FYI on replacement fog lamp bulbs
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FYI on replacement fog lamp bulbs
I have been saying that that 893 (55w) series bulbs are direct replacements for the 880 (27w) series bulbs in the fog/driving lights. I have been using mine for over a year with what I thought was no problems. Wrong.
One of the bulbs burned out, so I bought a replacement set. While I was replacing the bulb, I got to looking at the lens. I thought there was a big bug smashed on the center of the lens. When I attempted to scrape it off, I realized that it was on the inside of the lens. It wasn't a bug but a spot where the lens had gotten too hot and started to melt. The other lens had a similar spot. The lenses are not ruined in any way, but I don't want them to get any worse.
I had looked at the lenses several times after installing the bulbs last summer and had not noticed anything. I guess it just took this long for the plastic to get hot enough. I went ahead and switched back to the stock 880 bulbs. They are nowhere near as bright, but I know they wont get hot.
One of the other members was talking about the Angel Eyes lamps, so I am going to look into those next.
I just thought I should give a little warning for anyone that has or is thinking about this switch. Take heed, especially if your driving lamp lenses are plastic instead of glass.
Jay
One of the bulbs burned out, so I bought a replacement set. While I was replacing the bulb, I got to looking at the lens. I thought there was a big bug smashed on the center of the lens. When I attempted to scrape it off, I realized that it was on the inside of the lens. It wasn't a bug but a spot where the lens had gotten too hot and started to melt. The other lens had a similar spot. The lenses are not ruined in any way, but I don't want them to get any worse.
I had looked at the lenses several times after installing the bulbs last summer and had not noticed anything. I guess it just took this long for the plastic to get hot enough. I went ahead and switched back to the stock 880 bulbs. They are nowhere near as bright, but I know they wont get hot.
One of the other members was talking about the Angel Eyes lamps, so I am going to look into those next.
I just thought I should give a little warning for anyone that has or is thinking about this switch. Take heed, especially if your driving lamp lenses are plastic instead of glass.
Jay
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A couple of us are interested in the angel eyes actually...any info would be great.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up...especially since I am planning on changing mine soon.
Anyway, thanks for the heads up...especially since I am planning on changing mine soon.
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FYI, all stock bonneville driving lights (fogs if you will) are plastic from 92 up. The 92-99 lamps, however, have more space between the bulb and the lens, and can successfully be upgraded to 55w. Dunnit. Worked great.
Till I replaced 'em with better lights, anyway. Lowlyfe, any bubbles in that sucker I sent you?
Aftermarket is the way to go. Jay is dead on.
Till I replaced 'em with better lights, anyway. Lowlyfe, any bubbles in that sucker I sent you?
Aftermarket is the way to go. Jay is dead on.
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It seems that you can get the Angel Eyes for about $55 plus shipping just about anywhere. I am curious about what mod'* need to be made and also the lifespan of the lamps. The bulbs are cheap, but I wonder about the LED'* in the rings.
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Originally Posted by willwren
I had the same thing happen with my halogen backups. bubbles. Tiny bubbles!
I don't keep it in R for Race very long now
I don't keep it in R for Race very long now
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