fog lights..........
03-24-2009, 02:34 PM
#41
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I'm a newb here, and this is my first Max (Now I see what all the talk is about, I love my 09 Maxima). While this thread is on fog lights, I'm hoping someone can help me out. I noticed the other night that my passenger side fog light, was busted (Glass and all). I was wondering how do I go about replacing it, no the bulb but the glass. Your cooperation is appreciated in advance.
04-08-2009, 06:44 AM
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Can you tell which supplier on ebay you bought them from? I want to buy a set and install it with the KP technolgies fog light kit. This will allow the foglights to be turned on separately from the head lights.
05-15-2009, 10:17 AM
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Hey do you have any pics? Is it easy to swap out the fog bulbs?
05-15-2009, 12:02 PM
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I dont have any pic's of my install but it is easy as either going through the wheel wells or taking off the plastic cover under your car just enough to get the the bulbs. Then just twist and pull out replace and put everything back together again.
05-15-2009, 01:29 PM
#46
I just installed my yellow fogs today. It literally took about 2 minutes per light. It was by far the easiest bulb change I have ever done. I've never used H11 bulbs and wow they are so easy to change. I remember back in the day when you needed 2 screwdrivers just to undo the clips holding in the bulb. This was awesome. Anyway, I didn't need any tools, just reached up under the bumper, grabbed the bulb, twisted and reapeated in reverse. There was no need to remove any plastic or anything. I'd post pics but I have absolutly no idea how to... This small change makes a surprisingly big difference in the attitude of the front end.
05-16-2009, 11:12 PM
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I just installed my yellow fogs today. It literally took about 2 minutes per light. It was by far the easiest bulb change I have ever done. I've never used H11 bulbs and wow they are so easy to change. I remember back in the day when you needed 2 screwdrivers just to undo the clips holding in the bulb. This was awesome. Anyway, I didn't need any tools, just reached up under the bumper, grabbed the bulb, twisted and reapeated in reverse. There was no need to remove any plastic or anything. I'd post pics but I have absolutly no idea how to... This small change makes a surprisingly big difference in the attitude of the front end.
05-17-2009, 06:20 AM
#49
Hmmm.. that's interesting. Under my front end there is a plastic piece that connects between the bumper and the engine bay. This is on the ends right under the fog lights. There is another piece like this under the middle part of the bumper - but in between these 2 pieces there is a ~8" gap. I reached right up thru here angled towards the fender and accessed the fog lights no problem. Is this not normal? Perhaps the dealer forgot to reinstall these pieces for some reason?
05-17-2009, 07:46 AM
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Hmmm.. that's interesting. Under my front end there is a plastic piece that connects between the bumper and the engine bay. This is on the ends right under the fog lights. There is another piece like this under the middle part of the bumper - but in between these 2 pieces there is a ~8" gap. I reached right up thru here angled towards the fender and accessed the fog lights no problem. Is this not normal? Perhaps the dealer forgot to reinstall these pieces for some reason?
05-19-2009, 11:57 AM
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6000k is what you are probably looking for. 5000k is a specialty option that gives you a brighter white with an almost hint of blue depending on the angle where as 6000k is a less brighter white with a blueish tint to it, some angles it can be quite blue.
05-19-2009, 01:46 PM
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thanx for the info
05-19-2009, 01:49 PM
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I personally prefer 8000k because I am severely colour blind and the blue help me see better at night, I just find the lower k's just blend in.
05-19-2009, 06:48 PM
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Ya i've seen that module. Can't wait to see if it does work with the 09's The only reason why i wouldn't like that is cause i would have to splice into the factory wiring which i'm not that fond of. Also when you meet up with the person can you find out of the module that when you lock your doors automatically closes your windows and sunroof also works with out car?
05-21-2009, 03:27 PM
#61
Here is the warning from autolumination when it comes to LED bulbs.
(Note: Led fog & running lights are for show and color only. Although these are the brightest led fog and running lights made, they are not as bright as halogen bulbs).
