My DIY 5 min fog light install...
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Originally Posted by jmatthe' date='Jul 4 2005, 07:08 PM
Yes they do, but the metal base appears a bit shorter than the original...should be ok. I have 4550K so will post how they look...I expect they will be a bit bluer than the headlights, however.
What is the highest wattage anyone has installed?
What is the highest wattage anyone has installed?
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I put these in today. Match almost perfect.
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs. They arrived from Japan in 4 days. I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs. They arrived from Japan in 4 days. I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
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Originally Posted by pitpro' date='Oct 11 2005, 05:54 PM
I put these in today.? Match almost perfect.
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs.? They arrived from Japan in 4 days.? I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs.? They arrived from Japan in 4 days.? I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
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Originally Posted by pitpro' date='Oct 12 2005, 10:54 AM
I put these in today.? Match almost perfect.
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs.? They arrived from Japan in 4 days.? I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs.? They arrived from Japan in 4 days.? I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
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I can't find any more stock at your link referral for the Piaa 4150K bulbs. Do you know any more contact or referral? Thank you!
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Originally Posted by HeiHei' date='Oct 12 2005, 01:18 AM
[quote name='pitpro' date='Oct 12 2005, 10:54 AM']I put these in today.? Match almost perfect.
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs.? They arrived from Japan in 4 days.? I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
The only thing I would add to the instructions to help save some time is that
you need a small size flathead screwdriver to disengage the clip that holds the bulb in the socket.
Also, when you get the bulb in, check by looking at the foglight from the outside
to make sure the bulb is in straight because it can lock in but still be crooked.
Here is the link for Ebayer that has the 4150K PIAA bulbs.? They arrived from Japan in 4 days.? I paid 59.98 including shipping.
http://stores.ebay.com/YOKOHAMA-BAYS-AUTO-ACCESSORIES
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I can't find any more stock at your link referral for the Piaa 4150K bulbs. Do you know any more contact or referral? Thank you!
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[/quote]This is the guy I got mine from:
yoshi113ca@hotmail.com
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I would email him off that link I put up.
He is a power selller with good feedback.
4 day delivery
He is a power selller with good feedback.
4 day delivery
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Originally Posted by ch7656' date='Dec 30 2004, 04:54 PM
Lots of good posts out there on this subject?thought I would share my technique with you. In the end it took me about 5 mins per side.
Using an 8mm socket remove these 4 screws
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Here's another shot of 2 of the 4 screws
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Using a Phillips loosen/remove these two fasteners (belly pan)
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Slightly pull the wheel liner out
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Another shot of the wheel liner pulled out
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Pull the lower corner liner down and you?ll have easy access to the bulb?that?s it!
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Here are the lights I used (about $65 on eBay /oem on left for comparison)
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Here are a couple daytime pics of the results...
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Using an 8mm socket remove these 4 screws
Attachment 4381
Here's another shot of 2 of the 4 screws
Attachment 4382
Using a Phillips loosen/remove these two fasteners (belly pan)
Attachment 4380
Slightly pull the wheel liner out
Attachment 4383
Another shot of the wheel liner pulled out
Attachment 4384
Pull the lower corner liner down and you?ll have easy access to the bulb?that?s it!
Attachment 4385
Here are the lights I used (about $65 on eBay /oem on left for comparison)
Attachment 4379
Here are a couple daytime pics of the results...
Attachment 4386
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Originally Posted by mikej' date='Oct 29 2005, 05:52 PM
although I hardly ever turn the fogs on.
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Good answer...
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Oct 29 2005, 08:23 PM
although I hardly ever turn the fogs on.
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Just kidding.
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Originally Posted by das' date='Oct 31 2005, 12:35 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Oct 29 2005, 08:23 PM']
Good answer...
although I hardly ever turn the fogs on.
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Just kidding.
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