brighter corners
04-23-2003, 03:29 AM
#5
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Originally posted by 99maximagxe
dang thats all u have to do? cut off the lower nub of the bulb?? I thought u have to splice wires or something
dang thats all u have to do? cut off the lower nub of the bulb?? I thought u have to splice wires or something
04-23-2003, 03:40 AM
#6
Originally posted by NismoVQ
What I did was bend the metal of the connector of the harness on the section where the lower nub originally was. if you bend it outward enough, the nub will just be on the inside where the bulb is. I was going to cut the nub off, but i left my dremel at my friend's house. This way takes a lot less effort but works perfectly!
What I did was bend the metal of the connector of the harness on the section where the lower nub originally was. if you bend it outward enough, the nub will just be on the inside where the bulb is. I was going to cut the nub off, but i left my dremel at my friend's house. This way takes a lot less effort but works perfectly!
04-23-2003, 06:23 AM
#9
Wow...I can't believe it's that easy. Why does just cutting off that nib make them brighter though? Does anyone have a technical explanation for that?
Does the increased light intensity cause the bulb to burn out quicker too?
Does the increased light intensity cause the bulb to burn out quicker too?
04-23-2003, 11:24 AM
#10
Originally posted by MaxRocZ
Wow...I can't believe it's that easy. Why does just cutting off that nib make them brighter though? Does anyone have a technical explanation for that?
Does the increased light intensity cause the bulb to burn out quicker too?
Wow...I can't believe it's that easy. Why does just cutting off that nib make them brighter though? Does anyone have a technical explanation for that?
Does the increased light intensity cause the bulb to burn out quicker too?
i did this to my car over 2 yrs ago & i still have the same bulbs. i didn't even cut the nib off, just pushed the bulb in.
04-23-2003, 11:31 AM
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Originally posted by 97GLES
parking light fuse must be upgraded.
i did this to my car over 2 yrs ago & i still have the same bulbs. i didn't even cut the nib off, just pushed the bulb in.
parking light fuse must be upgraded.
i did this to my car over 2 yrs ago & i still have the same bulbs. i didn't even cut the nib off, just pushed the bulb in.
Anyone know how to make the signal light on all the time?
04-23-2003, 12:08 PM
#13
Originally posted by 97GLES
parking light fuse must be upgraded.
i did this to my car over 2 yrs ago & i still have the same bulbs. i didn't even cut the nib off, just pushed the bulb in.
parking light fuse must be upgraded.
i did this to my car over 2 yrs ago & i still have the same bulbs. i didn't even cut the nib off, just pushed the bulb in.
Why would you upgrade the fuse? I have not had a problem with any of my lights. This is the first I've heard of this but if it's advised I might just do that.
04-25-2003, 01:57 PM
#17
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Originally posted by danimsta
check my site...
click how to
then click brighter corners..
its with pictures and everything
good luck!
check my site...
click how to
then click brighter corners..
its with pictures and everything
good luck!
After that one screw you took out do you take off the whole corner?
I tried pullin it off but I looked between the car and the light and there was a metal strip blocking it. It looks like you would slide it side ways but I wanna make sure. Maybe you just have to force it, (even though that is against my religon, J/K.)
srry I've never done anything w/ lights (noob)
04-25-2003, 03:37 PM
#18
Originally posted by MaxRocZ
Wow...I can't believe it's that easy. Why does just cutting off that nib make them brighter though? Does anyone have a technical explanation for that?
Does the increased light intensity cause the bulb to burn out quicker too?
Wow...I can't believe it's that easy. Why does just cutting off that nib make them brighter though? Does anyone have a technical explanation for that?
Does the increased light intensity cause the bulb to burn out quicker too?
04-25-2003, 07:44 PM
#20
Originally posted by DigitalTexan2u
With the bulbs now producing more light...they're going to produce more HEAT...any problems with melting the housing?!
With the bulbs now producing more light...they're going to produce more HEAT...any problems with melting the housing?!
04-25-2003, 07:45 PM
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Originally posted by markargente
Many people on the forum have had these for awhile, but none of had it melt. I'm not sure if it WILL happen, but i figure you dont have your lights on 24/7, so i think it would have enough time cooling down when you're not using it
Many people on the forum have had these for awhile, but none of had it melt. I'm not sure if it WILL happen, but i figure you dont have your lights on 24/7, so i think it would have enough time cooling down when you're not using it
Figured with summer coming, everything will be hotter.
Thanks!
04-25-2003, 07:47 PM
#22
Originally posted by DigitalTexan2u
Just wondering though...I always drive with my lights on though.
Figured with summer coming, everything will be hotter.
Thanks!
Just wondering though...I always drive with my lights on though.
Figured with summer coming, everything will be hotter.
Thanks!
