Replacing foglights...
#1
Replacing foglights...
I want to replace my stock foglight bulbs with PIAA H3 Super Plasma.
Was wondering if I should be aware of any specific details before I get under the car and replace the bulbs. Is it as easy as changing the headlight bulbs, only here we do it under the car, instead of from the engine compartment?
Thanks.
Was wondering if I should be aware of any specific details before I get under the car and replace the bulbs. Is it as easy as changing the headlight bulbs, only here we do it under the car, instead of from the engine compartment?
Thanks.
#2
No, its a bit more difficult. Rule#1, DO NOT touch the bulb glass! remove the plastic under the fender area in front of the wheels wells, unplug the 2 connectors inside the front quarter panels, gotta take the whole Fog assembly out, for that you will need a 10mm socket or wrench to undo the 2 nuts on the back of each fog housing. Pop out the whole fog housing (comes out thru the front), and the rest is cake. Happy modding!!
Sorry if this makes no sense, its 2:45am and I'am totally exhausted.
Sorry if this makes no sense, its 2:45am and I'am totally exhausted.
#3
Don't forget there is a single wire harness that you must disconnect prior to pulling out the fog lamp assembly. I just replaced my OEM bulbs with the PIAA H3's as well, and they match the HID's perfectly. Yes, do not touch the glass part of the bulbs.
#4
This link gives all the details and pictures as to how to change your fog light bulbs.
http://members.max-world.org/modules...b11e8e367793a6
http://members.max-world.org/modules...b11e8e367793a6
#5
Originally Posted by 2002blackmax
This link gives all the details and pictures as to how to change your fog light bulbs.
http://members.max-world.org/modules...b11e8e367793a6
http://members.max-world.org/modules...b11e8e367793a6
Thanks all.
#9
Originally Posted by 30585
i dont have hid's but i would like to go piaa super plasma h4's and h3's my question is does anybody have a pic of how they look on the car>?
#11
Originally Posted by spauldingsmails
I want to whiten the light of my '03 Max fogs (w/ Sylvania SilverStars). What are the pros and cons of: 9005, 9006, H3, H4 type bulbs? Doesn't the '03 Altima use 9006s? thx!
#12
Got the pics done, not very good quality though.
This is the PIAA H4 Super Plasma GT-X:
This is the PIAA H3 Super Plasma:
And in overview:
Cant really tell from the picture, in reality they are much whiter. Also hence the purplish color coming from the GT-X.
This is the PIAA H4 Super Plasma GT-X:
This is the PIAA H3 Super Plasma:
And in overview:
Cant really tell from the picture, in reality they are much whiter. Also hence the purplish color coming from the GT-X.
#13
Originally Posted by bigdo26
the only bulbs for your fogs are H3's. your high beams are 9005 I believe... so there arent really any pros and cons of any types of bulbs, just brands
so how do you like your fogs so far?? are you still satisfied with them?
#16
Originally Posted by TZapper
I want to replace my stock foglight bulbs with PIAA H3 Super Plasma.
Was wondering if I should be aware of any specific details before I get under the car and replace the bulbs. Is it as easy as changing the headlight bulbs, only here we do it under the car, instead of from the engine compartment?
Thanks.
Was wondering if I should be aware of any specific details before I get under the car and replace the bulbs. Is it as easy as changing the headlight bulbs, only here we do it under the car, instead of from the engine compartment?
Thanks.
#17
Originally Posted by slickrick
so how do you like your fogs so far?? are you still satisfied with them?
#18
Originally Posted by 2002blackmax
This link gives all the details and pictures as to how to change your fog light bulbs.
http://members.max-world.org/modules...b11e8e367793a6
http://members.max-world.org/modules...b11e8e367793a6
* Per side, the total number of screws I removed in (partially) removing the plastic undershielding is *2* and they are different types. Per side total amount of Snaps I removed in (partially) removing the plastic shielding is *3*. You don't need to completely remove the plastic piece from the car, just be able to pull it open about a foot at the front.
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* Two nuts attach the fog light housing to the car. They easily undo. Then just push (or lightly hammer) the naked bolts, and the housing unit comes out the front of car.
* Once you twist open the housing unit, look at how the paper-clip style tensioner fits. Then unscrew each of the small screws you see inside. You can now open the small black rectangular connection cover (use a small flat screwdriver to pull up on its top to open). With your hands (or maybe with pliers), pull apart the overlapping flat metal connectors which were formerly covered by the black cover. At no point does one need to cut or splice wire.
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First bulb took 1 hour and 40 minutes, second bulb took me 30 minutes. There is no question the Siverstars improved the whiteness of the fogs. I'm pleased with the results.
But there's no question they don't shine as white as the HID headlights. PIAA Super Plasma or Extreme White probably would be a little better (as everone told me, I know I know). My test was to turn on headlights/fogs on a white garage wall. If you look into lights, they look very close, if you look at image on wall, the fogs are yellower. I'd be surprised though if any non-HID fog can really pass this test but ???
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