Replace factory fog lights with HID's

by **dutch7** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:38 pm

Hi, I'm thinking of replacing my halogen fogs shortly to match the headlights and am wondering how many of you out there have replaced your factory fog lights with HID's. Would be interested to know where you installed the Ballasts, what temp (K) you opted for and any experiences you had. Thanks in advance!

by **swingn** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:43 pm

I've got HID foggies installed by Mr HID Sydney, HKS180 (Leo).

Went for 6000k so they match the HID low beams perfectly.

Ballest placement was fun, considering there were 4... But I believe one went of the chassis, one under each head light & one near the battery... Unless your looking, you can't see any proof of anything after market installation... Well, for HID's anyway...

by **Yindustries** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:47 pm

i changed my fogs to HID's a while ago, went for 6000k so they're the same as my low beams. i have slim line ballasts and stuck them to the underside of the fog surround.

by **drndrn** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:53 pm

As i understand it. MY07+ don't have projectors on the fogs, so there might be an issue of blinding other drivers.

by **swingn** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:55 pm

drndrn wrote:As i understand it. MY07+ don't have projectors on the fogs, so there might be an issue of blinding other drivers.

I think you may be right on that one... Thus why LED foggies are popular with the MY07 + crowd.

Maybe Mr Arith can help you out on this one if you want to go the LED option

by **Woodduck** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:31 pm

Aren't fog lights illegal in NSW? They are in Vic, and i was pretty sure NSW?

by **GTSPECB STI** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:49 pm

pft its not legal to even run the fog lights in WA.

by **Woodduck** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:20 pm

yeah thats what i mean...its the same in Vic now..and i remember a mate of mine saying that they'd had it in NSW for a while before vic got it...

by **tangcla** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:43 pm

I've had HID foglights for nearly two years already. First mod I did on the car.

5000K all round - OEM looking and doesn't attract any unwanted attention, though I do miss the way road signs light up fluorescent with 6000K...

by **gumbyy** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:48 pm

Damn you NSW!! *shakes fist

by **hks180** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 10:00 pm

yeh done a few now ........

first few i mount it on the chassis ... i did it on my car 3.5 yrs ago ... but now i mount them on the fog light surround ... specially if you the slim ballast .. but recently i install one with big fat ballast and so far so good ... hehe

So Matt next time when ur front bar is off im sure pretty soon haha.. i'll move those ballast for ya !! :wink:

Leo

by **Sentinel** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:51 pm

Yep - illegal to run with foggies in Vic unless it's fog (obviously). Mate of mine copped a warning from the local constable on his way home from work a while back so mine are off...

Although I did have them on for our cruise... :oops:

by **Boxer** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 6:52 am

Its illegal to run foglights expect in conditions of reduced visibility in QLD too.

Also HID's are illegal unless they are self levelling

by **dutch7** » Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:09 pm

Thanks for your input guys. I thought it was only illegal in NSW?! however I did read RACV and VicRoads' websites which mention they would make the vehicle unroadworthy. I installed a set of 6000k HID's on an Eunos 500 I also used to own. It did however have stock projector headlights, so never had any issues with them. Not sure about LED fogs as they wouldn't be too bright, but then again don't want to be blinding cops either... I can't see much of an issue as long as I don't have them on all the time. I only use them when its raining or visibility is low anyways

...yeh I noticed Steve, I had to dim my rear-view mirror for most of the cruise! :Þ

by **Hobber** » Thu Apr 16, 2009 6:27 am

Boxer wrote:Its illegal to run foglights except in conditions of reduced visibility in QLD too.

Also HID's are illegal unless they are self levelling

And, I believe, you also need to have headlight washers.

Replace factory fog lights with HID's

Replace factory fog lights with HID's

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