CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 08:59 AM
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foglights HELP!!!

Are these the correct bulbs for a 2001 clk 430 foglights, i am looking for a blue color foglight , if this is not correct can some please tell me the right ones ? thanks for the help.


PIAA offers the Super Plasma H3 bulb. With a rating of 5000K it will give your factory fog lights a beautiful bluish purple look. With fashion there is no need to sacrifice performance. With PIAA’s XTRA technology you’ll have plenty of power.

Twin Pack 15556
Single Pack 15555
Bulb Type 12V - H3

Wattage 55w = 85w, 5000K
Technology Super Plasma with XTRA Technology
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Old Aug 5, 2004 | 01:49 PM
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H3 on a 430 is correct. You would need an H1 if it was a 320. Make sure you do NOT exceed the OEM wattage on the foglight as you WILL crack the reflector and have bulbs go out very quickly.
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Old Aug 8, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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can you please tell me what the correct wattage is ? the ad says 55=85 , not sure what that means?

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I believe fogs are 55 watts. Don't go over that.
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Originally Posted by NJCLK430
can you please tell me what the correct wattage is ? the ad says 55=85 , not sure what that means?

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Those are 55 watt bulbs. 55=85 is marketing-speak to imply that these 55 watt bulbs output the light equivalent to an 85 watt bulb.

I think Josh has done a lot of experimenting with the bulbs and could recommend some good ones?

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To be honest, the best bulbs for the money I've found have consistantly been made by mtech. I currently have a set of mtech Ion Crystal Yellow bulbs in my Angel Eye foglights on the Carlsson kit that I pulled out of my OEM AMG foglight assemblies. The light output is nice, the bulbs have lasted me quite a while and they were much less expensive than comparable PIAAs or similar bulbs. They're middle of the road when it comes to price (not cheap POS's like Nokya and the like, and not super expensive like Catz or Piaa). They also come in other colors (such as superwhite) if yellow foglights aren't your cup of tea.
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