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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 10:57 AM
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Replacement Fog Bulbs?

Has anyone found amber replacement bulbs for the new TL's fog lights yet? They're HB4 and I've searched the internet but have only been able to find them in white. I need them in the ambers so people won't mistaken them for high beams.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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That would be cool if they exist. I would love to change mine to amber.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:39 AM
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I believe HB4 = 9006.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:50 AM
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Originally posted by EmuMessenger
I believe HB4 = 9006.

Yes, it is. But still have not been able to find either.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 11:55 AM
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Amber???

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You are right on! I have had numerous people flash their lights at me because they thought I had my highbeams on. The TL headlights are set-up like the old Integra. I had a '91 Intergra many years ago and I had the same problem. Please let the board know if you find amber bulbs.

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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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Big Blu and all!

Yes, they are 9006, I tried the yellow Ions already, but they were too cream, and not enough yellow.

I too am sick of getting high beamed.

Here is a photo and link of my first attempt (but too soft a yellow)


http://www.imagestation.com/album/?i...20&mode=invite



The link has larger images.

I did return those and have ordered the gold colored bulbs (Max Gold Xenons) and expect them any day now from midnightmoose.com.

here is the link for the bulbs:
http://www.midnightmoose.com/9006colored.htm

Here are photos on and off:



http://www.midnightmoose.com/maxgoldgallery.htm



Anyway, others on A-TL have recomended them and there are many threads about midnight moose.

Installation only takes about 20-30 minutes (I did it for the yellow IONs already), make sure you wear gloves as your hands can get beat up, plus do not touch the glass as the oil from your skin (even very slight) will cause the bulb to shatter when lit.

Good luck, hope to post photos this weekend!
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 12:06 PM
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that much fog??

You guys get that much fog that you have them on regularly ?? sheesh.. we hardly ever get fog here in atl.. just Smog, and they won't cut thru that.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 12:11 PM
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i have a set of HID 4300K of 9006, will it fit? it might be cool to have dual xeon.. i will try that out once i get the car..=)
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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oh yeah.. that will be sure to end people flashing at you with the aim of the fog reflectors.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 12:27 PM
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Originally posted by Sherlock
oh yeah.. that will be sure to end people flashing at you with the aim of the fog reflectors.
That's just my thoughts. because I know the HID is too bright for the incoming traffic. But as for the apperence-wise, it's not a bad idea...
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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Post some pics when you get them Max Golds installed. Very interested to see how they look, especially when they're only $20 for a pair. I replaced bulbs on previous vehicles with only PIAA and they're usually $50/pair and up. But they're awesome though.

SF Bay Area - lots of fog.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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Originally posted by BigBluu
Post some pics when you get them Max Golds installed. Very interested to see how they look, especially when they're only $20 for a pair. I replaced bulbs on previous vehicles with only PIAA and they're usually $50/pair and up. But they're awesome though.

SF Bay Area - lots of fog.
Will do! I am really picky, so it will be interesting to see the Max Golds, last time I replaced head lights, I too used the PIAA's.

I ripped out the yellow IONS the next day as I did not like them.

Four things to remember when replacing them, 1) read the manual, 2) note the direction to unlock the bulbs (this is realy tough as they are tight!) 3) Keep the plastic clips for the CAI cover out of the cover when replacing it as they can fall out of the cover and drop into the engine compartment, radiator support, or CAI (experianced them dropping) 4) rock the upper CAI air tube to get it to release from the lower tube, and make sure the tab lines up when replacing!
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:06 PM
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Wait, is that a fog or high beam??

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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 03:07 PM
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Fog

Light to the right is the fog.
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 07:07 PM
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I cant wait to see the MAX Gold's. Here is a link to another one by phillips http://www.autolamps-online.com/halo...thercentre.htm but from there looks they may end the same as the yellow ions.

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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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Lightbulb

Found this one at Next Collection

Polarg 9006 Pure Yellow Headlight Light Bulbs

http://www.nextcollection.com/html/O...-7037-none.cfm

Look resonably good. You guys may want to check in out.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 10:47 AM
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just to clarify things, the bulbs that are used for the fogs, are they 9006? from reading earlier i think they are but just want to be sure.
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Old Oct 30, 2003 | 11:20 AM
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Originally posted by Jinen
just to clarify things, the bulbs that are used for the fogs, are they 9006? from reading earlier i think they are but just want to be sure.
Yes, 9006
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 08:24 AM
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Updates???

Any new updates on the 9006 yellow bulbs. I can't wait to hear from some people...Please update...
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 10:11 AM
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I'm ordering a pair. I'll let everyone know how they turn and provide pics.
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 01:35 PM
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Sorry for the delay, I am still waiting for the bulbs to arrive.

They should have been here on Friday?
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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Other than appearance, does the color make a difference with true fog conditions?

