puddle lights

[Crimson]

just installed 194 blue bulb into the puddle lamps. they suck (apc) not brite enough. i know the org. bulb is a 912, i will search around.

 

[X24]

I heard a story of someone putting colored bulbs in the puddle lamps and it melted the whole bottom of the mirror. I know that has nothing to do with the color but just be careful what kinda bulb you put in there.

 

[Black Magic]

I was a victom of the melted puddle lamps! Just stick to stock there!

 

[Crimson]

ok i will.... 3 bucks for bulbs is not worth risk of stuff melting.


thanks,

paul

 

[2K1Xplorer]

You guys think a Amber 912 would melt it?

 

[Black Magic]

I don't know the SuperWhite bulb I used was the same watage and it melted the housing. I guess you could try it and just keep an eye on it for safety.

 

[Crimson]

what # did you use? what brand? was it xenon bulb?


i dont think mine will melt to be honest its a 194 (168) bulb.

 

[2K1Xplorer]

I used PIAAs 912 Xtreme Whites and they melted mine.

 

[Black Magic]

Just used a 5w Eurolites Super White 194.

 

[DeagleDave]

black magic, were they securely mounted in place? if they slip out the regular heat of the bulb might have melted the plastic

 

[Crimson]

Originally posted by Black Magic
Just used a 5w Eurolites Super White 194.

i hear that eurolites are bad bulbs to use.

 

[Black Magic]

They were secure, just melted the housing. I second that Eurolites are BAD bulbs.

 

[tripleoption]

Originally posted by 2K1Xplorer
I used PIAAs 912 Xtreme Whites and they melted mine.

I have the same bulbs, but they didn't melt anything. You see, I rigged the engine cooling system to the mirror housing with some hydraulic hose, and attached some cooling fins on top. Just for good measure and to be safe, I drilled some 1/2 inch holes into the housing to let the heat out and provide passive air cooling at highway speeds.

Just kidding. Sorry I didn't help anything.

 

[Black Magic]

Nice, not very helpful, but funny. I guess. LOL