I would like to get brighter bulbs in my fog lights, but I don't want melt downs. What bulb can I use?

 

Most people swapping out juz the bulbs use Polarg or PIAA. I had PIAA on my old CL and it was a huge improvement over stock.

 

piaa 19224

polarg m6

do a search...this is probably the most frequently asked question on the site.

 

piaa 19224

polarg m6

do a search...this is probably the most frequently asked question on the site.

 

I have used both Polag M6 and PIAA 19224. No meltdown issues. I know of people that complain that there was a slight issue of discolored lenses, but no meltdowns. I personally have had no issues.

Right now I'm running PIAA LED's cause my 19224 burnt out. The LEDs look alright I guess they aren't as bright if you ask me. Here's a pic.

 

The LED's look good. What is the model number, and how do you install them?

 

I think the number is 19263. My bad, that pic is a new pic and what you are actually seeing are just Polarg Hybrid Hyper white 5W wedge bulbs. They are the exact same size as stock, just w/ a tint over them. I changed out the LED's cause they were just concentrated beams and did nothing. Personally I liked the M6 or the PIAA 19224. But the LEDs are just wedge bulbs and fit like stock.

 

I have yellow PIAA's in mine, makes it look a little like the Lexus' you see out there.
PIAA 19173 - Ion Yellow.
I'm very happy with how that looks.
Just a suggestion.

B

 

No way, the Maint' Light Question beats this one hands down...

 

I did searches, but they failed to tell me if the suggested replacements were causing meltdowns, decolorized lenses and / or other failures. I do not want a bulb that causes a structural problem. I guess I should have been clearer on my original question.

 

^ gotcha.

you shouldn't have any problems with the piaa or polarg bulbs.

 

don't go any higher than 18w.

 

and thanks for the information.

 

you can go to home depot and get some 21 watt landscaping bulbs for it. They're only like $5.00 for 6 too so your not out much $ if you don't like'em.

 

Won't they burn the light housing and lenses?

 

Oh, they also sell Reveal 100W GE's at Walmart that give out a great white light. I wanna say they come in packs of 4. Slight modification needed. Just messing with you.

No guarantees but you shouldn't have any issue w/ PIAA 19224 or Polarg M6. Only issue might be fitting either bulb into housing. I've heard of people using a dremel to make hole slightly larger. Putting bulbs in have never been an issue for me, but taking them out have. I've shattered 2 bulbs. Easiest way is to take whole housing out. Good luck.

 

LED's look good Junior .
I am running Polarg M-6's.

 

MethodRN

Who makes the LEDs and do you have a stock #, i just a a bulb that looks similar to what you have, take the old one out and install a bulb that looks similar to what you have.

Thanks

 

I posted a newer pic which are actually not PIAA LEDs they are Polarg Hybrid Hyper White 168 I think. Basically, 5W bulbs like stalk, just w/ blue tint. The shop I go to was out of the M-6's.
The PIAA LED's I used to run were PIAA 19263. Because it was just one LED, the beam was so concentrated, I didn't think it did much in terms of looks.
I usually use M6 or PIAA 19224.
I don't know how many stock CL's S or P that I see around town w/ at least one blown out road lamp.

 

Well it's not like the roadlamps are there for anything but looks anyway :P

I see CL's with a burnt out roadlamp all the time.

 

Hey I bought these for my upcoming 2001 CL-S that I purchased:
1pair Polarg M6 12v 18w p8714w

Are these good...or do I need the 5w...Im afraid that the 18W is too much or might burn something....I bought it on EBAY cause it said CL...here it is

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...RK%3AMEWN%3AIT

Thanks