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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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ok i just got my HIDs...oh do i love em, but recently i have been driving, and lookin at the TLs i see that some of em have HID foog lights...i was wondering is there a hid fog light kit i could buy or something that i could install in my bumper lights...i think it would look real nice n have more light output...any suggestions?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 11:48 AM
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Most fog lights utilize the H3 bulb which they do make HID bulbs for. So most likely they switched their standard H3 bulb with an HID kit.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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www.suvlights.com

Sylvania Xenarc X1010 is what your looking for. Its actually driving lights.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 01:12 PM
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So I can get these fogs and install em in my bumper lights?
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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last winter I mounted D2R HIDs in my clear bumper lights (with provisions for the high amount of heat) and it was not worth it. The lenses are just not designed to reflect light like that and have good output. All it did was blind people. I had to remove the plastic of the lens on the top of the light, and mounted an aluminum plate to dissapate the heat. It didnt help, the housing still melted... proving that the heat from the capsules was just way too much for the lenses.

Dont put HIDs in your bumper lights...

NO cars come from the factory with HID fog lights... its a trick your mind is playing on you... the HIDs are so bright, it looks like the fogs have them too.
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 09:41 PM
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Originally posted by SumAccordGuy94
last winter I mounted D2R HIDs in my clear bumper lights (with provisions for the high amount of heat) and it was not worth it. The lenses are just not designed to reflect light like that and have good output. All it did was blind people. I had to remove the plastic of the lens on the top of the light, and mounted an aluminum plate to dissapate the heat. It didnt help, the housing still melted... proving that the heat from the capsules was just way too much for the lenses.

Dont put HIDs in your bumper lights...

NO cars come from the factory with HID fog lights... its a trick your mind is playing on you... the HIDs are so bright, it looks like the fogs have them too.
I think he means install the Xenarc X1010 into the bumper light area on the 5th Gen.

I'm not sure if it will fit. if not you'll have to install it in the front lower grill area.
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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ya i just wanna put the Xenarc X1010 in there just so it looks prety hehe...but if i cant get it in the bumper lights i dont wanna do it...defeats the whole purpose
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by 93accord4door
ya i just wanna put the Xenarc X1010 in there just so it looks prety hehe...but if i cant get it in the bumper lights i dont wanna do it...defeats the whole purpose
It wouldn't be good to put it there anyways cause you can't vertically adjust it.
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Old Dec 14, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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i guess i will just leave it alone
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