I'm with Sherlock on this one. In fog, the lighting will be diminished and cars should not be high blinking you. Has anyone tried the stock bulbs in actual fog conditions?
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 09:30 PM
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Originally posted by Eiffel
Other than appearance, does the color make a difference with true fog conditions?

I'm with Sherlock on this one. In fog, the lighting will be diminished and cars should not be high blinking you. Has anyone tried the stock bulbs in actual fog conditions?
I'm down in the Bay Area right now; drove the TL down. I ran into fog on the way down and the foglights worked okay. I've seen better. I'm hoping the new bulbs will help but I suspect that it'll only enhance the look of the vehicle. Foglights really need to be placed closer to the road.

The current foglights do work quite well in the rain.
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 09:43 PM
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I think if the TL had a vertical headlight stack there would be less high beam confusion.
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Old Nov 1, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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i am surprised to hear that people actually do use the fog lights for "it's true purpose"....i've ordered xenon's for the fogs just because of the look...i have fogs in my maxima and personally, i can't tell THAT MUCH of a difference when they are on...i don't care if people high beam me, i will high beam them back so they know that those are not my high beams that's bothering them...lol...they will just have to understand the extreme brightness that a TL can provide
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Old Nov 3, 2003 | 01:44 AM
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I've been using the Max Gold on my 02 for quite some time now. I have tried every other yellow/gold bulb on the market and this is wthout a doubt the best one. You'll be satisfied.
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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Any pics

Originally posted by sixspdbrd
I've been using the Max Gold on my 02 for quite some time now. I have tried every other yellow/gold bulb on the market and this is wthout a doubt the best one. You'll be satisfied.
Any pics of your Max Gold fogs? What wattage did you use?

Thanks!
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 03:28 PM
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Re: Any pics

Originally posted by brandomc
Any pics of your Max Gold fogs? What wattage did you use?

Thanks!
Sory for the delay, the original package got lost, but midnight moose is sending replacements overnight, will have them in by friday! 55W
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Ugh! We are all very anxious!
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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 11:24 PM
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Originally posted by Donte99TL
Ya make it snappy:toothless :toothless
hey, blame it on the USPS, I guess they went postal on my box :bigun2:
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 10:58 AM
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I just ordered a set of "max gold" from midnight moose.. I got a set of "xenon gold" bulbs instead of "max gold" fawk! these xenon ones say the project a high intensity "white light".. damn it, i don't want a white light, i want fully gold... so should I put them on my car or... e-mail the guy to see if he can get me a set of max gold and sent it back..?
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 11:38 AM
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Originally posted by agreziv
I just ordered a set of "max gold" from midnight moose.. I got a set of "xenon gold" bulbs instead of "max gold" fawk! these xenon ones say the project a high intensity "white light".. damn it, i don't want a white light, i want fully gold... so should I put them on my car or... e-mail the guy to see if he can get me a set of max gold and sent it back..?
E-mail them and ask them what the deal is? They sent new ones via fedex which are on the truck for delivery today.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 12:10 PM
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oh joy! I recieved an autogenerated e-mail from them, they will be out for sema.. and won't be back til 11.10.03...
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 12:12 PM
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I should be getting my Polarg 9006 Pure Yellow 55W Headlight Light Bulbs this week (received an email saying they were shipped). I'll post before and after pics.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 01:55 PM
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Any pics of your Max Gold fogs? What wattage did you use?

Wont do it justice, you can never tell the true color through digi pics. Just trust methat these are the closest thing to the lexus IS/GS fogs out there. They have last about 6 months, but they are so cheap I recently ordered 3 sets so I will always have back up bulbs for replacement.
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 03:09 PM
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Mine came today

Originally posted by sixspdbrd
Wont do it justice, you can never tell the true color through digi pics. Just trust methat these are the closest thing to the lexus IS/GS fogs out there. They have last about 6 months, but they are so cheap I recently ordered 3 sets so I will always have back up bulbs for replacement.
Not good news that they only last 6 months (did you have them on all the time?).

My replacement order did come today, I will try to install and take photos, but it has been raining here today, and will tommorow

One of us will post photos, and sixspdbrd is correct, it is hard to get the true color and effect as the apature and shutter speed has to be just right or they will look too bright or they will bleed out. My last attempt was the best of 10 shots!
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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I had them for about 3 months now and they are still fine... I drive with them on once it gets dark. Where in NY are u located?
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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 05:25 PM
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Re: Mine came today

Originally posted by need4spd
One of us will post photos, and sixspdbrd is correct, it is hard to get the true color and effect as the apature and shutter speed has to be just right or they will look too bright or they will bleed out. My last attempt was the best of 10 shots!
Manual daylight color balance and spot metering might help.

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Old Nov 5, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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I had them for about 3 months now and they are still fine... I drive with them on once it gets dark. Where in NY are u located?
just north of the city
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