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Jul 23, 2003 | 12:46 PM

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InfamousDX

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How do I replace those corners... I already have the bulbs.

Jul 23, 2003 | 05:53 PM

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Originally posted by Neaners
Ok here is my take on the whole running light thing... I upgraded the headlights and fog lamps on my '02 and then did the fog lamp mod... it looked sweet, but it made the running lights look like a dirty brown color in contrast. So I headed down to the local Pep Boys for some #194 Blade replacement LED's (I heard the LED's are MUCH better than conventional bulbs)... I wanted white ones... these "appeared" white... Got them home, took the damn car apart, only to find out they were amber. After going round and round trying to find white ones... I ended up getting some super white bulbs (gave up on the LED's..). Now when I put the white bulbs in and tested the one side, I realized, hell! I don't know which I like better... the white bulbs or the amber LED's (but DEFINITELY not the stock crap ones!) The ambers did look pretty nice next to the amber side marker lamps... Well when all was said and done, I decided on the super white bulbs (after driving around with one of each in for like a week and a half!! LOL). I am actually 2 min's away from going down and washing the ole Roo... I will take some pics and post them a little later tonight... then you can decide for yourself. Good luck in your quest!! heh

~Janene

Janene,

I belive I msg'ed ya on the other forum.. WRXFanatics.. I think I forgot to ask you a question though. The link that you sent me to do the foglight mod, it says to splice into wires... What type of connector did you use to do that and where I can get them? The only thing I have done was solder before.. that's easy to me but I like the fact that you said you could remove it or change it to normal if you wanted.

Thanks :-)
-Nigel

Sep 2, 2003 | 06:22 PM

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OK here are the pics... Just remember - I never said I was a photographer... LOL

UPDATE:
AWW arent they purty? well take a look at what those hot little bastards did to my harness....

I mean dont get me wrong, I LOOOVE my bright a$$ and dont know what i would do if i had to give them up, (prolly smack into something!) but please people, save yourself MOUNDS of headaches and fork over the extra $20 or so for the aftermarket heavy duty wiring harness. You will be glad you did!

~ Janene

Sep 2, 2003 | 06:28 PM

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Janene,

Where can you get the upgraded heavy duty wiring harness? Also did you use the same wattage bulb or were they higher?

Thanks :-)

-Nigel

Sep 2, 2003 | 06:46 PM

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Janene,

Where can you get the upgraded heavy duty wiring harness? Also did you use the same wattage bulb or were they higher?

Thanks :-)

-Nigel

I ultimately ended up with the Nokya Artic White Pro Halogens for both the headlights and the fog lamps. APC Superwhites for the running lights and side marker lamps (I have since gotten clear marker lamps). And no they are not the same wattage... which is where i screwed myself. they are 80W as apposed to 55W I think.Here is the link to the joint where I found the best price for the harness... they are local for me so i just went down and bought them but they offer free shipping...
Heavy Duty Wiring harness for High Watt Bulbs $14.00ea

I will take an updated pic tonight...

Sep 2, 2003 | 08:19 PM

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Now am I correct in saying that with the upgraded wiring harness you have to cut your current harnes? If so where do you make the cut at?

Thanks :-)

-Nigel

Sep 2, 2003 | 09:01 PM

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Now am I correct in saying that with the upgraded wiring harness you have to cut your current harnes? If so where do you make the cut at?

Thanks :-)

-Nigel

Yes, you would be correct.. I made the cut about an inch behind the original connector. Mostly if for some reason you want to be able to hook it back in one day...

Here are some updated pics