OEM headlight Vs Aftermaret HID?
03-13-2013, 03:47 AM
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OEM headlight Vs Aftermaret HID?
I'm new to this forum. I want to know which of light is brighter. I want to change my fog light to match my OEM headlight but the shop i went to didn't have that kind of similar light to sell, at least more blue. So i was thinking about changing my OEM light in my headlight to aftermarket HID to match with the HID fog light that i'm going to get. Any ideas or suggestion?
It is a G37 Sedan 2013.
It is a G37 Sedan 2013.
03-13-2013, 08:45 AM
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What color temp are the fog lights that you're considering?
Fogs seem to be most effective in color temps much lower than typical headlight color range. To get the color the same you'll either have to have ineffective fog lights (bluish tint) or very yellow headlights.
I think the stock Infiniti color is around 4700k, and up to 6500k seems to retain most of the light output but add a bit of blue. Going over 6500k starts to decrease actual light output so something to consider.
It sounds like you don't really want fog lights if you're trying to match them up but rather some auxiliary lighting, like DRLs. If that's indeed the case pair them up around 6000-6500k for a nice look.
Fogs seem to be most effective in color temps much lower than typical headlight color range. To get the color the same you'll either have to have ineffective fog lights (bluish tint) or very yellow headlights.
I think the stock Infiniti color is around 4700k, and up to 6500k seems to retain most of the light output but add a bit of blue. Going over 6500k starts to decrease actual light output so something to consider.
It sounds like you don't really want fog lights if you're trying to match them up but rather some auxiliary lighting, like DRLs. If that's indeed the case pair them up around 6000-6500k for a nice look.
03-13-2013, 09:26 PM
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The fog light is more of yellow-orange color. They said if i change mu fog light bulb. It will be using a 6000k and it will be more blue than my headlight bulb. Still dont match right? So im thinking about change my both headlight and fog light bulb to HID 6000k or 8000k. What my concern is, i dont want to replace my stock headlight bulb if the Aftermarket bulb is less brighter but if the aftermarket bulb is brighter then i will be changing it. At this moment, i want your opinion if which one is brighter!!!
03-13-2013, 10:19 PM
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Are you trying to match color temperatures?
The stock OEM HID is 4300k and to achieve a close match, you would need to upgrade the fog-lights to 4300k HID's.
Simple solution right...nope.
Due to the G's Fresnel projector the stock HID will appear more yellow...the fog's lenses are clear and will be bluish white.
How do I know this...I've done it.
The solution I came up with is to upgrade the headlight bulbs to Osram CBI 5000k D2S bulbs.
Look here: D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc
I upgraded my fogs with a 4300k HID kit.
This is probably the "brightest" set up that can be done with our stock headlights...anything else will be a loss of luminance/light output.
Here is my results:
The stock OEM HID is 4300k and to achieve a close match, you would need to upgrade the fog-lights to 4300k HID's.
Simple solution right...nope.
Due to the G's Fresnel projector the stock HID will appear more yellow...the fog's lenses are clear and will be bluish white.
How do I know this...I've done it.
The solution I came up with is to upgrade the headlight bulbs to Osram CBI 5000k D2S bulbs.
Look here: D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc
I upgraded my fogs with a 4300k HID kit.
This is probably the "brightest" set up that can be done with our stock headlights...anything else will be a loss of luminance/light output.
Here is my results:
03-13-2013, 11:56 PM
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Are you trying to match color temperatures?
The stock OEM HID is 4300k and to achieve a close match, you would need to upgrade the fog-lights to 4300k HID's.
Simple solution right...nope.
Due to the G's Fresnel projector the stock HID will appear more yellow...the fog's lenses are clear and will be bluish white.
How do I know this...I've done it.
The solution I came up with is to upgrade the headlight bulbs to Osram CBI 5000k D2S bulbs.
Look here: D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc
I upgraded my fogs with a 4300k HID kit.
