HID high and low beam question.

[GAINMOB]

you wont need high beam HIDs with the lows on....i like them in the fogs...i do a lot of PLP...parking lot pimping...i think dual battery is in my future this summer

 

[ExpyKurt]

Awesome input! I think I'm going with the 5k, Lows and Fogs. I thought I read somewhere that there is a difference in the look between the fogs, and low beams if you use the same K kits (use 5k for lows, 43k for fogs or something like that). Is this true? I would like the most even look with the best visibility.

i think dual battery is in my future this summer

Do HID's pull that much that I would need this also, or is it because you are running many accessories? Would I need a bigger alternator?

 

[tallsville]

the difference in color comes from using different watts 55 vs 35. the 55w put out more light and tend to wash out the color(55w not recommended for fogs. too much heat) thats why they say if you get a 55w go a step up for color. so if you want 6k(slight blue) look you would go 8k 55w to match a 6k 35w fog. And freeway needs another battery for all his toys inside car.

 

[ExpyKurt]

ok, so If I get this right... I want 5k 55w for the headlights, and 43k 35w for the fogs? My outcome is a 5k 55w low beam headlight look and brightness.

correct?

again sorry... I'm HID stupid

 

[MrAce87]

some cops dont play nice with 55w hid's, specially if you keep them in stock headlamps

 

[GAINMOB]

Awesome input! I think I'm going with the 5k, Lows and Fogs. I thought I read somewhere that there is a difference in the look between the fogs, and low beams if you use the same K kits (use 5k for lows, 43k for fogs or something like that). Is this true? I would like the most even look with the best visibility.



Do HID's pull that much that I would need this also, or is it because you are running many accessories? Would I need a bigger alternator?

you wont need anything...that was out the blue...HIDs wont cause you to upgrade anything...i just like doing stuff to my truck...lol

 

[tallsville]

personally i would stick with the 35w low and fog. get same color(K) and it should look the same.

 

[ELVATO]

personally i would stick with the 35w low and fog. get same color(K) and it should look the same.

I concur. You really shouldn't need 55w in stock housings. It'd just produce more glare.

 

[GAINMOB]

+3 on their comment...35w same color temp in heads/fogs and youre good dude...

 

[ExpyKurt]

sweet! 35W 5K it is... now for the tax return...

Thanks for the info guys!