Can anybody post a pic of their car for me? maybe in the garage, if you have Marchal fog lights using Amber bulbs? I need to buy a bulb and I may switch to Amber.
Thanks.
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Election got you considering a move to France, Marty?
I had them
in mine... Loved the look.
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My car now and one of the best suprise when I saw the car for the first time in the flesh!
Buy a set of amber and a set of white. Can't cost that much and then you can switch!!!
Live large, Marty!
Actually Bob, the bulbs are 45 bucks for a set . Ouch!
Found them cheaper, hope they fit.
http://www.autoelectricsupplie...duct/511/category/93
edit... Out of stock.
Marty. You can get them off eBay. Feufeu has my contact in his files. Hope he is reading and can help.
The Outlaw I'm selling on eBay right now has Marshall fog lights with amber bulbs and there are some very high definition pictures posted. Here is the link: http://www.ebay.com/itm/222291483869
Marty check this one out....
http://eretric.com/online/prod...SINGLE-FILAMENT.html
This one might be more easily ordered
Marty Grzynkowicz posted:Actually Bob, the bulbs are 45 bucks for a set . Ouch!
You gotta be poopin me! Where did you shop, Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue?
Sell somethin' to raise the 90 bucks. Your driving gloves alone are worth that.
craig posted:Marty Grzynkowicz posted:Actually Bob, the bulbs are 45 bucks for a set . Ouch!
You gotta be poopin Joufoo'n me! Where did you shop, Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue?
Fixed it for ya
craig posted:Marty Grzynkowicz posted:Actually Bob, the bulbs are 45 bucks for a set . Ouch!
You gotta be poopin me! Where did you shop, Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue?
Hey smarty-pants, send me a link for the amber bulbs and i'll buy them 
The cheapest clear ones are like $10 bucks. Style is BA21
Marty, have you considered going with an LED amber bulb?
When I switched bulbs from clear to amber on my fog lights I wanted to used LEDs, but after measuring the length of the LED bulb I realized it would be too long. My lights weren't Marchals. If your Marchal lights are thicker than mine an LED might fit.
I found the amber bulb in a fog light with a clear lens put out a light that was about half way between a clear lens fog light and a fog light with an amber lens.
Fog lights with amber lenses have a much more appealing (and noticeable) light.
Edit: Do you already have amber lenses? If so, forget what a wrote, expect for the part about LEDs.
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Actually there is a guy on the web who modified his marchal lamps to use an H3 Bulb. I made that mod and it works for me.. $2 a bulb 55w H3, the only issue is that you have to focus the bulb buy using a series of washers. I am sure there must be an LED that would work but again you need to focus the beam unless you have an exact beam replacement LED.... ( example of H4 Bulb LED beam pattern similar http://www.dynamoregulatorconv...ns.com/whats-new.php )
Or you could convert them to H3 bulbs - This is on my distant "to-do" list
Gordon that is what I was talking about...
I did this myself but I still have to focus the bulb which is done by moving the bulb forward or back by adding more washers. Let me know how it goes, I have yet to have the nerve to remove the LENSE in case I break it. Ray
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According to the website, www.superbrightleds.com, you should use the same color bulb as the lens you are putting them behind. So if you have an amber lens you should use an amber led bulb. If you have a clear lens then you can use any color bulb you want as the clear lens won't filter anything out. Red lens, red bulb and etc. In the photos from their website the photos showing a red bulb behind a red lens looks dramatically better than a white bulb behind a red lens.
For the best look get amber lenses and use amber led bulbs.
I went with their LED's and I went with Red led's for my red lenses. HUGE improvement.
Marty,
I ran the amber bulbs for awhile. Although they looked cool with their yellow tint they did nothing for me. I finally bit the bullet and bought white bulbs that actually did something to help me see!
I'm over it
I'm sticking with white/clear bulbs (I have clear lenses)
Marty Grzynkowicz posted:I'm over it
I'm sticking with white/clear bulbs (I have clear lenses)
Good idea. I used my fogs as daytime running lights and switched to amber bulbs to make them more noticeable in the daylight. They were a a bit more noticeable, but not much. Kind of a washed out yellow.
Mine were never intended to improve the car's nighttime/fog lighting. I installed them to improve the car's looks and make it more visible in the daytime. I wanted to go with LEDs, since the lights were on every time I drove the car.
Warning.... These did not fit. The metal base is too big. I may need to go to the Jag guy on Ebay in FL.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bulb-7...ash=item5d63f04d40:g<img src=
These are the ones that fit (I need clear). Gold base. Just an FYI so fellow SOC's don't buy the same ones.
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The 21 in part # BA21 is the diameter of the base - 21mm. There are 20mm bulbs - if you can measure the socket. I'd look for LED replacements - they come in colors.
Marty... try these guys .... I believe they are the suppliers for IM.
http://www.billtracyjaguar.com/fogliandpali1.html
Oh I forgot... I communicated with KarmannKonnection.com and they do make the clear and you can get them shipped to your door which is cheaper than doing the Jag guy ..
You can tell them which model of light you have .... it is on the glass if I remember right.
http://www.karmannkonnection.c...12-volt-bulb-/#36570
£7.20 each and about the same to ship... (incl VAT)
Email them and ask them what the cost and cost to ship to the great US of A..
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Thanks Ray
Ok, So I ordered the correct bulbs from KK in England which is still cheaper than the Jag guy in FL but found out when I called to get an RMA from Memotronics in the US that they do carry the correct bulb but you need to specify "European Bosch Base" its a tad more narrow and shorter. Madness anyone?
Duh, and why don't they list it ... Oh Well you'll have spares
Also, ask for Johannes. He was knowledgable.
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Nice and black.
You know, if finding the "right" bulbs is such a hassle (not to mention expensive) then converting to H3 bulbs might be a good long-term solution... Jus' sayin......
Gordon, I have a modern Turbo charged flat four. I need to have something old school on my car
Gordon I have done the conversion but I still need to focus them more closely to not blind the other drivers... I think it is worthwhile the bulbs are ....... drum roll please $1.95 each available Everywhere.
Marty, I thought your gloves were old school.
Did someone say gloves?
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