fog light blubs
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From: near baltimore maryland
fog light blubs
hello guys and gals.
I have a dilemma im trying to solve. my fog lights keep blowing out and they are HID...I think it is because I always get the cheap ones [30-50 dollar ones] so im looking for extremely bright yellow lights for under 30 bucks without getting another HID kit.. any suggestions?
thanks
I have a dilemma im trying to solve. my fog lights keep blowing out and they are HID...I think it is because I always get the cheap ones [30-50 dollar ones] so im looking for extremely bright yellow lights for under 30 bucks without getting another HID kit.. any suggestions?
thanks
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Greenwood IN
hello guys and gals.
I have a dilemma im trying to solve. my fog lights keep blowing out and they are HID...I think it is because I always get the cheap ones [30-50 dollar ones] so im looking for extremely bright yellow lights for under 30 bucks without getting another HID kit.. any suggestions?
thanks
I have a dilemma im trying to solve. my fog lights keep blowing out and they are HID...I think it is because I always get the cheap ones [30-50 dollar ones] so im looking for extremely bright yellow lights for under 30 bucks without getting another HID kit.. any suggestions?
thanks
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Silver Spring MD
I use 885 50W bulbs - Cheap and effective
Removed the 889 or 892 37W bulbs about 5 years ago and put in regular $3 885 bulbs. Reaimed the fogs to approximately where the low beams are (with a torx wrench) and use them all the time with the low beam headlights. Don't melt the sockets and provide a lot of extra light.
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
There is supposed to be a 'gasket' where the bulb snaps in. It acts as a water deterrent. If that gasket is missing water will get into the hot bulb, and guess what happens when cool water hits a hot light bulb.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Memphis Tennessee
885's do make a nice difference without the added heat and other problems.
Le Mans Master
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From: Waldorf MD
Removed the 889 or 892 37W bulbs about 5 years ago and put in regular $3 885 bulbs. Reaimed the fogs to approximately where the low beams are (with a torx wrench) and use them all the time with the low beam headlights. Don't melt the sockets and provide a lot of extra light.
This is what I did also. The 885 bulbs are 50 watt.
