xenon hid fog lights

TL|GTX · 11-08-2009, 12:09 PM

I have a 08 base, and if i buy these is it plug and play, and do i have to take the bumper off to take the fog lights off? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XENON...item4ce7a11ae9

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meesheddie · 11-08-2009, 12:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL|GTX

I have a 08 base, and if i buy these is it plug and play, and do i have to take the bumper off to take the fog lights off? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XENON...item4ce7a11ae9

yes. That's the only way to get access to your headlights.

TL|GTX · 11-08-2009, 12:42 PM

Also wat about these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item3ef9eecb93
Im not talking about my headlights, im just talking about my foglights.

crazyasiantl · 11-08-2009, 1:12 PM

you would probably hae to take off the bumper to find a place for the ballast

TL|GTX · 11-08-2009, 1:16 PM

The foglights have ballasts?

Riga89 · 11-08-2009, 1:22 PM

You do know that those aren't real HID fog lights. Those are some bulbs that are going to make your car look cheap. Just my opinion.

Red Voodoo · 11-08-2009, 1:53 PM

The terminology in the ad is a little confusing. The way I'm interpreting it, they claim they are selling a Xenon HID fog light. It's only when you get into the fine print that these are only halogen bulbs, which makes more sense. So no... the fog lights do not have ballasts. And I wouldn't expect that one would need to remove the bumper to replace the fog light bulbs. I know in my UA6 that this is the case with the fogs intergrated with the headlamp. The UA7's fogs are pretty close to the ground. I would think it would be an easy install by just removing a few screws and plastic paneling under the car for access.

Steven Bell · 11-08-2009, 2:02 PM

Guys, you absolutely do not have to take off the front bumper to get to your headlights. I just replaced my amber turn signal bulbs this way-I'm sure you can get to the other headlight bulbs this way too. By the way, I went with Nokya's (see signature below).

Turn your wheels/tires all the way to one direction. Then, pull back the wheel well cowling to access your headlight bulbs. Don't make it any more difficult than it has to be.

maxls00 · 11-08-2009, 2:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TL|GTX

I have a 08 base, and if i buy these is it plug and play, and do i have to take the bumper off to take the fog lights off? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/XENON...item4ce7a11ae9

those are not hid's...its regular xenon bulbs that will make your car look like a cheap civic

Aleong1967 · 11-08-2009, 9:39 PM

I have added Hid units with 6000k (plug in play ballast units) to my foglights.

After seeing the foglights working I changes my 4300k Hid headlights to 6000k bulbs.

Looks good

TLAwesome · 11-08-2009, 9:43 PM

I had HID bulbs put into my existing PIAA 2100 fog lamps-- the HIDs required new wiring.

I agree, I have to get the 6000k bulbs. I can't stand the white headlights and blue fog lights. The shop agreed to replace the bulbs for me for free.

Steven Bell · 11-08-2009, 10:42 PM

Here's what the Noyka 7000's look like. They're a simple switch out with the OEM bulbs.

ifirahse · 11-08-2009, 11:56 PM

Ignore every other post in this thread and listen only to me.

1. Click here and buy this: http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/Ra...it-102-85.html

2. Then buy one of these: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=h8+...1&_from=&_ipg=

That's all you need and if you're not a complete fcuking noob install shouldn't take more than 1.5 hours, including removing the bumper, which you HAVE TO DO when installing HID fogs.

95oRANGEcRUSH · 11-09-2009, 1:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ifirahse

Ignore every other post in this thread and listen only to me.

1. Click here and buy this: http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/Ra...it-102-85.html

2. Then buy one of these: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=h8+...1&_from=&_ipg=

That's all you need and if you're not a complete fcuking noob install shouldn't take more than 1.5 hours, including removing the bumper, which you HAVE TO DO when installing HID fogs.

Try giving accurate information when on your soapbox, chief. You do NOT need to take off the bumper to swap foglight bulbs or add a HID kit to the fogs.

Remove a few of the plastic retainer pins holding the fender liner to the fender and then pull it back. You can access the rear of the fog housings easily and you're done in under 30 minutes.

ifirahse · 11-09-2009, 1:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 95oRANGEcRUSH

Try giving accurate information when on your soapbox, chief. You do NOT need to take off the bumper to swap foglight bulbs or add a HID kit to the fogs.

