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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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Originally Posted by FLINT_2005
fogs are totally worth getting. theyve been around since 2004 (VRD) and they just simply look the best.

i was considering HID's for mine but i yellow filmed and 2500k Nokya's and that was it.

xdejablu3x idk if that would be enough i used a 12x12" sheet and that seemed to work fine and have alot extra so maybe 7x8 would be good aslong as you were precise on the cutting
Do you know how much left over you had? Lol did you finally get banned from your other account? As long as I get a very good (close to) estimate in height and width of the fog light glass lens that I can work from there. I just don't want to buy too much or too little vinyl.
Old Apr 9, 2011 | 12:35 AM
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I know a 7x8 sheet is enough, I just used one for my set

There was very little left over, I would say it was the perfect size.
Old Apr 11, 2011 | 03:28 AM
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Originally Posted by carben100
I know a 7x8 sheet is enough, I just used one for my set

There was very little left over, I would say it was the perfect size.
Appreciate it, sir.
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by carben100
I know a 7x8 sheet is enough, I just used one for my set

There was very little left over, I would say it was the perfect size.
When you installed it did you apply it to the fog lights first then cut or cut and then install them onto the fog lights?
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 12:21 PM
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I cut the sheet in half first, then applied it. I just placed both fog lights on the sheet to make sure it would work before cutting.
Old Apr 13, 2011 | 06:22 PM
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I wasn't sure if I was suppose to do it a certain way cause most of the time people apply the vinyl on and cut around it while it's on the fog light housing.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 04:19 AM
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I complely misunderstood what you said, I was half asleep when I wrote that. I cut the sheet in half, then applied it to each fog light. After the vinyl was applied I trimmed it to size.
Old Apr 14, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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has anyone used the Luminics 2500k bulbs?
which gives a better tone of color Luminics 2500K or nokya 2500K?
which should i use?
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 12:11 AM
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i wouldnt really recommend luminics...i had mine for 3 months and one went out...i didnt even turn on the lights very often as i drove mostly during the day time...
Old Apr 15, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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I finally ordered a set! I'm only four years late...Lol

APT/VRD fogs
Nokya H3 Hyper Yellow bulbs
Lamin-X Universal 7"x8" 20 mil vinyl (Clear)
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 02:54 AM
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wow late, this was the first thing i did hahaha.
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 04:14 PM
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My first couple of mods were a S2K antenna and custom lower to upper grill.
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 05:57 PM
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Anyone getting a tracking number for these or did they just wait for them to arrive like the good old days?
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 08:46 PM
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Mine arrived before getting a tracking number, took about 5 days to get delivered. You'll get yours.
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dropzone
Mine arrived before getting a tracking number, took about 5 days to get delivered. You'll get yours.

yea mine was the same way. got mine before i got my tracking number mine took a little more then 5 days but they will get there. i think mine was about 7 days to get here.
Old Apr 17, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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been running my ebay fogs for the past 2 years no problem. The only thing i regret is putting HIDs in them (i had some expendable income at the time) because i dont really have a use for them down in Florida. Plus whenever i do put them on i get flashed at
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Just ordered a set myself.

Now all I have to do is get my bumper painted, and I'll have a nice shiney new front end. Originally I was just going to stick with the TRD fog lights I ordered when I bought the car. I've been using HIDs in them since almost day 1 and love the performance. I'm going to try HIDs in the APTs, regardless of everyone's insistence that it's silly, since I already have the ballasts mounted. That, and I love the look of consistency--my highs, lows, and fogs all look the same when they're on, and that I appreciate.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:01 PM
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^it's not "silly", it is being an a__hole. I mean the guy right above you posted that he regretted putting them in because he gets flashed a lot. It's glaring and distracting to on coming traffic.
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kRze
^it's not "silly", it is being an a__hole. I mean the guy right above you posted that he regretted putting them in because he gets flashed a lot. It's glaring and distracting to on coming traffic.
Understood where you are coming from.

Unless there's a huge optical diffusion difference, then I don't think I'll have a problem. As I have mentioned, I've been using them (HIDs) in my TRD fogs since I've had the car, and never had an issue. As long as they're not adjusted to shine in the face of oncoming traffic, I don't understand why drivers would spend time staring at the fog lights on my car? Unless I'm missing something? Do these have some higher state of refraction than the OEM available fog lights from the dealer? And if so, can they not be adjusted low enough to provide safe, superior lighting without being a distraction?
Old Apr 18, 2011 | 06:26 PM
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Well, the people that say its silly really mean its stupid. Its too bright and is dangerous for cars driving in front of you. I have been in front of several cars that clearly had HID fog lights and I had to basically change lanes so I could not be blinded.

By the way, this is just my opinion. Many people disagree, but everyone who I have talked to that is good with cars and are older (teenagers often enjoy showing off and looking cool and forget that safety is important) say that HID fog lights are not a good choice.



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