New H11 fog light globes

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06-01-2011, 08:40 PM
adhunt99

New H11 fog light globes

Hey guys, don't like the yellowish white light of the foggies like most ppl. I don't wanna do the H9 conversion I just want to get new H11s and would like to get one of the MTEC ones...

First - are the blue version really blue (like enough to get the cops pulling u over)?

Second - what are people's opinions between the white/blue/yellow options (I have an 05 Euro lux in blue)?

Third - do any retailers like autobarn or supercheap stock MTEC (or if not where are good online places to buy?

Thanks :) :wave:
06-01-2011, 09:00 PM
Youngster

I have the PIAA H11 yellow Plasma Ion 2500K globes and i love it.
I recommend PIAA or Mtec and you can buy both brands from ebay. Not sure if autobarn or supercheap sell them.
06-01-2011, 09:28 PM
natnat

are you after performance or look?
06-01-2011, 09:31 PM
natnat

i also have PIAA H11 plasma ion yellow, here is how it looks:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5125/...f36e21e5_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1125/...b1eafa6c_b.jpg
06-01-2011, 09:38 PM
adhunt99

Thanks for the pics, I'm after looks, but withoutlosing too much performance (ie how it would be with leds). Leaning towards the blue but interested in various opinions!
06-01-2011, 09:41 PM
tonymulia

Mine is Mtec 2500k. Looks great and very useful when foggy :)
06-01-2011, 09:48 PM
natnat

for performance & look in white or yellow:
http://stores.ebay.com/autopropartsa..._sid=387543997

http://www.powerbulbs.com/product_detail.asp?prod=113

for white / blue look only without breaking the bank (I just searched randomly on the cheapest H11 blue tinted bulbs):
http://stores.ebay.com.au/headlightb..._sid=238238421

but, with blue tinted bulbs for your foggies, don't expect to be able to see through heavy fog...

last time i went to autobarn, they sell Phillipsblue vision / crystal vision at such a huge mark up.. Repco sells Narva blue tinted bulbs for $50 something in H11 I think.
06-01-2011, 09:57 PM
natnat

this is how osram nightbreaker looks (looks a bit bluer on photo though)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5287/...ebaa8c60_b.jpg

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/OSRAM-H11-NIG...item27b728eb7c
06-01-2011, 10:01 PM
adhunt99

OK I was looking at these three:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHE...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHE...Q5fAccessories

What I'm getting the vibe of is:

Yellow - best visibility, interesting/different look but I wouldn't use them all the time

Blue - worst visibility but I like the idea of the bluish look and I'd use them more often/as standard 'on' foglights

White - in between on looks/visibility...

:) so unsure!
06-01-2011, 10:26 PM
natnat

bear in mind, if you drive to NSW it'd cost you $86 under 'Rule 218-1 (a) Use fog light when not permitted' per:

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/rulesregul...ts_general.pdf

so, that's why i chose yellow for both the GTI and CU2 :)
06-01-2011, 10:29 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by adhunt99

OK I was looking at these three:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHE...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...Q5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUTHE...Q5fAccessories

What I'm getting the vibe of is:

Yellow - best visibility, interesting/different look but I wouldn't use them all the time

Blue - worst visibility but I like the idea of the bluish look and I'd use them more often/as standard 'on' foglights

White - in between on looks/visibility...

:) so unsure!

these ebay stuffs, you gotta check the international postage cost first. some charge up to US$30 just to get a pair of bulb shipped here.
06-01-2011, 10:34 PM
adhunt99

Yeah I have a mate who can forward things on so it'd be less than 20 to get them here.
06-01-2011, 10:36 PM
adhunt99

Also what does 'not permitted' actually mean in practice...
06-01-2011, 10:57 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by adhunt99

Also what does 'not permitted' actually mean in practice...

the electrical signage on the road says 'illegal to use fog lights in non adverse weather' or something..

so my interpretation of 'adverse weather' is
- heavy to moderate rain
- fog
- light shower... not too sure :)

nonetheless, there are many drivers who turn on their foggies in clear conditions cos either: to look cool or no idea what the foggies do / what the light control stalk does (ie: my wife has no idea what each control does on the driver side!)

but personally in the last 10 yrs or so, previous cars did not have foggies :p, I rarely use my fog lights except in heavy fog cos I want to make sure other drivers can see me and not hit me :p
07-01-2011, 03:38 PM
EuRo[69]

Sorry noob question
With the mtec bulbs it that just plug n play or do I need the balast like the hid kit?

