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Old 02-22-2011, 5:49pm   #1
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Default Can I upgrade my fogs?

If I wanted to upgrade my fog lights can I just replace the bulb or do I need to replace the whole light?

The reason I ask is that I'm researching changing my headlights to a HID ACA style setup and I'd want everything to match.
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Old 02-22-2011, 8:35pm   #2
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Plug and play HIDS fit in with no problem.

You'll want to match the color as close as possible.
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Super easy....

Just order up the HID bulb type (and balllast) for your C5 fog light housings. The C5 fog light housings are actually a HID housing already. They give a great light cutoff.



ACA's and Fogs on the wall.



Fogs only on the wall

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One of the easiest and best mods I've done.

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Super easy....
Just order up the HID bulb type (and balllast) for your C5 fog light housings.
I believe the fogs take an 899 bulb but I'm having trouble finding an 899 HID kit. I found similar 800 numbers but not sure if they will all work.

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I believe the fogs take an 899 bulb but I'm having trouble finding an 899 HID kit. I found similar 800 numbers but not sure if they will all work.
Type in 899 HID into Ebay, and happy shopping...
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I have changed out my fogs, and installed HID'S. Love the output.
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I've had PIAA 1100's since shortly after I bought the car. I thought they were super bright and white. Once I put the HID bulbs in the stock headlights, they look yellow. It's enough that it makes me want to find a set of stock fogs and put HID's in them.

I can't wait to see how yellow they look when JW's modded ACA lights get here next week.
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I can't wait to see how yellow they look when JW's modded ACA lights get here next week.
Modded how?
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