Fog light upgrades
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St. Jude Donor '06
Fog light upgrades
I saw a short thread on this a short while back...
I, like many others did the Hoen high beam and fog light upgrades to keep the "color" somewhat alike to the HID's.
I was always VERY disappointed in the fog light output, so reciently I put in a pair of 9005 "cool blues". The box says 65 watts, the blub says 60 so I am going with the blubs value (this is a high beam light), it fits fine in both the hole and connector.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE, this is how I expected it to be, almost more of a driving light than a fog, it really throws the light to the sides as well.
I really recommend this to anyone looking for a better quality light. About $10.00 each at WallyWorld...
And no, you do not have to take off the wheel(s) to change the bulbs...
I, like many others did the Hoen high beam and fog light upgrades to keep the "color" somewhat alike to the HID's.
I was always VERY disappointed in the fog light output, so reciently I put in a pair of 9005 "cool blues". The box says 65 watts, the blub says 60 so I am going with the blubs value (this is a high beam light), it fits fine in both the hole and connector.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE, this is how I expected it to be, almost more of a driving light than a fog, it really throws the light to the sides as well.
I really recommend this to anyone looking for a better quality light. About $10.00 each at WallyWorld...
And no, you do not have to take off the wheel(s) to change the bulbs...
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by bbster
How do you get to the fog light?
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Originally Posted by ttomczak
Brand is Sylvania, type 9005 Cool Blue (9005CB)
Stock wattage is 42 watts, new is 60 (or 65 depending on the blub or package).
MAJOR difference...
Stock wattage is 42 watts, new is 60 (or 65 depending on the blub or package).
MAJOR difference...
Drifting
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Originally Posted by *89x2*
Sylvania has been coming out with some decent upgrades for lighting - I replaced in another car, the stock plastic lamps w/ glass SilverStar's from them - HUGE difference and not "ricey" looking either...
Thats what i have and yes, what a difference. Does not make the bluish effect daytime.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by DJackman
Thats what i have and yes, what a difference. Does not make the bluish effect daytime. My only issue with the Silverstars is the cost, they are about twice what the CB's are.
I also just took them off of my Avalanche, put some standard blubs and got more light... Of course GM does NOT know how to design a nice headlight in general.
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Originally Posted by Gearhead Jim
Is there a brand name on your fog bulbs?
What wattage are the original fogs?- Don't want to cook my wires...
What wattage are the original fogs?- Don't want to cook my wires...
The 9005 bulbs are design for high beam which has 65W.
If you want to keep it safe at 42W, then you should replace it with the 9145 type. Sylvania Silverstar just recently release the 9145 type bulb rated at 42W.
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Originally Posted by DJackman
The bulb type for the fog light is 9145 AKA H10. The wattage is 42W.
The 9005 bulbs are design for high beam which has 65W.
If you want to keep it safe at 42W, then you should replace it with the 9145 type. Sylvania Silverstar just recently release the 9145 type bulb rated at 42W.
The 9005 bulbs are design for high beam which has 65W.
If you want to keep it safe at 42W, then you should replace it with the 9145 type. Sylvania Silverstar just recently release the 9145 type bulb rated at 42W.
If there is a risk of overcurrent, all you have to do is wire in-line a relay directly to the battery with good 14 gauge wire all around.
Thanks for letting us know the 9005 fits right in! I am going to give it a try.
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Fog Lamps? What fog lamps??
We have fog lamps in the 05/06 vettes? Can somebody tell me where the switch is AND where the light itself is?
I guess I guilty of being lazy and I HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE CAR BUT ONCE AT NIGHT but honestly, I never gave it any thought! Say what you want, I know I can research it in the manual but honestly, I've been home sick for the last 2 days, am very tired and if somebody doesn't mind explaining it to me, I'd really appreciate it. I've been so busy modifying and trying to figure out how to get the cash for the next few modifications, I never even thought about it. HA, fog lamps, I guess I'm in a fog and didn't know it hahaha. (DUH!)
Anyway, if somebody wouldn't mind, I'd really would appreciate it.
