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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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the PIAA 1100x are great lights and easy to install - even on my Z06 that didn't have factory fogs. one of the best additions I have made to the car yet...
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Humanoid 2.0
I am wating for some one to try out those HIDs driving lights and report back.
I just ordered a set... I'll let you guys know...
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 03:22 PM
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I saw a black c5 z06 today during the day and he had his drls and foglights on, but not his headlights. how is that possible? also, his foglights were hids so i'm guessing piaa?

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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by MyVetteDream
I just ordered a set... I'll let you guys know...
the only issue you might have is that they are over 5" deep.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
the only issue you might have is that they are over 5" deep.
Yeah... I spoke with Tuan about the dimensions... the Micro De is 2 inches deeper...
I removed my foglight shrouds a while back to increase the airflow and got screens... I'm hoping the extra depth of the lights with be ok since the lights willl sit further foward in that area.... which I hope will be even better for the light beam... we'll see. Thanks for looking out

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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 08:48 PM
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good luck with them, i think you'd be the 1st one on the forum to use them. AFAIK.

if they work for you i'll have to be the 2nd.
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
good luck with them, i think you'd be the 1st one on the forum to use them. AFAIK.

if they work for you i'll have to be the 2nd.
I'll make sure I do some kind of write up...

This is going to be a first for me too I've loved my PIAA's since I got 'em but, it's just time to step it up a litlle...
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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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so wait did you get the hella HID fogs?
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and you don't have them why?


I have the the PIAA's, maybe I'll be #3!

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Old Feb 10, 2007 | 07:04 AM
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I'd recommend killing your approach lights so the fog lights don't turn on/off to hitting the FOB. the on/off action will shorten the life of the HID units

Also, rewire the fogs so they stay on independently of the parking lights that way when you hit the high beams it doesn't shut off either.
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Originally Posted by Deft
so wait did you get the hella HID fogs?
Yeah... I ordered them. They should be here Monday-ish
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Originally Posted by ericdwong
I'd recommend killing your approach lights so the fog lights don't turn on/off to hitting the FOB. the on/off action will shorten the life of the HID units

Also, rewire the fogs so they stay on independently of the parking lights that way when you hit the high beams it doesn't shut off either.
2 excellent points Eric... thanks!

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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Deft
so wait did you get the hella HID fogs?
Fed Ex dropped them off today...

I'll try and work on the install tonight

So far, they don't look too much longer than the OEM fog housings from what I remember...

Wish me luck
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Good luck!
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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I had some HID driving lights on my previous car(rx7tt) along with some HID's in the stock pop-up housings. The HID's in the driving lights didn't make much of an improvement in lighting. I think it's because they sat so low below the bumper to make a difference.

They looked cool, though.
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Originally Posted by jpandes
I had some HID driving lights on my previous car(rx7tt) along with some HID's in the stock pop-up housings. The HID's in the driving lights didn't make much of an improvement in lighting. I think it's because they sat so low below the bumper to make a difference.

They looked cool, though.
Which kit did you have?
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Old Feb 12, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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