Foglights

IceCold · Post by **IceCold** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 3:31 am

Anybody know a good way to get the foglight bulbs out from the Vibe. The headlights were a walk in the park but the foglights are looking to be a little tougher

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 4:00 am

Well, I haven't changed either of mine out yet, but I am going to very soon. I have some Silverstars that are waiting to go in when it gets a little warmer. I checked out the front end though and it looks like you have to go from the center of the car and reach up to either side from there. I'm not exactly sure though. Someone who has changed them out already will leave a post and let us know.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 4:29 am

quote:Anybody know a good way to get the foglight bulbs out from the Vibe. The headlights were a walk in the park but the foglights are looking to be a little tougherThere is no retainer clip holding the bulb in place. Just turn the bulb to release from fixture.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 8:05 am

Moderator note: I'm moving this response from 'pissedoffgokart' to this topic from the same named topic that was posted twice. Easiest way is to lay on the ground, turn the plug counter clockwise about a 1/4 turn then pull it out! The wire is long enough so you can pull it out from underneith the bumper. Re-installing is the revers. The trick is contorting your arm up underneith the bumper (well, if it is dropped around 3 - 3.5 inches anyway)...

bellwilliam · Post by **bellwilliam** » Thu Feb 20, 2003 2:35 pm

I just changed mine yesterday, it was really easy, just like the previous post said, lay on the ground, twist out the bulb, that's it. and there is a lots of space to work in there.

IceCold · Post by **IceCold** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 1:38 am

just did it...that was a walk in the park...in fact it was prolly easier than the headlights...thanks a bunch i didnt even think to get at them from underneath

bellwilliam · Post by **bellwilliam** » Fri Feb 21, 2003 4:50 pm

I changed the fog couple of days ago with Silverstars, and found that they weren't any brighter, just whiter. Is that what you guys see also? does most of you (who changed lights) doing it just for the "white color" look? or is it really for performance.I think Vibe's stock lights are one of the brightest I've seen. so I probably wouldn't spent more money on the Silverstars. I did change them on my other 2 old cars, and it did made a big difference in brightness, buy they were both over 12 yrs old cars, so may be the old bulbs were just tired.

bellwilliam · Post by **bellwilliam** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 7:53 am

just the fog. I wanted to try out the fog first before buying the headlight, because on Sylvania's site, it listed fog light has higher lumen (1000 instead of 700 for low beam), I thought it would make more differences.I wonder where i can find the lumen ratings for regular bulbs, or other aftermarket bulbs. isn't lumen the most important when talking about brightness? or is the color also important?thanks

Post by **NSimkins** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 8:07 am

quote:just the fog. I wanted to try out the fog first before buying the headlight, because on Sylvania's site, it listed fog light has higher lumen (1000 instead of 700 for low beam), I thought it would make more differences.Good idea.. but I think the fog lamps are aimed more towards the immediate front of the vehicle rather than projected out like the headlamps. The foglamps do make a difference in visibility immediately out front of you and to the sides... as well as in the fog.quote:I wonder where i can find the lumen ratings for regular bulbs, or other aftermarket bulbs. isn't lumen the most important when talking about brightness? or is the color also important?If you saved the bulbs you took out of the foglamps, look at the manufacturer and model of the lights and look them up on their website for detailed into. Most popular brands have the info on their website. I can't remember the brand of the stock bulbs at the moment or I would link you to the info.Yes, lumens [definition] are a unit for measuring light intensity and output, and would be important when comparing bulbs. Remember though that even since the foglamp bulb is rated with higher lumens, both bulbs are of different design and are in a different light housing on the vehicle to optimize their individual purpose.I have the SilverStars in my headlamps and they are a definate improvement over stock.. whiter and brighter in my opinion. You may also want to adjust your headlamp aim a little and that may help out your situation.Headlamp aiming info: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id ... 5#6195Also, the Silverstars have a $10 rebate when purchasing 2 qualified bulbs until June 30, 2003. A nice incentive. http://www.sylvania.com/auto/pdfs/coupon.pdf

bellwilliam · Post by **bellwilliam** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 11:41 am

thanks. Nsimkins.I will try out the headlights. with fog light, I did not see any improvement on brightness, it is just whiter.like my last post, reading from Sylvania's web site, fog light has a higher lumen than low beam, so I thought it is money better spent.

bellwilliam · Post by **bellwilliam** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 4:55 pm

I changed the fog lights only with Silverstar.Damn, there is now a special on Sylvania's web site:http://www.sylvania.com/auto/drtv.htmYou've got a phone, you've got the number. Ask for the Star that burns so bright in the night.Forty-nine dollars and change. And get a second set for half-price. S-weet. Call Now! Call Now! Get one set at $49.98 and the second set is half-off. so that's $75 for 2 sets, I wonder if we could still get the rebate.

bellwilliam · Post by **bellwilliam** » Sat Feb 22, 2003 5:03 pm

I got this info at Sylvania's web site. does this mean 9003XV is the brightest, because it says "30% brighter", also does NOT say "street legal"?High & low beam headlampPart number = 9003 Upgrade Part Number = 9003ST "Silverstar High Performance Halogen Upgrade - Whitest, Brightest, 100% Street Legal" Upgrade Part Number = 9003CB Cool Blue Halogen Upgrade - White Hot; Super Cool; 100% Street Legal Upgrade Part Number = 9003XV XtraVision Halogen Upgrade - Up to 30% Brighter than standard

philndz · Post by **philndz** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 4:54 am

I LOVE my APC bulbs....CHEAP too!

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Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 5:08 am

quote:Also, the Silverstars have a $10 rebate when purchasing 2 qualified bulbs until June 30, 2003. A nice incentive. http://www.sylvania.com/auto/pdfs/coupon.pdfCrap!!! This rebate is only available in USA!!!

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 6:04 am

I went to the Silvania Canada web site.There`s a great deal now. Order 1 set and get the 2nd one at 1/2 price.So I order 1 set of 9003 and 1 set of 9006 Silvania Sylverstar and it'll cost me $81 (cdn), taxes and shipping uncluded.

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 6:17 am

quote:So I order 1 set of 9003 and 1 set of 9006 Silvania Sylverstar and it'll cost me $81 (cdn), taxes and shipping uncluded.Sub, you will be happy with your purchase.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Mon Feb 24, 2003 6:50 am

quote:Sub, you will be happy with your purchase.I hope I'll be satisfy. I hope weather will allow me to install them, or I'll have to find an heated garage to do it.

NY Pete · Post by **NY Pete** » Tue Feb 25, 2003 12:39 am

I think I'm going to get the Silverstars as well for the headlights - last night I installed some Phillips "All-Weather" bulbs in my fogs. They look great, they have a very subtle yellow tint and that iridescent "ION" coating...

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