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12-27-2009, 02:26 AM
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Been reading for hours... LIGHTS
In between coats of GRIOTS (thanks huummin'/boatin') on my front plastic pieces I've been reading about the DRL and turning them into fog lamp only
I know I don't want HID.
I want something that will light my way through the rare fog that I encounter... and also the heavy rain and snow.
Do I need new bulb housings?? OR can you recommend just a bulb.
Ideally, from what I've read on searches, I would like to just pop a bulb in... but I have yet to read about the perfect bulb...maybe there isn't one??
I've read about the PIAA, I believe 510, which is a lens/bulb/harness/switch setup.
I can re-read to figure out how to wire the DRL to a switch... but I really want optimum FOG light performance.
NO HID, NO this, NO that,... just a nice fog light with a switch, If I need a lens so be it...
Hoping I can do this without an aftermarket lens, simply using the stock lens.
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2006 HUMMER H2
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Diablo InTune w/DiabLew Tune
Cognito Steering Support
OBX LT Headers
Air Raid Filter w/Tube
External Trans Cooler -Radiator Bypass
Corvette Servo
Rancho 9000 Adjustable Shocks-
Rancho Steering Stabilizer
20" Chrome Fuel Hostage - Cooper ST Maxx
Slotted Rotors/Ceramic pads/Steel Lines
Viper Smart Start
iPod/Video Interface
HID Head and Fog Lights
Optima Red Top w/ Priority Start Cut Off Mod
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12-27-2009, 03:04 AM
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Re: Been reading for hours... LIGHTS
Hi i don't think you will find a replacement 3157 bulb that will do what you want. I think the only thing for to do is replace the bulb and lense with a real 4 to 4 1/2 inch fog light and wire a switch in where you want it. I have 27 smd leds right now in my DRL which has 3 leds per smd chip so it has 81 leds in their and its not like a real fog light. I am thinking of doing the same thing but, i must keep some kind of DRL because is a law in ont. canada to have them.
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Last edited by twr : 12-27-2009 at 03:10 AM.
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12-27-2009, 03:16 AM
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Re: Been reading for hours... LIGHTS
Quote:
Originally Posted by twr
Hi i don't think you will find a replacement 3157 bulb that will do what you want. I think the only thing for to do is replace the bulb and lense with a real 4 to 4 1/2 inch fog light and wire a switch in where you want it. I have 27 smd leds right now in my DRL which has 3 leds per smd chip so it has 81 leds in their and its not like a real fog light. I am thinking of doing the same thing but, i must keep some kind of DRL because is a law in ont. canada to have them.
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Well.... confirmation sometimes sucks! I have, from reading, come to the same conclusion.
http://www.piaa.com/Lamps/Lamp-pages/510.html
The above link is a good fit and I think DRTYFUN has the same. It looks good... no doubts..... just trying to find a cheaper way out...
I'd like to have a light bar like i posted in another thread..... but I really don't need it a side from looks.
My bumper is off right now, for the sole purpose of removing front tow hooks for powder coating and, I figure now is the best time to modify the bumper cover to accept what you are suggesting and what I've read (same thing)...
Hmmmmmm.......BEER POWER WHERE ARE YOU???
At least I've got
PS... no DRL LAWS HERE IN PORTLAND OR.
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2006 HUMMER H2
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Diablo InTune w/DiabLew Tune
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OBX LT Headers
Air Raid Filter w/Tube
External Trans Cooler -Radiator Bypass
Corvette Servo
Rancho 9000 Adjustable Shocks-
Rancho Steering Stabilizer
20" Chrome Fuel Hostage - Cooper ST Maxx
Slotted Rotors/Ceramic pads/Steel Lines
Viper Smart Start
iPod/Video Interface
HID Head and Fog Lights
Optima Red Top w/ Priority Start Cut Off Mod
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12-27-2009, 03:22 AM
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Re: Been reading for hours... LIGHTS
hi i have been thinking of these because of DRL and few mods to the bracket and they will fit right in and look stock. Wish i had beer and popcorn to. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270498618589&viewitem= &sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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2008 H2 SUV
Starr Hid projector headlights
Hid lights in the DRL bumper holes
Custom Alum. light bar, 2 Rigid Industries 10 inch Leds
MC2 Roof Light Bar
24 inch Starr 770 Hammer Rims
Gen 6 Lockpick
Gm bluetooth
Front + Rear Camera's
73 Duster 588 ci. B1 injected akly with NOS
Supercharged 2002 Harley, E Glide Classic
2005 Screamin Eagle, E Glide
http://twrbaggersplus.com/
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12-27-2009, 03:30 AM
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Re: Been reading for hours... LIGHTS
KEGERATOR ...... I'M just lucky tonight that I have popcorn...
On the link... be careful with the "halo rings". I've never found one yet that looks good and if it does I've found they don't last long and soon look like sh*t.
JM Experience....
I'm leaning towards what drtyfun did with the PIAAs.... but was looking for a cheaper way out since I really don't use fogs that much.....
Still HMMMMMMM>....
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2006 HUMMER H2
MOOG Front End
Diablo InTune w/DiabLew Tune
Cognito Steering Support
OBX LT Headers
Air Raid Filter w/Tube
External Trans Cooler -Radiator Bypass
Corvette Servo
Rancho 9000 Adjustable Shocks-
Rancho Steering Stabilizer
20" Chrome Fuel Hostage - Cooper ST Maxx
Slotted Rotors/Ceramic pads/Steel Lines
Viper Smart Start
iPod/Video Interface
HID Head and Fog Lights
Optima Red Top w/ Priority Start Cut Off Mod
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12-27-2009, 03:37 AM
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Re: Been reading for hours... LIGHTS
hi i already know about chit holo rings they are junk, i was not going to use them just put them in the garbage. I was going to use the just the fog lights they have replaceable h3 bulbs.
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Thanks Tracy
2008 H2 SUV
Starr Hid projector headlights
Hid lights in the DRL bumper holes
Custom Alum. light bar, 2 Rigid Industries 10 inch Leds
MC2 Roof Light Bar
24 inch Starr 770 Hammer Rims
Gen 6 Lockpick
Gm bluetooth
Front + Rear Camera's
73 Duster 588 ci. B1 injected akly with NOS
Supercharged 2002 Harley, E Glide Classic
2005 Screamin Eagle, E Glide
http://twrbaggersplus.com/
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