Replacing fog light bulbs?

[Actin]

How does one open the fog light housing? And what are the options with regards to types of bulbs that can be used?

thanks

[halek]

you have to remove the light from your bumper/spoiler to access the bulb. On the m-tec bumper (sorry,dont know about other types) there's a hole in the brake duct that you poke a screwdriver through to release a clip that holds the light housing in. http://www.gbnetwork.co.uk/bmw/foglights/

As for bulbs, stock are H1 55w (for the Uk) or you can modify them to run H7s & use them as driving lights - I've got a tutorial for this somewhere if anyones interested.

[halek]

here it is - convert your H1 fogs into H7 driving lights

http://www.apexcone.com/JimPowellHomepage/Lighting/H7Fogs/H7Fogs.html

[Tyler]

I actually changed mine today cause one of the bulbs blew last month. Simple change.

[Actin]

Great info there guys thanks. Considering the H7 mod now..

[davep-uk]

i think i might try that as soon as the weather gets better.

[aceyx]

I would check on legality of doing that over there; I know they're pretty strict with fogs in the UK.

[Mendi3]

Great info there guys thanks. Considering the H7 mod now..

H7 is a great option. However, HID rocks! Check it out.

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f120/Mendi3/a1302e62.jpg

[davep-uk]

I would check on legality of doing that over there; I know they're pretty strict with fogs in the UK.


very true, but it'd still be worth the look.