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Old 08-16-02, 09:15 AM
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I wouldn't try replacing those H3 lights with a higher wattage bulb. It's pretty easy to take out the left fog light, but a B**ch to do the right one. There is one small screw on top, a washer on the side and if i'm not mistaken a screw in the front (visible). Would go look at my car, but it's in the shop. Nice car btw. I have the same color.
Old 08-16-02, 09:41 AM
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thanks. i am thinking of putting the stock GS400 yellow fog bulbs. would they fit?
thanks.
Old 08-16-02, 12:43 PM
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GS400 foglights are 9006 and the yellow is generated by a glass tube around the bulb painted yellow. H3s suck ***, I hate them. I wouldn't overrate your bulbs to 100watts, you'll definitely melt something! I'm going to knock off the metal bonnet covering the H3 bulb first. Then if I'm still not happy with the output, I'm going to junk them and retofit a pair of Hella Micro DE foglights.
Old 08-16-02, 03:14 PM
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yeah, the right side foglight is about as hard as watching the Lifetime channel all day.....it Sucks
Old 08-16-02, 05:46 PM
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With the headlight out...it is not too bad.

Old 08-16-02, 05:53 PM
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Originally posted by SC400onDubs
I wouldn't try replacing those H3 lights with a higher wattage bulb. It's pretty easy to take out the left fog light, but a B**ch to do the right one. There is one small screw on top, a washer on the side and if i'm not mistaken a screw in the front (visible). Would go look at my car, but it's in the shop. Nice car btw. I have the same color.

Foglights are easy to remove. Just remove the headlights first and the rest is cake. I can have them out in 4-5 minutes. What is meant by left side, right side? It's easier if you refer to them as driver side and passenger side.
Old 08-16-02, 06:06 PM
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Originally posted by lex400sc



Foglights are easy to remove. Just remove the headlights first and the rest is cake. I can have them out in 4-5 minutes. What is meant by left side, right side? It's easier if you refer to them as driver side and passenger side.
Speak for yourself. If you don't remove the headlight, then it may be little harsh.
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hey guys.

i just bought a pair of Sylvania Silverstars. i will install them tonight and take some pictures too.

can't wait
Old 08-16-02, 06:13 PM
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next upgrade will be parking lights. what bulbs do you guys recommend for parkers?

thanks.
Old 08-16-02, 06:19 PM
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I bought white LEDs for parking lights..

Tried the PIAA's but liked the brightness of the LEDs
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pcmw, where did you get your LEDs? how white are they?
Old 08-16-02, 06:46 PM
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194-LED-White-4 194/168 LED White with 4 Bulbs Type *EXTRA BRIGHTNESS

autodynamic.com

$11.50 pair

MW
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Any pics pcmw? I hate the yellowish-orange light of my city lights. I've tried three different bulb companies and none make a difference.
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Nope...no pics... sorry

I can snap some tomorrow night.

They look a little blue but the bulbs/leds are all clear and white...

Looks nice thou...
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hi
i just finished installing one of the headlights (not as white as i expected but good enough). i also tried to change the parkers but i can't get to it. do i have to take out the whole housing out?

please advise.


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