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Old 03-14-2010 | 01:44 AM
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HID Lighting Questions.

I may be taking the whole there is no such thing as a stupid question thing a bit to far, but I'm sure there are many nice people here to help a fellow noob out.

I just like being sure that I'm correct before I buy certain parts. So the Infiniti 08 sedan comes with stock 4300k HIDs. So if I just wanted to get brighter lights.. would most recommend 6000k? or even higher? How much do you think they would actually cost for a pair?

And for the fog lights if I wanted them to match my headlights, I need to get a different type of bulb for fogs? how would I go about doing that..

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Old 03-14-2010 | 03:26 AM
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The higher the kelvin rating, the less light you you get
 
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Old 03-14-2010 | 03:51 AM
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^ +1 like he said higher K you get the lower light output, i recommend 6K it is very popular and reduced light output is not that noticeable at all. As for the fogs if you want to match the headlights then changing bulbs wont do the trick, just search on here for "HID fogs" and you should get a few threads on what you need to order to get your fogs and headlights to match.

Pretty much need a HID fog kit to replace the oem bulbs, the threads will help you with various options and install tips.
 
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Old 03-14-2010 | 10:09 AM
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I just got a pair of Philips Ultinon 6000k D2S bulbs off a reputable Ebay vendor for $120. The cheaper bulbs just are not made well and probably won't last as long.
 
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Old 03-14-2010 | 10:35 AM
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so the for the headlights I just buy the d2s bulbs and just replace the existing ones?

and for the fog lights, I need to get an HID kit because the oem fog lights are halogen?

as I was looking through a few threads, I found a post on Höen xenonmatch lights? do you think those would be more cost-effective and less labor then the hid kit. I know they're cheaper but would they be alright in your opinions.. Thanks!
 

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Old 03-14-2010 | 11:07 AM
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as I was looking through a few threads, I found a post on Höen xenonmatch lights? do you think those would be more cost-effective and less labor then the hid kit. I know they're cheaper but would they be alright in your opinions.. Thanks!
I have the Hoen's and they match ok. Short of getting a real HID kit for the fogs its the closest, cheapest thing out there.
 
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Old 03-14-2010 | 12:57 PM
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^+1 and yes for the headlights just get the bulbs and replace.
 
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Old 03-15-2010 | 12:33 AM
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thanks alot guys! probably would be lost without this forum. I think temporarily I'll get the hoen's. I'm guessing that's just remove and replacing.
 
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Old 03-15-2010 | 03:57 AM
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^ Yes its just remove and replace but getting to it can be a pita, just be patient, for the headlight bulbs you will have to go through the wheel wells by pull the wheel liner and the fogs can be accessed form the engine bay by removing the intake boxes(Just 1 bolt on each intake and pull out.)

Its really easy but can be tedious if you get impatient...
 
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Old 03-16-2010 | 11:00 PM
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i was on the website to order the hoens. They had choices for H3 H7 H8 H10 H11 9006 and 893. What is the difference between all these. Which would I have to get for the 08' g35x fogs. Thanks!
 
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Old 03-16-2010 | 11:03 PM
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those are the sizes for the bulbs...i cant remember off the top of my head but i believe that our foglights are H4
 
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Old 03-16-2010 | 11:07 PM
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The choices list the different style of holders different cars use which fit those bulbs, the G uses 9006/HB4 for it fogs. So just get the 9006 and you should be fine.
 
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Originally Posted by mishmosh
I just got a pair of Philips Ultinon 6000k D2S bulbs off a reputable Ebay vendor for $120. The cheaper bulbs just are not made well and probably won't last as long.
Sorry for being off topic...
but were they the re-based ones on ebay? If they aren't that is a pretty damn good price.. cheapest I've seen them was for about $180
 
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Old 03-16-2010 | 11:29 PM
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9006 for our fogs? ok thank you! the other ones are all H-something. Talk about the G being unique. :]
 
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Old 03-16-2010 | 11:48 PM
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but were they the re-based ones on ebay? If they aren't that is a pretty damn good price.. cheapest I've seen them was for about $180
No, they are genuine Philips Ultinon 6000k D2S HID capsules. Do a search on seller Integra9006hid (top-rated seller, 99.9% positive feedback). He regularly has them for $150/shipped, but occasionally (for whatever reason) starts an auction at $99/pair. I won at $120. Free shipping. Seems like cheap bulbs are epoxied right to the base. These are OE quality with metal standoffs. The light is not pure white but has a blueish/purplish hue.
 
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