What's the aiming and light diffusion like with the HID fogs? My (OEM) fogs are perfect just as they are now as far as pattern, aim, and diffusion--they light up the road just in front of the car just like fog lights are always supposed to but rarely ever do.
I wouldn't mind them being slightly brighter (which I assume the HIDs would accomplish), but not at the expense of the pattern, aim, diffusion, etc.
That I can't really comment on first hand. I went with clear lenses on the V. On the Jeep though, it seems to be the same pattern. On that I have a 55 watt kit though so they're really bright and over power the stock low beams. I went with 3000k so it is obvious, but I like the yellow/blue contrast on the red Jeep.
What's the aiming and light diffusion like with the HID fogs? My (OEM) fogs are perfect just as they are now as far as pattern, aim, and diffusion--they light up the road just in front of the car just like fog lights are always supposed to but rarely ever do.
I wouldn't mind them being slightly brighter (which I assume the HIDs would accomplish), but not at the expense of the pattern, aim, diffusion, etc.
I have the 35W DDM HID kit in my foglights and they aim and diffuse pretty well. The only downside I would note, is that when aimed toward the ground, (like foglights should be) they are so bright that I think they tend to be a bit distracting while I drive. Kind of like my eyes are drawn in closer to the front of the car because it is so much brighter. Not that I'm complaining, you just seemed concerned about how they function as a fog light, vs most people just want to know how cool they look.
Yes...I want them to work first. Looking cool is okay, but not if they don't work as fog lights.
So since you've got them (and seem to want them to work too), bottom line, are the HIDs better or keep the OEMs? I would like them to be a little brighter, but if they're so bright they're distracting, maybe not that bright.
i put a set of DDM 55w 6000ks in my fogs and i absolutley love them. granted the color does not match the factory headlights but they are brighter than all hell.
Yes...I want them to work first. Looking cool is okay, but not if they don't work as fog lights.
So since you've got them (and seem to want them to work too), bottom line, are the HIDs better or keep the OEMs? I would like them to be a little brighter, but if they're so bright they're distracting, maybe not that bright.
Installed 3000k 55w HID. It's bright and it's yellow, nice contrast from the headlights. Should be pretty sweet to use on the snow next year but I'll have to wait to find out.
There is a ton of rims that would look awesome on the v but they are usually a one of the 5 lug patterns. WHY DO WE HAVE 6 lugs?????:suspect:
Does anyone know if there are kits that change the lug pattern???
I know it is a silly question but it would make rim choice HUGE and less expensive, as...
This one is from VLM wheels. Super happy with it. It's just a hair smaller than the OEM one, but not too small like my other one.
The carbon fiber is a nice touch also.
Second to last pic is my old wheel.
-Byron
I did some searching but didnt come up with anything. Lots of the other forums have an "official" picture thread for aftermarket wheels. I couldnt find one for here. Im looking for a thread to help make a wheel selection a little easier.
If you could post a picture of your car with...
Bought my V with LOTS of scrapes on wheels... Previous owner must have hit every curb he saw...
Alloy Wheel Repair of Detroit (in Warren Mi) redid mine. Look FANTASTIC.
Job well done if you're in the se Michigan areas and need wheels fixed.
FYI.
My friend in Germany made me some Uber sexy radio knobs, so I figured I'd try them out. He is not making any more.
I'm super happy with them, and will be powder coating them satin black in the near future.
-Byron
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