three29

hey guys, im going to do the hid foglight conversion..
is 9006 bulb fitment ok? cus ive been hearing from other ppl/ other sections that they use h11 for the fogs.. is there any specific reason why, or can i just run 9006 for the fogs (since im already running 9006 for my lowbeams, itd make it easier if i can run them both the same..)

sorry kinda dont know anything about bulb fitments any help is appreciated thanks

FastRare

your fogs are H11s

You cant just stick anyold bulb in there and expect it to work lol. Just tell your supplier you need H11s when you by your hid kit

laksman91

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+1 with FastRare.. its H11 bulb, so you're gonna need H11. mine are H11 hids

qJai

h11 and 9006 is the size and fitment of the bulb, the casing for the fogs are h11, and the casing for the lowbeams are for 9006, if uget 9006, it wont fit.

evo_soul

if it did fit , its possible u can run into melting issues with fog housing or reflector

nsk_tigz38

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I actually have a set of 8000k hid h11 for sale. I had them on for a 2 months max but changed my fog lights to my daytime running lights. I didn't want to run in to any flickering problems since the day time doesn't put out enough energy for the hids. There won't be any problems if they are set up as your regular fogs because you are required to turn on your lights b4 you can switch your fogs on, which will give the bulbs full power. Please pm me if your interested, I'm willing to let them go for cheap.

laksman91

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Likely not. The hids draw less power and don't get as hot

evo_soul

build quality varies from manufacturer. spectrum light in the uv invisible range can drive up tems significantly if not properly filtered. also there are kits out there that run higher wattage as well.

the general rule is they draw less power = less heat. but there are many ways like mentioned above, where the rule doesnt apply

laksman91

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^ so is there a particular brand you want to mention?

evo_soul

avoid brands that use high wattage hids and unfiltered bulbs. if possible find double filtered bulbs. a few manufacturers offer this upfront. they cost more but ur getting what need. xenondepot offers these but this is not exclusive to them, i perfer them because of their history vs. all else

three29

thanks for the reponses guys, i undestand now.

how about the wattage though?
i can either go for 35 or 55w... im going for 35w on my fogs (dont want to burn my housing) but do most kits come 55w? can anyone enlighten me on the pros and cons of the two respective wattages?

qJai

55w brighter, but last not as long... most ppl stick with 35w, bright enough...

evo_soul

this gets complicated because of all the options out there. but speaking in generalized proven facts.

1. more watts = more heat
and remember, when u go from regular halogen to hid 35 wattage ur already gaining 2 to 3 times more light output

2. 55 watt more light out can potentially add to any convertion kits glare.

3. additional electrical load, can strain other electrical subsystems, effect more noticable on older cars.

4. more heat, shorter life span. 55w kits are not the mainstream, so it will take time before this type of kit is perfected. this maybe contested but i am speaking industy wide.

etc...

laksman91

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Don't get 55w man, 35w is more than enough. With 55w you'll be likely blinding everyone.