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Optilux H11 yellow fogs (Hella)

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by NMTrailRider, Oct 27, 2017.

  1. Oct 27, 2017 at 7:31 PM
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    I installed some Optilux H11 fogs today. Purchased from Amazon $21. Very happy with them. Nice gold color. Pics are two different exposures back to back.

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    This pic shows very true to life color against a wall.
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    NMTrailRider, Oct 27, 2017
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  2. Oct 28, 2017 at 8:06 PM
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    Confirms one thing for me I like the cut off/functionality of the factory fog lamps.

    Are those bulbs a wtep up in wattage?
     
    Just Dandee, Oct 28, 2017
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  3. Oct 29, 2017 at 3:32 PM
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    Yes the OEM cut off is nice. Doesn’t bother other drivers, and gets the yellow light where you want it in fog/rain/snow.

    Nope, not a step up in brightness.
     
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  4. Oct 29, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    I use Sylvania ZXE H11's with German Made Hella Amber Film
     
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  5. Oct 30, 2017 at 12:08 AM
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    Where did you get the film?
     
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  6. Oct 30, 2017 at 6:01 AM
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    Does any know what the differences of using a film vs yellow bulbs are?
     
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  7. Oct 30, 2017 at 6:06 AM
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    I tried finding listing again on Fleabay but the guy no longer can get the film, it was like 35.00 for 2 6" round pieces. Didn't look orange like the ugly LaminX stuff. Let me see if I can find another spot for it.
     
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  8. Oct 30, 2017 at 6:07 AM
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  10. Nov 20, 2017 at 12:52 AM
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    I've got a 3rd Gen, but i assume it doesn't make much difference for this question... did you apply the film with the lights in place or did you remove them, apply, and put hem back in?
     
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  11. Nov 20, 2017 at 4:19 AM
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    Completely took em out, applied and let em cure for a few days before putting them back in
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2018 at 11:19 PM
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    Bulbs still holding up? I was eyeing those h11s for my fogs.
    Just ordered a set of optilux h7s for my r6.
     
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  13. Jan 9, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    Im running a set of Nokia h11 yellows for over 6 years without issue.

     
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    Yep holding up just fine. One thing to note- it's a very deep/dark color. You don't get much "usable" light. Asthetically they're awesome. But I'm missing the ditch lighting I had with regular bulbs to see deer. The yellows just don't get out there.
     
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    Just a personal opinion, but I still don't understand the fascination with amber. Every scientific study I've seen says it has absolutely no advantage. Yes, it does look cool though.
     
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    I wanted the yellows for (arguably) better snow/rain viz. But I didn't realize how much I appreciated the white light in the ditches until it was gone. Definitely a give and take here. I fear deer more than the couple times a year I drive in a near whiteout. As such, the Philips VisionPlus will go back in in the spring.
     
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