My fog light went out. Trying to find out where to get these H3 bulbs. Pep Boys are sold out on them at many locations where I'm at. Where else can I get them? Thinking of getting the higher wattage ones (amber, blue). Any opinions on these? Also, will it be OK to use these higher wattage ones versus the standard cheapie ones. Thanks for you info.

 

yellow fogs are good. theres the hella ones. but i recommend the piaa white ones- thheyre awesome- find em online if no where else

 

Get the, I have hi-er wattage, but it always burns out, my harness is still alive, but who knows how long that will have. Hyper whites.

 

get the piaa super white 55w. i have them and they are nice and white. i get them for 20 bucks in nyc. if you live in nyc, PM me and i'll let you know where.

 

What is the output wattage on them? Have you had any problems?

SuDZ

 

The housing for the 4th Gen foglamps are very small and do not dissipate heat well. Overwattage bulbs generate too much heat and would cause the lens to crack when subjected to low atmospheric conditions.

Also, I would suggest that you stay away from Hella bulbs. The H3s are manufactured in Korea and seem to be of poor quality. Stick to Philips or Sylvania or if you really have money to burn, PIAAs.

 

What about the bulbs that draw 55watts for example but have an output of 100 watts? Would this still cause any problems?

SuDZ

 

so what your saying is that we shouldn't mess wit bright whites when it comes to the fog lights? D'oh!

 

It is a physical impossibility to obtain 100Watts of light with only 55Watts of power. That claim that some aftermarket companies (PIAA for example) make is bogus...they only do it to fool people into buying their products. That's why I only recommend companies like Philips, Osram, Cibie and Sylvania.

If you want "whiter" light, buy a pair of Philips BlueVisions in H3. You'd be better off.

 

Why is it impossible? Like in the case of a step up transformer etc it could be done.

 

Remember that when voltage is stepped up, the current is stepped down. Therefore the power is the same if it's an ideal transfomer. Nobody could break the law of energy conservation.

 

Someone stayed awake during Physics 101.

 

It is possible if you can produce cold fusion!!!

 

Oh, I will break it, I will break it real good.

SuDZ