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Old May 15, 2012 | 09:47 PM
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Default Fog bulb replacement, PIAA or else??

I was looking for direct replacement for the fog bulbs, and I found this, I dont really want to spend on HID.
What I am most concern is having a melting problem because this aftermarket cheap bulbs suck.
take a look at this web add:

http://autoparts.pricegrabber.com/bu...ch=hp+150+watt

What I really wanted was the PIAA ones, but I am not sure which ones to buy.

What you guys think about this ones??
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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Putco Jet yellow is the way to go.
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Old May 15, 2012 | 10:19 PM
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I was in the same boat about this and didn't want to spend much either so I went with some 6k VLEDS and am happy with the outcome. Here are some before and after pics, btw I have blue aerotect overlays so the fogs come out a little bluer than they would without em.

before:

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Old May 15, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Piaa or Putco bulbs are good ones to go with
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Old May 16, 2012 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by mjh09e
Putco Jet yellow is the way to go.
This. I've had no problems with them since I installed them about 4 months ago. My fogs are always on with my night lights.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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Had no problems with PIAA Ion yellow:

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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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Is it the cost of the labor to install the HIDs that is expensive? The kits are inexpensive on ebay if you're willing to install it yourself.

Otherwise, I've heard good things about the Putco bulbs.

I personally run the 3000k HID yellow kit with yellow overlays for a deep yellow color.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by es808
Is it the cost of the labor to install the HIDs that is expensive? The kits are inexpensive on ebay if you're willing to install it yourself.

Otherwise, I've heard good things about the Putco bulbs.

I personally run the 3000k HID yellow kit with yellow overlays for a deep yellow color.
You install them yourself, unless you want to pay a shop to install them. Remember, you get what you paid for. Quality>Cost.
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:57 PM
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I recommend getting Putco. I've had mine for almost a year and had no problems. I was thinking of upgrading to HID but I like the look of the deep yellow on the Putco. I think there was a member from here that had their harness melted by using Nokya bulbs.
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