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Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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Install was easy as heck.
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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looks nice.. i've had them for a few weeks now

actually today i swapped the stock bulbs with a pair of SilverStar H3's to go w/ my silverstar low and highs
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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I like the yellow bulbs. I want brighter light to light up the road. Blue/White HID's lose out in the foggy rain sometimes.
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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very clean. How long was the install? I plan on getting a set but still debating?
Old Mar 25, 2007 | 11:15 PM
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Install was easy as heck. It was a little harder for me since I had my intercooler piping in there and space was a bit more cramped, but it fit fine. The fogs snap right in and the wiring just clips in. They're plug & play.
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was it always 285 on vertexracing website?

i thought it was 245 before.
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by freshS0LE
was it always 285 on vertexracing website?

i thought it was 245 before.
Since you're local, so you should call for pricing. Also, McGeorge has them on sale --> http://www.mcgeorgeparts.com/PD-9999....aspx?MakeID=1
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 01:48 AM
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thanks for the link. are they reliable in regards to shipping and quality parts?
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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Night Shots:



They're decently bright. I can definitely see where they light up the road.
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:05 AM
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Stupid question -- but did you pop off your bumper to install them? They look easy enough to put in without having to.
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:06 AM
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The quality is fogs is amazing ... installation is mad simple.....

Nick how do u like them ?
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 02:11 AM
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What the heck is that license plate frame?!
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 03:02 AM
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Nope, didn't have to remove the bumper. You can do everything from underneath and on top. If you have a radiator cooling plate you need to remove it to get under it though.
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 03:46 AM
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you have a FMIC right?

how do these fit with it?
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 04:13 AM
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Those are really nice. There's a whole lot of other things I'd drop $250 on but fog lights aren't one of them. Maybe if they were under $100. Like I said nice if you have that much extra money just lying around.
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adds way to much chrome to the mix... and for me, chrome = ghetto.. i dont like the contrast in light either, nor do i need them w/ my HID's regarless of the wheather.. i agree to better things to spend 250 bones on..

but at least there clean.. jsut not my style
Old Mar 26, 2007 | 05:19 AM
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Those would look sweet if you get brighter yellow or white bulbs for the fog lights. Im actually really liking the yellow, only if it was a bit more lighter.
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Nice Nick, im gonna get them soon, just need to save up some money
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very clean !

i really like those fogs!
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I have the hyper white bulbs too. Once I have time I'll see how they look. Switching the bulbs out will be easy.

Yes, I have a FMIC (if you look at the first 2 pics you can barely see it - it's black :D ) - they fit fine. It was a little bit harder to install because of the turbo charge piping taking up a bit of space, but that only affected my ability to reach in there easily. It didn't affect the fog light fitment at all.

Magyver - Yeah, they are a little bit chromey but when you think about it, they're a whole headlight housing. It looks pretty good when you look at my headlights (no amber bulb :D )

Oh and, I only dropped $215 on these lights. Hooray for group buys!



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