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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 12:43 PM
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80 Watt Fog Lights

I am going to order some super white fogs lights. I want to buy the 80 watt bulbs instead of the stock 55 watt. I don't think there will be any problem with the extra power consumption, but I wanted to get a second opinion anyway.
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 12:50 PM
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Eh, I don't know much but make sure the base won't be effected. What do we have plastic or metal?
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 08:51 PM
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i think you have to upgrade the harness...
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:34 PM
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IMO it will be too hot in the fog light casing with 80W bulbs. I installed superwhites which probably burn a little hotter and I live in south Florida. Both my fog light lenses cracked from the heat during the summer.
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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See if you can find some old threads on the subject. I remember reading that higher wattage fog bulbs also blew some fuses...
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Old Dec 19, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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Yup, as I recall, 65W were the highest anyone has been able to go without problems.
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Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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I'm running 80W yellow ion bulbs and have not had a problem. Granted I don't use them often as there's rarely fog of note and I don't just drive around with them on for no reason.
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