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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Or am I just having bad luck. I am on my second set since putting them in only a few months ago! They do seem to get way hot so I mostly run them with the DRL'S disabled. Thanks and Happy Vetting!
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I have not run them, but I read another post that said you need to handle these bulbs like the halogen headlight bulbs. Don't touch them with your hands. If oils from your skin get on the bulbs, it can create hot spots that lead to bulb failure.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...cracked+lenses

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Old Sep 1, 2006 | 04:19 PM
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i had them in my camaro and the bulbs actually exploded, they look awesome but they dont work to well
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