01-20-2013, 01:00 AM | #1 |
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F30 HID foglight question
Hey all, I am considering changing my halogen foglights to HID but the question remain is that I know the foglights for the F30 are also used as cornering lights so they fade in/out.. so would that be a issue if I swap it to HID? Would using HID as cornering lights be an issue for overheating or easily burnt out? Thanks!
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01-20-2013, 05:50 PM | #5 |
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Someone recommend this: H8 GP Thunder 7500K 35W. I expect to buy/install them for next weekend.
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01-20-2013, 06:06 PM | #6 |
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I have the white halogen H8s right now, I just want to switch to a HID H8 but I am just afraid that it will easily burnt out/overheat cause it is used as cornering lights
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01-20-2013, 06:26 PM | #8 |
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It is a bit harder on them, certainly, and not an ideal use. However, having retrofitted HIDs into a couple of Ducatis with projector lenses, and cycling the high beam on-off a great deal without a failure, I would not hesitate to try an HID retrofit as a foglight. The ballasts and bulbs are pretty tough.
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Out of curiosity, what is your motivation for swapping out your fogs? High-tech look? Color temperature? Inadequate light output? |
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01-21-2013, 12:01 AM | #14 |
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I want to go 3000k for my fogs and I know halogen/LED cannot produce that pure raw yellow color without tint. But my concern is that HID will overheat/burnt out because of the constant fade in/out when steering the car.
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I bought my HID fogs from Underground Euros, but I wouldn't recommend them anymore because I have had several error codes pop and the ballasts are terrible.
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I install them on my 328 with out any problem. I bet they will work as fine in a 335.
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