Xenon Lights are white but fog lights are yellow
12-06-2005, 03:32 PM
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I noticed that my fog lights are a shade different than my xenon lights. I know they are supposed to be thyat way, but I was wondering if I could replace my fog light bulbs to match the same color hue of white as the xenons....not a big deal but would like to have the front display the same bright even light in color.
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12-06-2005, 03:47 PM
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you can change the color of the light, but you will sacrafice their intended purpose. If you live in an area with heavy fog or bad weather, I would suggest keeping them as yellow as possible. Which would lead me to wonder why you even use them if you don't have the weather for them?
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Originally Posted by 2004530i' post='208109' date='Dec 6 2005, 07:32 PM
I noticed that my fog lights are a shade different than my xenon lights. I know they are supposed to be thyat way, but I was wondering if I could replace my fog light bulbs to match the same color hue of white as the xenons....not a big deal but would like to have the front display the same bright even light in color.
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12-06-2005, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004530i' post='208109' date='Dec 6 2005, 04:32 PM
I noticed that my fog lights are a shade different than my xenon lights. I know they are supposed to be thyat way, but I was wondering if I could replace my fog light bulbs to match the same color hue of white as the xenons....not a big deal but would like to have the front display the same bright even light in color.
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I noticed that my fog lights are a shade different than my xenon lights. I know they are supposed to be thyat way, but I was wondering if I could replace my fog light bulbs to match the same color hue of white as the xenons....not a big deal but would like to have the front display the same bright even light in color.
thanks
thanks
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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I have heard that the idea of red instrument because red is a colour people are more aware of ie. colour of stop sign, so they use red for instrument panles. Don't know if that's the case though, but I am use to the red/orange instrument now driving other car with white instrument seems odd.
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Originally Posted by 2004530i' post='208109' date='Dec 6 2005, 07:32 PM
I noticed that my fog lights are a shade different than my xenon lights. I know they are supposed to be thyat way, but I was wondering if I could replace my fog light bulbs to match the same color hue of white as the xenons....not a big deal but would like to have the front display the same bright even light in color.
thanks
thanks
Cheers,
Ray Hull
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I think the idea behind red instrument illumination is that the color interferes less with your night visiion.
12-07-2005, 05:15 PM
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Hyperwhite bulbs only go so far to match what you are looking to do.
The only "true" solution to matching your Xenons is to go with Xenons on the fogs. Those will run you more, but useable light output, longevity, and of course aesthetics are much improved.
It's going to get tiresome when you have to replace the "hyperwhites" every 3 months.
The only "true" solution to matching your Xenons is to go with Xenons on the fogs. Those will run you more, but useable light output, longevity, and of course aesthetics are much improved.
It's going to get tiresome when you have to replace the "hyperwhites" every 3 months.