HID fog lights
#16
need to make sure that the ballast does not pull more current (amperage) than the fog light wires are rated to handle. Otherwise you end up with toaster wires.
I imagine the fog light wires can handle 20-30amps, but check the fuse and see what it is rated at. Then check the rated amperage of the aftermarket xenon kit.
Gcalo- I was referring to the halogen high beams, wondering what the brightest halogen bulb on market is.
Anyone know the correct kelvin measurement for Porsche HIDs?
I imagine the fog light wires can handle 20-30amps, but check the fuse and see what it is rated at. Then check the rated amperage of the aftermarket xenon kit.
Gcalo- I was referring to the halogen high beams, wondering what the brightest halogen bulb on market is.
Anyone know the correct kelvin measurement for Porsche HIDs?
#18
Halogens are around 3200k, HID's are typically around 5500k-6500k.
5000k or below starts to look too yellow-white, over 6500k starts to look too blue.
Upwards of 12000k is in the purple range.
Can't seem to find a specific number for Porsche-
5000k or below starts to look too yellow-white, over 6500k starts to look too blue.
Upwards of 12000k is in the purple range.
Can't seem to find a specific number for Porsche-
#19
I just looked this up and apparently the only DOT approved HID color temp is 4100k (although you will see variation as color temperature is not a precise science and there are imperceivable differences between 4100 and 4300k bulbs).
Last edited by strife_wy; 10-01-2008 at 08:23 AM.
#20
Look at this about the Toshiba HIR's. This might help: http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t573236.html
Again if you stay between 5,000-5,500 Kelvin you should be ok.
Forget the NHTSA levels. They are slightly too low and tend towards the yellow color of standard bulbs and halogens.
#21
HID kits typically pull a bunch of power on light up, but with the bulb on they maintain less current drawn then a standard bulb.
We carry some 35w and 55w kits at work. I've got a set in my own car with zero problems.
We carry some 35w and 55w kits at work. I've got a set in my own car with zero problems.
#22
Although its my first Porsche, I have owned several Audis. The Xenon kits area always "iffy" in terms of quality, and personally I would not fuss with it.
I have had computer problems, bulbs going out faster than usual, and other intermittent problems.
I have had computer problems, bulbs going out faster than usual, and other intermittent problems.
#23
i know this thread is about foglights, but beware of changing your headlight bulbs a differ color. In some states its ilegal to have any blue or purple (6000k-12000k) coloring in the lights.
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