Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
#1
02-22-2008, 12:05 AM
Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
Does anyone have any suggestions on some really bright head/fog lights for a 08 Mazda3 sport? Ive been looking online but i need some real life experiences. Thanx...
#2
02-22-2008, 06:22 AM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
Dont get brighter lights, the people driving in front of you (me) will hate you for it. Unless you're in some really rural area or something?
#3
02-22-2008, 06:24 AM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
I had the halogen bulbs for my low beams and thenI put in 5000k HID's. There is a significant difference in brightness. The lower the kelvin rating (k) the brighter the output. 5000k's look likeOEM HID's, like theHID's that come with the GT (US model). I bought them from this site... http://www.thexenonstore.com/HID.phpHis name is Devin and he is very reliable and great if you have problems. If you do go with the HID's, alsoget the relay harness to better protect your car's wiring. This allows the lights to get power directly from the battery. It is a simple install that takes about 15 mins.
As for fogs, some people put HID's in, whichI think is a little rediculous. Itblinds oncoming drivers, and youhave a higher chance of getting pulled over.Also, turning the HID bulb on and off killsits life. If you rarely use your brights then it might be worth it. Silverstars are NOT any brighter than halogens. All they are is a halogen bulb with a blue tint. Puttinga tinton a bulb would allow less light to escape. Virgin1 had a good explanation as to why they don't work. He'll pop his head in and give some good advice as well. I recently bought LED bulbs for my fogs. They look good, but they do not project like the halogens did. I did that mod for looks becauseI never used my fogs, until I got the LED's.
Here are some pics. The first is a pic of the HID's during the day. The second one was taken with my phone so it's not as clear, and the fog lamps are the LED lights. Also in the second pic, the flash was off on my phone and that light on the bumper is the reflection of the headlamps off my garage door. Just to give you an idea that the lights are pretty damn bright.
As for fogs, some people put HID's in, whichI think is a little rediculous. Itblinds oncoming drivers, and youhave a higher chance of getting pulled over.Also, turning the HID bulb on and off killsits life. If you rarely use your brights then it might be worth it. Silverstars are NOT any brighter than halogens. All they are is a halogen bulb with a blue tint. Puttinga tinton a bulb would allow less light to escape. Virgin1 had a good explanation as to why they don't work. He'll pop his head in and give some good advice as well. I recently bought LED bulbs for my fogs. They look good, but they do not project like the halogens did. I did that mod for looks becauseI never used my fogs, until I got the LED's.
Here are some pics. The first is a pic of the HID's during the day. The second one was taken with my phone so it's not as clear, and the fog lamps are the LED lights. Also in the second pic, the flash was off on my phone and that light on the bumper is the reflection of the headlamps off my garage door. Just to give you an idea that the lights are pretty damn bright.
#4
02-22-2008, 03:35 PM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
I am running Silverstar Ultras in all 3 positions on my 07, I was going to put a smart Alec remark here but refrained.
I do see better as well as farther down the road, the white light VS the yellowish tinted light of the Stock halogens is a whole bunch better to see by.
I do see better as well as farther down the road, the white light VS the yellowish tinted light of the Stock halogens is a whole bunch better to see by.
#5
02-22-2008, 04:00 PM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
ORIGINAL: Lev
I had the halogen bulbs for my low beams and thenI put in 5000k HID's. There is a significant difference in brightness. The lower the kelvin rating (k) the brighter the output. 5000k's look likeOEM HID's, like theHID's that come with the GT (US model). I bought them from this site... http://www.thexenonstore.com/HID.phpHis name is Devin and he is very reliable and great if you have problems. If you do go with the HID's, alsoget the relay harness to better protect your car's wiring. This allows the lights to get power directly from the battery. It is a simple install that takes about 15 mins.
As for fogs, some people put HID's in, whichI think is a little rediculous. Itblinds oncoming drivers, and youhave a higher chance of getting pulled over.Also, turning the HID bulb on and off killsits life. If you rarely use your brights then it might be worth it. Silverstars are NOT any brighter than halogens. All they are is a halogen bulb with a blue tint. Puttinga tinton a bulb would allow less light to escape. Virgin1 had a good explanation as to why they don't work. He'll pop his head in and give some good advice as well. I recently bought LED bulbs for my fogs. They look good, but they do not project like the halogens did. I did that mod for looks becauseI never used my fogs, until I got the LED's.
Here are some pics. The first is a pic of the HID's during the day. The second one was taken with my phone so it's not as clear, and the fog lamps are the LED lights. Also in the second pic, the flash was off on my phone and that light on the bumper is the reflection of the headlamps off my garage door. Just to give you an idea that the lights are pretty damn bright.
I had the halogen bulbs for my low beams and thenI put in 5000k HID's. There is a significant difference in brightness. The lower the kelvin rating (k) the brighter the output. 5000k's look likeOEM HID's, like theHID's that come with the GT (US model). I bought them from this site... http://www.thexenonstore.com/HID.phpHis name is Devin and he is very reliable and great if you have problems. If you do go with the HID's, alsoget the relay harness to better protect your car's wiring. This allows the lights to get power directly from the battery. It is a simple install that takes about 15 mins.
