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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:35 PM
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OEM vs Aftermarket

hey so i have a broken fog light on the driver side and im thinkin should i spend the extra cash on an oem part or should i just go with an aftermarket? any suggestions
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 11:57 PM
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I have a set of Depo fog lights. They fit perfectly & work fine.
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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anyone else?
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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If the housing itself isnt broken take the glass off and put lexan over it.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 01:24 AM
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I put in LEDs - look good, match the low beams, easy swap, but not bright at all (can't actually use them in the fog - won't light up the road enough)
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by mklaudt
I put in LEDs - look good, match the low beams, easy swap, but not bright at all (can't actually use them in the fog - won't light up the road enough)
Has nothing to do with the OPs question though. And if it doesnt light up the road why have it. Dump the LEDs and put in HIDs. It will match and light up the road making them usable.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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And if it doesnt light up the road why have it. Dump the LEDs and put in HIDs.

Yup, That's the plan when I get the time and money. I'm really just using them as DRLs and they serve that purpose. Luckily not too much fog around here (and they just stay on when I have the high beams so that I can create more glare for the oncoming drivers).

And you're right - I thought he was referring to the bulb. That's what I get for reading these things after my bedtime.

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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 11:58 AM
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Has nothing to do with the OPs question though. And if it doesnt light up the road why have it. Dump the LEDs and put in HIDs. It will match and light up the road making them usable.
Kris,
Do you know a good brand of Lexan for the fogs + HIDs. I replaced my driver side fog with a Lexan cover off of Eebs (ebay) and the Lexan started to bubble... Any suggestions?
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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Just go with Lexan - EZ to do, I bought mine off Ebay 2 years ago and have no problems. If you get another glass one, it will just break again...
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