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Old May 23, 2002 | 09:39 PM
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HID Fogs

Can anyone help with finding some HID foglamps?
Old May 24, 2002 | 06:37 AM
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Re: HID Fogs

Originally posted by 2K2DaMax
Can anyone help with finding some HID foglamps?
I've found that custom maxima has the closest matching bulbs. Go to this link. . .
http://www.custommaxima.com/PiaaFogLight.html
the PIAA H3 box they come in actually say that they are HID's but Im not sure about that. Anyway, they look great, damn near the stock HID's on our 2K2's. Good Luck
Old May 24, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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Re: HID Fogs

Thanks

I've been reading that these PIAAs have a short life...Is this true?
Old May 24, 2002 | 11:45 AM
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Re: Re: HID Fogs

Originally posted by 2K2DaMax
Thanks

I've been reading that these PIAAs have a short life...Is this true?
Well like I said. . I just got them. .so Ill let you know in 6 mo/1yr when/if they blow
Old May 24, 2002 | 11:50 AM
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Actually the Piaa will not last anywhere close to 6 months. I went through about 2 sets in less than 6 months. Best bet is to get some real HID's and do a custom install. Yes, silicone will be required but there is no comparison to real HID's.
Old May 24, 2002 | 12:00 PM
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HiTechImportLighting:
http://www.hitechimportlighting.com/...20APPLICATIONS

They have a BELLOF HID H3 conversion kit for $899.
Old May 24, 2002 | 12:09 PM
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I had a PIAA Platinum white in my last car. It lasted for 1-1/2 years until the day i sold it. It's probably still working until now.

From what i've gathered, the PIAA is extremely sensitive to contaminants. Never touch the bulb, and before you do install it try to wipe it off with some ethyl alcohol w/ a lint-free cloth. Let it dry first of course
Old May 24, 2002 | 12:43 PM
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Originally posted by soundmike
I had a PIAA Platinum white in my last car. It lasted for 1-1/2 years until the day i sold it. It's probably still working until now.

From what i've gathered, the PIAA is extremely sensitive to contaminants. Never touch the bulb, and before you do install it try to wipe it off with some ethyl alcohol w/ a lint-free cloth. Let it dry first of course
Yes the platinum whites are a bit better than the Plasma Piaa. But this guy wants the HID look and that would be the PIAA Plasma that are not very durable. Ive also used the Plat White from PIAA and they never went out, but they were no where near the HID look.
Old May 24, 2002 | 12:57 PM
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Ooops!

I thought he meant REAL hid fogs.
Old May 24, 2002 | 01:18 PM
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Had the PIAA Superwhite....just installed PLASMA

Originally posted by jhans114


Yes the platinum whites are a bit better than the Plasma Piaa. But this guy wants the HID look and that would be the PIAA Plasma that are not very durable. Ive also used the Plat White from PIAA and they never went out, but they were no where near the HID look.
The superwhite just burned out today after 1 year so I installed the plasma to give it the HID look. Here's to hoping they last a year....
Old May 24, 2002 | 02:05 PM
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How about this.
Hanabi H3 HID KIT(6000k) for $398.
http://www.rsversion.com/list.asp?CtgID=8
Old May 24, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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Originally posted by blkmax2001
How about this.
Hanabi H3 HID KIT(6000k) for $398.
http://www.rsversion.com/list.asp?CtgID=8
Any H3 HID conversion kit should work.

I've heard good things about Hanabi HIDs, but I don't know anyone with a H3 kit.

Anyone want to be a Hanabi H3 HID conversion kit guinea pig?
Old May 24, 2002 | 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by IceY2K1


Any H3 HID conversion kit should work.

I've heard good things about Hanabi HIDs, but I don't know anyone with a H3 kit.

Anyone want to be a Hanabi H3 HID conversion kit guinea pig?
I will be
Old May 24, 2002 | 03:04 PM
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i think it looks cooler without xenons.....i know that stock high beams and xenon low beams looks really good to me
Old May 24, 2002 | 03:21 PM
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Originally posted by 2M0A0X2
i think it looks cooler without xenons.....i know that stock high beams and xenon low beams looks really good to me
Who cares what your high beams look like with your fogs!

Hopefully, no one, will be that close.

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