Lights and bulbs

[TheRealNips]

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

[phutumsch]

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.

[TheRealNips]

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

[arthur]

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

[arthur]

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

 

The bottom one is the best though!

[TheRealNips]

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

[arthur]

Nothing! PM ur address

Ill get them posted today.

[phutumsch]

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.

[arthur]

Bulbs posted!

Should be with u before W/E

Art

[TheRealNips]

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

[arthur]

cool:thumbup1: