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Old Jun 22, 2008 | 06:12 AM
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So I came up with a pretty good idea, well at least I think so.

With have the accent lighting in our main low-beam light (tc) would there be anyway to fabricate something to hold in a weaker, (smaller than a 9006) into the high beam housing? So when we have the parking lights on, allows for a yellow bulb (h1, h3) to run as the accent bulb?

I hope this makes sense, my concept mimics that of integras with the amber bulbs in the middle and lights on the outside. I dont have the issue of needing my high beams for a few reasons: 1 - HIDS and 2 - 95% of my driving is day-time city.

Any input would be appreciated!
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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i think it is possible but would be way too much work to look like the tegras.. IMO
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 04:08 PM
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im still confused on what the heck your doing..why do you want to put a smaller bulb to move around in the holder
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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like this
Old Jun 22, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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well there are more cars than just teggies that have it.

The polarg kit is an idea, but it is a city light, I am looking for more of a drl style lighting.
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 04:25 AM
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You could try getting a pair of these (in yellow of course) and wiring them to your parking lights
Old Jun 24, 2008 | 05:52 AM
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would this work in terms of wiring? maybe this will turn out easier than expected
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 12:27 AM
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Why wouldn't you just use the existing harness?
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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wouldnt my high beams need to be on so that those light up? If they are wired to my parking lights then they would turn on more as of a DRL than high beams.
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:36 AM
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Yeah but you could cut out the old harness instead of waiting by the mailbox for another one.
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 04:37 AM
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thats true, but this would also save me from the headache of having to redo the harness when i come to sell it.
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You win.
Old Jun 26, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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now i just need to find 9005 Amber LEDs...
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