dtech

Is the bulb size H8 or H11? (Same thing??) What do you guys recommend for the closest match to the headlights? I know that the headlights burn @ 4500k, but I can't seem to find anything close to it that's NOT HID...I just want to replace the crappy looking yellow light emitting bulbs...

So far I've found these @ www.car-gym.com

PIAA Xtreme Force 4700K H11 - $67.95
PIAA Xtreme White 4150K H11 - $65.00
PIAA TERA 6000K Ultra White LED H8/H11 Bulbs - $85.00

Let me know what you guys think. If anyone has some already installed...please provide pics! Thanks!!!

JD TL-S

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On another thread theres a pic of a new TL-S with Nokya Artic White Pro Halogen 7000k H8 35 watt output bulbs. They look MUCH whiter then the stock yellowish fogs. I ordered a set today for $30 with shipping. I am sure I will like them from the pics I saw. I just hope they last more then 3 months like Silverstar's in my Tundra.

redlinin616

these plug directly into the stock housing? also any link to the thread that shows the pics? thanks!

JD TL-S

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Yes, plug and play Do a search for Nokya Artic White Pro Halogen 7000k H8 bulbs. Thats where they are. Some guy from Germany put 1 in and compared stock on one side, and the Nokya on the other. They are MUCH whiter

ck25

I used MTEC 4300K bulbs for my foglights. The bulb size is H8. I used it because it has lifetime warranty and much cheaper than PIAA. You should definitely try to use a brand that's reputable. I used some cheap brands before (Eurolights) and the bulb exploded multiple times. It wasn't fun taking the headlight housing apart cleaning all the shattered glass.

Anyways, time for some pics.

Before


After


You can see that my foglights in the after pic matches the HID pretty well, although it is still marginally more yellow. However, I'm happy with the current setup.

dtech

Nice! Thanks for the pic ck25! Weird...I guess our fog light takes both the H8 and H11?? I don't care as long as the H11's fit. See the light output difference though? The stock brightens up the ground, whereas the MTEC's are faintly visible on the ground. I wonder if PIAA's will give off more lumens than the MTEC's...it should since it's a higher quality brand...though the more color coating blocks out the lumen output....blah! Since the PIAA's Xtreme Force is rated at 4700K, but appears as a 6500K, it best look good. lol! I'll provide pics once I get them.

MMJK84

www.NEVERBURNOUT.COM

subbuzz

so do you guy's recommend mtec's or nokya's??!! i've heard good about both. which is a closer match to the hid's?

ck25

actually, when i was using the stock bulbs, i was checking the illumination of our fog lights, and i couldn't really see the difference when they're turned on or off. that's why i don't really care if the new bulbs give lower illumination than the stock bulbs.

i think if we really want to use fog lights as "fog lights", we should be using the amber bulbs.

MMJK84

I got Nokya

minkl81

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i'm gonna go with nokya hyper yellows

dtech

I honestly would not go with MTEC's or Nokya's...but that's just me. I've been a loyal customer of PIAA's for awhile (due to it being a popular/well-known brand) until I've decided to try Hoen bulbs. At least they have an actual site with pics to support their products. Oh, and customer service is great! Check them out at http://www.hoen-usa.com/index.htm

Waiting for my order to arrive...will post pics as soon as they're installed.

Btw, do you guys all disconnect your battery before installation?

Evader

I also have the Nokya Artics mentioned above. I think you'll be happy with them!

Converted

You're saying NOT to get Nokya or MTEC's... and you're recommending a bulb you haven't even tried yet?

The Nokya's are great, and I used to have them in my Subaru for my main low beams. Had no problems, and they looked great.

MMJK84

I got NOKYA ARCTIC WHITE H8....for now....I'm going to get H8 bulbs from neverburnout.com later on....

dtech

Converted, I was just expressing my own opinion...so relax buddy. If I said "don't buy MTEC's or Nokya's" then you'd have a valid argument...

Now, you're right about me promoting something I've never had any experience with, but based on its website contents and customer service, I think I'm confident about the product, and my purchase. I mean, how many sites illustrate their products in action? I'm talking real pictures and on more than one type of vehicle. Have you gone to Nokya's site? MTEC doesn't even have one... lol!

JD TL-S

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SO FAR my Nokya's look nice and white. I don't care about blinding anybody, just wanted a white bulb to match the HID's. They fit the bill for $30 shipped.

Converted

No, I'm just saying that many of us have used Nokya's and for many years. Website development doesn't really have much to do with how good the bulb performs.

I'm sure the Hoen's are great, too... but I wouldn't suggest somebody look elsewhere if the Nokya's are available, they're great!

rodneyc77

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Why wont you guys just get HID... to match the headlights... ????

yount79

Guys, Imho the main question of this thread is "what is the size of the fog light bulb in 07 TL(S), H-8 or H-11?"

dtech

--rodneyc77, I personally would, but since I'm on a lease...I rather not. I'm already looking forward to my next Acura...hopefully a coupe.

yount79, it appears that everyone had success with both sizes, h8's and h11's. I bought H11's because they're rated at 55w instead of the 35w found in the h8's.

Converted, if the Hoens fail me, I'll look into the Nokya's sold in a local car shop in Korea Town. LOL! You live pretty close compared to some of the other members. Perhaps we could meet to take some photos of our fast girls.

MMJK84

It's H8 definitely...

yount79

thanks!

Converted

I'm up for it any time. I'm all stock except HID fogs and an AEM intake.

Do you have the 6MT? I've always wanted to see how fast the 6MT was...

dtech

Okay, I don't know how the others did it with the H11's, but it didn't fit for me... they look identical at first glance, but a closer look showed a slight difference... so now, I'm waiting for Hoen to replace the bulb since it was THEM who told me to buy H11's... lol! So yeah, H8's are the way to go guys!

I think I'll just get the neverburnout 4300k hid's to compliment the headlights...any other brands I should look at?

yount79

shit I place an order for H11 according to you, dtech.
maybe you should be more careful giving others advices.
damn, what do i do now?

yount79

fu*k you dtech

dtech

yount79, I do apologize for advising others about the wrong size...but I can assure you that Hoen's Rep. told me "H11's" for the '07 TL-S... If you want, I can fwd you the email...Just call 2checkout.com and they'll assist you in the process. Since the bulbs are the same price...the worse case scenario would be you sending it back for them to replace it...Again, I deeply apologize for the inconvenience it may have caused.

JD TL-S

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Here ya go. $30 shipped

100%Belizean

Is it the same size for the 2006 TL??

subbuzz

just installed noyka 2500k yellow fogs and i love them.(h8 $25 shipped) such a cheap,subtle mod that makes it look 10x better...........

subbuzz

to the guy's with the artic white's, how close is it to the hid's in person?(pics never do justice) i'm anal and in that case the white's would have to match the hid's perfectly.(that's why i did yellow) i can't see a halogen matching the hid to where i would be satisfied.after looking at the yellow's i might try the white cuz it looks iffy to me now.(still way better than stock)

PhilN

I want to replace the fog lights on my TL as well. How difficult was it to do?