Has anybody converted the fog lights to HID?

I too am wondering if anyone has converted the fogs to HID or found a bulb which is closer to a true white. I put the PIAA H11 Xtreme White bulbs in the fogs and they are so so. The color temp is close to the HID low beams, but compared to the LED pipe lights in the headlight assembly the PIAA H11s almost look to be the same color temp as the factory fog bulbs. The PIAAs are way brighter than the factory fog bulbs, but they are not as white as I would like. The PIAA H11s are OK, but there has to be a more practical solution to matching the fogs with the HID headlights and come closer to the LED pipe lights color temp.

I too am wondering if anyone has converted the fogs to HID or found a bulb which is closer to a true white. I put the PIAA H11 Xtreme White bulbs in the fogs and they are so so. The color temp is close to the HID low beams, but compared to the LED pipe lights in the headlight assembly the PIAA H11s almost look to be the same color temp as the factory fog bulbs. The PIAAs are way brighter than the factory fog bulbs, but they are not as white as I would like. The PIAA H11s are OK, but there has to be a more practical solution to matching the fogs with the HID headlights and come closer to the LED pipe lights color temp.

See if Hoen makes what your looking... great looking bulbs and they last and match 4300k great http://www.hoen-usa.com/

seriously worth the extra money compared to other xenon bulbs.

Or you can get a hid conversion Kit pretty cheap but you gotta find some place to mount the Ballast and they are dirt cheap now

http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37.l1311&satitle=h11+hid+kit&category0=

Yes in other other forums I heard good things about the Hoen bulbs as well as the Luminics http://www.luminicsusa.com/bulbSeries.asp?BulbType=H11

Yes in other other forums I heard good things about the Hoen bulbs as well as the Luminics http://www.luminicsusa.com/bulbSeries.asp?BulbType=H11
My best friend has them in his TBSS and they look really good and have lasted over a year already. They are by far the best option if people do not have projectors. But the color looks good in a projector as well :)

I just installed the Hoen H11 Xeon Match bulbs and they look amazing. The color temperature is very close to the color of the HID and LED pipes in the headlight assembly. The PIAA H11s are by far brighter and perhaps will work better in actual fog, but the Hoen makes the lights look 100% better.

Alright - So looks like yet another goodie to add to the car once I take delivery!

I just installed the Hoen H11 Xeon Match bulbs and they look amazing. The color temperature is very close to the color of the HID and LED pipes in the headlight assembly. The PIAA H11s are by far brighter and perhaps will work better in actual fog, but the Hoen makes the lights look 100% better.The color temp works horrible in fog. Ive had more luck wearing polarizing sunglasses in the fog to see better versus using just normal temp HID's. You really need yellow bulbs (3000k) to make any difference in the fog...


So why didnt you install HID's in the fogs? Youd get alot more light output.

Looks great! Yeah hoen's have a great color. I personally like the look of 8000k bulbs but that would require changing both your headlights and fogs and its not really worth it

How did you get to the bulbs to replace them?

For concorso, apparently some people are not interested in using the "fog lights" to see better in the fog. As you pointed out, a yellow color has been the choice for many years as better for seeing in fog. Most of those who want to switch the fog lights to HID are interested only in appearance. For them, seeing better in fog (i.e., lower color temperature) is not an issue, as long as the color of the fog lights matches the HID headlights.

For concorso, apparently some people are not interested in using the "fog lights" to see better in the fog. As you pointed out, a yellow color has been the choice for many years as better for seeing in fog. Most of those who want to switch the fog lights to HID are interested only in appearance. For them, seeing better in fog (i.e., lower color temperature) is not an issue, as long as the color of the fog lights matches the HID headlights.

Yes indeed I am more interested in appearance as I live in an area which may get heavy fog once or twice a year (now I may be in trouble when I take a road trip, but we'll see). For the color temp which the bulbs produce they are still rather bright, but once again by far the PIAAs I had in there will provide the best functionality.


How did you get to the bulbs to replace them?

Just pop of the fasteners on the wheel well liner and you can pull back the liner. Once you have done so the fog bulbs are very easy to get to.

Concoso I may go with the HID in the fogs in the future. Hopefully one of you guys will install the HID and post a how to. Casey122457 didn't mean to hijack your thread I just wanted to get some ideas on what V2 owners were going to do if anything with the fogs. Thanks everyone.

Concoso I may go with the HID in the fogs in the future. Hopefully one of you guys will install the HID and post a how to. Casey122457 didn't mean to hijack your thread I just wanted to get some ideas on what V2 owners were going to do if anything with the fogs. Thanks everyone.

