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Aftermarket fog lamps vs factory on 2004 EX Coupe

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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 06:30 AM
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Default Aftermarket fog lamps vs factory on 2004 EX Coupe

Hello,
Newbie here and I will eventually have lots of questions but I will start with one about fog lamps.

I priced factory fog lamps at the dealer and they list for $355. I see many different ones on eBay for under $100. Is there anything I should watch out for if I decide to use aftermarket ones rather than factory. For $355 I have to assume that the factory housings are made of platinum and the bulbs must be made of unobtanium

Thanks in advance
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 07:42 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket fog lamps vs factory on 2004 EX Coupe (stevef)

quality bulbs are a factor other than price. A lot of aftermartket parts don't have factory specs and cuts which makes the fit look off, or stick out, or UGLY!

Try to go factory if you could.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket fog lamps vs factory on 2004 EX Coupe (stevef)

http://www.handa-accessories.com/civext01.html

scroll down. It'll be there.
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Default Re: Aftermarket fog lamps vs factory on 2004 EX Coupe

i have ebay ones...and they do the job perfect for me..


they look good if you ask me





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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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Just get Ebay ones, they dont' really make a difference, all look the same
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Old Apr 2, 2006 | 04:07 PM
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You can't beat Honda OEM parts. I personally wouldn't hack up my car for the ebay specials, especially living in a climate that gets salt put on the roads in the winter. I've seen a ton of cheap fogs rust out and not fit properly.
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Old Apr 3, 2006 | 11:10 AM
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Default Re: Aftermarket fog lamps vs factory on 2004 EX Coupe (stevef)

Thanks everyone. I think I will stick with the factory ones but I'll get them from HandA and save the $100
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