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Old 12-02-09, 09:11 PM
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Question Fog Lights- Which color? HID 3k or 6k

Hey guys, snow season is around the corner, and driving on the mountain can be dangerous with fogs. Which light color help to see better at night as a fog light 3000k or 6000k+?


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Old 12-02-09, 09:14 PM
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6k ftmfw!!!
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For visibility, 3000k 6000k has LESS useable light .... (visible light gets less as temp(k) goes higher)
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oh but to answer your question 3k is better...6k just looks nicer :P
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Cool, thanks!!! 3k it is. Planning to snowboard more this season, 3k for visibility.

Very fast response, great forum members!
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ooo are you in socal??? if you are do you go to big bear or mt high lol...i'm planning on going this season too, just bought my stuff!
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I'm in Nor Cal, but you should to go Mammoth Mt. at least once this season, its more worth it!!
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ummm i dont thnk 3k is more visable then 6 k....
3k will give u yellow the jdm look
6k will give you the clean white look with a tinytiny hue of blue

for me i have 6k low beams and 6 k fogs
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I love my 3K fogs
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I have bought 6K HID's and 3K fogs. How do you install or is their instructions on replacing the bulbs without removing the front bumper for fogs?

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for sure 3k is the better visble light. yellow is the only light that will cut through fog. Ever wonder why streetlights are kinda yellowish and not 100% white? a yellowish color is the only color that cuts through the humidity in the air, so for mountain roads, i would completely recommend yellow fogs
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sorry i meant to say, most effective color to cut through fog, not only haha
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^ well i guess that sums it up lol
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Originally Posted by speed_Demo
Hey guys, snow season is around the corner, and driving on the mountain can be dangerous with fogs. Which light color help to see better at night as a fog light 3000k or 6000k+?


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i did 4500k fogs. They are brighter then both of your choices
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what about just the look? which is better?
I have a white 2IS with 6000K HID, and F-sport wheels.
I'm aiming for the overall appearance, which I think 6000K HID fog will make the whole car look too bright since I already have HID lows and white car; but I'm also afraid 3000K's going to make my car feel not so classy..

what you guys think?


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