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Scream 05-03-2012 03:23 AM

I want *Yellow* Fog Lights
 
I've seen a couple of pics of 3000K-ish HID kits in the fog lights, and I wasn't too terribly impressed with the color. I have a couple of ideas to get the most yellow light output as possible.

I know that when you order LED bulbs for tail lights, you're supposed to use a bulb with the same color as the lens. I did a little reading, and found out that LEDs emit almost monochromatic light...
so the light output from a red LED is almost entirely in the red part of the spectrum. I *think* that HIDs are similar in that regard.

To that point, I was thinking that a yellow light source AND a yellow tinted lens would provide the brightest and most yellow light output. Any opinions on the below choices?

1. Lamin-X yellow tint with Hella Optilux Extreme XY Yellow Bulbs
2. Lamin-X yellow tint with a 3000K-ish HID kit
3. An option I haven't considered


Links:
Lamin-x fog light covers: Lamin-x Protective Films : Headlight, Tail Light and Fog Light Protection

Hella Optilux lamps: Any opinions??

xseveredveganx 05-03-2012 03:40 AM

If you're looking for a yellow tinted light, the Hella bulbs will work or a 3000K HID kit. If you want the aesthetic look of the yellow foglights themselves, then I'd definitely run the Lamin-X product. If you want both, get the foglights and the Lamin-X. Go from there. If you want some more output, scoop up the Hella bulbs.
I have an HID Extra 3000K kit in the foglights of my Q45. I really like the look. I'd imagine that you would get less output from a tinted lens, even if it were yellow. But you would get less of a yellow beam with a clear bulb and tinted lens.

Scream 05-03-2012 03:53 AM


Originally Posted by xseveredveganx (Post 4009929)
I'd imagine that you would get less output from a tinted lens, even if it were yellow. But you would get less of a yellow beam with a clear bulb and tinted lens.

I guess that's my question...I should have mentioned that I don't want to sacrifice output. I want to have my cake and eat it too lol

SubrinaIsMyCar 05-03-2012 04:59 AM

I used your first option. It has been doing me fine.

Scream 05-03-2012 05:39 AM

So you have yellow tinted lenses and yellow Hella bulbs? Any pictures?

masterbB 05-03-2012 08:23 AM

i've had clear lenses with 3000k hid, yellow overlay with the hids, and know the yellow oem style fogs hith hids.

Scream 05-03-2012 12:22 PM


Originally Posted by masterbB (Post 4010008)
i've had clear lenses with 3000k hid, yellow overlay with the hids, and know the yellow oem style fogs hith hids.

which do you think gave the best color and light output? Any pics?

Code3Xb 05-03-2012 02:03 PM

Since you want good output, another option may be to track down a set of aftermarket foglamps that come with the yellow bulbs. Compared to our stockers, aftermarket offerings from PIIA or Hella completely destroy our fogs when it comes to output.

I had a set of PIIA's on my truck that fit in the molded front bumper. They were the exact size as our stockers. I had the pencil/driving beam and they were as bright as my headlamps! Got 'em for $100 online. You may be able to find them online somewhere.

xseveredveganx 05-03-2012 06:38 PM

I know the IS3000 fogs us an H3 lamp, but I think the lens of the projector is yellow. Need to do more research.

pyroman131 05-03-2012 10:43 PM

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SubrinaIsMyCar 05-03-2012 11:22 PM

No I just had the film, no bulb.

Scream 05-03-2012 11:34 PM

From what I've read, Lexus IS300 and/or GS300 and some Acura (Legend?) use a yellow capsule that the bulb goes in to make that bright yellow color. I'm trying to figure out which model cars these came on so I can find a way to source them. Glad you brought that up xsevered!

burstaneurysm 05-04-2012 02:42 AM

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I ran yellow overlays and 3000k HID bulbs a while back and the output and look was very yellow, very close to the IS300.
Attachment 40195

I got the vinyl from a seller on ebay, R-Vinyl or something like that.

masterbB 05-04-2012 02:57 AM

^^^ i used r vinyl as well, the 3000k do sometimes look green-ish when warming up, but my lights look yellow when on

Blue_Batmobile 06-01-2012 06:28 PM

I've got overlays for the fogs , if anyones interested ;).

B@t

ROCKLANDTOYOTA 06-01-2012 06:34 PM

if you go with lets say LUMINATICS jdm yellow bulbs or any high wattage bulb i would recommend upgrading to HIGH TEMP CERAMIC sockets. my OEM ones lasted a few months before they melted and a had to be replaced.....

Blue_Batmobile 07-30-2012 08:57 PM

Email me to order ;).

B@t™

LophatXB 08-12-2012 09:15 PM

I had some PIAA driving lights that got damaged so I can't put them on my RS6, I have been shopping around for other YELLOW foglights too. I have been searching other vehicles to "steal" them from. I originally tried to see if the IS300 fog lights would fit, but from further investigation the shapes won't match the XB grill space. I have found some Accord lights that might look good. How many other people like mixing-n-matching other things like that from other brands?

Mikey_Boy 08-15-2012 09:19 AM

I've had the yellow lamin-x fog light covers for two years with just stock fog lights, and I now noticed that theres a brown almost like a burn mark on the middle of the two lenses. doesn't look good, probably going to peel them

OahufinestxB 03-24-2013 04:54 AM

Aloha , anyone got pics or what choice you guys choose to get the best output for yellow fog lights.
Just ordered my foglights from trdsparks but i want to change it to yellow.
thanks


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