Replaced fog lamps in 07 TL-S (pics)
12-23-2006, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by TypeS Racer
Just ordered my H8 lights like yours. Also planning to do the same to my DRL's, they annoy me. Also had thought about running a separate wired relay, so I could turn them on at full wattage.
That could be a good alternative. I put silverstars in there but since they run at lower wattage they still looked like crap. At full wattage it would be ok but I am pleased with just eliminating them all together.
12-23-2006, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by TLFourplay
That could be a good alternative. I put silverstars in there but since they run at lower wattage they still looked like crap. At full wattage it would be ok but I am pleased with just eliminating them all together.
I was considering replacing the DRL's with Piaa Tera LED's.
http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/produ...oducts_id=1233
Would the low wattage affect led's at all?
01-04-2007, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by TLFourplay
Yeah I painted the turn signal bulb housing black. Half of the TL-S headlights are already blacked out but I just painted that section.
Actually I pulled the DRL fuse so they just never come on. If I could get them to have the HID look instead of piss yellow I would but they get such low wattage that even with whit bulbs in there they still look piss yellow so I disabled them all together. I put a blown fuse in there just in case there was any insurance liabilities if I got ina wreck or whatever. You never know.
Actually I pulled the DRL fuse so they just never come on. If I could get them to have the HID look instead of piss yellow I would but they get such low wattage that even with whit bulbs in there they still look piss yellow so I disabled them all together. I put a blown fuse in there just in case there was any insurance liabilities if I got ina wreck or whatever. You never know.
Do you know which fuse to pull/replace? Or is it in the manual (i haven't taken delivery yet so I was just checking)
Also is there a way to run the fogs with just the parking lights? I think this might look good at dusk when the DRLs are disabled.
01-04-2007, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by rcz22
Do you know which fuse to pull/replace? Or is it in the manual (i haven't taken delivery yet so I was just checking)
Also is there a way to run the fogs with just the parking lights? I think this might look good at dusk when the DRLs are disabled.
Also is there a way to run the fogs with just the parking lights? I think this might look good at dusk when the DRLs are disabled.
it is the fuse panel right above the hood latch, just read the back of the panel to see which one it is, it is in bottome row, I think second from the back but check the panel for sure
No, no one has figured out how to do that just yet. I have read severeal threads on that and it seems as if some people dont think there would be a way to do that.
01-17-2007, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rondog
these would look hot too on black, should be out by March 2007:
Hey can you show me the picture of this wheel again. All I'm seeing is a big red x. Thanks!
01-18-2007, 12:40 AM
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question about the fogs and more
yo so all i would have to do is buy those bulbs and have somebody put them in? also they make a shortshifter for the type s already? um did you change your hid's?? thats about it
01-18-2007, 05:38 AM
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yo so all i would have to do is buy those bulbs and have somebody put them in? also they make a shortshifter for the type s already? um did you change your hid's?? thats about it
01-18-2007, 11:02 AM
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i have an '04. does anyone know if you can use these type bulbs to get the same effect for the fogs build into the headlights? or are they too low in wattage like the 07 DRLs?
01-18-2007, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by goswald80
Man, I am SO JEALOUS of all you 07s and your real fog lamps... should have waited another year and I'd have an aux input too! Ah well....
You do realize the 04 - 06 fogs superior because:
1) they use 55W 9006 bulbs vs. the 35W h8 bulbs = +20W! more light output
2) The fogs are higher up, thus more light distributed in front of you.
Our old Accord had the low mounted fogs, and they we're all but useless even with stock halogen headlights. 04/06 fogs are effective, even with HIDs.
3) an HID kit is PnP...
I think the new fogs are more for looks than function given thier ineffectiveness.
and you can add an aux port for about $100... You're doing OK with your 2006.
01-28-2007, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by TLFourplay
So according to the manual the S takes hb3 fog lamp bulbs.. WRONG!!! They are actually 35w H8 bulbs. WTF!! I need to call acura about that. Also FYI they say 7443 for the turn signal bulbs.. WRONG!! They are 1157. Of course in both instances I bought the bulbs prior and completely removed to replace. Oh well.
Anyways, I bought these "Nokya Arctic White Pro Halogen 7000k H8" bulbs off of ebay for something like 15 bucks shipped. Couldnt be happier with the look. They match the HID's very well, no more pee yellow fog lamps. I replaced the driver bulb in the pics to show the difference.
Anyways, I bought these "Nokya Arctic White Pro Halogen 7000k H8" bulbs off of ebay for something like 15 bucks shipped. Couldnt be happier with the look. They match the HID's very well, no more pee yellow fog lamps. I replaced the driver bulb in the pics to show the difference.
01-28-2007, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TLFourplay
So according to the manual the S takes hb3 fog lamp bulbs.. WRONG!!! They are actually 35w H8 bulbs. WTF!! I need to call acura about that. Also FYI they say 7443 for the turn signal bulbs.. WRONG!! They are 1157. Of course in both instances I bought the bulbs prior and completely removed to replace. Oh well.
Anyways, I bought these "Nokya Arctic White Pro Halogen 7000k H8" bulbs off of ebay for something like 15 bucks shipped. Couldnt be happier with the look. They match the HID's very well, no more pee yellow fog lamps. I replaced the driver bulb in the pics to show the difference.
Anyways, I bought these "Nokya Arctic White Pro Halogen 7000k H8" bulbs off of ebay for something like 15 bucks shipped. Couldnt be happier with the look. They match the HID's very well, no more pee yellow fog lamps. I replaced the driver bulb in the pics to show the difference.
01-28-2007, 10:40 PM
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Nice man. Yeah I never really had the DRL's on or fog's at all cause they are so ugly. I love the new bulbs. Wow your front windsheild is kinda dark. What percent tint is it? 50...???
