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upgrading the foglight bulbs to 80w? is it safe or no?

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Old 04-17-2004 | 09:43 PM
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Default upgrading the foglight bulbs to 80w? is it safe or no?

everyone kind of agrees that our fogs suck. i had some hyperwhite bulbs in the garage for soem reason that fit our xb fogs. i know the stocks are 55w and these hypers were 80w.

is it safe or am i gonna burn out my fogs? looks so much better but i guess i'll keep em off until i get an answer,

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Old 04-18-2004 | 07:43 AM
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I wouldnt.
You run the risk of burning your wires up.
I have learned my lesson in past vehicles.
Usually melting the housing.The housing melting isnt an issue with
the fogs.But burning up your wires is!
Old 05-05-2004 | 06:15 AM
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if you're afraid of burning wires, why not install a secondary relay for more current?
Old 05-05-2004 | 06:49 AM
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install a relay, and then put some badass 100 watt bulbs in.
Old 05-05-2004 | 06:55 AM
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Then you'll be blinding everyone with your fogs...
Old 05-05-2004 | 07:48 AM
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Id love to try this on my XB.

Im still new at the whole relay thing, how do I do this?! Which aftermarket relay do you suggest for an 80W accomodation?

Thanks
Old 05-05-2004 | 09:04 AM
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i hope u put a fire extinguisher in ur car when u upgrade to 80watts
Old 05-05-2004 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by hahajoey
i hope u put a fire extinguisher in ur car when u upgrade to 80watts
hahajoey...get it?
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