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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 11:59 PM
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Head lights

Has anyone had any experience with the 100 w replacement lamps for the Expedition? I have heard that they may melt the wiring. This is NOT what I want when I am in the woods at night with the family!

2001 Exp 4x4.

Sorry for the multiple posts, but I have MANY questions and did not see comps (except the tires) in the postings.

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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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I have not had a problem. I also switched my stock 15 watt fog lights with 100 watt bulbs and have had NO problems.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 09:34 AM
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Did the 100w headlites help? I'm constantly outrunning my lights on curvey roads. I've been debating on the 100's or dirving lights for my 2002.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:07 AM
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Even with the 100w bulbs you can still out drive them. They cover basicly the same area, just alot brighter. The 100w drivers really brighten things upon a dark back road.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 12:37 PM
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FWIW, I couldn't see chit while driving at night so I put some little fog PIAA's (I think they are 1450's) up front and can't believe how much light they added. There's a reason PIAA's are so expensive.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 09:14 PM
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No kidding, I added PIAA's 520's or were they 580's, I can't remember. What a difference. As far as the fogs go I was only able to find 50w bulbs to replace the stock 27's. The ones I have now do not have the mirrored surface at the tip of the bulb so they end up shining out the front as opposed to all light coming off the reflector.

Do you recal the manufacturer and number of the 100w fogs you got? Also, what did you use for you main headlights. (I'm assuming they are the same for my 2K Navi)
 
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 09:22 PM
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1999XLT- where did you find the fog replacements & what's the part number? Those stockers are awfull! Thx!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 07:41 AM
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I just went out in th POURING RAIN to check the bulbs. All they say on the back is Sylvania 100w They are a blue color, but when they are on the light is white. I took them to the local parts store and matched them up with the highest wattage bulb with the same connection.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 08:42 AM
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That's OK, now you got your shower for the day!!!
 
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Old Oct 29, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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Thanks a million for checking! Here, it's in the low 90's and the southern part of the state is mostly on fire...

I think they are called "890" lamps- sound right? John
 
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