04-25-2003, 10:12 PM
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Does this work with '97 Models? It says that it is for '95-96 Models on the How To. but i have seen some people on the board that have 97+ and doing the cutting of the nub instead of splicing and soldering the wires. Thanks.
04-25-2003, 10:32 PM
#24
on my 99 i cut the top nub with nail clippers and then put the bottom nub where the top nub used to go and got the same result(brighter corners). if your worried about the socket melting, they are easy to replace and cost $14.00 and bulbs are like $3(i should know i messed one up)
good luck
good luck
04-26-2003, 05:34 AM
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Originally posted by BadKarma99-4spd
on my 99 i cut the top nub with nail clippers and then put the bottom nub where the top nub used to go and got the same result(brighter corners).
good luck
on my 99 i cut the top nub with nail clippers and then put the bottom nub where the top nub used to go and got the same result(brighter corners).
good luck
thats what i didEric
04-26-2003, 09:01 AM
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Originally posted by Juki5536
Well I'm gonna get bright lights in the corners, wanna get them even with the XD5's I'm buying. Should I upgrade the fuse in the corners, like 97GLES said? And what fuse would I get?
Well I'm gonna get bright lights in the corners, wanna get them even with the XD5's I'm buying. Should I upgrade the fuse in the corners, like 97GLES said? And what fuse would I get?
eric
04-26-2003, 10:47 AM
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Help :confused:
Can any one give me more detaild instructions please? After I unscrewed the one screw and started to take out the light assembly i noticed it woulden't come out. Its all loose but i can see a small bolt that is holding it in place
, how do i get to it? I have a 99', any one else have this prob?
, how do i get to it? I have a 99', any one else have this prob?
04-26-2003, 11:32 AM
#30
Re: Help :confused:
Originally posted by n2o_matt
Can any one give me more detaild instructions please? After I unscrewed the one screw and started to take out the light assembly i noticed it woulden't come out. Its all loose but i can see a small bolt that is holding it in place, how do i get to it? I have a 99', any one else have this prob?
Can any one give me more detaild instructions please? After I unscrewed the one screw and started to take out the light assembly i noticed it woulden't come out. Its all loose but i can see a small bolt that is holding it in place
, how do i get to it? I have a 99', any one else have this prob?
04-26-2003, 12:36 PM
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you MUST change the fuse, i didn't and then i fried the fuse and had to upgraded to a 10a fuse, when u fry the fuse, your brake lights won't work either, so if someone crashes into your back you'll know why 
04-26-2003, 02:37 PM
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Originally posted by Champagne97
you MUST change the fuse, i didn't and then i fried the fuse and had to upgraded to a 10a fuse, when u fry the fuse, your brake lights won't work either, so if someone crashes into your back you'll know why
you MUST change the fuse, i didn't and then i fried the fuse and had to upgraded to a 10a fuse, when u fry the fuse, your brake lights won't work either, so if someone crashes into your back you'll know why
04-26-2003, 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by white95max
Where can you buy an upgraded fuse?
Where can you buy an upgraded fuse?
Instead of say...a 5A, or 7A...put a 10A in it's place.
With the lights being brighter, they will draw more current = more heat = a 5 or 7 amp "popping" or "blowing" whereas a 10 amp will be able to handle more.
Make sense?
04-26-2003, 04:04 PM
#36
Originally posted by DigitalTexan2u
It's not an "upgraded" one...he means one that will allow more current.
Instead of say...a 5A, or 7A...put a 10A in it's place.
With the lights being brighter, they will draw more current = more heat = a 5 or 7 amp "popping" or "blowing" whereas a 10 amp will be able to handle more.
Make sense?
It's not an "upgraded" one...he means one that will allow more current.
Instead of say...a 5A, or 7A...put a 10A in it's place.
With the lights being brighter, they will draw more current = more heat = a 5 or 7 amp "popping" or "blowing" whereas a 10 amp will be able to handle more.
Make sense?
04-26-2003, 05:24 PM
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I had to grind the nubs on the bottom of the bulb down to get it back in there. I had to grind them down almost flush.
The thing that holds the lens in place was TIGHT! After taking the screw out and flipping the back part free from the metal flange, I had to insert a wide bladed flat screwdriver in there are lever out the 'pop' socket.
It took a good bit more than five minutes...
I haven't changed the fuse, but I took the car downtown and back to pick up a movie, and it hasn't blown yet.
Good Luck!
The thing that holds the lens in place was TIGHT! After taking the screw out and flipping the back part free from the metal flange, I had to insert a wide bladed flat screwdriver in there are lever out the 'pop' socket.
It took a good bit more than five minutes...
I haven't changed the fuse, but I took the car downtown and back to pick up a movie, and it hasn't blown yet.
Good Luck!
