Here's a short entry on a recent DIY I made over this study+examination week. Actually there are two diy projects that I made during this period. The urge to diy this time around came at an inappropriate time. Therefore, time management is key. Haha!
Initially, I contemplated on replacing the stock H3 bulb in my fog lamp to a HID kit. But I retracted (for now) considering the amount of work I have to go through to install the system - dismantling the bumper, drilling a hole in the bumper, putting a bracket and perhaps have to get a new pair of fog lamps altogether - leceh).
Why HID lamp on a fog lamp? Why not convert the headlamps to a HID system?
The reason being here is that whenever I caught myself in a JPJ roadblock, I can switch the fog lamps off and get away scotch-free. Ha!
As for this diy, I got myself a Kobo H3 bulb from Lelong. Since there are no reviews available online yet for this product (not any in my knowledge so far), so here I am writing a short review of this product. Replacing the bulb is a straight forward process. All you need is a philip screwdriver, wire cutter (if necessary) and electrical tape, and you're good to go!
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| The aftermarket Kobo Xenon H3 Bulbs |
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| Bulb replacing in process |
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| The difference between stock H3 bulb and the aftermarket one |
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| Another comparison, as viewed from the driver's perspective. |
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| The difference between the bulbs are shown here. The white lines denote where the projected light ends respectively. |
As of now at the time of writing, I am yet able to fully appreciate this upgrade since I only drive around Penang island where there are many street lamps illuminating the road. Perhaps I'll appreciate it when I go through a really dark kampung road or the likes. Should there be any visible improvement, it'll be updated here.
Ends.
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI have just bought these bulbs, but the Yellow version instead.
Have you had any issues with these as of yet - ? I keep hearing that 'you get what you pay for' for these bulbs, and I paid $7 hahaha.
I am going to install them to my Impreza GF8 as Fog light bulbs and was wondering what their life will be.
Thanks!
Hi DieselPower,
DeleteHow'd you get hold of this for such a cheap price? hahaha
As of now, I have no issues yet with these bulb. But, I guess the life expectancy for these kind of bulb would be that of a normal one - after how many thousand hours of using; which translates into a few years, then you may need to replace the bulbs again.
I think it'll last you a good few years before needing replacing.
Cheers.