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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Is it difficult or are there any tricks to changing a fog lamp bulb on a 2002 coupe?

Besides PIAAs are there any upgrades available i.e. brighter bulbs?

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Originally Posted by BarryR

Besides PIAAs are there any upgrades available i.e. brighter bulbs?

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HID bulbs.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1647998

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You can access the bulb through the access panel located under the front fascia. Take it loose and you have full access.
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Old Apr 7, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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Yes, replace them with 50 watt bulbs. They are 885 or 855, forget the exact number now. Also re-aim them. Will make them very effective, I use mine all the time with low beams.
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After you add a higher wattage, don't forget to aim them. It makes a world of difference.

http://www.c5forum.com/diy/fog_lamps.php
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Originally Posted by screw991le
After you add a higher wattage, don't forget to aim them. It makes a world of difference.

http://www.c5forum.com/diy/fog_lamps.php
i hadn't seen that page before, but it provides a good set of comparison pics for me to show.

here it shows the stock bulbs against a garage:


here are the stock fogs with HIDs:


the first pics were taken from inside the car, mine were outside, but the difference is still obvious even if i took the shot from the driver's seat.

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That tip works awesome, it actually makes a big difference.
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easiest way by far to replace the foglights is to pop the hood, turn your headlights on and then you can see the fogs through the headlight assembly. Reach down there and pull it out and be careful when putting the new bulb in because its a tight area. As long as you dont have real big arms you should be ok, it took me all of 2 minutes. I'm going to go with JDM and get the h10 hid's off ebay as well, they seem to be the brightest out there and only a fraction of the price
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Originally Posted by Oldvetter
Yes, replace them with 50 watt bulbs. They are 885 or 855, forget the exact number now. Also re-aim them. Will make them very effective, I use mine all the time with low beams.
Is bulb heat an issue at all?, re wiring or housing distortion.

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If you want more light, get two sets of hid kits off ebay, I think its like 300 shipped for two sets and they are easy to install.
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Originally Posted by Specter
If you want more light, get two sets of hid kits off ebay, I think its like 300 shipped for two sets and they are easy to install.
why 2 sets? and for the ebay ones, just type "corvette hid fogs" for your search.
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Originally Posted by BarryR
Is it difficult or are there any tricks to changing a fog lamp bulb on a 2002 coupe?

Besides PIAAs are there any upgrades available i.e. brighter bulbs?

Thanks.
I think his original question was any upgraded bulbs, besides PIAA. PIAA's are good, but expensive too. HID more $$$... Anyone know of an inexpensive resort to this... Just change to the Sylvania bulbs. I think the Ultra's a brighter...Dont know the part number. But someone will chime in with right part numbers, or other resonable options...
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