shawn744

Hey everyone. I was washing and admiring my car this morning, when I realized that i didn't like the way the foglights and xenon headlights look together. Believe it or not, I only found ONE bulb especially for 03 TLs on Ebay that were "xenon." And i missed the auctioned. I really don't care if it's real or not, i'm not gonna spend a grand on fog light bulbs. Bottom line, i want to know if anyone knows where i could buy "blue" light bulbs. Either online or through a auto parts store. I'd really appreciate it. -Shawn

SK2003TypeS

Do you want it to emit a "blue" light ? Or are you looking for a better match to the headlights. I wanted a better match to the headlights. A cheap way to go is get a pair of 9006 bulbs from midnightmoose.com. Safe way is to get 55w bulbs. I acutually put in the 85W bulbs because a few people here tried it. From what I recall reading, they didn't melt the harness or foglight case. I've had them in for a week now and they don't feel any warmer than the stock ones when I put my hand to the lense. They are a lot brighter and almost match the headlights.

Bxscig

For the 85W bulbs or higher than 55W... You could also change the wiring a little with a wiring harness that draws the power from the battery... protecting the stock harness and wiring.

You might want to try a different color so matching isnt a problem. I did yellow.

SK2003TypeS

Please, explain further
btw: nice write up on your fog light mod

Bxscig

Basically, you hook the 9006 bulbs to the battery and throw a fuse and relay inbetween the battery and the bulb. The relay hooks up to your OEM 9006 harness and only needs VERY VERY little current to operate. Once the relay is turned on my the 9006 OEM harness in other words you turn your fogs on.... the relay will close the circuit inbetween the the battery and bulbs.

shawn744

hey thanks for your reply. Owning an acura, you do notice that the blueness of the headlights are pretty blue....did the 85W match it pretty close? And also one more thing, i want a solution with very little modding of the harness, wiring, and car. So bottom line, you're saying that the 85W lights would be a close match, and strong as the headlights right? thanks a lot. -Shawn

Bxscig

I think that it comes close... others have said brands like Eaglite and Razo 55W versions are the best match. Those you can just swap the bulbs.

shawn744

The bulbs are sockets right?....the 85W you can't just swap/plug in? thanks -shawn

shawn744

Okay, i found the 9006 lights from midnightmoose.com, would that thing fit in my assembly? And this wouldn't require those ballast boxes right? 'preciate it. -shawn

Bxscig

The 9006 bulbs will fit right in. SO will the 85Ws... as long as it is 9006. No ballast required.

shawn744

For the last time, (sorry) a 9006 will replace a stock fog light config? Just remove the stock white bulb, and insert the 9006 bulb. If that's correct you wouldn't know about the whole 85W melting issue would you? I'd like it to be strong like an 85W....lemme know. Much thanks. -Shawn

shawn744

BTW, what about the high beams. they are also plain white light. Would anyone know which xenon (no ballast) replacement that would be? Thanks a lot. -Shawn

Bxscig

Ok, the regular bulb (stock) is a 9006 Bulb, so if you buy another 9006 bulb you are good to go. Choose what you will between 55Ws and 85Ws. Some people recommend against 85Ws and some say they have no problems.

The high beams are 9005 bulbs.

SK2003TypeS

Ok, thx for the tip Bxscig !
Shawn, for what it's worth, I remember reading that someone did a comparison from of the eaglite 55w bulbs vs. the 85w bulbs and there wasn't a big difference in the brightness. Of course I read that after I bought the 85w bulbs.

shawn744

Okay, guys, quick update. I drove for about an hour today with my fogs on....i felt them to see how hot they were...it was too hot to the touch on both sides of my hand. From your own experience, are the fog lights as blue as the headlights? BTW, i'm thinking of getting the 55W. Any thoughts/advice about installation? Thanks a lot. -Shawn

Bxscig

It is definitely too hot to touch. I learned the hard way too. I just went with purple and yellow because matching HIDs with halogen bulbs are hard. You will need a 10mm + ratchet + about a 6" extension to get to the bolt holding it.

shawn744

Okay....a few more things. Those 55W 9006 bulbs....do you know how many K they are? (6000, 7000k)....Same for the 9005 high beam lights. And do you know how many K the STOCK low beam true HIDs are? Thanks. -Shawn

Bxscig

Even if the number is the same, they won't look the same. I am not sure what those 55W 9006 bulbs Eaglite are rated at. Sorry.

shawn744

Do you personally think that if i get the 9006 fogs it'll look stupid or faggy with the headlights? I'm trying to decide.....Yellow wouldn't be bad, but i'm not really a fan. Thanks. -Shawn

Bxscig

I think that anything besides stock will look better lol The stock ones look bad to me but they last. The aftermarket ones, be warned, do burn out more often.... like in a month or 6 months... depending on how often you use them.

NYDesi80

Just get Eaglites from www.midnightmoose.com Many people have ordered through them and at the 15.49 price ... you can afford to get a couple.

dj5

I have the PIAA Extreme White bulbs in my fogs. They're about as close as you can get to match the headlights.

REV-01

i used a second pair of headlight ballast and d2r bulbs for the fogs, not exactly same color but is pretty close

edgalang

To be honest shawn, don't waste your time. I've gone through a TON of aftermarket bulbs since April 2001 and I can tell you that NOTHING is better than the OEM bulb. If you want to waste money and learn the hardway, be my guest...but from now on, I'm done with all the 9006 aftermarket crap. If you want to do it right, and only do it once, go full out HID and be done with it.

BTW...here are some pics for you to compare.

Max GOLD 55W


Eaglite Xenon 80W


80W Hyperwhite vs 55W GOLD

Bxscig

Like edgalang said I was done wasting money on those bulbs. They burn out so much and so fast.

edgalang

Especially with your true DTR lights...those bulbs shouldn't even be considered.

shawn744

Hey DJ5- about how long have those PIAA Xtremes lasted? I should've checked this thread i just bought PIAA extremes 47000k. i spent like $90.....it's gotta have some kind of warranty....SHIT......(there's a 20% restocking fee if i return them....)....i dunno what i should do. Any suggestions appreciated -shawn

edgalang

It's too late to beat yourself up now. Just use them for the mean time and when they burn out, don't buy another set.