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Old May 2, 2005 | 10:43 PM
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replacing the non HID with HID?

anyone done this on the coupe? i have the 6000K in the regular lamp and was wondering how easy/expensive etc it would be to convert the non HID fogs. thanks RX
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by imRACERX
anyone done this on the coupe? i have the 6000K in the regular lamp and was wondering how easy/expensive etc it would be to convert the non HID fogs. thanks RX
I've never done it but you would need HID kits for the fogs. They can run you anywhere from $250-$500 depending on quality and reputable vendors you choose.

IMO, HID fogs are a waste of money. Doesnt do much when you already have HID primarys ...
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 11:29 PM
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Originally Posted by imRACERX
anyone done this on the coupe? i have the 6000K in the regular lamp and was wondering how easy/expensive etc it would be to convert the non HID fogs. thanks RX
search for "Alan" posts on this topic!
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 11:42 PM
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from what i've read in other threads its a PITA, since they have to be bi-xenon lights for high bean and fog
 
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Old May 2, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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will do, thanks. RX
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 12:10 AM
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it would look better and give a wider range. as it is my 6K bulbs are nice but not very bright. RX
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by imRACERX
it would look better and give a wider range. as it is my 6K bulbs are nice but not very bright. RX
The reason behind this is simple... the 4000/4500k OEM bulbs will always be MUCH brighter than your 6000k... You change color but at the expense of light output.
 
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Old May 3, 2005 | 12:33 PM
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yea tgenuis is right...

the higher the K the non bright ur car will be...

It'll look better and match though. Search for EuroOptix or search for poster: ALAN . you will find his matching 6K top and bottom. They look really nice. If you want to see 8k on my sedan, do a search under my name.

PM me if u have anymore questions...

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Old May 3, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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You don't HAVE to get bi-xenon, but thats the only way you would retain your high beams. If you get HID for the fogs, I would suggest getting 4300k, the higher the Kelvin, the more color you get, but the less lumens(visible light) gets put out. And HID is horrible at cutting through fog.
 
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Old May 10, 2005 | 09:44 AM
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And HID is horrible at cutting through fog.
No its not! Nothing "cuts through fog" Fog lights are supposted to shine under fog 2-6" above the road.
 
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