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stealthn 03-07-2009 10:05 AM

Fog lights brightening
 
Hi,

Just wondering if anyone (other than the spammers here) have upgraded the bulbs on their fogs. I saw mine reflected in a storefront and though " wow "those look cheezee, my 911 headlights are brighter"

A few of the other forms have guys going to xenons, but I don't want any issues, so I am thinking about the PIAA H11 xtreme White bulbs.

Any before and after pics?

Cheers

JHoffman 03-11-2009 01:19 PM

The last thing you are going to want is "white" bulbs in your fog lights. They arecdesigned for fog not bright distance light projection. If you are going to change to anything i would change to a yellow bulb to help in foggy conditions.

stealthn 03-11-2009 05:21 PM

I can understand your thoughts, and now the lights are just too dim. the fog/driving lights just need to be brighter.

Yes I could do yellow, but I have not seen any proof that yellow is better, so I will just go with white. Besides, it's more snow that fog I am concerned with. :D

vadimkag 03-12-2009 03:23 PM

I'm looking for yellow ones for mine, we have alot of fog over here in WA...

Any one can tel me where should I look for yellow fog light bulbs and what number?

JHoffman 03-14-2009 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealthn (Post 4537855)
I can understand your thoughts, and now the lights are just too dim. the fog/driving lights just need to be brighter.

Yes I could do yellow, but I have not seen any proof that yellow is better, so I will just go with white. Besides, it's more snow that fog I am concerned with. :D

Yellow is less reflective than white. Distance and brightness might not be better but you will not get the reflection off the fog or snow.

Quote:

I'm looking for yellow ones for mine, we have alot of fog over here in WA...

Any one can tel me where should I look for yellow fog light bulbs and what number?
I prefer PIAA and Sylvania. You will need H11 bulbs.

vadimkag 03-17-2009 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHoffman (Post 4543035)
Yellow is less reflective than white. Distance and brightness might not be better but you will not get the reflection off the fog or snow.



I prefer PIAA and Sylvania. You will need H11 bulbs.


Haw do you know everything..? ;)

Thanks man...

stealthn 03-21-2009 07:39 AM

Well I got one of my PIAA H11 bulbs in and I have to say the guys in Stuttgart have tiny hands or these bulbs were never designed to be changed.

I will have to see (at Night) if they make much difference, and when I get more time change the second one.

The access problem on the turbo is the intercoolers are in the way so it's a B!tch to get at the bulbs.

JHoffman 03-21-2009 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stealthn (Post 4558267)
Well I got one of my PIAA H11 bulbs in and I have to say the guys in Stuttgart have tiny hands or these bulbs were never designed to be changed.

I will have to see (at Night) if they make much difference, and when I get more time change the second one.

The access problem on the turbo is the intercoolers are in the way so it's a B!tch to get at the bulbs.

Try changing a horn. It's bumper off! Good thing the horns never break ;)

vadimkag 03-22-2009 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhoffman (Post 4559222)
try changing a horn. It's bumper off! Good thing the horns never break ;)


lol...

GrandmaSideways 03-28-2009 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vadimkag (Post 4539748)
I'm looking for yellow ones for mine, we have alot of fog over here in WA...

Any one can tel me where should I look for yellow fog light bulbs and what number?

H11, and I would get them from here:
http://www.rallylights.com/detail.aspx?ID=2465

If you want a cheap HID kit for them in yellow, with a 3000 kelvin bulb, I can tell you where to get those as well. Shoot me a PM if interested.

Quote:

Originally Posted by JHoffman (Post 4543035)
Yellow is less reflective than white. Distance and brightness might not be better but you will not get the reflection off the fog or snow.

Exactly.
Ever gotten frustrated in fog and turned on your high beams only to discover it's far worse?

If you really want them BRIGHTER - Well, I would either go with an overwattage bulb, or HID with 3000Kelvin, or you could also do a relay kit...
The relay kit, however, requires thoughtful care and careful thought, a soldering iron, and time. And you might not want to touch your cayenne's electrical system. I have however done it on several cars without issue.

Edith Fenon 04-17-2009 07:05 PM

yes I guess the yellow bulb is much better to use, if the condition is foggy. White bulb light will only blend in the fog so it is not so nice.


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