HIDs in Fogs

[4runninRob]

This may be a stupid question, but I have looked around and have not seen a definite answer. One of my fog lights went out the other day, so I have been thinking about what I am going to do to fix it. The stock fog lights seem like projectors, so would you be able to put a xenon bulb inside of them? If so, what size?

 

[Yota_Tech87]

it is possible if you wanna spend money. the bulbs are h3s so whatever kit you find just make sure they are compatible... i have it done but you gotta make evrything waterproof and safe so it doesnt ruin them. i think it adds a unique look. they are technically not projrctor though they look like it.

 

[4runninRob]

I just ordered an 8000k kit for my headlights. You think I should match the fogs with my headlights? Also, how could I waterproof the foglights? Will I have to buy 2 new ballasts for the fogs? Or could I somehow make them work with the ballasts from the headlights...

 

[Elton H]

8k is awfully blue

 

[sogoood]

i used plenty of blue rtv silicone sealent on the cover boot of the fog lights and i also cut out a gatorade bottle for a splash shield =P.

3rd Gen Hella Micro DE splash shields - YotaTech Forums

 

[Yota_Tech87]

I just ordered an 8000k kit for my headlights. You think I should match the fogs with my headlights? Also, how could I waterproof the foglights? Will I have to buy 2 new ballasts for the fogs? Or could I somehow make them work with the ballasts from the headlights...

you cannot run headlights and fog lights together on one ballast. if you wanted all 4 lights essentially to be hids you will need 4 ballast.

 

[4runninRob]

Elton, they are 55 watt 8000k so they will be much less blue than the 35 watt. Okay, I didnt think you could run 4 lights off 2 ballasts. Thanks for all the info guys

 

[taiko]

i just recently installed 8k on my 01 4r, both lows and fogs. i absolutely love the look!! I bought the h3 bulb instead of the h3c bulb (c=compact). it was too much of a hassle to return them and wait for them to get their next shipment of h3c bulbs, so i just cut out a hole in my housing, this way the end of the bulbs and wires would fit. i have yet to seal the hole, but i as soon as i figure out a good way i will post. i can take a picture of how the hole looks if your in the same situation.

 

[Nuke]

Be sure to let us know how crappy your visibility is at night during a heavy rain, snow or fog with those 8000K lamps. And be honest...

I trashed my 5000K lamps after 2 rainy nights in my 3rd gen. Nothing but 2500K in my 4 vehicles that have fogs.

 

[taiko]

Crappy? yea right, they are perfect/bright in the rain and fog! Haven't been in a snow storm yet, but will be this weekend!.. maybe ur 5k were CHEAP? DAMAGED? who knows, who cares..

 

[4runninRob]

There seems to be a lot of hating on the 8000k bulbs haha. But I will be sure to let ya'll know how they are once I get them. I ordered them on Sunday from DDM Tuning and the status still says PROCESS... So I have no idea when they will ship or when they will get to my house. I'm really excited though, and can't wait to put them in.

 

[Supra725]

http://www.toyota-4runner.org/3rd-gen-t4rs/45655-hella-micro-des-hid-kit-plug-play-install.html