QUIKQUEST Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Might be a lame question, but what type of bulbs are in the fog lamps. Do you gain access to them from the front? Thanks, Ralph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin88ESiR Posted September 27, 2008 Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Might be a lame question, but what type of bulbs are in the fog lamps. Do you gain access to them from the front? Thanks, RalphThey are of the H3 type and you have to remove the fog light assembly from the bumper. Take the bezel off and then remove the screws (3) and pull the lamp assembly out. Remove the protective rubber boot and then you can remove the bulb. Pretty simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QUIKQUEST Posted September 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2008 Thanks man, has anyone tried to put h.i.d on the h3 bulbs on the foglamps? If so pics would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 2, 2008 Report Share Posted October 2, 2008 I'm putting HID's in my fog lights in a week or so. I had a fog light bulb pop tonight, so I ordered some HID's for it. Some think it will melt the housings... I was always told they use less power and generate less heat than a typical Halogen... But we'll see for sure... especially since I run my fog lights as my main source of lighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted October 3, 2008 Report Share Posted October 3, 2008 (edited) H3 HID kits are tricky to use for our housings and small projectors because some H3 kits use the regular length D2S or D2R bulbs, which are WAY longer than H3's and will hit the internal shroud and will fail to seat correctly in the base. There used to be a HID H3 bulb that was short like a regular H3, but I haven't seen or looked for it in a year or two. Like all HID kits though, make a good fused wiring harness with relays. Do not rely on the stock one. It will fail eventually(if not right away), and it will cause an electrical fire. Edited October 3, 2008 by JustPaus_88TSi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 (edited) Got my 8000k HID kit today. Might start installing it tonight since I have a bum foglight still. http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2280.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2281.jpg Edited October 7, 2008 by logikfive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Nice. What color temp and how much was it?? Can you take some pics of the beam pattern against a wall (25ft away) after installed?? -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88TSI_Rob Posted October 7, 2008 Report Share Posted October 7, 2008 Hmmm those bulbs look awfully long... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIL Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 8000K is going to be hot and will add a purpleish tint to the light. Mostly though it will likely cause a lot of oncoming drivers to get mad. I would also make sure that you don't shine them toward a cop. Nobody I know of has the ability to aim them to pass the 52 measurements that the DOT requires for highway use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 The bulbs will fit fine, with some work. They are approx twice as long as the originals. I'll have to heat the lights and remove the lenses, so that I can access the bulb "shield" to lengthen it it so that the bulb doesn't hit it. I'll definitely have pictures after they are installed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Oh... you posted the color temp... haha... I was too busy looking at the pics. Might want to take pics along the way of your install, since most guys are afraid to do something like that. Should be pretty sweet!! Have you thought about getting the running lamps to match?? I forgot what bulb size they are, but I know you can get matching ones to your color temp. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 (edited) You mean the small bulb next to the fog lights? I wasn't aware they made any such "HID" kit for those (They're either 168 or 194, I can't remember which) I'll probably end up putting white LED bulbs in those, eventually. I also want to get the conversion headlight assemblies and run HID's in the regular headlights as well. But, those are not really on the priority list, as I want to get the car painted before I do anything else. The only reason I'm replacing these is because one blew out on me last week or so. It won't be long until I can start sanding the paint off it, so as soon as spring gets here I can spray the car in a fresh new coat of Fiji! Anyway, the install kit doesn't really need to be documented, though I can if it's requested. The HID kit I bought comes with a pre-made harness with a relay and a fuse block. Pretty much plug and play, aside from a few wires that need to be modified on the existing harness of the car to get the power for switching the relay on/off. It was relatively inexpensive, too. $140 and comes with a 36 month warranty on everything in the kit. Edited October 8, 2008 by logikfive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenmarrow Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have a real Lame question....How do you turn them on ? This is lame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I have a real Lame question....How do you turn them on ? This is lame... I would wire it up so that the signal for the relay came from the stock fog switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenmarrow Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 I would wire it up so that the signal for the relay came from the stock fog switch. Stock FOG Switch? Where is it at? is it one of the buttons on gage cluster? or on blinker arm? I cannot seem to make them turn on and or find a way to do it.. Lame I am lame.... Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Stock FOG Switch? Where is it at? is it one of the buttons on gage cluster? or on blinker arm? I cannot seem to make them turn on and or find a way to do it.. Lame I am lame.... Thanx lol...middle switch on the right man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Good news is... they fit without hitting the bulb shield! So I don't need to modify it! http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2288.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2289.jpg Didn't really need to even pull the lenses apart, but I figured since I was taking them out I'd clean them up and paint the buckets, polish the lenses, etc. etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strang3majik Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 i cant even get mine out since two of the screws are so badly corroded, they stripped right out...so, now I just wait till the bulbs blow till I go all dremel on'm and I do want to see some pics of those when they're on...should be pretty freaken bright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Haha yeah, my pass side housing came right out. The drivers side will need to have the lower screw drilled off... I'm saving that one for the weekend when I install the kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustPaus_88TSi Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 When you install the HID, compare the output with and without the stock fresnel lenses. If there is glare with the stock lenses and none without the lense, the clear lenses I make should be perfect for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komeuppance Posted October 9, 2008 Report Share Posted October 9, 2008 Hehe... yeah, most won't need an install guide; but, there are a few out there that don't do so well with wiring... ... or finding foglight switches. LOL... jk jk. The 194 or 168 bulb I was talking about isn't "HID" it's just tinted to look the same color temp as the HID kit. -Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Got them all wired up, just need to finish up the drivers side housing (clean, paint, and polish everything) and reseal it and reassemble, then I can install it and aim them properly. Left is refinished, right isn't. http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2321.jpg They make my headlights look dim. http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2323.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2324.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2325.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenmarrow Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 lol...middle switch on the right man. Oh ok cool thanx Guy..I'll see if they turn on.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kenmarrow Posted October 11, 2008 Report Share Posted October 11, 2008 Hehe... yeah, most won't need an install guide; but, there are a few out there that don't do so well with wiring... ... or finding foglight switches. LOL... jk jk. The 194 or 168 bulb I was talking about isn't "HID" it's just tinted to look the same color temp as the HID kit. -Robert Ya know I had this 83 for 10 years or so , but it has no fog lights, never thought about the right side switches do anything but look pretty.. hell even the pop up does not work on it.. hehe I am Lame... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logikfive Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ok, last update. This really tips the scale of "bad"... Here is a requested pic... angle is terrible, I'm sure it will blind people. I tried adjusting them, total failure. I gave up. http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2346.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2345.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2340.jpg http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/logikfive/1988%20Chrysler%20Conquest%20TSi/IMG_2342.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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