01-30-2007, 12:32 AM
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Originally Posted by KeithL
Thansk for the info, put mine in today, rushed pics, and car is dirty and it is hard to see the difference in pictures, but the difference is huge, these bulbs are much closer to the HIDs and no ugly yellow cast.
01-31-2007, 01:07 AM
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when you installed ur edfc did u just hook up just the rear or did u do all 4 corners? if so how did you overcome the front strut problem? asking you because we are running the same wheels and supension set up. thanks for all your helpful posts
01-31-2007, 02:10 AM
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when you installed ur edfc did u just hook up just the rear or did u do all 4 corners? if so how did you overcome the front strut problem? asking you because we are running the same wheels and supension set up. thanks for all your helpful posts
I actually modified my front strut bar kinda like this guy did: https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...ght=grex+strut
Its a little bit in the reverse direction on rigidity although I am not really impressed with the greddy/accord top hat solution either. Not exactly a great solution. I am holding out in the hope that with the introduction of the type S that the aftermarket will respond better since it is more performance oriented.
02-05-2007, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by TLFourplay
Nice man. Yeah I never really had the DRL's on or fog's at all cause they are so ugly. I love the new bulbs. Wow your front windsheild is kinda dark. What percent tint is it? 50...???
02-05-2007, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TLFourplay
Good geuss, yeah, 63B. I was in Germany for 3 years, Hohenfels. I am in the middle of re-uping to go back to Germany, hopefully March timeframe. I cant wait to get this baby on the autobahn.
how does that work do you just pay for the trasportation of your car? they let u take ur car with you? dont kno much about the military so i guess u can call me a noobie
02-05-2007, 05:16 PM
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Replace the DRL's for 2007 TL-S
I have 2007 TL-S. I would also like to replace the ugly yellow DRLs with some white low watt PIAA LEDs. The user's manual say that the DRLs use 60W HB3 bulbs. Does anyone know if these would fit ==> http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/produ...ducts_id=1232?
Thanks
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02-05-2007, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by vnguyen
I was considering replacing the DRL's with Piaa Tera LED's.
http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/produ...oducts_id=1233
Would the low wattage affect led's at all?
http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/produ...oducts_id=1233
Would the low wattage affect led's at all?
02-05-2007, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gbugler
Are the DRL's HB3 or H8? My 2007 TL-S manual says they are 60W HB3. I was thinking of replacing them with these ==> http://www.car-gym.com/catalog/produ...oducts_id=1232.
The fogs are H8, DRL's are HB3.
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how does that work do you just pay for the trasportation of your car? they let u take ur car with you? dont kno much about the military so i guess u can call me a noobie
02-05-2007, 08:04 PM
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Hey Tony,
I see that you changed your location to MD; you already on PCS leave? My last unit is at Graf right now and they said that it's balls cold - good luck to you on that.
I ordered my UR pulley, hopefully it'll be in soon and then I need teins and a CAI. I'm getting there; but I gotta go a little at a time.
I wish you the best in Deutschland!!!
I see that you changed your location to MD; you already on PCS leave? My last unit is at Graf right now and they said that it's balls cold - good luck to you on that.
I ordered my UR pulley, hopefully it'll be in soon and then I need teins and a CAI. I'm getting there; but I gotta go a little at a time.
I wish you the best in Deutschland!!!
02-05-2007, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jonathan.chance
Hey Tony,
I see that you changed your location to MD; you already on PCS leave? My last unit is at Graf right now and they said that it's balls cold - good luck to you on that.
I ordered my UR pulley, hopefully it'll be in soon and then I need teins and a CAI. I'm getting there; but I gotta go a little at a time.
I wish you the best in Deutschland!!!
I see that you changed your location to MD; you already on PCS leave? My last unit is at Graf right now and they said that it's balls cold - good luck to you on that.
I ordered my UR pulley, hopefully it'll be in soon and then I need teins and a CAI. I'm getting there; but I gotta go a little at a time.
I wish you the best in Deutschland!!!
Yes, have been on PCS leave since the 25th. Left campbell at midnight!! I fly out to D-land next sunday. Still dont have pinpoints... Hey come on now, that SFC pay should be more than enough to fund the things you NEED for your S.
Originally Posted by clac225
Put the yellow H8s in mine, not too impressed though
I see a lot of lexus's like that and I was interested in trying... I would like to see a pic or two
02-06-2007, 07:43 AM
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Originally Posted by KeithL
Thansk for the info, put mine in today, rushed pics, and car is dirty and it is hard to see the difference in pictures, but the difference is huge, these bulbs are much closer to the HIDs and no ugly yellow cast.
How do you get your mirror lights to stay on the whole time?
02-07-2007, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by mavz44
I would also be interested in knowing how you keep them on.
You can't.
I think what he did was turn on the emergency light wait till it flash then take a pic.
02-07-2007, 08:08 PM
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wus up
i have 2007 tl type s and i am also intersted in replacing my fog lights and DRL
as i see on the forum the NOKYA are the closest match to the hids for fog lights? and they are H8
did any one change the DRL lights and to what bulbs did you change?
if i get the NOKYA 9005 THAT ARE SAME AS HB3 for DRL
if iwas to upgrade the bulbs would it burn the harnes?
thnks
i have 2007 tl type s and i am also intersted in replacing my fog lights and DRL
as i see on the forum the NOKYA are the closest match to the hids for fog lights? and they are H8
did any one change the DRL lights and to what bulbs did you change?
if i get the NOKYA 9005 THAT ARE SAME AS HB3 for DRL
if iwas to upgrade the bulbs would it burn the harnes?
thnks
02-08-2007, 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by mfischer
How about thoughts on replacing the daytime running lights on the 07 TL-S with something a little nicer? Anyone looked into that?
