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Old 12-04-2008 | 01:43 AM
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i want to change the bulbs on my fog lights i got 07 TLS black color what do you guys recommend that would look good But i dont want nothing like 12000k HIDS something that will match and look good
Old 12-04-2008 | 02:53 AM
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Well do you want to drop in HID's or just replacement bulbs? Cost and light output between the two is considerably different. If you want to do HID's and match your OEM headlights, make sure to do 4300K. Many people on this forum opt to get higher KELVIN bulbs, which give you a bluer light output, however less "lumens" (useable light on the road). The best balance between color output and light output seems to be 6000K IMO but some have gone to 8 and 10k and seem to be happy as well.

I have 6k on mine top and bottom and definitely notice the drop in light output from the stock 4300K but its bearable.
Old 12-04-2008 | 07:14 AM
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If bulbs only:

Look at Nokya Arctic White. 7000k.

There are similar bulbs by Hoen, PIAA, etc.

Make sure you get the right bulb type. Correct one is H8. 35w/55w.
Old 12-04-2008 | 10:46 PM
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i just want something to match my factory lights
Old 12-04-2008 | 10:50 PM
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would it be better to instal hids or just bulbs
Old 12-05-2008 | 03:33 PM
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go HID, you WON'T regret it. I put 3000k in mine.


Old 12-05-2008 | 03:41 PM
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You want to match factory 4300K?

Get Nokya Arctic White...they will actually be bluer than stock a little bit. Don't expect actual road output. They are definitely better than stock.

Change your stock HIDs to 6000K for the ultimate white (with a blueish hue) color.

I'm personally running Hoen Endurance Fog Bulbs, and I love them, very very yellow color, and it looks yellow from all the angles.
Old 12-05-2008 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Tolik
would it be better to instal hids or just bulbs
Installing HID is also simple, but I would run an independent connection, since you do want to turn them on whenever you want, with or without the headlights.

I stay stick to bulbs for now, it's cheap, 10-20 bux for basic fog bulbs. And then once you upgrade your HID, you can go with fog's hids.
Old 12-05-2008 | 03:45 PM
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Yeah, I do wish I would've set mine up on a separate connection. I hate having to turn the headlights on, in order to get the fog's on.
Old 12-05-2008 | 04:04 PM
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refer to this thread

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-photograph-gallery-96/hid-fogs-698774/
Old 12-05-2008 | 07:14 PM
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Old 12-05-2008 | 07:18 PM
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Nokya H8 Hyper Yellow Foglight Bulbs ($20)

They're cheap, and they actually work in fog, whereas HID conversions actually impair your vision when it's foggy.
Old 12-05-2008 | 07:26 PM
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Dang I bet your blinding people with your fogs
Old 12-06-2008 | 05:14 PM
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Nokya H8 Hyper Yellow Foglight Bulbs ($20)

They're cheap, and they actually work in fog, whereas HID conversions actually impair your vision when it's foggy.
I've read that certain bulbs require a different harness so it won't burn the plastic. Is that true for that type of bulb? I've seen people with yellow bulbs like the IS or GS for lexus. I want that look. Do you recommend bulb or inlay?
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Originally Posted by Jays_04TL
Dang I bet your blinding people with your fogs
u already kno

oh and Vision is 110% better
Old 12-07-2008 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by yct
I've read that certain bulbs require a different harness so it won't burn the plastic. Is that true for that type of bulb? I've seen people with yellow bulbs like the IS or GS for lexus. I want that look. Do you recommend bulb or inlay?
Bulbs.

As long as the bulbs are H8 with a 35W draw you'll be fine. The Nokya Yellow mentioned above, sounds just like what you need. $20 - $25 to your door.

On Ebay Search "Nokya H8 Yellow".
Old 12-07-2008 | 01:28 AM
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https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ight=foglights

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/nokya-hyper-yellow-h8-35-55w-645274/

thanks in advance. I read the "frying the harness" in those threads. I've seen people post pictures of the fried Fog/ bumper part. Don't want to do that.

What do you think about putting an insert: i.e. :

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-2004-2008-93/g-082-08-wdp-tl-s-yellow-fog-light-mod-diy-643146/
Old 12-10-2008 | 06:17 PM
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which is yellower, the nokya or the hoen endurance h8 bulbs? i want the yellowest bulbs for my fogs
Old 12-10-2008 | 06:21 PM
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hoen endurance 100%
Old 12-10-2008 | 06:39 PM
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i dont know if i should get hoen endurance yellow or nokya stage 2 arctic white. the nokya will be bluer than my headlights so idk if thatll look good, maybe
Old 12-10-2008 | 06:39 PM
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how do i get the bulb replaced, bumper removal or just remove the black pastice that runs under the front of car?
Old 12-10-2008 | 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tl-s_lover024
how do i get the bulb replaced, bumper removal or just remove the black pastice that runs under the front of car?
if you got skiny hands remove the plastic well if you dont remove the bumper
Old 12-10-2008 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tolik
if you got skiny hands remove the plastic well if you dont remove the bumper
Not for an '07/'08. Easier to go in through the wheel well. Taking off the bumper is overkill no matter how big your hands are (OK, if you the Hulk or something, but otherwise .... ).
Old 12-10-2008 | 10:13 PM
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Old 12-11-2008 | 08:37 AM
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The easiest bulbs to replace on this car are the fogs via fender well.

No matter what kind of hands you have
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