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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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replacing fog light bulb

Should i go OEM or is there an aftermarket bulb that is better?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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maxx gold if you like the yellow look, or hids.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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ebay has some good ones. I just got some 6500K'z
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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What color are you looking for from the Bulb ??
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Sniper 55
What color are you looking for from the Bulb ??

That i am not sure of, i just want something brighter than OEM.
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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your not gonna notice a huge diff with diff bulbs in the fogs. personally i didn't think the figs did much for light output, then i put hids in then they put out more light than my headlights
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by demolition_x
your not gonna notice a huge diff with diff bulbs in the fogs. personally i didn't think the figs did much for light output, then i put hids in then they put out more light than my headlights
I am looking for a cost effective replacement, HIDs are pretty damn expensive arent they?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:32 PM
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yes. but don't expect much just a color change. its not like with new bulbs your gonna see any better. if you want something that matches the hid a little better just get silverstars.

just don't up the wattage. fogs are only rated at that wattage cause they can't take any more heat from a higher wattage bulb (in most cases, i know many will prove me wrong)
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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weres the best place to purchase silverstars?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 09:30 PM
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Auto Zone but if you want them cheap buy them online
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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wally has em
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 09:37 PM
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man i love this forum such quick responses and who is Wally?
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:06 PM
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Are there any other alternatives? I just want to keep my options open
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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wally = walmart



any colored light is gonna burn out faster no matter what, so just beware of that
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by demolition_x
wally = walmart



any colored light is gonna burn out faster no matter what, so just beware of that
seriously how the fukk was i suppose to know that? do i work at walmart, hell no
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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you never heard it called wally world???

guess its an east coast thing
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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Never heard of Wallys World but Yea maybe because i am from the West Coast
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 01:16 AM
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So what is the stock wattage for the fogs?

I just got 6500k, will I see any color difference to the stock ones?
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by merkin110
weres the best place to purchase silverstars?
I found the silverstars at autozone fore 32 bucs which is cheaper than walmart(38). I love the new look considering it matches the color of the stock HIDs. I also replaced the factory high beam which also helped the look and brightness.
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by type-s09
I found the silverstars at autozone fore 32 bucs which is cheaper than walmart(38). I love the new look considering it matches the color of the stock HIDs. I also replaced the factory high beam which also helped the look and brightness.
So is the light more bluer and whiter than the stock yellowish tint //
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Old Dec 14, 2005 | 11:09 PM
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if I buy the yellow fog light (i.e 3000K) is it brighter than OEM bulb?
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 11:02 AM
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I said screw it and i went with OEM. It was only 12 bucks
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Old Dec 15, 2005 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MY2002TLS
So what is the stock wattage for the fogs?

I just got 6500k, will I see any color difference to the stock ones?
51-55w

You got a HID kit i take it? thats about the only way your going to get a true 6500k. Yes you will see a difference, the stock headlights are only 4300 and halogens are less than the oem hid

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I said screw it and i went with OEM. It was only 12 bucks
After all this why????
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Old Dec 18, 2005 | 03:28 AM
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It was only 12 bucks. I will upgrade to silverstars in the future though.
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