This is probably the "brightest" set up that can be done with our stock headlights...anything else will be a loss of luminance/light output.
Here is my results:
The stock OEM HID is 4300k and to achieve a close match, you would need to upgrade the fog-lights to 4300k HID's.
Simple solution right...nope.
Due to the G's Fresnel projector the stock HID will appear more yellow...the fog's lenses are clear and will be bluish white.
How do I know this...I've done it.
The solution I came up with is to upgrade the headlight bulbs to Osram CBI 5000k D2S bulbs.
Look here: D2S: Osram Xenarc 66240 CBI - HID Bulbs from The Retrofit Source Inc
I upgraded my fogs with a 4300k HID kit.
This is probably the "brightest" set up that can be done with our stock headlights...anything else will be a loss of luminance/light output.
Here is my results:
The Retrofit Source is a great place for light related items, I changed out my stock Xenon lenses for the STI-R lenses and it's a great swap, much cleaner cutoff and adds just a slight bit of blue in the color. But having to remove the lights, then the lens covers it's best to do this when you're already planning on painting the headlight bezels & shrouds as it's quite a PITA.
BTW, great pic Dragion!
03-14-2013, 12:12 AM
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Now that's an awesome reply
The Retrofit Source is a great place for light related items, I changed out my stock Xenon lenses for the STI-R lenses and it's a great swap, much cleaner cutoff and adds just a slight bit of blue in the color. But having to remove the lights, then the lens covers it's best to do this when you're already planning on painting the headlight bezels & shrouds as it's quite a PITA.
BTW, great pic Dragion!
The Retrofit Source is a great place for light related items, I changed out my stock Xenon lenses for the STI-R lenses and it's a great swap, much cleaner cutoff and adds just a slight bit of blue in the color. But having to remove the lights, then the lens covers it's best to do this when you're already planning on painting the headlight bezels & shrouds as it's quite a PITA.
BTW, great pic Dragion!
I'm just trying to help by share my experience and research...just like you!
03-14-2013, 04:21 AM
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Thank Dragion for an awesome picture. They look great. Yes i will have my headlight smoke out by RaulG soon, still saving up, so i will be able to replace that bulb with no doubt.
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04-02-2013, 05:41 AM
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Word of advise, do not get anything more than 6500k, I had 8000K and i drove my car for a ski trip and there were no street light on some part of the road and I can't see **** on the road at night.
05-02-2013, 04:26 PM
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Forgetting about matching colors for a moment, how much more effective are the fog lights with hid's in them? I've been tossing around the idea of upgrading them to something else.
In stock condition, the fog lights are nothing more than a decoration. I would like them to be functional like they were on my other car. That is, there was a nice wide beam of slight in front of the car, about 1/2 to 2/3's the length of the regular headlight beam. What do I need to do to achieve this?
In stock condition, the fog lights are nothing more than a decoration. I would like them to be functional like they were on my other car. That is, there was a nice wide beam of slight in front of the car, about 1/2 to 2/3's the length of the regular headlight beam. What do I need to do to achieve this?
05-02-2013, 07:00 PM
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Ive had 6k bulbs in my headlights and 3k and 6k hids in my fogs and love them. Ive also had Piaa yellow bulbs which cost as much as the Hid kits and hids are by far the winner in visibility while driving and looks.
05-02-2013, 07:45 PM
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Forgetting about matching colors for a moment, how much more effective are the fog lights with hid's in them? I've been tossing around the idea of upgrading them to something else.
In stock condition, the fog lights are nothing more than a decoration. I would like them to be functional like they were on my other car. That is, there was a nice wide beam of slight in front of the car, about 1/2 to 2/3's the length of the regular headlight beam. What do I need to do to achieve this?
In stock condition, the fog lights are nothing more than a decoration. I would like them to be functional like they were on my other car. That is, there was a nice wide beam of slight in front of the car, about 1/2 to 2/3's the length of the regular headlight beam. What do I need to do to achieve this?