Exterior Post your issues with Exterior parts here! Exterior covers Body, Doors, Locks, Physical Removal/install lights, Hoods, fenders, etc. For Fundamentally Electrical issues, post on Electrical

Fog lights from Wal-Mart...?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #1  
780's Avatar
780
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Rep Power: 0
780 is an unknown quantity at this point
Fog lights from Wal-Mart...?

Are the approx-$50 fog lights from Wal-Mart good enough to put on my car?
Or should I definitely buy one of those insanely expensive pairs (for whatever reason, I don't know)..

What is the difference between the very cheap fog lights, and say, the $400 ones that my dealership sells?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #2  
NeoMagus's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,636
Likes: 0
From: Central PA, Pennsylvania, US
Rep Power: 0
NeoMagus is an unknown quantity at this point
The difference is, more than likely you get what you pay for. True, there are some exceptions, but its more generally the rule. If youre lookin for high output light go with the PIAA fogs. I went with the OEM's because I just wanted fog lights. If you just want pair then go with the ones from WM. However if you want the best there is be prepared to pay more $ [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #3  
LOWBOY's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 0
From: 29 Palms, California MCAGCC
Rep Power: 0
LOWBOY is an unknown quantity at this point
LOL, when I saw this title, I was like "youve got to be kidding me". Yeah, and you do get what you pay for.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #4  
DarkCivic's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,677
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Rep Power: 0
DarkCivic is an unknown quantity at this point
Just becuase there from Wal-mart doesn't mean there crap. Walmart sells Sony TV's. Because there from Walmart does that make them crap?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #5  
JDock's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
From: Anaheim, California, US
Rep Power: 0
JDock is an unknown quantity at this point
Wal-mart also sells nice soft cuddly teddy bears... whose hair falls out in a week [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/IMG] (Note: Never buy gf teddy bear from wal-mart [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/IMG] )
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #6  
01CivicMike's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 472
Likes: 0
From: Ann Arbor & Battle Creek, Michigan, US
Rep Power: 0
01CivicMike is an unknown quantity at this point
The OEM ones will fit perfectly in the space- they are molded to fit. The Wal_mart ones (Generic) will have gaps and you will probably have to cut and drill to mount. The OEM ones will bolt perfectly.

Mike
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #7  
netcbc's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 4,953
Likes: 0
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Rep Power: 0
netcbc is an unknown quantity at this point
Dark-civic is correct about walmart and sony example but i've been to wallmart to look for plate covers, first of all there plate covers are over priced and kinda crappy, as well not because its wal-mart or anything, their foglights are extra crappy, because the bulbs in them are very weak and the designs are bulky and the lens pattern is kinda nasty, its like rainbow color. If you really do want to get pretty ok semi-good cheap fog lights, you can go for Eurolite, but the best not because just brand name is PIAA, they really do have great quality fog lights, if you want to get stuff at a fraction of their cost, check out ebay, i got piaa 1900x, you can check out www.piaa.com and see what foglights you prefer or check out eurolite, not sure of the website
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #8  
LOWBOY's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 1,952
Likes: 0
From: 29 Palms, California MCAGCC
Rep Power: 0
LOWBOY is an unknown quantity at this point
I work for a tv reapir shop and believe me wen I say this....."sony is $hit. They are all made in mexico.
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #9  
newkid's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,192
Likes: 0
From: Tdot, Ontario, Canada
Rep Power: 0
newkid is an unknown quantity at this point
at a US walmart u can also pick up an amp and a couple of subs...i was impressed...

our canadian walmarts don't...[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif[/IMG]
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #10  
780's Avatar
780
Thread Starter
Registered!!
 
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Rep Power: 0
780 is an unknown quantity at this point
^^Mine does!
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #11  
DarkCivic's Avatar
Registered!!
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,677
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Rep Power: 0
DarkCivic is an unknown quantity at this point


<< I work for a tv reapir shop and believe me wen I say this....."sony is $hit. . >>



I own at least 30 Sony products and I've never had anything wrong with anything. Not even once. I have a receiver that I got in 1991 with an old school 1 dics CD player and it they work perfect. That's over 10 years. Most people who bring stuff to repair shops are idiots that drop things or don't know how to use them properly.


<< They are all made in mexico >>


Neek
Japan
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #12  
NeoMagus's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,636
Likes: 0
From: Central PA, Pennsylvania, US
Rep Power: 0
NeoMagus is an unknown quantity at this point
Same here I only buy Sony for everything else
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #13  
dret's Avatar
President
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,766
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Rep Power: 0
dret is an unknown quantity at this point
don't get em' from walmart
i've seen nice ones at canadian tire for like 60bucks to 100?
if you want nice ones go to E/H electronics (in edmonton).. they're nice and have good prices on foglites (they got piaa 's too)
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2001
  #14  
dret's Avatar
President
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2001
Posts: 1,766
Likes: 0
From: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Rep Power: 0
dret is an unknown quantity at this point
sony is tha shiet
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2025
  #15  
Wiseguyo's Avatar
Registered!!
 
Joined: Jun 2020
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
Rep Power: 0
Wiseguyo is an unknown quantity at this point
Re: Fog lights from Wal-Mart...?

The high output lamps are bright and expensive but heat kills them faster
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Honda Civic Forum
Replies
Last Post
XXLUV2EXCELR8XX
Parts and Products
0
Dec 16, 2001 04:56 PM
LuvMyCivic
General Honda Civic Forum Archive.
6
Dec 12, 2001 10:02 PM
klam
Parts and Products
2
Nov 19, 2001 05:46 AM
klam
Parts and Products
2
Nov 16, 2001 03:36 PM
WhosYoDadday85
Parts and Products
8
Nov 11, 2001 05:41 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:29 PM.