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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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Put these in on my IS350 last night, about 5 minutes after they get pretty hot to the touch

http://www.eautoworks.com/product-nokya-23503.htm

anyone else?
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Old Jun 12, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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could you tell with the stock bulbs? those are 70w correct?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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yes, nokya's are known for that. they run pretty hot
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:06 AM
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Thats why I recommend Luminics ... 55w

http://headlightbulbs.com/jdm_yellow.php

you click on your bulb size on the bottom... or click on krypton series for a bigger bulb- still 55w
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:16 AM
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yup halogens will do that
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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ok, so no worries about burning out the harness or melting anything?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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No need to worry about harness melting or wire melting...

As long as you don't go over the recommended wattage, you should be ok.
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umm... yea it gets hot, thats why dont touch
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