Opinions on fog options?

[cparker]

I have replacement fog housings coming that I got on ebay, and I'm scratching my head as to which direction to go in terms of bulbs.

In your opinion, should I:

A. Install white halogen bulbs

B. Install yellow halogen bulbs

C. Install white HID's

D. Install yellow HID's

[johnrando]

I was told the other day when I mentioned that I was a considering HID fogs that those were a magnet for getting a ticket, as they are too bright. FWIW.

[cparker]

I can definitely see where someone would think that, I had HID fogs on another vehicle and they were VERY bright.

[danewilson77]

I say go with 6k halogens.

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[Cadeez]

My M3 xenons are VERY bright and not DOT approved, but they look freakin sweet... Here's a link to another chat about fogs.
http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1613-Fog-Lights-for-2005-E46-BMW-330-ZHP

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[cparker]

Off topic, but do the halos in your headlights have a functional purpose or is it just cosmetic?

[cparker]

I say go with 6k halogens.

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I'm leaning towards the 6k halogens at this point.

[cparker]

Anyone had any experience with these? They look to be a halogen that's made to match the xenon color.

http://www.bimmian.com/46/XEN/

[mimalmo]

Off topic, but do the halos in your headlights have a functional purpose or is it just cosmetic?

For most of us that have halos, angel eyes, whatever you prefer to call them, they replace daytime running lamps (DRL's).

[danewilson77]

For most of us that have halos, angel eyes, whatever you prefer to call them, they replace daytime running lamps (DRL's).

+1...if I didn't have A/E's...I wouldn't be able to see at night...hehe.

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[Cadeez]

Off topic, but do the halos in your headlights have a functional purpose or is it just cosmetic?

Cosmetic. We just wanna be like all the new BMW's...except brighter haha. Personally I just love the look... It's still my favorite mod on the car so far, they look freakin mean at dusk or on a nice overcast day...or even in the daylight! And as Mimalmo pointed out, I suppose you could say they are a sexier form of DRL than our stock halogens. which if you're planning to get AE's (halo's) you can get your stock DRL's turned off at the dealership.

[johnrando]

Anyone had any experience with these? They look to be a halogen that's made to match the xenon color.

http://www.bimmian.com/46/XEN/

Those look very interesting, please let us know what you find out about them.

[cparker]

I'm probably going to order a set along with a film kit for my fogs. I'll let you know how it goes.

[static667]

I think I'm now sold on AEs.

[DeM3n]

Cosmetic. We just wanna be like all the new BMW's...except brighter haha. Personally I just love the look... It's still my favorite mod on the car so far, they look freakin mean at dusk or on a nice overcast day...or even in the daylight! And as Mimalmo pointed out, I suppose you could say they are a sexier form of DRL than our stock halogens. which if you're planning to get AE's (halo's) you can get your stock DRL's turned off at the dealership.

+1. Absolutely love them!

[danewilson77]

Cosmetic. We just wanna be like all the new BMW's...except brighter haha. Personally I just love the look... It's still my favorite mod on the car so far, they look freakin mean at dusk or on a nice overcast day...or even in the daylight! And as Mimalmo pointed out, I suppose you could say they are a sexier form of DRL than our stock halogens. which if you're planning to get AE's (halo's) you can get your stock DRL's turned off at the dealership.

Idk about anyone else, but my halos are my driving lights and actually do throw off a bit of light. In that regard I would say they are functional.


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[Newjack]

Idk about anyone else, but my halos are my driving lights and actually do throw off a bit of light. In that regard I would say they are functional.

I read this, then I bought angel eyes. *sigh*

[danewilson77]

No worries. You won't regret it. Plus....they're called angel eyes. I mean...come on....who has that sheeeeeeeet?

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03189sz1200.jpg

[JohnnyGraphic]

I rarely if ever turn on my fogs. I keep getting cracks in the lens. So, before the winter comes, along with a set of new wiper blades, I'll probably get a pair of the cheap fogs with regular halogens. They seem to be disposable items on my car with all of the construction going on on my commute.

Although, the HIDs did look pretty sweet!

Johnny

[postitpad]

Since we're on the topic. I have the factory fogs, and frankly, I forget they're there. When I turn them on they have very little effect on visibility (esp. in the fog, D'oh). I know they work because I can see them reflected in the rear of a car I pull close to at a light. So I guess my question is, do you guys have a different experience with them, or is it just for cosmetics? They do look pretty mean.

[JohnnyGraphic]

I switch mine on in the rare fog or real heavy rain. Only to supplement my headlights. They aren't supposed to be brighter than the regular headlights. They're supposed to shine close to the ground (under the fog). As a side note, they don't go on with hi-beams because you don't use hi-beams in fog.

Not sure why yours don't work well in fog. Mine seem to work fine, but then again, I don't have a lot of fog. Probably turned my fog lights on a few times a year if that?

Johnny

[static667]

No worries. You won't regret it. Plus....they're called angel eyes. I mean...come on....who has that sheeeeeeeet?

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03189sz1200.jpg

:drool


ps. I miss that driveway.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^ +1

[DeM3n]

So here's a quick question since I'm going to be buying a set of 6k bulbs soon. I wanted my fogs to match so what would you all recommend or use in your ride?

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[Rovert]

Projector headlights at 6000K will need a reflector based housing at 5000K to match color. :) I have 6K on both my lights and the fogs are much more blue/purple. I reckon if I got 5K it would have been the same color as 6K in my projectors. Although I have $300 Philips 6000K Ultinons in my projectors and cheapo 6000K HID bulbs in my fogs....lol.

[HokieZHP]

I get a LOT of fog at college and need the best fog light combo I can get without breaking the bank. I just got some Lamin-x films to try in yellow and they seem to have considerably dampened my light output. Would getting yellow bulbs be better in my stock halogens?

[Rovert]

Lots of 'real' fog doesn't work well with HIDs. Their color output range will reflect back at you. You can get yellow Nokya 2500K halogen bulbs for your fogs and they'd do really good for fogs. I have those in my inner high beam halogens and they go far down the road when i need to see that far. Bi-xenons don't go as far as bright halogens for distance. HID 5K+ fogs in real fog would be total write-off to see at night!

[HokieZHP]

These? http://www.amazon.com/Nokya-Arctic-Halogen-Headlight-Alcohol/dp/B004PSAFRQ

If so I'll give them a shot and see! Can't hurt for only $19

[Rovert]

Yup that's the brand. Just make sure you get the right bulb. That looks like a dual low/high beam bulb. Check on wattages too. My inner high beams are running 70 watts. But I think fogs need to be lower...haha.

[lilcdkey]

Im going to be trying LED fogs soon. I'll put up a review. My brother has HID fogs on his E92 and theyre so bright, they look awesome.

[Rovert]

Won't LED be only for looks rather than functionality? I guess it's the same as angel eyes...enough light for others to see you, but not enough to see while traveling at 30MPH. But then some mountain bike light LED systems are super bright! Do let us know what kinda light output the new stuff has!

[lilcdkey]

Won't LED be only for looks rather than functionality? I guess it's the same as angel eyes...enough light for others to see you, but not enough to see while traveling at 30MPH. But then some mountain bike light LED systems are super bright! Do let us know what kinda light output the new stuff has!

Lol im not expecting much light output from it. I just want them for looks and to match my hid headlights. I don't really need much more lights then hids already give me

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