
Old 10-15-2012, 10:52 AM
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I was wondering if someone just makes a replacement bulb for the fogs that would come close to matching the headlights?
Old 10-15-2012, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Sgt128
I was wondering if someone just makes a replacement bulb for the fogs that would come close to matching the headlights?
You would have to go the led route. Vleds or ijdmtoy sell options. They are plug and play but won't be as bright as halogens. As for bright halogens the Phillips ultra vision didn't match for me and you need to be careful for the wattage.
Old 10-15-2012, 06:33 PM
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I have HID fogs, but they do not match the headlights, they a slightly more blue but I'm ok with that. The reason is the Headlamps are 4500k beams and my fogs are 6000k. If you want the fogs to match make sure you get 4500k HID lights for the fogs
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Originally Posted by keith7120
I have HID fogs, but they do not match the headlights, they a slightly more blue but I'm ok with that. The reason is the Headlamps are 4500k beams and my fogs are 6000k. If you want the fogs to match make sure you get 4500k HID lights for the fogs
Xenonsupply has a 4300k kit. That is what I ordered.
Old 10-16-2012, 12:19 AM
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I use morimoto kits from theretrofitsource and they work beautifully. Had them for almost a year and no issues yet.
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I've the kaixen 6k for low beam and fog.
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Originally Posted by jpd985
Xenonsupply has a 4300k kit. That is what I ordered.
Let me know how they look when you get them installed.

I have HIDXtra 5000k fog lights right now and theyre a little bluer than i expected like keith7120 said. Maybe teh 4300k kit will look a bit more white.
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I used to have 5k and I got the kit from ddmtuning.com and they matched the stock headlights pretty well.
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+1 on DDM tuning. I have those in my car right now and they are bright and are 6k in color. and theyre about $35-40 and come with a lifetime warranty.
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Originally Posted by ACMoney10
Let me know how they look when you get them installed.

I have HIDXtra 5000k fog lights right now and theyre a little bluer than i expected like keith7120 said. Maybe teh 4300k kit will look a bit more white.
I finally installed them and they look great. I will upload pictures when I can. As an FYI getting the bulbs to lock in the housing was the hardest part.
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morimoto kits are the best right now.. look them up.. they have nothing but high reviews.
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