Thanks
I guess I guilty of being lazy and I HAVEN'T DRIVEN THE CAR BUT ONCE AT NIGHT but honestly, I never gave it any thought! Say what you want, I know I can research it in the manual but honestly, I've been home sick for the last 2 days, am very tired and if somebody doesn't mind explaining it to me, I'd really appreciate it. I've been so busy modifying and trying to figure out how to get the cash for the next few modifications, I never even thought about it. HA, fog lamps, I guess I'm in a fog and didn't know it hahaha. (DUH!)
Anyway, if somebody wouldn't mind, I'd really would appreciate it.
Thanks
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From: NOVA VA
Good info on the foglights.
BUT, does anyone know a way to have the fog lights turn on with the headlights. I know how to turn them on, but upon turning the car off, and then back on, the foglights go off.
BUT, does anyone know a way to have the fog lights turn on with the headlights. I know how to turn them on, but upon turning the car off, and then back on, the foglights go off.
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From: Northern CA
Originally Posted by lytmup
Good info on the foglights.
BUT, does anyone know a way to have the fog lights turn on with the headlights. I know how to turn them on, but upon turning the car off, and then back on, the foglights go off.
BUT, does anyone know a way to have the fog lights turn on with the headlights. I know how to turn them on, but upon turning the car off, and then back on, the foglights go off.
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Originally Posted by ttomczak
I saw a short thread on this a short while back...
I, like many others did the Hoen high beam and fog light upgrades to keep the "color" somewhat alike to the HID's.
I was always VERY disappointed in the fog light output, so reciently I put in a pair of 9005 "cool blues". The box says 65 watts, the blub says 60 so I am going with the blubs value (this is a high beam light), it fits fine in both the hole and connector.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE, this is how I expected it to be, almost more of a driving light than a fog, it really throws the light to the sides as well.
I really recommend this to anyone looking for a better quality light. About $10.00 each at WallyWorld...
And no, you do not have to take off the wheel(s) to change the bulbs...
I, like many others did the Hoen high beam and fog light upgrades to keep the "color" somewhat alike to the HID's.
I was always VERY disappointed in the fog light output, so reciently I put in a pair of 9005 "cool blues". The box says 65 watts, the blub says 60 so I am going with the blubs value (this is a high beam light), it fits fine in both the hole and connector.
WHAT A DIFFERENCE, this is how I expected it to be, almost more of a driving light than a fog, it really throws the light to the sides as well.
I really recommend this to anyone looking for a better quality light. About $10.00 each at WallyWorld...
And no, you do not have to take off the wheel(s) to change the bulbs...
You just plugged them in? No wire or relay modifications needed?
How about the Silverstars do they make fog light bulbs and hi beams for the C-6 and can you safely just plug them in as replacements or do you have to also upgrade your wiring?
Aren't the factory fog lights 45 watt bulbs?
what are the high beam bulbs in wattage?
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by purple heart
We have fog lamps in the 05/06 vettes? Can somebody tell me where the switch is AND where the light itself is?
The light is just below the headlights, a large clear "glass" area just above the road.
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Originally Posted by lytmup
Good info on the foglights.
BUT, does anyone know a way to have the fog lights turn on with the headlights. I know how to turn them on, but upon turning the car off, and then back on, the foglights go off.
BUT, does anyone know a way to have the fog lights turn on with the headlights. I know how to turn them on, but upon turning the car off, and then back on, the foglights go off.
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St. Jude Donor '06
Originally Posted by LS WON
Need Clarification: So you changed both your hi-beam bulbs and your fog light bulbs with bulbs from Walmart? What is the brand of these bulbs?
I just chaged the fogs last week with the 9005CB's, Walmart just had them for less...
Originally Posted by LS WON
You just plugged them in? No wire or relay modifications needed?
Originally Posted by LS WON
How about the Silverstars do they make fog light bulbs and hi beams for the C-6 and can you safely just plug them in as replacements or do you have to also upgrade your wiring?
Aren't the factory fog lights 45 watt bulbs?
what are the high beam bulbs in wattage?
Aren't the factory fog lights 45 watt bulbs?
what are the high beam bulbs in wattage?
As to high beams, I have not changed out the Hoens as they seem OK.
but the factory bulb is a strange number (H9 I think) so the Hoens were (at the time) the only ones making that bulb size/style.
Again, no wire change
Factory is 42 watts
Not sure, but standard high is between 60-65 watts...
Hope this helps...