3000k HID Fogs Installed (pics!)

[eliask08]

Hi guys and gals,

Just installed my XenonDepot XtremeHID 3000k fogs, and attached some pics for your viewing pleasure. The install was seamless, though did take me a bit of time to find places to mount the ballasts. I am finding the beam pattern is wide and low, so I will align it higher and slightly narrow. Also, it does not project the beam as standard headlight projectors as the lens is smaller, and closer to the bulb. Planning on doing the 4300k Philips for the low-beams in the spring. Hopefully the 3000k will warm up to a bright yellow after a few hours use.

10 seconds after igniting:

3 minutes after igniting:

Beam Patterns:

 

[Presta24]

well done sir, how much $$ ?? I myself am not so big on the 3k's, I would go with 5k's.....why does the site say 3k's are great for fogs?

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Looks good!

Presta24: the lower temp (i.e. 3000k) is much better at penetrating in bad weather. Since the purpose of fog lights is to be used in these situations, you get the best results from the 3000k lights. If you don't drive much where visibility is limited (heavy fog/rain), then it won't be as big of a deal.

 

[Presta24]

Looks good!

Presta24: the lower temp (i.e. 3000k) is much better at penetrating in bad weather. Since the purpose of fog lights is to be used in these situations, you get the best results from the 3000k lights. If you don't drive much where visibility is limited (heavy fog/rain), then it won't be as big of a deal.

I was asking because eventually i would like to change both mine out but i dont think it would look good with 3k's in the fogs, and 5k's in the headlights

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

I'm in the same boat, I'd rather have them match. I'm more than likely going to do 4300k in both, kinda right there in the middle so I still have function and looks.

 

[Presta24]

ya, i just kinda like the slight blue tint, like on the Audi's

 

[ARK_SWAMP_RIDER]

Yea me too, but the lower temps put out more light, and they also appear more like halogens so it'll go under the radar (hopefully). I've heard of too many people getting ticketed for HIDs, and the blue tint is mainly what catches your eye.

 

[gaterose]

Looks good, although it looks kinda green in the first picture. I'm waiting on some 3K bulbs to get here, I have PIAA Plasma ion yellows now.


ARK & Presta:
I had white bulbs in my fogs and switched to yellow because the fogs weren't very helpful with the white bulbs.

The yellow is really great though when it rains hard or is foggy.

 

[Presta24]

ARK- where is a good place to get em? This site seems a lil pricey

 

[eliask08]

well done sir, how much $$ ?? I myself am not so big on the 3k's, I would go with 5k's.....why does the site say 3k's are great for fogs?

@Presta24, these were about $200. And ARK_SWAMP_RIDER is correct, as 3000-3500k is the neutral part of the visible spectrum. You lose quite a bit going past 5000k, only to gain some neat blue/purple flashes. I will be putting in Philips 4300 lows.

 

[eliask08]

Looks good, although it looks kinda green in the first picture.

@Gaterose, yes, the greenish emission occurred the very first time I turned them on. Now, they do not start that green, but still sightly green. I've been reading that it requires many hours of burn in to get them to emit their actual colour temperature.

 

[Doozi]

Looks good! The yellow color is way better for visibility in the fog... it seems like there is significantly less reflection back at you. We get a lot of fog where we are so I'll definitely go with yellow lights. Having all of the lights match is cool, but tailoring the lights to specific needs is even cooler! Someday, I bet they'll have LED lights that you'll be able to adjust the color temperature to suit your conditions... now that will be cool!