Fog Light Bulb Replacement Question
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Is this the correct fog light to replace the OEM units? (Aren't all H3s the same?)
[URL="http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H83135111-Replacement-Floodlamp-Search/dp/B0002M9UTS/ref=sr_1_13?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1349965689&sr=1-13&keywords=bulb+fog+light+porsche[/URL]
(Part # hella H83135111 12V 100W Halogen)
Do I want the 100w or the 55w version?
What replacement would be better to color match the LEDs I recently put in from Tore's website?
Thanks!! Brian
[URL="http://www.amazon.com/HELLA-H83135111-Replacement-Floodlamp-Search/dp/B0002M9UTS/ref=sr_1_13?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1349965689&sr=1-13&keywords=bulb+fog+light+porsche[/URL]
(Part # hella H83135111 12V 100W Halogen)
Do I want the 100w or the 55w version?
What replacement would be better to color match the LEDs I recently put in from Tore's website?
Thanks!! Brian
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I recently upgraded my headlights to an HID kit from DDM tuning, as well as LED running lights. To match my fogs better, I went with silverstar H3's. They are not a perfect match but much better than before. You might also need to address the fog housings if they have yellowed. I completely dismantled the fog housings and painted the plastic silver to look better thru the glass.
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I went with 55w and it seems sufficient. I would be worried about the heat the 100w put off.
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Thanks. I was wondering the same thing. There is some blackening of the inside Hella housing from heat buildup but I'm not sure of the wattage on those bulbs.
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The Sylvania site has a tool to query what bulbs are made for every car.. for the 993 they have the following - http://www.sylvania.com/en-us/applic...el=273&make=76
id stick with the 55w so you don't melt everything
phil.
id stick with the 55w so you don't melt everything
phil.
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To get the fogs and/or running lights to match your HIDs is quite challenging.
Personally I find there are too many different colors in the front end (if your running euro clears) - HIDs, amber signals, running lights + fogs (if you choose to run).
I've chosen to remove the running lights. My fogs are really only used as my DRL (required in Canada).
Personally I find there are too many different colors in the front end (if your running euro clears) - HIDs, amber signals, running lights + fogs (if you choose to run).
I've chosen to remove the running lights. My fogs are really only used as my DRL (required in Canada).
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I'd suggest going with an HID upgrade for the fogs. I got a 35w 4500K set from DDM-same set up for low beams, H3 fogs, H1 low beams. The increased output from the fogs is staggering. They were $50 a kit delivered last year.
Good luck
Good luck
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You purchased 35W low beams and 35W fogs?