I have my MOT next month and need a few things doing so it can sail through. Couple of things I would like to know:

 

1) I have a JDM LWB non-turbo with a HID kit I installed last year, one of my front fog light bulbs has gone. What bulbs do I need? Is there a better style of bulb (the current bulbs were a bit too orange and didnt match the HIDs)

 

2) To pass the MOT last year I had to change my reverse light into a fog light, I stole my wife red nail polish and painted one of the reverse bulbs which worked, but now I want something much brighter (not to mention the nail polish has faded!) What is the type of bulb I need?

 

I know the JDMs use a H3 or something, but in the UK its called a H3c or something. Could anyone clear this up for me as im struggling to find a clear answer

 

Thanks

I have my MOT next month and need a few things doing so it can sail through. Couple of things I would like to know:

 

1) I have a JDM LWB non-turbo with a HID kit I installed last year, one of my front fog light bulbs has gone. What bulbs do I need? Is there a better style of bulb (the current bulbs were a bit too orange and didnt match the HIDs)

 

2) To pass the MOT last year I had to change my reverse light into a fog light, I stole my wife red nail polish and painted one of the reverse bulbs which worked, but now I want something much brighter (not to mention the nail polish has faded!) What is the type of bulb I need?

 

I know the JDMs use a H3 or something, but in the UK its called a H3c or something. Could anyone clear this up for me as im struggling to find a clear answer

 

Thanks

 

You've got the last bit the wrong way round for the dipped.

 

Colouring a bulb will work but it'll soon burn off, filament bulbs get very hot very very quickly.

 

Why not buy a red 1156 filament bulb though ? These are still in this age quite bright, to get a led bulb of equal brightness you'll have to spend getting near to £10 per bulb.

 

Front fogs are not testable and even though they say 5000k which should be a match for hids, they may still be a touch on the yellow side but you need H3 and perhaps those with the blue tips, pay your money and take a chance you'll like them.

You've got the last bit the wrong way round for the dipped.

 

Colouring a bulb will work but it'll soon burn off, filament bulbs get very hot very very quickly.

 

Why not buy a red 1156 filament bulb though ? These are still in this age quite bright, to get a led bulb of equal brightness you'll have to spend getting near to £10 per bulb.

 

Front fogs are not testable and even though they say 5000k which should be a match for hids, they may still be a touch on the yellow side but you need H3 and perhaps those with the blue tips, pay your money and take a chance you'll like them.

 

Excellent, thanks for the help. I found these:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1x-10W-1156-382-BA15S-P21W-CREE-LED-CANBUS-BULB-RED-BRAKE-FOG-LIGHTS-ALL-CAR-/161940233919?hash=item25b463debf:g:MI4AAOSwstxVV6jF

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lucas-LLB382R-12V-21W-Bulb-Car-Single-Flasher-Stop-Tail-Fog-Brake-Fog-382-Red/291026359537?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Df29239e25a064d66878c192ad82fc8f3%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D291026359537

 

Which would be better?

 

As for the front fogs, I found these:

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2X-453-H3-25-SMD-LED-SUPER-XENON-WHITE-Car-Driving-Fog-Front-Light-Bulbs-Lamps-/371475914869?hash=item567db0a075:g:0zIAAOSwLN5WjgfA

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H3-100w-Super-White-Xenon-Upgrade-HID-Front-Fog-Lamp-Light-Bulbs-Pair-/191404746477?hash=item2c909ca6ed:g:EiAAAOSw5IJWcH98

 

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Seat-OSRAM-H3-12v-55w-Front-Fog-Spot-Driving-Light-Bulbs-2-Bulbs-EU-Made-Pair-/141855030862?hash=item210737fe4e:m:mW_f9cW9KFMjc1w3jGnsnJA

 

Which would be best?

 

Thanks

If u do a search "rear fog light jap import" 25 February

I tried 3 bulbs. Phutumsch suggested a 5630 smd bulb which was the best!

The Lucas bulb I would forget!

I'll have a look if I got a 5630 in the garage if I have u can have gratis!

I have the other two ur welcome too as a get u by if I don't have a 5630.

Art

Just looked only got the top ones which u can have!

 

The bottom one is the best though!

That's very kinda of you. How much would you like for shipping?

Nothing! PM ur address

Ill get them posted today.

The 5630 bulb is 80w and is the best, the one on the bottom in the pic.

 

The top right is a red filament 1156, this will also be bright but not for £3.99 as per your link.

 

Top left.....waste of time.

 

Re the fog bulbs, the blue tipped will be best but not at 100w, find some at 55w.

Bulbs posted!

Should be with u before W/E

Art

Thank you, I got them the next day and fitted the bulb on monday. :D

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