I have seen a couple of threads about HID fogs and light color but nothing really about light output. Right now the fogs are weak and I can't say that they even help as far as light output. Do the HID fogs put out enough light that it makes a difference?

I drive a lot and my office out of town requires that I drive on rural highways with no lighting. I am not interested in making my car look cool or match the HID headlights, I only want more light. Is this a worthwhile mod for my purposes?

 

Yes The Hid Fogs Makes A Significant Difference Especially On Street Signs...worst Case...you Can Aim Them High....then They Are Literally Blinding.

 

I certainly don't want to aim them high or anything to blind oncoming drivers, I just want to have a little more peripheral light and light right in front of the car. Pretty much what the factory fogs should do just a lot brighter.

 

Yeah...hid Fogs Will Do Just That...you Shouldnt Pay More Than ~300 For A Plug And Play Set. Just Make Sure You Find A Good Place To Mount The Ballast.

 

I think the mod makes a substantial difference. The key point, IMO, is to keep the Kelvin Temp below 6000K (i'm running 5000k). It seems that the lower K's allow for more light output on the road. Some of the 8000K and 10000K kits project a darker hue of purple and blue, thus blending n w/ the asphalt. I'm very happy w/ my 5000K and I know some otheres are loving the 3000K Yellow ones.

IMO, the 5000K has the most output that has a "blu~ish" hue. The 3000K probably projects more light output than the 5000K, but the color is yellow. It's dependant on what look and functionality you desire. hope this sheds somelight on the subject. (no pun intended! )

 

What Dave said above. I also couldn't see the stock fogs on the road at all until I upgraded to HID fogs. I'd say the biggest improvement is peripheral vision from the fogs. If you haven't already, take a look at my gallery - https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...y.php?cat=3790.

 

i agree with everyone above. i have 8000k and it serves its purpose. in fact i believe it it brighter than the oem hids.

 

For the JDM GSs, there is an available dealer option of replacing the stock fog lights with projector HID fog lights.




They are 147000 yen a pair,

the HID fogs are of 4000k bulbs.

just a heads up...

felix

 

Those are nice but hella $$$.

 

more K = less output
let's just say that my 3500k yellow HID fogs looks like it's overpowering the 6000k purple HIDs

 

Thanks for the info guys. What temp would you say matches the factory HIDs best? Sounds like 4000k would have decent output and still match OEM.

 

If my memoery serves me right, steve from XenonDepot told me that the 4000K yellow HID's although they equal the same 4000K as stock, they actually produce 4400 Lumens. So they are actually a little bit brighter, but the BEST purchase for the closest match. Plus this color light instead of a higher Kelvin light is best for fogs. Becuase during snow/fog it reflexs better.
Yup.

 

Hello,

I would go for the 3000k kit if you wanted the most functional upgrade.
The 3000k bulbs are designed for fog/snow applications.

http://www.xenondepot.com/search.php?keywords=3k

Steve

 

I Agree .... For Function 3000k .... But Imo ... If Your City/state Allow Blue Hid's ... 6000-8000k Fogs, 6000k Low Beam, And Led Parking Lights = Stunning Front End Lighting At Night.

 

so I ordered my HID kit for fogs from XenonDepot. Supposed to arrive today, no luck. Grrrrr. Was excited. Thought I'd be able to install this evening. No luck I guess. Maybe tomorrow. Any idea Steve?