Fog lights too hot??
03-06-2008, 11:20 PM
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Fog lights too hot??
Yesterday I installed the MTEC 4350K H1 fog lights. After having the lights on for a few minutes the headlights got hot! Very hot, like hot beyond belief. Do all fogs get really hot, and do the stock fogs get really hot too? Has anyone noticed the same thing?
03-07-2008, 08:59 AM
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The bulbs are similar to H.I.D., but they are not H.I.D. Bulbs. They are considered Racing Halogen Bulbs that are an extreme white color. Also are a great color match to our stock 4300k stock headlights.
03-07-2008, 10:59 AM
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The bulbs are 55 watt that produce 100 and they are also 12volt. Is that the same as stock? If so, have you ever noticed that your stock fogs make the headlight housing extremely hot?
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03-07-2008, 07:25 PM
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Yeah, the bulbs get hot quickly, but does the actual headlight housing get hot as well? Mine is very hot to the touch after being on for a few minutes.
03-07-2008, 09:08 PM
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for what ive experience with MTEC it did the same for me... they are great looking bulbs but do not last long... had them on 2 previous cars both blew before 6months
03-08-2008, 12:55 AM
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Did you handle the bulbs with your hands? I dont see why they wont last at least 6 months. And after they blew, what bulbs did you end up putting in?
03-08-2008, 07:48 AM
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I always wore gloves when handling any bulbs going into headlights... ive ran silverstars for the most part... now running piaa
03-08-2008, 09:34 PM
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