xenon or HID foglights - possible??
12-03-2006, 01:02 PM
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Hi everyone
Was just wondering if anyone replaced the bulbs in the foglamps to a White ones - instead of the normal ones on them.
I have an E60 with Xenon headlights and the difference between the headlights & foglights is amazing. I am hoping to be able to fit some strong white foglights to match the xenon headlights.
If someone tried it or could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
Was just wondering if anyone replaced the bulbs in the foglamps to a White ones - instead of the normal ones on them.
I have an E60 with Xenon headlights and the difference between the headlights & foglights is amazing. I am hoping to be able to fit some strong white foglights to match the xenon headlights.
If someone tried it or could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
12-03-2006, 03:06 PM
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Is it very foggy where you live?. Only need to use fog lights once or twice a year here. I think I read that yellow is best in fog, may be wrong..
Strong white lights may not be the best in foggy conditions.
Strong white lights may not be the best in foggy conditions.
12-03-2006, 05:39 PM
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Xenons are a no no for fog, but there's never any fog in Thailand, so my 12000K xenons on the fog lights are amazing!!
Reminder: If you happen to upgrade your xenons to a higher temp and want the fog and headlight to match, buy the fog light 2000K lower than the headlight to compensate on the difference when placed in the projector lamp.
Reminder: If you happen to upgrade your xenons to a higher temp and want the fog and headlight to match, buy the fog light 2000K lower than the headlight to compensate on the difference when placed in the projector lamp.
12-03-2006, 06:44 PM
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I just replaced my 9006 driving lights with a set of HIDs I found on Ebay - way cool!!! very bright and definately improve visibility (would not help fog though...).
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Its a cheap mod with some awesome ROI. I would recommend to anyone!
12-03-2006, 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by the-oneil' post='363222' date='Dec 3 2006, 02:02 PM
Hi everyone
Was just wondering if anyone replaced the bulbs in the foglamps to a White ones - instead of the normal ones on them.
I have an E60 with Xenon headlights and the difference between the headlights & foglights is amazing. I am hoping to be able to fit some strong white foglights to match the xenon headlights.
If someone tried it or could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
Was just wondering if anyone replaced the bulbs in the foglamps to a White ones - instead of the normal ones on them.
I have an E60 with Xenon headlights and the difference between the headlights & foglights is amazing. I am hoping to be able to fit some strong white foglights to match the xenon headlights.
If someone tried it or could point me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
12-03-2006, 11:52 PM
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[quote name='525iSE' date='Dec 3 2006, 09:39 PM' post='363292']
Xenons are a no no for fog, but there's never any fog in Thailand, so my 12000K xenons on the fog lights are amazing!!
I bet the poor guy coming the other way dosn't say ' look at those foglights, the're amazing ' ..
He' probably reaching for the welding mask!!
Xenons are a no no for fog, but there's never any fog in Thailand, so my 12000K xenons on the fog lights are amazing!!
I bet the poor guy coming the other way dosn't say ' look at those foglights, the're amazing ' ..
He' probably reaching for the welding mask!!
12-04-2006, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by xxterxx' post='363367' date='Dec 3 2006, 10:28 PM
i heard it wont be good and the checklight will come on as theres not enough electricity flowing thru ur main headlight
12-07-2006, 01:30 PM
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