Remove a few of the plastic retainer pins holding the fender liner to the fender and then pull it back. You can access the rear of the fog housings easily and you're done in under 30 minutes.

The info I gave was completely accurate, "chief".

Does your HID kit have a relay? If you want to install one or actually want a clean install of the ballasts you need to remove the bumper, unless you want to just jam everything in there and forget about it.

95oRANGEcRUSH · 11-09-2009, 2:10 AM

No relay, no problem.

You can do a "clean install" without removing the front bumper. Why over complicate shit? It's clear the OP is looking for an easy solution.

carlos9827 · 11-09-2009, 3:00 AM

Yeah If you buy those $5 bulbs, your car will look like crap, not to mention the fact that they will probably burn out quicker than the amount of time it takes you to install them. I'm talking based on my experience

As far as removing the bumper or what not, some are saying yes others are saying no, don't really know what to tell you on that one. You should probably listen to ifirahse, based on his first post, its sounds like he knows what he's talking about. GL

11-08-2009, 12:42 PM	#3
TL\|GTX A Black TL 2008 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,276	Also wat about these? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2008-...item3ef9eecb93 Im not talking about my headlights, im just talking about my foglights. __________________ 2008 ACURA TL AUTO/TECH, MID MUFFLER DELETE

11-08-2009, 1:16 PM	#5
TL\|GTX A Black TL 2008 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2008 Location: MI Posts: 1,276	The foglights have ballasts? __________________ 2008 ACURA TL AUTO/TECH, MID MUFFLER DELETE

11-08-2009, 1:22 PM	#6
Riga89 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yonkers, NY Age: 26 Posts: 103	You do know that those aren't real HID fog lights. Those are some bulbs that are going to make your car look cheap. Just my opinion. __________________ 2008 TL Non-Navi - Polished Metal Metallic All Season Interior Mats Trunk Cargo Tray Acura TL Front & Rear License Plate Frame

11-08-2009, 1:53 PM	#7
Red Voodoo Registered User 2004 Acura TL My Garage Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA Age: 35 Posts: 443	The terminology in the ad is a little confusing. The way I'm interpreting it, they claim they are selling a Xenon HID fog light. It's only when you get into the fine print that these are only halogen bulbs, which makes more sense. So no... the fog lights do not have ballasts. And I wouldn't expect that one would need to remove the bumper to replace the fog light bulbs. I know in my UA6 that this is the case with the fogs intergrated with the headlamp. The UA7's fogs are pretty close to the ground. I would think it would be an easy install by just removing a few screws and plastic paneling under the car for access. __________________ '04 WDP TL Navi 5AT <--- Click here for my story and pictures A-SPEC underbody kit, OEM rear deck spoiler, TEIN S-tech springs, TOKICO HP shocks, AZ Stage 3 exhaust mod, DLR mod w/ NOKYA 9006 JDM yellows, CCFL rear plate lights, NAVI hack, rear tints, debadged.

11-08-2009, 2:02 PM	#8
Steven Bell Pride in your ride!! 2007 Acura TL Type-S Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park) Age: 52 Posts: 3,931	Guys, you absolutely do not have to take off the front bumper to get to your headlights. I just replaced my amber turn signal bulbs this way-I'm sure you can get to the other headlight bulbs this way too. By the way, I went with Nokya's (see signature below). Turn your wheels/tires all the way to one direction. Then, pull back the wheel well cowling to access your headlight bulbs. Don't make it any more difficult than it has to be. __________________ "Excellence Our Standard, Perfection Our Goal" 2007 Acura TL TYPE S - Alabaster Silver Metallic -20% Tinted Windows -Tinted License Plate Cover -Color Keyed Splash Guards -All Weather Floor Mats -Momo Customized Shifter Knob and Trunk Badge -Roof Spoiler -Dead Pedal with "Type S" Logo -Carbon Fiber Full Interior Trim Kit -Wheel locks -Trunk Cargo Tray -Shaved Door Handle and Chrome Inlay Door Handle Trim Kit -LED Headlights (Audi Style) with Carbon Fiber inserts and white/amber switchback bulbs/turn signals -ACURA logo'd Valve Stem Caps, Side Mirrors and License Plate Screw Covers -Red LED interior underdash footwells (front and back seats) -Nokya 7000k, 55watt Arctic White foglights -Carbon Fiber ACURA nose logo -Red doorlight bulbs and Hi-Intensity trunk bulb -RED illuminated door sills Last edited by Steven Bell; 11-08-2009 at 2:05 PM.

