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NE 1 running 100w fog lamp bulbs in stock housings??

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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 11:38 AM
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Default NE 1 running 100w fog lamp bulbs in stock housings??

Is there a temperature issue for the wiring or the housings themselves??
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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No, but I wouldn't suggest it....too many amps for the wiring...
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 11:46 AM
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no!!!! you will end up melting wires or housings.....
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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Default i have had them in for 2 months now. seem to be working fine

i couldnt fine 55w bulbs when i was looking
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:10 PM
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s4nit has them in his fogs. I don't know if he has had any issues.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:14 PM
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Default Have had 100W for 2 years now with no issues

but I only use them when it's raining or foggy. They aren't very useful as driving lamps.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:23 PM
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Default that boy has alot of issues.................

i don't think they're fog related though ;-P
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 12:24 PM
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That is for sure man. It's hard to keep track of them ;-p
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