05-27-2009, 07:05 PM
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LED's are not as bright as halogen for road illuminating purposes YET. especially these. But there have been great leaps in the LED world. Trust me, if they were as bright or brighter... I would have absolutely have gotten them myself.
Here is the warning from autolumination when it comes to LED bulbs.
(Note: Led fog & running lights are for show and color only. Although these are the brightest led fog and running lights made, they are not as bright as halogen bulbs).
Here is the warning from autolumination when it comes to LED bulbs.
(Note: Led fog & running lights are for show and color only. Although these are the brightest led fog and running lights made, they are not as bright as halogen bulbs).
thanks for the info, for some reason I thought they were brighter hence illuminate the road better
07-07-2009, 06:53 PM
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I have an S, and I would like to install fog-lights. Anyone know how tough it would be to get the OEM fog-lights for an SV and have them put on this S? They aren't an option based upon the documentation from Nissan, but I was hoping.
07-07-2009, 07:54 PM
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07-08-2009, 06:28 AM
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I agree, it does look tacky. I installed 3000k HID fogs last week...they look friggin great.
I'm debating if if should switch it up to 6000k. I have 6000k d2s bulbs im waiting to throw in, and I'm thinking maybe the matched fogs will look better on a silver car then the 3000k's. Once I get all the bulbs im waiting on, I'll get in there and throw them all in at once.
I'm debating if if should switch it up to 6000k. I have 6000k d2s bulbs im waiting to throw in, and I'm thinking maybe the matched fogs will look better on a silver car then the 3000k's. Once I get all the bulbs im waiting on, I'll get in there and throw them all in at once.
07-08-2009, 07:39 AM
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I agree, it does look tacky. I installed 3000k HID fogs last week...they look friggin great.
I'm debating if if should switch it up to 6000k. I have 6000k d2s bulbs im waiting to throw in, and I'm thinking maybe the matched fogs will look better on a silver car then the 3000k's. Once I get all the bulbs im waiting on, I'll get in there and throw them all in at once.
I'm debating if if should switch it up to 6000k. I have 6000k d2s bulbs im waiting to throw in, and I'm thinking maybe the matched fogs will look better on a silver car then the 3000k's. Once I get all the bulbs im waiting on, I'll get in there and throw them all in at once.
07-08-2009, 10:51 AM
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I'll take some shots later on tonight or tomorrow of my current setup, and then start taking opinions.
My biggest gripe about the 3000k setup i currently have is that it's so damn bright, that when viewed head on you can't even tell it's yellow. The light it projects on the floor and walls is very yellow, but when you look at it, it almost appears white. I think the housing plays a big roll in this as well.
My biggest gripe about the 3000k setup i currently have is that it's so damn bright, that when viewed head on you can't even tell it's yellow. The light it projects on the floor and walls is very yellow, but when you look at it, it almost appears white. I think the housing plays a big roll in this as well.
08-10-2009, 11:04 AM
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08-15-2009, 09:49 PM
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Hey whats going on buddy.... I just got my car the other day I saw you put 3000k pure yellow fogs on to your car. I was curious if you have any pictures in which I can see how it turned out... I was tryin to decide weather or not to leave them with the regular bulbs or change them to 3000k yellow fogs or 4000 pure white... I guess let me know if you have any pics in which you can share with me.
Thanks...
CvOnEr
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08-15-2009, 10:04 PM
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Hey whats going on buddy.... I just got my car the other day I saw you put 300k pure yellow fogs on to your car. I was curious if you have any pictures in which I can see how it turned out... I was tryin to decide weather or not to leave them with the regular bulbs or change them to 3000k yellow fogs or 4000 pure white... I guess let me know if you have any pics in which you can share with me.
Thanks...
CvOnEr
Thanks...
CvOnEr
08-15-2009, 10:10 PM
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08-16-2009, 06:57 AM
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08-18-2009, 09:17 AM
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That looks really good. 4300k, eh? I woulda thought 6 or 8k woulda matched better, but from your pics it looks like 4300k is perfect.... I may swap out my yellow Nokias for a set of these. Can anyone recommend a specific brand? There are so many cheap-o's out there I don't want to get stuck with a dud.