9006 100w = 170w?
03-11-10, 02:03 PM
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9006 100w = 170w?
really whats the difference i dont want bulbs that will burn out my harness or anything else.. i seen 55w 70w 80w 100w 170w what really the deal with that i picked up some 12v100=170w bulbs and iffy on putting them in..
03-11-10, 06:08 PM
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They say the same things about 55W halogens that perform like 100W. It's a marketing gimmick and it's not really that much better. Also, using 70W bulbs, you're at risk of burning out your wiring. If the wiring is able to sustain the wattage, your housing will melt over time if not degrade. It's even more severe in your application since the housing for fog lights are really small. With all that in mind, I'm referring to 70W bulbs. And you have 100W in mind?
I would just use HIDs. They have much more lumens (2x) in terms of output. They're cooler so you wouldn't risk melting your housing. You can get an entire conversion kit for $70. They're just as easy to install. I've been more than happy with mine and I'm sure everyone else that converted to HID fogs are too.
I would just use HIDs. They have much more lumens (2x) in terms of output. They're cooler so you wouldn't risk melting your housing. You can get an entire conversion kit for $70. They're just as easy to install. I've been more than happy with mine and I'm sure everyone else that converted to HID fogs are too.
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03-12-10, 02:42 AM
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you won't burn your harness if you get a hi-output converter... that's why they have the 100w bulbs and whatnot... but like everyone said, you'll definitely put a hole through your foglight housing... take it from a guy who's done it once before (thank god it was a civic LOL)
03-12-10, 03:24 AM
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you won't burn your harness if you get a hi-output converter... that's why they have the 100w bulbs and whatnot... but like everyone said, you'll definitely put a hole through your foglight housing... take it from a guy who's done it once before (thank god it was a civic LOL)
its odd i am running them and had them on for good hour and nothing went wrong as i imaged! but i plan on taking them out tomorrow and returning then and just saving up for hids over being worried about it... and the were weaker then the oem ones. ODD
03-12-10, 11:42 AM
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seriously? we all told you 170 is WAY too high to run so why would you even put them in. if you melt the harness you are going to be putting out ALOT of money for a new harness. Someone had their fog harness burn because the bulb was too high and the dealer wanted $1000 for the fog light harness. I can only imagine how much the headlight harness cost.
03-12-10, 09:37 PM
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http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/atta...eadlight-2.jpg
on top of that, your harness is not gonna be able to handle it in the long run... burning up your wires
http://media.photobucket.com/image/b...r/DSC00843.jpg
there's an example =\
and for it being weaker, it must be a lie whomever sold you those bulbs...
unless the bulbs had a color/tint to them, in that case they of course will be crappy
seriously? we all told you 170 is WAY too high to run so why would you even put them in. if you melt the harness you are going to be putting out ALOT of money for a new harness. Someone had their fog harness burn because the bulb was too high and the dealer wanted $1000 for the fog light harness. I can only imagine how much the headlight harness cost.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/9006-...Q5fAccessories
he seems like a pro at soldiering so i'm sure he'd be okay to soldier all this up =]