I've read many threads, and much debate, about the foglamp upgrades. What I'm trying to understand is what color (degrees kelvin) do I need to match the stock HID's ? Looking at the pricing online, as you go up in Kelvin, so does cost. Also, some posts say that anything over 6000, while producing a bluer color which some find pleasing, actually reduces the available light. I'm interested in trying to match stock color, I hate the color difference when the fogs are on, but I don't want the fogs to be more blue than the HID's.

Can anyone confirm the stock HID color ? I heard 4300, but this sounds low.

Can anyone confirm what temperature aftermarket bulb they have installed matches the HID? I'm guessing a 4500-5000K bulb would look about right.

Finally what brand and online retailer do you like.

Thanks.

2003.5 G35 6MT Sedan, Desert Platinum, Aero, NAV, Winter

 

mine are 4,350k and I like them alot. Mtek super whites, 12v 60/55w

2004 Coupe, 5AT, Twilight blue / Willow int, K&N Typhoon CAI, Hyper Grounding Kit, Mtek Xenon Fog/High, Clear corners, Hypers, 18's, Aero, tint, Premium.

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here is another pic.

2004 Coupe, 5AT, Twilight blue / Willow int, K&N Typhoon CAI, Hyper Grounding Kit, Mtek Xenon Fog/High, Clear corners, Hypers, 18's, Aero, tint, Premium.

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1 more.

2004 Coupe, 5AT, Twilight blue / Willow int, K&N Typhoon CAI, Hyper Grounding Kit, Mtek Xenon Fog/High, Clear corners, Hypers, 18's, Aero, tint, Premium.

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Looks good. I'm doing mine this weekend; I'll report in.


Black/Willow 03.5 6MT, Premium, Navi, Aero, SAT
350Z Nismo CAI

 

That's the best match I've seen so far. Anyone think they have better?

Russ

Black 6MT Coupe
Jax, FL
PS2 and Headrest thread

 

Thanks, I tried Piaa's and some others before I found these. At certain angles tho they do put off just a hint of blue which I like. Here are my clearance and side marker lights which are Hybrid hyper whites. They look good, and seem to have a good light output.

2004 Coupe, 5AT, Twilight blue / Willow int, K&N Typhoon CAI, Hyper Grounding Kit, Mtek Xenon Fog/High, Clear corners, Hypers, 18's, Aero, tint, Premium.

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"mine are 4,350k and I like them alot. Mtek super whites, 12v 60/55w"

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Where did you get them??

 

I found these sites.

http://www.import-store.com/bike_bulbs.htm

http://www.autospeedy.com/mtec_halogen_bulb.asp

http://www.evasivemotorsports.com/me...egory_Code=RB1

I just dont know which one is the right one, they are all 12v and say 55-65W.

 

Any one know the right size? H1, H3, H4, H7, 9005, 9006, 9007?
Thanks

 

H4


Black/Willow 03.5 6MT, Premium, Navi, Aero, SAT
350Z Nismo CAI

 

I thought it was a 9003. Or is that an incorrect size? People were saying to get the Sylvania Silverstars in a 9003. They don't make Silverstars in H4. Are they interchangeable?

'03.5 Brilliant Silver AT Sedan
Premium, Aero Kit/Package, Sport, Winter
Stillen Air Box, Z pipe, Clear Corners, Alum. Pedals
Polk Tweeters, Clifford RSX 3.5 two-way alarm

 

Hmm . . . I don't know if there is a cross-reference guide or not, most of the writing on my box is in Japanese so I can't really tell if it says 9003 compatible. I bet someone at your local auto parts store would know.

Anyway, I finished mine, and am pretty happy with it. Detailed pictures are below. I did notice that the H4 TR-504 Euro 4500K bulbs color match pretty well with the Xenons in the beam pattern on the wall, but looking at the fogs directly, shows a distinct blueish hue. I believe this is due to the tint on the bulb glass deriving its final color. If I had it to do over again, I'd probably try something in the 4350K range like above to avoid the hint of blue.

Anyway, I may post another pic or two after it gets dark to show the illumination with and without the whiter fogs.

Be well.


Black/Willow 03.5 6MT, Premium, Navi, Aero, SAT
350Z Nismo CAI

 

The bulbs I used, compared to stock.


Black/Willow 03.5 6MT, Premium, Navi, Aero, SAT
350Z Nismo CAI