HID's in fog question

[WhiteFiver]

I'm putting a set of 5000K 35W HID's in my fog lights on my 2004 Vibe Base. Should I use a relay harness, or can I just use the stock wiring.?

[keithvibe]

you should be fine with the stock wiring. If for some reason you have one that won't light or every now and again then yes add the relay harness.If you went to the 55watt hids then YES get the extra harness. But I don't recommend using the 55watt kits.

[06pvibe]

You shouldn't do it @ all w/the OE fog light housing. They are not projectors, nor even have a light diffuser. It is illegal for a good reason. The scattered light created will blind other drivers.Install projectors designed for HIDs if you plan to do this mod. That is the only correct and legal way.

[06pvibe]

Quote, originally posted by keithvibe »you should be fine with the stock wiring. If for some reason you have one that won't light or every now and again then yes add the relay harness.If you went to the 55watt hids then YES get the extra harness. But I don't recommend using the 55watt kits. I wonder why you say that? Halogens= 55w drawHIDs= 35-55w draw. Same-same, no? 55w's is 55w's in my book.

[hskater26]

i have 3000k HIDs in my fogs and i have driven at my car in another car and they are no where near blinding. most likely because they are lower.

[hskater26]

btw. my car looks sexy when i drive at it

[Wolfman213]

Quote, originally posted by 06pvibe »I wonder why you say that? Halogens= 55w drawHIDs= 35-55w draw. Same-same, no? 55w's is 55w's in my book.When dealing with HIDs vs Halogen, 55w HIDs do need upgraded wiring. It takes a lot more power for that ballast to ignite the bulb and for it to constantly run than a standard 55x halogen bulb. It's not really and apples to apples comparison.