Foglamp Xenon Conversion Kit problem - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

06E90Rostik · 04-14-2006, 01:22 PM

I am thinking of getting one set for myself. Price on ebay around $300. Wchich ones should I get 10000K or 12000K? 10000K are brighter, but 12000K look better

BenMW · 04-14-2006, 01:32 PM

Could we get some photos to compare the two.

06E90Rostik · 04-14-2006, 01:44 PM

Ebay shows pics on headlights only, I imagine the fogs look similar.

mds82 · 04-14-2006, 01:59 PM

6,000k is better!

3s-a-charm · 04-14-2006, 02:02 PM

Probably not the answer you are looking for but my vote is for 6000K as well.

KL2DC · 04-14-2006, 02:06 PM

xenon fog lamp conversion kit at $300...what do they entail?

Out of the picture bunch, I agree 6000k the way to go. I just ordered fog lamp halogen bulbs in 7000k (Nokya Arctic Whites), they are gonna have to do, 300 bucks for fog lamps is too rich for me

06E90Rostik · 04-14-2006, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KL2DC

xenon fog lamp conversion kit at $300...what do they entail?

Out of the picture bunch, I agree 6000k the way to go. I just ordered fog lamp halogen bulbs in 7000k (Nokya Arctic Whites), they are gonna have to do, 300 bucks for fog lamps is too rich for me

You have to have ballasts for Xenons. Do those Nokya don't require balasts? Thanks

KL2DC · 04-14-2006, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

You have to have ballasts for Xenons. Do those Nokya don't require balasts? Thanks

The Nokyas are not xenons theyre halogen bulbs, was refering solely to the 7000k rating as my preferred color (closest would be your 6000k...they'd match better with the OEM xenon headlights and PMB whites....

E90Boy · 04-14-2006, 06:03 PM

12k is too ricy for me. I'd go with 8k if you want to stand out :rocks: , but in the end 6k is perfect.

bos · 04-14-2006, 06:13 PM

For fogs, I'm a fan of 3000K. The yellow is a nice contrast and really makes high-K headlamps stand out. Plus its more usable in real fog.

krndanic307 · 04-14-2006, 06:32 PM

Yeah! Get 10K or 12K and theres another reason to pull you over for!

fibercus · 04-14-2006, 11:08 PM

Plan on getting HID's fogs as well, but im matching OEM Xenon. not to fond of the anything over 6000K

06E90Rostik · 04-15-2006, 06:11 PM

Bought them today! $270 free shipping. Ordered 8000K ones. Thanks guys for your advise not to get those that I wanted.

DIY/Pics will follow sometime in wednesday or thursday, or whenever will put them on.

ChiTown · 04-15-2006, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 06E90Rostik

Bought them today! $270 free shipping. Ordered 8000K ones. Thanks guys for your advise not to get those that I wanted.

DIY/Pics will follow sometime in wednesday or thursday, or whenever will put them on.

Congrats! looking forward to a DIY and some pics.
I'm still undecided as to what to do about my fog's.
I just know I don't like them stock, and am undecided what to change them to.
I have some 6000k lamps, but yellow maybe??

Good luck

poldim · 04-16-2006, 10:24 PM

Neither.

Get 3000K

View Poll Results: Which ones should I get?
10000K (Brighter)	8	50.00%
12000K (Look better)	8	50.00%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

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E90Boy Captain Drives: 06 E90 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boston Posts: 646 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	12k is too ricy for me. I'd go with 8k if you want to stand out :rocks: , but in the end 6k is perfect.

04-14-2006, 06:13 PM	#10
bos Private Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Jose Posts: 86 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	For fogs, I'm a fan of 3000K. The yellow is a nice contrast and really makes high-K headlamps stand out. Plus its more usable in real fog.

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krndanic307 Captain Drives: 325i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cali Posts: 601 iTrader: (0)	Yeah! Get 10K or 12K and theres another reason to pull you over for!

04-14-2006, 11:08 PM	#12
fibercus Captain Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: US Posts: 821 iTrader: (4)	Plan on getting HID's fogs as well, but im matching OEM Xenon. not to fond of the anything over 6000K

04-15-2006, 06:11 PM	#13
06E90Rostik 2006 join date crew Drives: 2006 325i, 2011 335i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: CA, Sacramento Posts: 1,438 iTrader: (10) Garage List 2011 335i [5.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Bought them today! $270 free shipping. Ordered 8000K ones. Thanks guys for your advise not to get those that I wanted. DIY/Pics will follow sometime in wednesday or thursday, or whenever will put them on.

04-16-2006, 10:24 PM	#15
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