Is running blue 6000k Luminics Krypton fog lights illegal in California?

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11-19-07 | 06:38 AM

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javyLSU

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Originally Posted by emoshun

I see class is in session.

FYI, with an 8K fog light kit, you almost have no advantage in usable light compared to your stock halogen bulbs.

Anything above 4100k is simply for others to see your lights, and not for your advantage. For the 2IS, fog light glare really isn't an issue seeing that it is a projector fog. (Where a 2GS might have some trouble here)

What's with kids and their "look at me" PNP kits these days?

All true, except that 2IS fog lights are not projectors - the headlamps are... So aiming to avoid glare is still important.

Javier

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11-21-07 | 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by tommyGS3

just don't over kill your mods, and don't drive like an a**hole. and you'll be fine.
BTW stay away from huntington beach, they ticket everything that moves

i second that but want to add irvine too oh and that old man from stanton pd that sits on beach every day

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11-21-07 | 06:34 PM

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I have 6k on my fogs and cops seen me with it. I did not get in trouble.

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11-21-07 | 07:14 PM

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Cool Cool.

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11-28-07 | 11:12 PM

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D3AN

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I gots 6k too but if you saw mine youd be blinded...it sure attracts cops tho...a cop was driving on the other side of the road and made a U turn to pull me over and said this and that then let me go after giving me attitude...but ya theyll blind you

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11-29-07 | 11:14 AM

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RA40

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I'd like to put the owner of these PNP HID cars eye level with their HID's and let them stare into it for a few minutes.

Like the Scion XB last night...he scattered light all over the road...

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11-29-07 | 11:35 AM

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here's a section on the chp website listing what's illegal. http://www.chp.ca.gov/html/streetlegal.html

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11-29-07 | 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by aznxenon

well it's a Lexus, when the popo see the badge they'll probably think it's oem 0=)

I wish that is true, but it's becoming more frequent for cops pulling over Lexus. Keep in mind that most guys have wheels, exhaust, spring/coilovers, etc. That's enough to attract the police, despite the owner driving a 'lexus'. A lot of cops out there are trained better than most people think. I know quite a few police officers who hang around on car forums too, so dont think they're in a world of their own

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11-29-07 | 03:58 PM

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its only illegal if u get caught LOL. but yea "technically" its illegal to hav any color other than white for you headlight

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11-29-07 | 05:05 PM

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Well. The whiteness rate K might be the issue, but the main problem is the intensity, power of the bulbs, and the structure. I've been blind by many cars that have really bright bulbs. Most of them are Civic and some older cars. This is very dangerous and stupid. I have the 8000k bulbs with 55 wts on my SC4 and they're not so bright. I think those really bright bulbs must be 80 to 100 wts. White light is clear, and fun to see, but please think about the coming cars, too.