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Aug 15, 2012 | 12:53 PM

mercutio

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i've tried a few replacement fog lamp bulbs and all of them have been disappointing. none of them seemed as bright as oem, what do you guys reckon is the best make of bulb for a bright white that matches xenon color temp? cheers!

Aug 15, 2012 | 01:08 PM

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I installed HID fogs - they match perfectly

Aug 15, 2012 | 02:21 PM

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Speaking of replacing the fog lamps, do you just take the screw out that's on the side of the lens? Does that remove the entire assembly?

Aug 15, 2012 | 04:08 PM

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That's to adjust the aiming. U need to remove the wheel liner to access the bulbs. Like pukka said, HIDs is the way to go.

Aug 15, 2012 | 04:17 PM

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Speaking of replacing the fog lamps, do you just take the screw out that's on the side of the lens? Does that remove the entire assembly?

Or if you need help installing, you know where I am

Aug 15, 2012 | 06:23 PM

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thanks much Simon, I still have mods to do.

Aug 15, 2012 | 08:54 PM

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HID's for sure, 6000K matches the best, so iv been told. There next on my mod list

Aug 16, 2012 | 12:10 AM

mercutio

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thanks, any brand in particular or are they all pretty much the same, cheers

Aug 16, 2012 | 01:22 AM

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I went with John's HID kit when I had fog lights:
https://5series.net/forums/topic/655...er-best-price/

They are really bright. I was able to drive at night with just them and my angel eyes.