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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 03:22 PM
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Whats up everyone? Just a quick question, i just bought some replacement bulbs for my fog lights in my car, they are 9006 80w hyperwhite bulbs. will these bulbs do anything to my car?
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 03:38 PM
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They might melt the wires or set your car on fire, but otherwise they're fine.
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 03:53 PM
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Originally posted by Greymage
They might melt the wires or set your car on fire, but otherwise they're fine.
Gosh...you scared the hell out of him.
Here is chart.

Front Headlight (Hi) 9005 60W HB3
Low Beam HID D2R
Front Turn Signal 1157 22/2.2 CP
Fog Lights 9006 51W HB4
Rear Turn Signal 1156 21W
Brake Light 7443 21/5W
High Mount Brake Light 7440 21W
Reverse Light 921 or 912? 18W
License Plate 168 3CP
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 04:16 PM
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It wont melt my wires and make my car go on fire, would it just make them blow out faster or something?




2002 WDP TL

Wood Kit, 35% tint all around, Inspire Rain Guards, Hyperwhite Fog Light Bulbs(NOT INSTALLED YET)
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 04:20 PM
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Originally posted by babybau
It wont melt my wires and make my car go on fire, would it just make them blow out faster or something?
It's either blow your bulbs out or burn your fuses......I guess.
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Old Feb 22, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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I am going to install them this weekend and let you guys know what is up with them.
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Old Feb 23, 2002 | 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by songoku


Gosh...you scared the hell out of him.
Here is chart.

Front Headlight (Hi) 9005 60W HB3
Low Beam HID D2R
Front Turn Signal 1157 22/2.2 CP
Fog Lights 9006 51W HB4
Rear Turn Signal 1156 21W
Brake Light 7443 21/5W
High Mount Brake Light 7440 21W
Reverse Light 921 or 912? 18W
License Plate 168 3CP
good to know. thx
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Old Feb 23, 2002 | 07:41 AM
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The wiring harness was not designed to handle 85 watts. You may experience failures with the harness (including nearby wires, not just wires to light) later on down the line (if your fuses don't blow out right away) because they will be running hotter than designed. Also external temperature of the lights will be hotter than the housing was designed for. Not to mention the fact that these lights are probably not street legal.

But hey, it's your car .
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Old Feb 23, 2002 | 09:04 AM
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I wouldn't recommend it. You're going to produce 60% more power than what the housing is designed for. You'll also be producing 150% more heat due to current in your wires.

I wouldn't do it, but it's your car.
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