PimpinAintEazy

what are the bulb type for the fog lights that come w/ the rx.. and what are the bulb type that go into those little circular lights in the headlight... whatever is it that their called.... thanks!

wanting to hyperwhite all the lights coming off the front end of the car. and need to know what i need to buy...

thanks very much for the help guys

PimpinAintEazy

ok.. i think i found the bulb type.... h11 for the fogs. and 194 for the parking lights (little circles in the front close by emblem)... correct? and what is the best color / type of bulb to switch in that will match the hid's that i have the best..... i want a similar color coming off the front from all my lighting... and DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY PICTURES OF THIS IN THE DARK.... so i can see the look.. thanks a million!

PimpinAintEazy

and...... how are these installed. the fog lights, and the running/parking lights in the front... and what watt of blub is best. what will last, and wont ruin my warrenty because of a fried wiring harness... i keep searching tthe site. but there is a bunch of info all scattered. i need 1 page to have....... what bulb type, (color, blub number, and perfect wattage).... how to install... and pictures of final product. am i asking to much.... should i just eat sh*t and die for asking ?!?!?!

G8rboy

You are correct about the bulb types. I replaced my fogs with these "HID-look" H11's:
http://www.europeanautosport.com/optik.htm

...and my side marker bulbs (corners) and parking lights with Polarg hyperwhite 194's from a local speed shop.

They all have the same color temperature/look as my HID's and look great, but no pics at night yet. Here are some threads with replacement info...


https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-interior-audio-electronics-24/changing-fog-lights-running-lights-8553/
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...&highlight=h11

takahashi

One advice when installing fog bulbs.

DO NOT TOUCH THE BULB! :D

Expensive mistake. I want to go for PIAA - anyone know if you like it?

93rdcurrent

Use a clean paper towel or napkin when installing. It's the oil on your skin that leaves a smudge on the bulbs that is the problem. When you turn the lights on they heat up quite a bit and will explode if there is any oil on the glass surface. Make sure you clean the bulb off real good before you attempt the install and handle it with the paper towel through the installation.

G8rboy

Good advice... I personally used my leather gloves when I installed them

takahashi

Something even easier... wear a disposable gloves.

There is some thin latex gloves that you can buy from the local garden or handy shop like the Bunnings and throw them away when finish.

I just use the powdered latex ones from my hospital lab.

EDIT: if you have touch the bulb my mistake, use an alcohol swab to clean it and wait 2 minute before trying again.

The fog light should be just medial to the oil cooler, so I guess it is not hard to do it blind.

Omicron

There is a complete bulb list here, and even stickied, in the Exterior Appearance forum.