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Old 12-28-2004 | 11:27 AM
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Fog Lights final question

I have decided that I want to change my stock fog lights to the PIAA H4 bulbs.

IS THIS A SAFE H4 BULB TO USE???

A new addition to PIAA’s stable of high performance bulbs is the Super Plasma GT-X. The new GT-X provides an exclusive purple low beam and an Xtreme White high beam. And if that weren't enough! PIAA has added a purple colored top coat giving the headlamp a purple look even when the lamp is turned off.

Twin Pack 15962
Single Pack 15961
Bulb Type H4
Wattage 60/55w = 135/125w, 3800K/5000K
Technology Super Plasma GT-X with XTRA Technology

is this too much wattage, or is it still ok?

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Old 12-28-2004 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by BremboBoy
I have decided that I want to change my stock fog lights to the PIAA H4 bulbs.

IS THIS A SAFE H4 BULB TO USE???

A new addition to PIAA’s stable of high performance bulbs is the Super Plasma GT-X. The new GT-X provides an exclusive purple low beam and an Xtreme White high beam. And if that weren't enough! PIAA has added a purple colored top coat giving the headlamp a purple look even when the lamp is turned off.

Twin Pack 15962
Single Pack 15961
Bulb Type H4
Wattage 60/55w = 135/125w, 3800K/5000K
Technology Super Plasma GT-X with XTRA Technology

is this too much wattage, or is it still ok?

thanks 4 the help
Those look like standard wattage, +/- 5 watts isn't going to hurt anything, heat or current draw.
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 11:49 AM
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i just want 2 make sure

all i need to do is pop out the stock fog bulbs and put in the new ones, right?
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BremboBoy
i just want 2 make sure

all i need to do is pop out the stock fog bulbs and put in the new ones, right?
Yeppers that all you have to do! I think alot of people here have done the same including me!
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 12:49 PM
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do you think that the 5000k low beam on the replacement fog lights will match the stock main headlights?
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 01:16 PM
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Those PIAAs will not match at all. IMO it's not worth the $80-$120 for these bulbs, which can burn out within a few months.
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 01:25 PM
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can you tell me of a replacement fog bulb that will have a bluish haze low and high beam that matches the stock headlight?
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 01:52 PM
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can you tell me of a replacement fog bulb that will have a bluish haze low and high beam that matches the stock headlight?
Nothing is as bright as HID, but I have HTEC 4600k 55/60watt I think(its been a while)
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 03:51 PM
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If you really want them to match perfectly, then buy an aftermarket HID kit. No halogen bulb will come close to matching the intensity & color.
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 04:45 PM
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if you are interested in true HID foglights, check out this thread https://g35driver.com/forums/interior-exterior/38269-6000k-hid-kit-installed.html
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 07:48 PM
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the replacement fog lights do not need to match, but they need to "go with "the stock headlights
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 08:21 PM
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so will the PIAA Super Plasma GT-X be a nice match with the stock headlights? (i dont mean identical, but I mean will they go well together)?
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 08:22 PM
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the replacement fog lights do not need to match, but they need to "go with "the stock headlights
Just about anything will look better then the dingy yellow light of the OEM fog/high bulbs. I have the PIAA Xtreme whites and when you are standing in front of the car they are close to the same color of the HID's. But if you shine your headlights on a wall you will notice a difference.

The only thing with the PIAA's is they don't last very long.
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 08:27 PM
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should i get the Super Plasma GT-X or the Xtreme whites. I kind of like the idea of 5000k low beams, but what do you think?

btw, how long do the PIAA last?
 
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Old 12-28-2004 | 08:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BremboBoy
should i get the Super Plasma GT-X or the Xtreme whites. I kind of like the idea of 5000k low beams, but what do you think?

btw, how long do the PIAA last?
Get whatever is least expensive, since they burn out so fast. They will probably last anywhere from a few months to a year depending on how much you use them. I've had mine for over a year but I don't always have them on when the headlights are on. I changed my clearence lights to Xtreme Whites and they lasted almost two years and those are always on with the headlights or parking lights.
 


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