HID Fog Light kit?
10-22-2016, 12:51 AM
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Burning Brakes
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HID Fog Light kit?
I am looking for a plug and play HID fog light kit. Who has the best one? Preferably 5K Lumen.
I have also read that putting HID's in the factory headlight enclosures is a no go. Will running some Sylvania Silverstar ZXE's be a reasonable solution? (4200k Lumen). I do not want to replace the factory headlight assembly with projectors in order to run HID low beams.
I'm looking to update the look of the factory lighting and gain some improved night time driving.
I have also read that putting HID's in the factory headlight enclosures is a no go. Will running some Sylvania Silverstar ZXE's be a reasonable solution? (4200k Lumen). I do not want to replace the factory headlight assembly with projectors in order to run HID low beams.
I'm looking to update the look of the factory lighting and gain some improved night time driving.
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10-22-2016, 01:51 AM
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10-22-2016, 10:36 AM
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I am looking for a plug and play HID fog light kit. Who has the best one? Preferably 5K Lumen.
I have also read that putting HID's in the factory headlight enclosures is a no go. Will running some Sylvania Silverstar ZXE's be a reasonable solution? (4200k Lumen). I do not want to replace the factory headlight assembly with projectors in order to run HID low beams.
I'm looking to update the look of the factory lighting and gain some improved night time driving.
I have also read that putting HID's in the factory headlight enclosures is a no go. Will running some Sylvania Silverstar ZXE's be a reasonable solution? (4200k Lumen). I do not want to replace the factory headlight assembly with projectors in order to run HID low beams.
I'm looking to update the look of the factory lighting and gain some improved night time driving.
After reading here on the forum, I went with HIR bulbs to replace the Low and High beam. I would say that my lighting improved and least 50%. Additionally I ordered the HI-4 wiring harness from RadioFlyer. The harness installed very easy and now when I switch to Hi Beam my Low Beam stays on also. This made a tremendous improvement in night time driving visibility.
The bulbs ran me $70 and the harness was $25. Hope this helps and gives you another option.
10-22-2016, 01:22 PM
#6
HID in the OEM improves you visibility. While blinding the on coming traffic. without projector your lights will shower all over the place in some states it is illegal. Just my .02
10-22-2016, 02:32 PM
#7
Burning Brakes
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I can't really speak to changing out the bulbs in the Fog lights, but I recently changed out the bulbs in the head lights.
After reading here on the forum, I went with HIR bulbs to replace the Low and High beam. I would say that my lighting improved and least 50%. Additionally I ordered the HI-4 wiring harness from RadioFlyer. The harness installed very easy and now when I switch to Hi Beam my Low Beam stays on also. This made a tremendous improvement in night time driving visibility.
The bulbs ran me $70 and the harness was $25. Hope this helps and gives you another option.
After reading here on the forum, I went with HIR bulbs to replace the Low and High beam. I would say that my lighting improved and least 50%. Additionally I ordered the HI-4 wiring harness from RadioFlyer. The harness installed very easy and now when I switch to Hi Beam my Low Beam stays on also. This made a tremendous improvement in night time driving visibility.
The bulbs ran me $70 and the harness was $25. Hope this helps and gives you another option.
Im between HIR's and the Sylvania ZXE's...
I want to match the look of the HID Fogs to a certain extent.
Last edited by Roddy13; 10-22-2016 at 02:32 PM.
10-22-2016, 02:37 PM
#8
Melting Slicks
I can't really speak to changing out the bulbs in the Fog lights, but I recently changed out the bulbs in the head lights.
After reading here on the forum, I went with HIR bulbs to replace the Low and High beam. I would say that my lighting improved and least 50%. Additionally I ordered the HI-4 wiring harness from RadioFlyer. The harness installed very easy and now when I switch to Hi Beam my Low Beam stays on also. This made a tremendous improvement in night time driving visibility.
The bulbs ran me $70 and the harness was $25. Hope this helps and gives you another option.
After reading here on the forum, I went with HIR bulbs to replace the Low and High beam. I would say that my lighting improved and least 50%. Additionally I ordered the HI-4 wiring harness from RadioFlyer. The harness installed very easy and now when I switch to Hi Beam my Low Beam stays on also. This made a tremendous improvement in night time driving visibility.
The bulbs ran me $70 and the harness was $25. Hope this helps and gives you another option.
10-22-2016, 06:15 PM
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One of the tabs on the base has to be shaped down a tad, but there are complete instructions on how much and how to do it. I was able to shave them down with a good pair of toe nail clippers.
10-22-2016, 06:19 PM
#10
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This is the HIR Low Beam on an extremely dark road in my neighborhood
And this is the Hi Beam from the same place. Notice how it picks up the distant mail boxes down the road.
Last edited by Sonny3; 10-22-2016 at 06:20 PM.
10-22-2016, 06:23 PM
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These are pics of the Lo Beam and Hi Beam combination from installing the HI-4 wiring harness in conjunction with installing the HIR Bulbs.
I really feel that the next step is to insure that the headlights are aimed correctly and I will taking on that process in the next couple of days. While the pictures may not look like it the light field is sooo much better than the original. There is nothing reflective for the light to catch onto in the pics, but the field of vision was dramatically improved.
I really feel that the next step is to insure that the headlights are aimed correctly and I will taking on that process in the next couple of days. While the pictures may not look like it the light field is sooo much better than the original. There is nothing reflective for the light to catch onto in the pics, but the field of vision was dramatically improved.
10-27-2016, 01:41 AM
#12
Burning Brakes
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These are pics of the Lo Beam and Hi Beam combination from installing the HI-4 wiring harness in conjunction with installing the HIR Bulbs.
I really feel that the next step is to insure that the headlights are aimed correctly and I will taking on that process in the next couple of days. While the pictures may not look like it the light field is sooo much better than the original. There is nothing reflective for the light to catch onto in the pics, but the field of vision was dramatically improved.
I really feel that the next step is to insure that the headlights are aimed correctly and I will taking on that process in the next couple of days. While the pictures may not look like it the light field is sooo much better than the original. There is nothing reflective for the light to catch onto in the pics, but the field of vision was dramatically improved.
Last edited by Roddy13; 10-27-2016 at 01:53 AM.
10-27-2016, 08:25 AM
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10-27-2016, 02:22 PM
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10-27-2016, 05:18 PM
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10-29-2016, 02:15 AM
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Burning Brakes
I went with the HIR 9011 (H beam) and 9012 (L beam) two of each ran me about $70.00. I bought mine from CandlePower.
One of the tabs on the base has to be shaped down a tad, but there are complete instructions on how much and how to do it. I was able to shave them down with a good pair of toe nail clippers.
One of the tabs on the base has to be shaped down a tad, but there are complete instructions on how much and how to do it. I was able to shave them down with a good pair of toe nail clippers.
i would love to get a set of these, ive been a member there for years. how did i miss them? do you still have the contact?
10-29-2016, 12:42 PM
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Intermediate
This is the website for Candle Power. You are looking for the HIR 9011 and 9012 bulbs. You will need two of each. They replace your low beam and hi beam bulbs.
If you also want to have the low beam stay on when you go to hi, contact RadioFlyerInnovations for their HI-4 wiring harness.
http://shop.radioflyerinnovations.co...arness-003.htm
All in for bulbs and harness will be about $100.00
Good luck.
