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Old 07-27-07 | 07:23 AM
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So I take my car to the dealership for service. While I was there I asked if they could replace the stock wedge bulbs with a set of PIAA Ion yellow bulbs. They made a huge deal about it and were saying they needed to remove the bumper and take the headlight out to do it. They were asking 200.00 to do it.

Do you really need to do all of that to install these lights? I thought that was a little crazy. It does look tough to fit in there.....anyone have any suggestions?
Old 07-27-07 | 09:02 AM
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200 bucks? they can kiss my behind.... it's hard to reach but i think it's plain stupid to say you have to take the headlights out to change that. it took me 15 mins the first time, and 10 at most now
Old 07-27-07 | 10:02 AM
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its just twist, replace bulbs, and twisting it back in. it is hard to get down there though.
Old 07-27-07 | 10:46 AM
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LOL, $200? If people are paying that, I'll do it for $150.

It takes less than 5 minutes for me. Find someone with small hands.
Old 07-27-07 | 11:16 AM
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Yeah thats what I thought. I told them that they are crazy if they are taking my bumper off to install a bulb. I will mess with it today to see if I can do it myself. I wish I had small hands.
Old 07-27-07 | 11:28 AM
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Don't forget to wear gloves or use a napkin to install the bulbs. Oils from your fingers will cause the bulb to die prematurely. Good luck.
Old 08-22-07 | 11:42 AM
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Where is it- i cant find the bulb socket!! any pics?
Old 08-23-07 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisES
Find someone with small hands.
find an asian guy..
Old 08-23-07 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by LAMPRO
Where is it- i cant find the bulb socket!! any pics?
it's right behind the bulb?!
Old 09-01-07 | 02:26 AM
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It takes me less than a minute for each side. Just shove your hand in there...its NOT rocket science.
Old 09-01-07 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by PHML
It takes me less than a minute for each side. Just shove your hand in there...its NOT rocket science.
The driver's side is tough if you don't have small hands but definitely not impossible. I'm actually lucky because I'm 6'2" but my hands are small enough to fit in there.
Old 09-01-07 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by KnightRidr
The driver's side is tough if you don't have small hands but definitely not impossible. I'm actually lucky because I'm 6'2" but my hands are small enough to fit in there.
Cuts to your hands are inevitable....part of the hazards of modding.

OR....pay someone $200 to swap out both wedge bulbs.

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Old 09-02-07 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by PHML
Cuts to your hands are inevitable....part of the hazards of modding.

OR....pay someone $200 to swap out both wedge bulbs.

Pete
Lol or wear gloves.
Old 09-06-07 | 11:42 AM
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2 bills?????????????????????????????





Originally Posted by rayy
find an asian guy..
An asian girl would be better...
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