[ZoominPoet]

See my previous post of how to install aftermarket fog light bulbs.

I was impressed with the difference of my new H11 Hoen bulbs compared to the OEM H11 Phillips bulbs used for the fog lights.

The Hoen H11 bulbs produce a much brighter, whiter light. Up close, they have an attractive blue tint.

Distance wise, the Hoen bulbs add about a 2-3 foot difference to your MZ3 over the Phillips bulbs. I was pleasantly surprised.

I don't have the stock Xenon lighting; however, I plan to upgrade my low/high beams to Hoen bulbs as well. I'll keep you posted.

As soon as I learn how to add pics to posts, I'll post some "after" pics.

 

[M3-GT]

Distance wise, the Hoen bulbs add about a 2-3 foot difference to your MZ3 over the Phillips bulbs. I was pleasantly surprised.

Sorry but at the same wattage, a blue tint bulb (and Heons are very tinted) may be brighter and whiter but it's impossible to match of surpass a clear bulb. And that's not an opinion.....it's a proven lab and scentific fact.

read a little before posting false info:

http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/bulbs/superwhite/superwhite.html

 

[ZoominPoet]

It may be a scientific fact in your eyes, but I know what my eyes see. My OEM fog lights I could see projection sideways from my vehicle; however, I could not see them project in front of my car. My HOEN bulbs I can not only see sideways, but a good 2 feet of projection in front of my vehicle.

...since when did vehicles fit into labs? <g>

 

[Absinthe]

Got any before and after / comparison pics?

 

[M3-GT]

Got any before and after / comparison pics?

yeah because...same wattage, same reflectors in the fog...well I won't repeat myself.

 

[ZoominPoet]

It's no biggie guys, don't lose sleep over the comparision.

I didn't take before/after pictures because I had a busy weekend after I installed them Saturday afternoon. Sowwie guys.

I will get current pics as soon as I can.

My opinion, and why I changed the bulbs, is the Hoen H11 bulbs look better. I like the upclose blue look and the little futher projection the new bulbs provide.

Science may have their opinion, other people may add their 2¢, but all I know is I like the change.

I'm no car expect by far. So, if Mr Scientists from the depths of some basement lab says the Hoen aren't any better than the OEM ones...good for him. heheee

I was just stating how I felt because many people on these boards are looking to upgrade their fog lights. Next time, I'll bring a guest speaker from Hoen with me to help validate my opinions.

Thanks for the feedback, y'all.

 

[a_kaup]

The vast majority of what Stern claims is fact. However dont lose site of the fact he sells competing products so has a financial interest in putting competitors down.

More importantly check out the latest tests of the 'blue' bulbs in AutoExpress (Europe)....the blue bulbs did quite well Technology has improved in glass and filters used.

 

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If you want fog lights to be effective as fog lights, they shouldn't be white/blue.