11-08-2009, 1:12 PM	#4
crazyasiantl ? Trader Rating: (4) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Selma, CA Age: 22 Posts: 1,808	you would probably hae to take off the bumper to find a place for the ballast

11-08-2009, 9:39 PM	#10
Aleong1967 New 08 ASM Type-S Owner Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: South San Francisco, Calif Age: 42 Posts: 24	I have added Hid units with 6000k (plug in play ballast units) to my foglights. After seeing the foglights working I changes my 4300k Hid headlights to 6000k bulbs. Looks good

11-08-2009, 9:43 PM	#11
TLAwesome Fresher the Better Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 258	I had HID bulbs put into my existing PIAA 2100 fog lamps-- the HIDs required new wiring. I agree, I have to get the 6000k bulbs. I can't stand the white headlights and blue fog lights. The shop agreed to replace the bulbs for me for free.

11-08-2009, 10:42 PM	#12
Steven Bell Pride in your ride!! 2007 Acura TL Type-S Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Kansas City, MO (Overland Park) Age: 52 Posts: 3,931	Here's what the Noyka 7000's look like. They're a simple switch out with the OEM bulbs. __________________ "Excellence Our Standard, Perfection Our Goal" 2007 Acura TL TYPE S - Alabaster Silver Metallic -20% Tinted Windows -Tinted License Plate Cover -Color Keyed Splash Guards -All Weather Floor Mats -Momo Customized Shifter Knob and Trunk Badge -Roof Spoiler -Dead Pedal with "Type S" Logo -Carbon Fiber Full Interior Trim Kit -Wheel locks -Trunk Cargo Tray -Shaved Door Handle and Chrome Inlay Door Handle Trim Kit -LED Headlights (Audi Style) with Carbon Fiber inserts and white/amber switchback bulbs/turn signals -ACURA logo'd Valve Stem Caps, Side Mirrors and License Plate Screw Covers -Red LED interior underdash footwells (front and back seats) -Nokya 7000k, 55watt Arctic White foglights -Carbon Fiber ACURA nose logo -Red doorlight bulbs and Hi-Intensity trunk bulb -RED illuminated door sills

11-08-2009, 11:56 PM	#13
ifirahse SlammedOnKonis 2008 Acura TL Trader Rating: (2) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: L.A. Posts: 2,803	Ignore every other post in this thread and listen only to me. 1. Click here and buy this: http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/Ra...it-102-85.html 2. Then buy one of these: http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=h8+...1&_from=&_ipg= That's all you need and if you're not a complete fcuking noob install shouldn't take more than 1.5 hours, including removing the bumper, which you HAVE TO DO when installing HID fogs.

11-09-2009, 2:10 AM	#16
95oRANGEcRUSH Dispenser of Reality 2007 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Canton, Ohio Age: 26 Posts: 176	No relay, no problem. You can do a "clean install" without removing the front bumper. Why over complicate shit? It's clear the OP is looking for an easy solution. __________________ 2007 KBP Acura TL Type-S 35% tint all around ~ LED interior/license plate lights ~ 3000k, 55w HID foglights

11-09-2009, 3:00 AM	#17
carlos9827 05 TL - NBP/Ebony/Navi Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jan 2008 Age: 24 Posts: 1,107	Yeah If you buy those $5 bulbs, your car will look like crap, not to mention the fact that they will probably burn out quicker than the amount of time it takes you to install them. I'm talking based on my experience As far as removing the bumper or what not, some are saying yes others are saying no, don't really know what to tell you on that one. You should probably listen to ifirahse, based on his first post, its sounds like he knows what he's talking about. GL __________________ 2005 Acura TL Nav 5AT NBP/Ebony 2003 Nissan Maxima SE - Titanium Ed. 4AT GP/Frost