Replacing the GE8 Foglight Bulbs

Benggolf · #1 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 07:07 PM

Would like to replace the standard H11 55W bulb with a yellow halogen bulb. Came across these Nokya H11 80W bulbs:

Micro Image : NOKYA H11 80w Arctic Yellow bulbs

Anyone here have any experienced with these? Are they good quaality bulbs? Any risk of the OEM
wirings overheating with these 80W bulbs?

Please note that there is a HD wiring harness available for the high output Nokya H11 bulbs for the Toyota Yaris. Will this correct properly connect to our main harness? Here is the link:

Micro Image : NOKYA H11 plug 'n play wiring harness

TIA for your input/comments.

blackvitzrs · #2 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 07:43 PM

if you like the yellow housing look, just apply a yellow film of vinyl over the lens.
if you don't, then go with those bulbs. nokya is a very popular brand of light bulbs here in vancouver for some reason. They are reasonably priced. I would go with these over the more expensive brands such as Raybrig or other well known Japanese brands. Whatever bulbs just don't get Eurolites. The quality on those imo are iffy.

chickz_magnet · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 08:48 PM

i had bad experience with yellow film, it burnt like a mo-fo lol. I even left room around the housing so it don't get hot but but film burnt in the middle.

Guinness · #4 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by chickz_magnet

i had bad experience with yellow film, it burnt like a mo-fo lol. I even left room around the housing so it don't get hot but but film burnt in the middle.

Yea, and hen who is teh guy who had to clean up the mess for you so you can can install HIDs?

Beng, get HIDs, its worth the money and its soooo much better~

fitster · #5 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 04:47 AM

im using those bulbs right now

love em

really yellow

Benggolf · #6 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by fitster

im using those bulbs right now

love em, really yellow

Same brand and 80W? No overheating problems; for sure?
Thanks for your feedback Fitster.

fitster · #7 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 05:25 AM

they still in my car now i have had them in for about 6 months
no problems
if your comming to the meet on friday i can show u

jagass · #8 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 06:28 AM

Looks like a nice idea...

Benggolf · #9 (**permalink**) 05-13-2009, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by fitster

they still in my car now. i have had them in for about 6 months no problems.
if your comming to the meet on friday i can show u

Great idea, Fitster! Thanks and see you on Friday.

Benggolf · #10 (**permalink**) 05-17-2009, 05:18 AM

Ok, decided to bite the bullet and get the Nokya H11 80w Artic Yellow Bulbs. Bought a pair from Garage 5 @ $25.00.

Will install and take pictures when I get a chance.

Benggolf · #11 (**permalink**) 05-19-2009, 09:21 PM

Finally got to replace the OEM fog lights with the Nokya H11 80W yellow bulbs. Here is a photo.

Guinness · #12 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 12:36 AM

Ackkkk sooo bright~ my eyes~ shut it off >=d

Benggolf · #13 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Guinness

Ackkkk sooo bright~ my eyes~ shut it off >=d

LMAO! Those aftermarket HID and bulbs have so much glare. Am just waiting for the day/night I'll get pulled over.

Paul_A · #14 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 01:51 AM

NOKYA has been around and is very reputable, i had the same brand fog bulbs in my previous car and it lasted a good while

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Benggolf · #15 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Paul_A

NOKYA has been around and is very reputable, i had the same brand fog bulbs in my previous car and it lasted a good while

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Thanks for the input Paul_A; good to know.
I just hope the 80W bulb will not melt the wires or housing as OEM is rated only at 55W.

chickz_magnet · #16 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 02:54 AM

looks good
did you lower your car? or is that stock height?

Benggolf · #17 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chickz_magnet

looks good
did you lower your car? or is that stock height?

Thanks chickz_magnet, I recently lowered it with Tanabe DF210s.

Now the hunt is on for alloy wheels and tires!

blackvitzrs · #18 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 03:58 AM

Benggolf, you can lower your headlight beam more towards pointing to the ground so that you won't blind people with those HIDs.

I have HIDs too and because of our huge housing, the glare is pretty bad, so I just aim it lower. I also DIYed my fogs yellow with vinyl. I personally like the look of yellow fogs housing.

Benggolf · #19 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blackvitzrs

Benggolf, you can lower your headlight beam more towards pointing to the ground so that you won't blind people with those HIDs.

I have HIDs too and because of our huge housing, the glare is pretty bad, so I just aim it lower. I also DIYed my fogs yellow with vinyl. I personally like the look of yellow fogs housing.

Thanks for the suggestion Blackvitzrs, will do.

blackvitzrs · #20 (**permalink**) 05-20-2009, 02:30 PM

you're welcome benggolf. Your car is coming along very nice. how hot does the lens of your fogs get? with the stock 55W it's warm even after 30 seconds of lighting.