As for fogs, some people put HID's in, whichI think is a little rediculous. Itblinds oncoming drivers, and youhave a higher chance of getting pulled over.Also, turning the HID bulb on and off killsits life. If you rarely use your brights then it might be worth it. Silverstars are NOT any brighter than halogens. All they are is a halogen bulb with a blue tint. Puttinga tinton a bulb would allow less light to escape. Virgin1 had a good explanation as to why they don't work. He'll pop his head in and give some good advice as well. I recently bought LED bulbs for my fogs. They look good, but they do not project like the halogens did. I did that mod for looks becauseI never used my fogs, until I got the LED's.
Here are some pics. The first is a pic of the HID's during the day. The second one was taken with my phone so it's not as clear, and the fog lamps are the LED lights. Also in the second pic, the flash was off on my phone and that light on the bumper is the reflection of the headlamps off my garage door. Just to give you an idea that the lights are pretty damn bright.
#6
02-23-2008, 09:18 AM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
Here's whereI got the LED's...
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
As for the silverstars, I put them on a previous car and saw no difference. They just had a bluer light and i felt like i saw better with the regular halogens. There was a consumer reports article about the different types of halogens and stated that the silverstars caused more glare to oncoming drivers and did not project like the regular halogens. If you do see a difference and they project better, that's goodbecause they are a **** load cheaper than buying an HID kit. I bought the silverstarsabout 4-5 years ago so they might have improved over the years.
http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/P...id/0/SFV/32481
As for the silverstars, I put them on a previous car and saw no difference. They just had a bluer light and i felt like i saw better with the regular halogens. There was a consumer reports article about the different types of halogens and stated that the silverstars caused more glare to oncoming drivers and did not project like the regular halogens. If you do see a difference and they project better, that's goodbecause they are a **** load cheaper than buying an HID kit. I bought the silverstarsabout 4-5 years ago so they might have improved over the years.
#7
02-23-2008, 10:07 AM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
I Believe the SilverStar Ultras, what Siber is talking about, is based on newer technology that is more efficient than the std S.St's. More output from the same wattage rating, but far less life since, as the article states, they have to overpower the filament to achieve the safe and legal output.
I love this link and have been interested in lighting tech for some time now... since my days (way back when) that I used to street rally my Volvo sedan and Honda Civic HB.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...good/good.html
#8
02-24-2008, 10:47 AM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
ORIGINAL: virgin1
I Believe the Silver Star Ultras, what Siber is talking about, is based on newer technology that is more efficient than the std S.St's. More output from the same wattage rating, but far less life since, as the article states, they have to overpower the filament to achieve the safe and legal output.
I love this link and have been interested in lighting tech for some time now... since my days (way back when) that I used to street rally my Volvo sedan and Honda Civic HB.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...good/good.html
I Believe the Silver Star Ultras, what Siber is talking about, is based on newer technology that is more efficient than the std S.St's. More output from the same wattage rating, but far less life since, as the article states, they have to overpower the filament to achieve the safe and legal output.
I love this link and have been interested in lighting tech for some time now... since my days (way back when) that I used to street rally my Volvo sedan and Honda Civic HB.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com/t...good/good.html
I know from my own experience (IE changing the bulbs at night in the same place and measuring the spot where the light ends before the vehicle is moved between the 2 lights) I have a beam of light that can be used to see 28% further down the road, and that was with the Standard Silver Star 9007 .VS the Standard Sylvania 9007 bulb in my F150, and I can see better yet with the Ultras in the same vehicle.
As for longevity, I ran the SilverStars 3 years in my F150, 2/3 of the year I am driving with the lights on 1-1.5 hours a day and the other 1/3 2.5-3.5 hours a day and never had a bulb failure, it wasn't even6 months before the stock bulb burnt out.
Here is a link to others http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd.../Testimonials/
And in Truth, the headlamps do not show as blue either, they are white
Any blueness around the peripherals is the paint on the truck
#9
02-24-2008, 01:23 PM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
Well not to stir things up, but I'll chime in. The Silverstars for me aren't worth the upgrade. Notice I said for "me". I did a side by side comparasion and only noticed less yellow output with the Silverstars. Now I did mine with H7 bulbs maybe the others are different. Now I just put the Ultra's in my wifes car and they were clearly an improvement. But the majority of actual users I've come across haven't walked away impressed by the regular Silverstars.
#10
02-24-2008, 01:26 PM
RE: Brighter Head/Fog Lights?
ORIGINAL: FreakinToddles
Dont get brighter lights, the people driving in front of you (me) will hate you for it. Unless you're in some really rural area or something?
Dont get brighter lights, the people driving in front of you (me) will hate you for it. Unless you're in some really rural area or something?