I might be wrong but i would bet 100 bucks that these would be plug and play and you would just have to find a spot to mount the ballast :)
http://search.ebay.com/search/search.dll?from=R40&_trksid=m37.l1313&satitle=H11+hid+kit&category0=

Hid kits are so cheap nowadays theres almost no point to buying anything else. You can get a full hid kit for about the same price as a pair of new silverstars..

Hid kits are so cheap nowadays theres almost no point to buying anything else. You can get a full hid kit for about the same price as a pair of new silverstars..

Quality control is terrible, that's why they're so cheap.

Quality control is terrible, that's why they're so cheap.

not really, I haven't had a chinese hid kit fail me in the last couple years. Where do you think all the fancy brand name hid kits are made anway ?? Not japan...hell Sony isnt even made in japan anymore i believe.

not really, I haven't had a chinese hid kit fail me in the last couple years. Where do you think all the fancy brand name hid kits are made anway ?? Not japan...hell Sony isnt even made in japan anymore i believe.
+1 :highfive:

Hello all,

I have been searching for a while for my question.

I am replacing my Silverstar light bulbs and changing the headlights to a HID Kit. But I want to change my fog lights as well to an HID Kit.


What kit will I need for my 2004 Cadillac CTS

HID Headlight Kit
&
HID Fog light kit

Please let me know what Kits I would need to make the switch.

Thanks,

Todd

Has anybody converted the fog lights to HID?
Funny you asked. I just received a kit and will be installing this weekend. I'll post pics when I am done. I've used Hoen bulbs on my other vehicles and it is a very good product.

Funny you asked. I just received a kit and will be installing this weekend. I'll post pics when I am done. I've used Hoen bulbs on my other vehicles and it is a very good product.


What kit did you purchase for you fog lights. Do you have a CTS or CTS-V. I have a H10 kit but the kit is kinda wierd. Someone may be able ot identify this question. On and or near the bulb there is a total of 4 wires. 2 Wires going to the bulb and a another 2 wires. What are the othere 2 wires used for? I think it was for a High Low option but What is the High low stuff. Or do I need not worrk about them wires.

Titaniumseeker How did your install go? photos?

What kit did you purchase for you fog lights. Do you have a CTS or CTS-V. I have a H10 kit but the kit is kinda wierd. Someone may be able ot identify this question. On and or near the bulb there is a total of 4 wires. 2 Wires going to the bulb and a another 2 wires. What are the othere 2 wires used for? I think it was for a High Low option but What is the High low stuff. Or do I need not worrk about them wires.

I have both 09's (CTS - wife, CTS-V - mine). I purchased the kit from SHARPHID.com, It was the DDM Ultra Slim HID kit with the H11 bulbs. As for your wires, each set is a little different and you should consult with the manufacturer for the correct wiring diagram. You might be able to google it and pull it up online. Some kits require the bulbs to be wired in series with two wires going to the converter box and the other two wires going to the other bulb so that both bulbs are turned on together. Sorry I couldn't help more.

Titaniumseeker How did your install go? photos?

I have not installed the kit yet. Car went into the shop to remove those holes drilled by the dealer to mount the front license plate. Now that I have it back I just did not get aroound to it. Hopefully this week as the temperatures cool down.

Thought I would post up my before and afters. Used the Hoen H11 xenonmatch bulbs. Took 2 clips off the wheel well stuck, my arm up in between and unplug, and switch out. 10 minutes max. Hope I can see the deer through the fog :holycrap:

edit: Sorry for no link. I was not sure if I was allowed to do so. http://www.hoen-usa.com/fog.htm

http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo238/mpoulsen25/004-Copy.jpg


http://i379.photobucket.com/albums/oo238/mpoulsen25/006-Copy.jpg

^ nice match ! - link to the bulbs ?

Titaniumseeker How did your install go? photos? Here is a comparison picture. OEM on the left, HID on the right:
http://carphotos.cardomain.com/ride_images/3/3232/2941/33078970122_large.jpg
I'll post some twilight shots as soon as I can.

Nice, Just ordered!

^^^ That pic just made my fog light bulb switch out look ghetto... HID looks awesome!

Ordered. Ghetto or not, all pics sold me. Thanks guise.

^^^ That pic just made my fog light bulb switch out look ghetto... HID looks awesome!

There is nothing wrong with the Hoen Bulbs. They look great! I've used them before but wanted greater light output that I could only get with HID. Besides, there is not much fog in my area. The Hoens are the lower cost replacement.

Came in today. Great compliment to the motif. Couple of close-ups.
Stock
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/P1040185.jpg



New
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/P1040186.jpg



Parking lights and fogs match now.
http://i1011.photobucket.com/albums/af238/hpjim/P1040190.jpg

Looks great! Thanks for the pic's.