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Old 06-11-2008 | 03:38 PM
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Fog Light Question

Am I going to have any issues putting an 80w 2500k Nokya yellow light in my fogs when they're rated at 55w?


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Old 06-11-2008 | 03:59 PM
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I would assume so, the stock fogs already burn REALLY hot, you adding more heat would not be a good thing.
Old 06-11-2008 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by laythor
Am I going to have any issues putting an 80w 2500k Nokya yellow light in my fogs when they're rated at 55w?


PS. Never order stuff late at night when you're not really paying attention

I wouldn't recommend it. As mentioned above, the stock 55 watt bulbs get really hot if the car isn't moving. You'll also be drawing another 30 watts through the fuse and wiring. If you want brighter foglights, go HID. They run a lot cooler.



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Old 06-11-2008 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
I would assume so, the stock fogs already burn REALLY hot, you adding more heat would not be a good thing.
On a semi related note. Does this mean I should not be using my foglights as running lights? Because I leave them on all the time.
Old 06-11-2008 | 08:00 PM
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that's what i thought

reordered in 55w. just want to try out the yellow look
Old 06-11-2008 | 08:04 PM
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^^^ can't even order the right bulbs....and you say I'M getting OLD....


You should have told me you were going yellow, would have pointed you to some bitchin' hoen-usa bulbs. Its' what I got XdeedubbX and he loves 'em
Old 06-11-2008 | 08:12 PM
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lol... i'm getting too old to have the ability to order parts at 1am.


i'm going with Nokya bulbs this time Jedi.. the Hoens I had last time leaked


and i'm not sure if i'm going to want to stay with yellow... next step will just be HID's
Old 06-11-2008 | 08:22 PM
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yeah, I think a set of RR HID fogs are in my near future.
Old 06-11-2008 | 08:37 PM
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that would be an awesome next GB.. cough cough
Old 06-11-2008 | 08:50 PM
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mmm HID fogs. By this time next year all the bulbs in my car will be HID or LED

Rodger: is that an 8 specific fog light kit or just a generic one?
Old 06-12-2008 | 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Socket7
On a semi related note. Does this mean I should not be using my foglights as running lights? Because I leave them on all the time.
I did the same thing for well over a year (with Hoen yellow bulbs) and never ran into a problem.
Old 06-13-2008 | 05:51 PM
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how hard is it to add fog lights?
Old 06-13-2008 | 06:03 PM
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how hard is it to add fog lights?
adding fog lights is very easy to do. all you have to do is remove the front bumber. removes the black inserts on the bumper openings where the fog lights go. mount the fog lights in the predrilled holes. also all the wiring is already done. just plug the lights in, intale the switch and you are good to go. there a couple of really good DIYs on how to remove the fron bumper. its very easy.
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