Fogging?
09-22-2011, 12:14 PM
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Fogging?
Got a question that I'd really appreciate an answer for as I do my continued research into the G Coupe.
One of the things I hate the most about the genesis coupe (I know, pass up the flame opportunity please) is how poorly the HID head lights were designed.
They fog at the earliest opportunity. I've determined its a humidity in the air issue, but either way, any time its under 60F, or the humidity is high, the lights fog up something awful. To the point when they dry there's water residue inside.
I've found that going from 4300K OEM HIDs to 6000K HIDs the problem got even worse.
NOW, my question, is there any fogging issues with the G's headlights? I've seen countless BMWs, Mercs, Minis, Acuras, and I'm yet to see fogging. Is the G similar? Does a certain K of HID allow for fogging?
Info would be greatly appreciated.
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One of the things I hate the most about the genesis coupe (I know, pass up the flame opportunity please) is how poorly the HID head lights were designed.
They fog at the earliest opportunity. I've determined its a humidity in the air issue, but either way, any time its under 60F, or the humidity is high, the lights fog up something awful. To the point when they dry there's water residue inside.
I've found that going from 4300K OEM HIDs to 6000K HIDs the problem got even worse.
NOW, my question, is there any fogging issues with the G's headlights? I've seen countless BMWs, Mercs, Minis, Acuras, and I'm yet to see fogging. Is the G similar? Does a certain K of HID allow for fogging?
Info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
09-22-2011, 01:49 PM
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I'm just asking if the G experiences any fogging issues. I'm looking to pick up an 2012 IPL next spring and I'd like to put that concern to rest. The fogging is one of my biggest pet peeves and I would like to make sure the G will not do such with the OEM or 6000K HID bulbs in it.
09-22-2011, 02:18 PM
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No fogging issue here. 6000k bulbs.
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09-22-2011, 02:54 PM
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Hmm, completely sealed unit? Unless it was put together in a vaccum, I tend to disagree. lol (no pun intended)
The moment you opened the back to replace the bulb, you introduced humidity into the housing. Thus, water is now in there.
Second, bulb temp has everything to do with it. The amount of fog/condensed water in the housing is based upon dew point. The hotter the temperature of the bulb, the more water that condenses at the dew point and appears on the lens. It also has a major factor with the temperature of the air you're driving through as you create a temperature gradient across the plastic lense.
Based upon what most of you have said, I can tell Hyundai took a crap open system design which uses air flow to cool the lights, Infiniti must have a better approach.
However, if I"m wrong in any way, please correct me.
The moment you opened the back to replace the bulb, you introduced humidity into the housing. Thus, water is now in there.
Second, bulb temp has everything to do with it. The amount of fog/condensed water in the housing is based upon dew point. The hotter the temperature of the bulb, the more water that condenses at the dew point and appears on the lens. It also has a major factor with the temperature of the air you're driving through as you create a temperature gradient across the plastic lense.
Based upon what most of you have said, I can tell Hyundai took a crap open system design which uses air flow to cool the lights, Infiniti must have a better approach.
However, if I"m wrong in any way, please correct me.
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09-22-2011, 02:56 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but bulbs like 4500k, 6000K specify color temps, not actual operating temps.
Gen coupe lights does have an intentional opening. I've worked on a set before.
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Gen coupe lights does have an intentional opening. I've worked on a set before.
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09-22-2011, 03:04 PM
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That's what I thought, but I've read somewhere that if you put HIDs in cheap headlight housing, maybe something aftermarket, that the housing plastic could melt, especially on higher temp HIDs. Unless, it's because HIDs usaully operate at higher temps anyway?
09-22-2011, 03:04 PM
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Another reason I will happily wave goodbye to that car next spring.
09-22-2011, 03:10 PM
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My friend with gen coup got it done locally here in So Cal by some guy. REALLY good price. No fogging problem. Let me know if you want the info.
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