Corvettemods HID Low Beam Comparrision
01-25-2012, 01:10 AM
#41
Is there an LED option for the fog lights. Don't have an opinion on the application of HID's for the fog housings, i just prefer a LED option. I've found LED options for essentially every other light on a C6, but can't seem to find a fog light. thanks.
01-25-2012, 01:13 AM
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02-01-2012, 03:45 PM
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Because those housings have a design to output the correct cut-off beam pattern for HID lighting. Not all halogen housings are designed the same. I don't know of any manufacturers that recently install HID systems in non-projector housings anymore. Maybe back in early 2000's...
And yes, you can get blinded by oncoming drivers with HID bulbs in halogen fog light housings. I see it here in Miami all the time. The increased lighting in a halogen housing just throws the light all over the place without a cut off. Unless you aim them lower which i doubt is possible with the fixed position ones C6's have.
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And yes, you can get blinded by oncoming drivers with HID bulbs in halogen fog light housings. I see it here in Miami all the time. The increased lighting in a halogen housing just throws the light all over the place without a cut off. Unless you aim them lower which i doubt is possible with the fixed position ones C6's have.
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And a low mounted halogen reflector with HID bulbs that is not aimed can certainly blind oncoming drivers. I don't know if that's an issue with the C6s, but I personally wouldn't want to deal with it. Additionally, blue light reflects the worst off of fog. IIRC, halogens or 3000k HIDs are the best for actually driving through fog.
HIDs in a halogen projector often glare because they output light like this.
versus a factory HID reflector pattern.
03-15-2012, 05:15 PM
#46
i went back to the 4300K lights. thought the look with 6000K would be better. perhaps it looks alittle better. but the roads are lit better with factory 4300K. and traveling at night alot with all animals and such the best lighting overrides the best look.
03-25-2012, 11:02 PM
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03-27-2012, 01:21 PM
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So the real issue/concern here seems to boil down to a question of aesthetics vs performance. I've seen side-by-sides of the factory/HID fog patterns in a driveway setting, but don't believe I've seen anybody post side-by-sides of the 4300/6000K low beams - either in normal or inclement conditions - shooting down the roadway. Maybe this is what this discussion really needs.
03-27-2012, 03:32 PM
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So the real issue/concern here seems to boil down to a question of aesthetics vs performance. I've seen side-by-sides of the factory/HID fog patterns in a driveway setting, but don't believe I've seen anybody post side-by-sides of the 4300/6000K low beams - either in normal or inclement conditions - shooting down the roadway. Maybe this is what this discussion really needs.
03-28-2012, 01:38 AM
#54
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No. All OEM HIDs are 4300k because they put out the most light. The blue effect you see from many of them is caused by the projector lens itself.
Yes, but they are not, in fact, better for lighting the road.
My 04 G35 Coupe had reflector HIDs. It was one of the last cars to have them, and Nissan switched to projectors in MY2006.
And a low mounted halogen reflector with HID bulbs that is not aimed can certainly blind oncoming drivers. I don't know if that's an issue with the C6s, but I personally wouldn't want to deal with it. Additionally, blue light reflects the worst off of fog. IIRC, halogens or 3000k HIDs are the best for actually driving through fog.
HIDs in a halogen projector often glare because they output light like this.
versus a factory HID reflector pattern.
Yes, but they are not, in fact, better for lighting the road.
My 04 G35 Coupe had reflector HIDs. It was one of the last cars to have them, and Nissan switched to projectors in MY2006.
And a low mounted halogen reflector with HID bulbs that is not aimed can certainly blind oncoming drivers. I don't know if that's an issue with the C6s, but I personally wouldn't want to deal with it. Additionally, blue light reflects the worst off of fog. IIRC, halogens or 3000k HIDs are the best for actually driving through fog.
HIDs in a halogen projector often glare because they output light like this.
versus a factory HID reflector pattern.
03-28-2012, 01:40 AM
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03-28-2012, 03:04 AM
#56
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The reason the OEM HID's are 4300K is because your eyes are more sensitive to light that's in that color temperature range. That's what makes them 'brighter'.
The 'yellow' 3000K HID is a good choice for a fog light because when you drive in fog there is quite a bit of the light reflected back at you and the yellow color produces less glare and eye strain and penetrates a bit better.
The bluer 6000K+ lamps are usually chosen more for improved esthetic's than performance.
One of the coolest features/aspects available to you is that when you purchase from one of our fine Forum Vendors, they will do everything they can to keep their customers happy.
And sometimes that can include exchanging lamps that you are unhappy with.
The 'yellow' 3000K HID is a good choice for a fog light because when you drive in fog there is quite a bit of the light reflected back at you and the yellow color produces less glare and eye strain and penetrates a bit better.
The bluer 6000K+ lamps are usually chosen more for improved esthetic's than performance.
One of the coolest features/aspects available to you is that when you purchase from one of our fine Forum Vendors, they will do everything they can to keep their customers happy.
And sometimes that can include exchanging lamps that you are unhappy with.
03-28-2012, 11:12 AM
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The reason the OEM HID's are 4300K is because your eyes are more sensitive to light that's in that color temperature range. That's what makes them 'brighter'.
The 'yellow' 3000K HID is a good choice for a fog light because when you drive in fog there is quite a bit of the light reflected back at you and the yellow color produces less glare and eye strain and penetrates a bit better.
The bluer 6000K+ lamps are usually chosen more for improved esthetic's than performance.
One of the coolest features/aspects available to you is that when you purchase from one of our fine Forum Vendors, they will do everything they can to keep their customers happy.
And sometimes that can include exchanging lamps that you are unhappy with.
The 'yellow' 3000K HID is a good choice for a fog light because when you drive in fog there is quite a bit of the light reflected back at you and the yellow color produces less glare and eye strain and penetrates a bit better.
The bluer 6000K+ lamps are usually chosen more for improved esthetic's than performance.
One of the coolest features/aspects available to you is that when you purchase from one of our fine Forum Vendors, they will do everything they can to keep their customers happy.
And sometimes that can include exchanging lamps that you are unhappy with.
yes and it should include if you need parts like a burned out bulb or a new ballast.The only thing I have heard on here is people like to match the fogs lights and lowbeams in appearance but no claims of better vision or longer distance.