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07-01-2011, 06:22 PM
adhunt99

The ones I'm talking about just plug in.
08-01-2011, 06:56 AM
tonymulia

The one that I meant require HID ballast.
08-01-2011, 10:02 PM
TurBIce

oh wow. natt. those PIAA ones are $80!
reckon for the price better to get 3000k hids?

is it really easy to install?
i want to have yellow foggies. but $80 for bulbs?
08-01-2011, 10:19 PM
adhunt99

In terms of yellowness (I want proper yellow not just yellowish) - should I go for the PIAA? The MTEC ones are 'golden' so are they less yellow?
08-01-2011, 10:26 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurBIce

oh wow. natt. those PIAA ones are $80!
reckon for the price better to get 3000k hids?

is it really easy to install?
i want to have yellow foggies. but $80 for bulbs?

well, PIAA is made in Japan and you get what you pay for, i hope :p

shops in Sydney used to sell them for >$120.

HID retrofits are too troublesome I think and they'd be chinese made for around $100 something.
08-01-2011, 10:30 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by adhunt99

In terms of yellowness (I want proper yellow not just yellowish) - should I go for the PIAA? The MTEC ones are 'golden' so are they less yellow?

these photos show how yellow the PIAA is:

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/DSC01714.jpg
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o...k/DSC01722.jpg
08-01-2011, 10:33 PM
tonymulia

I will try to take picture tomorrow night so you can see it really well. Mtech will cost around $250 from US. Here in Sydney around $400-$450
08-01-2011, 10:36 PM
TurBIce

NAT!! thats exactly how i want my foggies output to be !!
but $80 ~~~~~
08-01-2011, 10:43 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurBIce

NAT!! thats exactly how i want my foggies output to be !!
but $80 ~~~~~

or cheapest way is just to get a Lamin-X fog lights tint

http://www.lamin-x.com/Acura-TSX-09-...rs-p/ac115.htm

it's look like this (got the Lamin-X on my GTI):
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5009/...c7b92dd0_b.jpg

but the light colour (with normal bulbs) is not as yellow as the PIAA bulbs.
08-01-2011, 11:12 PM
Youngster

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurBIce

NAT!! thats exactly how i want my foggies output to be !!
but $80 ~~~~~

If you want that look, it's worth the money. I've got the PIAA and love it. If you're ever at Topone, i will show you.

Nat, i think your Dedy's customer right?
08-01-2011, 11:19 PM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Youngster

If you want that look, it's worth the money. I've got the PIAA and love it. If you're ever at Topone, i will show you.

Nat, i think your Dedy's customer right?

Yes, that's right :)

Totally recommend Honda owners to TopOne:
http://toponeauto.com.au/
08-01-2011, 11:32 PM
Youngster

Quote:

Originally Posted by natnat

Yes, that's right :)

Totally recommend Honda owners to TopOne:
http://toponeauto.com.au/

Cool. Hope to meet you there one day!
08-01-2011, 11:43 PM
EuRo[69]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...#ht_5038wt_972

Well they are on ebay, and dont know if it plug and play.

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09-01-2011, 05:32 AM
natnat

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuRo[69]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...#ht_5038wt_972

Well they are on ebay, and dont know if it plug and play.

Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk

H11 halogen bulbs are all plug and play for CL9 and CU2. Easy as that :)
09-01-2011, 08:30 AM
TurBIce

Quote:

Originally Posted by EuRo[69]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/MTEC-...#ht_5038wt_972

Well they are on ebay, and dont know if it plug and play.

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thats a good price for the bulbs.

Where yo located. lets split postage. lol!
09-01-2011, 08:48 AM
TurBIce

that mtec seller states does not ship over seas~
09-01-2011, 08:56 AM
adhunt99

Any views about PIAA vs MTEC in terms of yellowness? MTEC seem cheaper by about half!
09-01-2011, 10:58 AM
EuRo[69]

Quote:

Originally Posted by TurBIce

that mtec seller states does not ship over seas~

Well there are some other seller on ebay that do ship to AU,

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10-01-2011, 02:50 PM
adhunt99

Quote:

Originally Posted by adhunt99

Any views about PIAA vs MTEC in terms of yellowness? MTEC seem cheaper by about half!

Any views??? Wanna order some...
10-01-2011, 08:13 PM
TurBIce

Quote:

Originally Posted by Youngster

If you want that look, it's worth the money. I've got the PIAA and love it. If you're ever at Topone, i will show you.

Nat, i think your Dedy's customer right?

Might bite the bullet n get piaa!

damn you !!! lol
11-01-2011, 10:12 AM
natnat

you won't regret it man, it's good stuff!

i bought mine from tekimoka, but it seems that he's still on holiday.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/tekimokas-garage
25-09-2012, 01:17 PM
ExpressCoffee

Sorry for the thread revival but does anyone know how good the Nokya yellow bulbs are?

Choosing between that and the PIAA.. price wise they differ ~$30

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