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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5

ahhh... ok... Yep, 5000k is limit for me for headlights.

Btw, thank you again for your recommendation. Lights arrived with no issues. Some swearing involved in installation, but overall, I'd recommend. Easy enough swap.
They look good!! Just wondering if its worth doing the stock 4300k headlights to match the 4500k fogs, would u say the install was a PITA??
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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^ your call. IMO, it is definitely worth it. That's why I did it. The Ford OEM Osram 4300k HID bulbs are the yellowest 4300k's I've seen, ever. I can see it in your pic above as well. The difference between your 4500k fogs and 4300k HIDs are very obvious.

And as far as install difficulty, it's not hard, just annoying. You can see and feel what you have to do, but just can't access it. Annoying. Get ready for scraped fingers and sore fingers.

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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FromZto5
^ your call. IMO, it is definitely worth it. That's why I did it. The Ford OEM Osram 4300k HID bulbs are the yellowest 4300k's I've seen, ever. I can see it in your pic above as well. The difference between your 4500k fogs and 4300k HIDs are very obvious.

And as far as install difficulty, it's not hard, just annoying. You can see and feel what you have to do, but just can't access it. Annoying. Get ready for scrapes fingers and sore fingers.
Good to know!! If the bumper doesn't have to come off I think I'm gonna order them soon, the difference does bother me a bit
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Old Jun 20, 2013 | 08:00 PM
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I went for another drive in early dusk. Just the perfect time to turn on the lights...man, I just love these new lights. They're all perfect now. It attracts a few stares on the road
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 08:35 AM
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So how exaclty do the bulbs come out?? Judging from the pics, looks like a little plug that pulls out from the bulb itself, any tabs/locks, or just pull the plug straight out? Then how does the actual bulb come out, turn?? Assuming there must have also been some type of dust cap over the opening not seen in the pics??? Just ordered some 5K bulbs and couldn't find much info on the actual process for removal other than this thread...

TIA

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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by MADSCOTSMAN
So how exaclty do the bulbs come out?? Judging from the pics, looks like a little plug that pulls out from the bulb itself, any tabs/locks, or just pull the plug straight out? Then how does the actual bulb come out, turn?? Assuming there must have also been some type of dust cap over the opening not seen in the pics??? Just ordered some 5K bulbs and couldn't find much info on the actual process for removal other than this thread...

TIA
Once the plastic cap is twisted off to reveal the bulbs, pull the connector downward and off the bulb. Now the bulb itself is nestled behind the square built in ballast. Just pull away from the housing. Takes a bit of oomph. Installation of the new bulb is more of a pain. Need to push really hard to seat properly. A lot of cussing due to scraped hands and lack of maneuvering space.
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