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Sep 17, 2009 | 12:18 PM

Gmlover

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Does anyone know if the fog light housing can handle the heat output from hid lighting?

Sep 17, 2009 | 12:23 PM

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Yes we're the leader in HID kits sold on CF and I run them in my personal vehicle.

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Sep 17, 2009 | 02:04 PM

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Fogs handle HID's with no problem. I've had them for around 2 years with no issues.

Sep 18, 2009 | 01:38 PM

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I wanted them for my suburban. I installed the 55 watt silver stars in the fog light housing and it melted the inside of it. The metal shield is sitting at the bottom of the housing. So I was wondering if my vert can handle it before I purchase. Thanks.

Sep 18, 2009 | 01:49 PM

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Does anyone know if the fog light housing can handle the heat output from hid lighting?

...over a year and a half; no issues...

Sep 18, 2009 | 02:19 PM

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HIDS we sell are only 35 watts and will not get near that hot to melt anything.

Oct 25, 2009 | 04:58 PM

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i have a question about running HIDs in my fogs

my fogs flash when i unlock/lock my car, will that decrease the life of the bulb/ballast?
i've also heard that i should rewire the relay to leave the fogs on when i use the high beams

Oct 25, 2009 | 09:52 PM

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Yes they will however I've been flashing mine over a yr now with no problems. We always have spare parts available if you want to order extras. I've never heard of that last suggestion. I guess it all depends on how you want them to function.it's not required at all.

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Oct 25, 2009 | 09:58 PM

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jonathan, do u have yellow HIDs for the fogs? wat does that run? i wanna go with a yellow fog and a 8000k low beam

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:04 PM

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I do. They are the same price. I might have to order those. They aren't as popular. They're 3000k BTW.

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:11 PM

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HIDS we sell are only 35 watts and will not get near that hot to melt anything.

fogs are 35w

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:15 PM

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jonathan, do u have yellow HIDs for the fogs? wat does that run? i wanna go with a yellow fog and a 8000k low beam

Got mine from him.

3000k for winter months.

6000k for summer.

Oct 25, 2009 | 10:17 PM

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HIDS we sell are only 35 watts and will not get near that hot to melt anything.

I should add since writing this post we will now be offering 55 watt kits. I think they'll be here tomorrow. They're 35-40% brighter. They still won't get near as hot to melt anything.