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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill_GS3
Yeah, those are the ones. I almost would sugest the 7.5w, I think these might be bordering too bright.

I did some research, the factory halogens are 50w which is equvilant to 5w LED.
Thanks Bill_GS3.
Did you need anything in addition to the bulbs? (or was it just a simple switch of the bulbs?)

Regarding your comment about these being too bright, are you concerned about these generating too much heat and damaging the GS's fog light enclosure? or is it due to concern about it blinding oncoming traffic?
Or is it just that incredibly bright?
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jj14
Thanks Bill_GS3.
Did you need anything in addition to the bulbs? (or was it just a simple switch of the bulbs?)

Regarding your comment about these being too bright, are you concerned about these generating too much heat and damaging the GS's fog light enclosure? or is it due to concern about it blinding oncoming traffic?
Or is it just that incredibly bright?
Just the bulbs is all you would need.

The brightness concern seem to stem from the scattering of the light, it spreads out more. Also the halogen bulbs have that black tip where as the LEDs actually hav LEDs on the end.

I think the light may be an issue with oncoming traffic, but have not gotten anyone flashing at me yet.
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 07:03 AM
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This is very tempting. I may just buy these. Thanks Bill
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Old Feb 9, 2013 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
Remove 2-3 bolts on the bottom bumper area under Fog Light... Pop out lower bumper liner downward..

Access achieved within 1-2 mins..


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I was wondering why 2-3! I took our three on one side and on the other side I took 2 + 1 from the mud guard but I was still able to get in there. Thank you for the tips. I was impatient so I got this set from Walmart. They are definitely brighter but only slightly whiter. I did one first and compared to the original one. Not as white and close as the headlamp. I think I'm going to order the ones suggested in this thread. Thanks again.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 02:12 PM
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So I am probably going to pre-order these: http://www.vleds.com/bulb/h-series/h...-pair-b-o.html

Can anyone on here confirm all I need to do is simply place these into the Nigel JDM fog's I had installed on my F-Sport?

Thanks.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by NG2
So I am probably going to pre-order these: http://www.vleds.com/bulb/h-series/h...-pair-b-o.html

Can anyone on here confirm all I need to do is simply place these into the Nigel JDM fog's I had installed on my F-Sport?

Thanks.
Yup just plug and play.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by onexcite
Yup just plug and play.
Thanks. I just pre-ordered and will post a picture once I get them / installed.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Anyone trying these on yet?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nokya-Hi-Pow...513d0b&vxp=mtr
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Old Apr 22, 2014 | 04:58 AM
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Fellas:
Question for all. Is the 9005/9006 bulb an option on our 4GS cars, especially the fog lights? I've only come across the H11 for fog lights.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 11:02 AM
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Once you pop out the lower bumper liner just reach up inside and grab the back of the bulb and twist to the left. You can watch your progress through the lens. Once it's out and visible, remove and replace. When you re-install again watch through the lens as you line up the three tabs. Once lined up push in and twist right. Replace the three bolts and repeat on the other side (which will take half the time - steep learning curve). VLEDS H11 5k is a great replacement bulb BTW.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 11:22 AM
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U guys know that the regular H11 bulbs won't fit in the fog light housing right? Our cars use H16 bulbs which looks a lot like H11 but they're smaller and only 19 watts, not 55 watts like H11.

Left: HB3 - 65W
Middle: H11 - 55W
Right: H16 - 19W

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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 12:07 PM
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Here is an excellent DIY on the LED conversion put together by CL user GregCanada here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...og-lights.html

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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 12:22 PM
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For the 4GS... They may have changed the Bulb / Housing since the launch back in 2012..


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Originally Posted by ItzFilyO
U guys know that the regular H11 bulbs won't fit in the fog light housing right? Our cars use H16 bulbs which looks a lot like H11 but they're smaller and only 19 watts, not 55 watts like H11.

Left: HB3 - 65W
Middle: H11 - 55W
Right: H16 - 19W







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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 03:15 PM
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Yes 4GS uses H16.
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Old Jan 10, 2015 | 03:38 PM
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My fogs are H11 VLEDS 5K LEDS.
'14 and '15 has oem LEDS.H16?

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