what is the difference between 55W and 35W HID fog?
07-09-09, 01:54 PM
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what is the difference between 55W and 35W HID fog?
Just wondering what the differences is between these two. I am planning to buy new HID and wondering if 55W is recommend for the IS. Any feedback would be great. Thanks.
Edit: did anyone try out the DDM HID kits? I know they are pretty popular on the BMW boards but not sure how reputable they are.
Edit: did anyone try out the DDM HID kits? I know they are pretty popular on the BMW boards but not sure how reputable they are.
07-09-09, 03:06 PM
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with 55w you get more light output, but it also produces more heat than the normal. from what i hear they end up melting your nice projectors... don't get them, stick with the 35w.
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55w generates a higher intensity light source thus creating higher temp. Like everyone said above me try not to use 55w just stick with 35w. It isn't that big of a difference.
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07-09-09, 09:31 PM
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If you go with oem bulbs such as phillips or osram and pair it with a 55 watt ballast you should have no prob. Been proven that the temp is not that much more to do any damage. But if you run a kit bulb then yes it will melt your fog. I am running a 55 watt ballast with phillips bulbs in my projectors and the output is very noticeable. I actually cast shadows on every car I drive by, even ones with HID.
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