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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:43 AM
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Can you replace foglights yourself?

I'm a retard, first of all, so I'm sorry if this is already posted somewhere. I couldn't find it though. I've got one out and wasn't sure what my options were for replacing the bulbs. BTW it's a 2000. Thanks to all who offer advice
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:58 AM
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Yeah, you can. You'll need H3 bulbs. Here's a write-up someone did recently:

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2076435/2
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:06 AM
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Thanks for the link. that was perfect...
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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keep the receipt of the PIAA if you get those...... you will need it pretty soon.....
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SarxahsMax
I'm a retard,
well said.



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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 03:32 PM
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i recommend sylvania silverstars
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by soonerfan
i recommend sylvania silverstars
same here...have sylvania silverstar fogs, bright, and they dont BLOW OUT like all those other crappy bulbs. Great overall product but like all head and fog bulbs. DONT TOUCH THE BULB WITH UR BARE HANDS!!! IT WILL BLOW IT OUT EVENTUALLY!!
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Y2KmaxSE
same here...have sylvania silverstar fogs, bright, and they dont BLOW OUT like all those other crappy bulbs. Great overall product but like all head and fog bulbs. DONT TOUCH THE BULB WITH UR BARE HANDS!!! IT WILL BLOW IT OUT EVENTUALLY!!

and it if you don't touch the bulb with your bare hands, it will blow out eventually. i've never found the old "touch the bulb" theory to be true - or to take enough life out of the bulb to matter.
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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i recommend oem bulbs as any other bulb, IMO, won't do a lick of difference. may match but whatever, to me that don't mean much.

also, to change it up a bit, i remove my headlight and have complete access to the fog area, which IMO is so much easier than laying on my back.
Old Nov 18, 2005 | 06:32 PM
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meh, i just put the car on my lift.


Originally Posted by 03on18s
and it if you don't touch the bulb with your bare hands, it will blow out eventually. i've never found the old "touch the bulb" theory to be true - or to take enough life out of the bulb to matter.

its not a theory, but thx for playing...

http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=286499
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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so you're saying i'm wrong? that if you don't touch the bulb, it will never burn out?
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 03:35 AM
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Any bulb will eventually burn out. If you touch the bulb, the oils from your fingers will cause the bulb to blow quicker.

I've had PIAA H3's for about a year and they're fine. I used a clean rag when installing them to make sure I didn't touch the bulb.
Old Nov 19, 2005 | 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Bluesbrekr
Any bulb will eventually burn out. If you touch the bulb, the oils from your fingers will cause the bulb to blow quicker.

I've had PIAA H3's for about a year and they're fine. I used a clean rag when installing them to make sure I didn't touch the bulb.
well said.
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