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Old Jan 29, 2011 | 05:19 AM
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Default Do your Hid's installed in the fog light melt the plastic?
Anyone having issues with the fog light plastic melting because they installed hid's in there?

Thx guys!
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Anyone having issues with the fog light plastic melting because they installed hid's in there?

Thx guys!
I've had mine installed for over a year with no issues.
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your probably running 55W when you should be running 35W. 55W is only meant for headlights, too strong for the fog light housing. Hoping that helps
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your probably running 55W when you should be running 35W. 55W is only meant for headlights, too strong for the fog light housing. Hoping that helps
??? I think the OP was asking before install....
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??? I think the OP was asking before install....
You sir are correct.

I already purchased the 35 watt hid's but was informed that those would melt the plastic, so figured I ask before I get them installed
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oh well if thats the case make sure u go with 35w
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Originally Posted by ohiostate
I already purchased the 35 watt hid's but was informed that those would melt the plastic, so figured I ask before I get them installed
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oh well if thats the case make sure u go with 35w
Already did, I just dont want to melt the plastic, I will probably go ahead and install them and see if I have any issues.
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no issues here. ive got a 35 watt ballast and no problems for almost a year. good luck with your install!
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