for people with HIDs, what do you do for your fogs

Website · by **ICrazyChrisI** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 3:42 pm

Im using stock bulbs. Silverstars dont even look CLOSE to the look of HIDs when they're next to each other.

by **hari-bhari** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 9:40 pm

alan8888 wrote:headlight go for 6000 k philip hid
fog go for 3100 k hid bulb

HIDs in the fogs?

by **krawzyazn** » Wed Jul 07, 2004 10:24 pm

hari_trivedi wrote:
alan8888 wrote:headlight go for 6000 k philip hid
fog go for 3100 k hid bulb

HIDs in the fogs?

HID in fogs is a WASTE of $$$

by **SolaraT** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 3:55 am

So like I installed my HID kit last night and my Fogs don't wana light up now. :lol:

That sucks! Anyone got a fix for that? I wanted to take a picture and post it but them here for you guys to see but the darn things did not turn on.

I'll post on a new thread if needed.

I have to say that the HID is crazy stuff but I rather get silverstars to be honest. I need to retrofit a HID lamp in to my halogen lamp somehow and ain't got time for all that.

by **hari-bhari** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:45 pm

solarat wrote:So like I installed my HID kit last night and my Fogs don't wana light up now. That sucks! Anyone got a fix for that? I wanted to take a picture and post it but them here for you guys to see but the darn things did not turn on.

I'll post on a new thread if needed.

I have to say that the HID is crazy stuff but I rather get silverstars to be honest. I need to retrofit a HID lamp in to my halogen lamp somehow and ain't got time for all that.

retrofitting? i thought the hid kit was plug n play

by **SolaraT** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 8:55 pm

Yes absolutly. I decided to take these suckers out this weekend cause it's not ment to be in a Halogen lamp at all. Plug and Play yes but thats only half the job if you realy want to put your investment to use. Here is an example pic of what I mean. Notice the light bouncing all over the place in different directions. Well in person it looks so bright but much glare and can imagine what someone would be going through with there rear view mirror.

My fogs don't wana light up. I'm sure they will when I take them off. I'm taking this kit off temporarily till I can retro some BMW or s2k HID Projectors.

by **hari-bhari** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 9:00 pm

what exactly is a projector lamp and how hard is it to install? does anyone have the same problem louis is having? what bout those reflector shield things that cut the light off at the top

by **SolaraT** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 9:11 pm

www.hidforum.com

Check it out.

I don't think many people have done this for the Solara but I've seen Camry peeps do it so it's posible. The projectors are not that much money to come across. It's getting them to fit were you can come across custom fitting. If I can pack this in neatly I might even consider doing this for people for a small fee. :wink:

Here is an example of what I want to fit into our lamps...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... otohosting

Back to topic. The Fog Lights! As you can see hyper white halogen bulbs wont come close and will look off.

So anyone know why my fogs did not come on?

by **SC V6** » Thu Jul 08, 2004 11:24 pm

I'm running HID's in my fogs, but had to take my HID kit out of my headlights after EVERYONE was brighting me... if you find a way to get the projector housing in the lamp... LET ME KNOW!!! I have a HID kit ready to run.. but don't want to be "that guy" on the road

Website · by **ICrazyChrisI** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 3:28 am

SC V6 wrote:I'm running HID's in my fogs, but had to take my HID kit out of my headlights after EVERYONE was brighting me... if you find a way to get the projector housing in the lamp... LET ME KNOW!!! I have a HID kit ready to run.. but don't want to be "that guy" on the road

Did your kit come w/ a shield covering the bottom part of the bulb? And did you aim your headlights lower?

by **SolaraT** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 4:03 am

Yes the kit came with the shield covering the bottom portions. My lights are kind of off, pass side lower then the driver side and I'm having a hard time re aiming them. :-?

That knob on the lamp is so tight in a corner that I don't have a tool small enough to squeeze in and turn it. Any ideas? The fact that the lights go in different directions like that turns me off and after looking at what HID projectors can do I'm stunned.

I think it's worth it. Plus the projectors look so cool in day time. Now to find some old gen 1 headlamps so I can practice. You'll know when Scott trust me everyone will know. :wink:

I would also like to drive in front of my car with another to get the experience that another driver would. Also incoming from the opposite direction.

No one has flashed me yet but also don't wana inconvenience any driver and by "That Guy".

by **SolaraT** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 4:07 am

Fog Light help? :lol:

by **SC V6** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 8:31 am

I have those covers.. they came w\ it.. but I was on the interstate one night and I was brighted by at least 30 people during 25 miles

by **SolaraT** » Fri Jul 09, 2004 1:42 pm

SC V6 wrote:I have those covers.. they came w\ it.. but I was on the interstate one night and I was brighted by at least 30 people during 25 miles

Ouch!

for people with HIDs, what do you do for your fogs

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