Fog Bulbs
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Originally posted by rtrider
I just replaced the stock fog light bulbs with H11s from Hoen USA. I'm very happy with them.
I just replaced the stock fog light bulbs with H11s from Hoen USA. I'm very happy with them.
cool, are they a lot brighter than your stock ones? do they also come out blue? someone also told me that they are brighter than the headlights, is that really true?? thanks
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Originally posted by bmms8
cool, are they a lot brighter than your stock ones? do they also come out blue? someone also told me that they are brighter than the headlights, is that really true?? thanks
cool, are they a lot brighter than your stock ones? do they also come out blue? someone also told me that they are brighter than the headlights, is that really true?? thanks
The main reason I replaced the stock bulbs in both the fog and parking lights was to more closely match the color of the headlights, rather than to achieve any increase in brightness. That said, the Hoens seem to be somewhat brighter than the stock fog light bulbs (Osram), although I haven't compared them in actual fog conditions - we don't get much fog in Chicago. The only use my fog lights get is from the delayed entry/exit lighting, or maybe in very heavy rain at night.
I wouldn't describe the output as blue - buy they are much closer to the color of the bi-xenons. I haven't compared the brightness of the Hoen bulbs to that of the stock bi-xenon headlights.
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What bulb did you use to replace the parking lights? Where did you order them and what was the cost.
I understand that most people agree that PIAA 19169 is the best match.
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Ed
I understand that most people agree that PIAA 19169 is the best match.
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Ed
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Originally posted by etenn
What bulb did you use to replace the parking lights? Where did you order them and what was the cost.
I understand that most people agree that PIAA 19169 is the best match.
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Ed
What bulb did you use to replace the parking lights? Where did you order them and what was the cost.
I understand that most people agree that PIAA 19169 is the best match.
________
Ed
I used the PIAA 19169. I paid $14.49 plus tax from a local autoparts store. I imagine the bulbs are pretty easy to find. If you have any trouble, let me know.
Originally posted by thug_law
what is the PIAA equivelent of Hoen USA H-11?
what is the PIAA equivelent of Hoen USA H-11?
I may be wrong, but I believe that "H11" is a type of bulb rather than a model number. I have seen H11s from various sources, including PiAA and www.lightingresearch.com
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If i recall, PIAA doesn't make H11, i think alot of the forum members used something called metal white?
How well do the Hoen's match with the Bi-xenons? Can you make ne comparisons with the metal white pics that were posted a while back?
How well do the Hoen's match with the Bi-xenons? Can you make ne comparisons with the metal white pics that were posted a while back?
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snip:
........"Ed,
I used the PIAA 19169. I paid $14.49 plus tax from a local autoparts store. I imagine the bulbs are pretty easy to find. If you have any trouble, let me know...."
Do you know what auto supply stores carry the PIAA bulb?
Do you happen to remember what it was called?
I have heard "platinum white" as the most preferred one....don't know if there are different names or not.
I think you are right about the H-11's. They seem to be made be different mfg's and have different names eg: "metal white", "superwhite", etc.
Thanks for the help.
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Ed
........"Ed,
I used the PIAA 19169. I paid $14.49 plus tax from a local autoparts store. I imagine the bulbs are pretty easy to find. If you have any trouble, let me know...."
Do you know what auto supply stores carry the PIAA bulb?
Do you happen to remember what it was called?
I have heard "platinum white" as the most preferred one....don't know if there are different names or not.
I think you are right about the H-11's. They seem to be made be different mfg's and have different names eg: "metal white", "superwhite", etc.
Thanks for the help.
_________
Ed
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Originally posted by [-=Zero=-]
If i recall, PIAA doesn't make H11, i think alot of the forum members used something called metal white?
How well do the Hoen's match with the Bi-xenons? Can you make ne comparisons with the metal white pics that were posted a while back?
If i recall, PIAA doesn't make H11, i think alot of the forum members used something called metal white?
How well do the Hoen's match with the Bi-xenons? Can you make ne comparisons with the metal white pics that were posted a while back?
You may be right about PIAA; I'm using the parking light bulbs from metal white (www.lightingresearch.com).
The Hoen's match the bi-xenon very well, as do the metal whites, in my opinion.
Originally posted by LIONHEAD
rtrider: Did you get the PIAAs at the local Car Boutique? Thanks.
rtrider: Did you get the PIAAs at the local Car Boutique? Thanks.
That's the place - Milwaukee Road in Wheeling (see reply to etenn below for website).
Originally posted by etenn
snip:
........"Ed,
I used the PIAA 19169. I paid $14.49 plus tax from a local autoparts store. I imagine the bulbs are pretty easy to find. If you have any trouble, let me know...."
Do you know what auto supply stores carry the PIAA bulb?
Do you happen to remember what it was called?
_________
Ed
snip:
........"Ed,
I used the PIAA 19169. I paid $14.49 plus tax from a local autoparts store. I imagine the bulbs are pretty easy to find. If you have any trouble, let me know...."
Do you know what auto supply stores carry the PIAA bulb?
Do you happen to remember what it was called?
_________
Ed
I bought the PIAA Platinum 19169 bulbs from a place nearby called Car Boutique in Wheeling, IL. I can't tell if they're set up for Internet ordering of all items or not.
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Originally posted by rtrider
-=Zero=
Ed,
I bought the PIAA Platinum 19169 bulbs from a place nearby called Car Boutique in Wheeling, IL. I can't tell if they're set up for Internet ordering of all items or not.
-=Zero=
Ed,
I bought the PIAA Platinum 19169 bulbs from a place nearby called Car Boutique in Wheeling, IL. I can't tell if they're set up for Internet ordering of all items or not.
Did you change your high beams? I understand that the
H-7 xtremewhite is the replacement. I think it is available on line for about $79.95....unless someone has come up with a better alternative and/or price.
I held off doing this on my pre-nav car as I was waiting for my replacement.
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Originally posted by etenn
Thanks....I got your pm. I will check locally. They are available on line but it would be much easier to just pick them up locally.
Thanks....I got your pm. I will check locally. They are available on line but it would be much easier to just pick them up locally.
No problem. Glad to help.
Originally posted by etenn
Did you change your high beams? I understand that the
H-7 xtremewhite is the replacement. I think it is available on line for about $79.95....unless someone has come up with a better alternative and/or price.
I held off doing this on my pre-nav car as I was waiting for my replacement.
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Ed
Did you change your high beams? I understand that the
H-7 xtremewhite is the replacement. I think it is available on line for about $79.95....unless someone has come up with a better alternative and/or price.
I held off doing this on my pre-nav car as I was waiting for my replacement.
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Ed
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thanks rtrider. Bought some things at their Schaumburg store....might have to pay them a visit after my car arrives. BTW...do you know any MB tuners in the area. I heard Knauz can do Renntech and Kleemann work. Do you know any other places.
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LIONHEAD,
Sorry, I don't know anything about MB tuners in the area. I bought my car from Knauz and have had reasonably good service from them, but have never heard anything about their Renntech or Kleeman abilities.
Sorry, I don't know anything about MB tuners in the area. I bought my car from Knauz and have had reasonably good service from them, but have never heard anything about their Renntech or Kleeman abilities.
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Hi members... I just purchased the PIAA 19619 Bulbs... I dont need them anymore.. i just paid $14.99 + tax does anyone want to buy them? they are brand new. the store will not refund me the money because i dont have a receipt. I decided to go with the regular bulb since i m not gonna get xenon headlights. so let me know if anyone is intersted. thank you
