What do you think of my new lighting set up on GS?

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04-22-05, 06:20 PM

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thanks rheiy-no, they aren't that bright when the hids are on next to them. actually, they are the same wattage/brightness bulb as stock, they are just a whiter light

if you look at this pic you can see what I mean

I see what you mean...looks great

I think I'm gona order me some of those. Are the oem bulbs easy to get at for swaping out? I've got some big hands and I'm not too good in tight work places.

then you are in truoble man. you need small hands to work in that very tight location for teh driver side, that's pretty hard to do for beginners

and yeah, m4 isn't that bright. m6 is a lot brighter

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04-22-05, 06:28 PM

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then you are in truoble man. you need small hands to work in that very tight location for teh driver side, that's pretty hard to do for beginners

and yeah, m4 isn't that bright. m6 is a lot brighter

Thanks for the info...I guess I'm screwed

Scratch that idea

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04-22-05, 06:34 PM

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Thanks for the info...I guess I'm screwed

Scratch that idea

Don't give up that easy man. It's really not that hard. the drivers side is real tight, but learn how they come out on passenger side first and then you can decide if you can do other side.

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04-22-05, 06:42 PM

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Don't give up that easy man. It's really not that hard. the drivers side is real tight, but learn how they come out on passenger side first and then you can decide if you can do other side.

Alright...I'll do some searching on the forum for bulb removal and take a look under the hood this weekend.

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04-22-05, 06:46 PM

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Alright...I'll do some searching on the forum for bulb removal and take a look under the hood this weekend.

all you do is turn the plug sticking out of the back of the light about a 1/4 turn counter clockwise and then carefully pull it straight out.

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04-22-05, 06:50 PM

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all you do is turn the plug sticking out of the back of the light about a 1/4 turn counter clockwise and then carefully pull it straight out.

OK..Thanks

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04-22-05, 09:38 PM

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OK..Thanks

yeah don't give up man, give it a try. hit up with davegs4!!!!!!!!! he should be close enough to you to give you a hand

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04-22-05, 10:57 PM

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WOW!! Chuck B that looks Great!!!!! I just got my clear bumper lenses....I'm gonna go with that setup...

One question since the park lights run all the time..What is the life expectancy of the M4 bulbs and do they change color over time???

Where did you get the 5w Piaa's for the bumper lights?

Thanks for the info!!!!

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04-23-05, 05:39 AM

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thanks.. the Pia Ions came from here http://www.xtremewhite.com/ORD-Light...26-1-1-1-1.cfm

Engin Ear's Piaa Ion side marker thread

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04-23-05, 09:16 AM

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One question since the park lights run all the time..What is the life expectancy of the M4 bulbs and do they change color over time???

Thanks for the info!!!!

I can't tell you how long they last, I just got them.... I have heard a few people say they yellow after a year or so

btw-the parking lights aren't on all the time, only when you turn on the lights.

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04-23-05, 12:29 PM

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i ALSO JUST FINISH MY LIGHTING SETUP LAST NIGHT, i WENT SONETHING DIEFFERENT using a Xenon Chrome light bulb for both front and side markers. I also did clear taillight with blue turn/reverse singnals. Led lights for license plate. I kind of like the chrome bulbs because even though they aren't as bright as m4/m6, but they make your high beam looks just like chrystle at night. I will post some pics in the new tread when my whole set up is done.(TTE, GRILLS, SIDEsikirts, rims)