Re: [gti-vr6] Fog light replacement

["S. Joseph Mann" <joem@pswtech.com>]

Josh,

Where did you get the 100w bulbs at?  What is the stock wattage?  As for the
heat, have you driven with these on during a warm night, 80 plus degrees.  I
live in Taxes and heat is an issue here.

Joe

xjosh wrote:

> Open the hood, reach down behind the bumper and twist off the lock ring.
> Under there is a little metal clip that hold the bulb in, just release it
> (should be obvious how to), and disconnect power lead. Remember not to
> touch the bulbs. Putting them back together is little more tricky, as it's
> kind of tough to get the grip required to twist the lock ring back on.
> Takes a whole 20 minutes to change both with the exception of the
> struggling to get the right side lock ring back on.
>
> What are you installing in the place of the stock bulb? I put in 100W and
> have had no problems with heat, but the brightness really didn't increase
> much, in my opinion.
>
> Josh
> xjosh@one.net
>
> On Tue, 24 Feb 1998, Zydell wrote:
>
> > Sorry for the stupid question -
> >
> > How do I change the stock foglight bulbs?  If there is a FAQ, point me
> > toward it, or you can reply privately.
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