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04-06-09, 08:30 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS V  | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
Yeah, I knew that I would have to swap the brackets, I was just not sure if I needed the STS or the STS-V assembly, and I really didn't want to cut into my wiring harness to change the lights over, so if there is not a problem with bulbs fitting I guess I will procced with the swap. Considering that I have minimal tools I was thinking about just paying a shop to do the swap for me. What kind of time and most of all patience do I need to make the swap myself? I read the how to in the FAQs and it sounds easy enough, but I would hate to believe that it is easier than it really may be. Thanks guys! |
04-06-09, 09:51 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): CTS-V | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
Get the STS-V fogs. The only tool you need is something to help you pop the tabs that hold the fender in. Oh yeah and a single 8mm you can feel the top edge of the bumper of the lens hole. The wiring will plug right in and so will the stock bulb but won't be legal without orange. I don't know about LEDs but I got these: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...verStarSignal/
They look blue but light is orange.
...and then I saw these later that I like better. http://www.stealthauto.com/Products/...ALTHBULBS.aspx |
04-06-09, 10:02 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V raven black | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North West Florida Age: 33 | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
[quote=Bueller;1835695]Get the STS-V fogs. The only tool you need is something to help you pop the tabs that hold the fender in. Oh yeah and a single 8mm you can feel the top edge of the bumper of the lens hole. The wiring will plug right in and so will the stock bulb but won't be legal without orange. I don't know about LEDs but I got these: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...verStarSignal/
They look blue but light is orange.
...and then I saw these later that I like better. http://www.stealthauto.com/Products/...ALTHBULBS.aspx[/quote]
^^^ O hell no $29 bucks
$10 click here http://autolumination.com/titaniumseries.htm
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04-06-09, 10:21 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): CTS-V | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
I guess that's why I didn't end up getting them. I just thought they were better then the blueish ones not lit.
Good find. |
04-06-09, 10:29 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V raven black | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North West Florida Age: 33 | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
that place has good prices...I ordered the parking bulbs (LED) and a few other interior (LED) bulbs
i got the link for LOVEMY04V I think |
04-07-09, 08:50 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS V | | Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
I found STS V fog lights last night for between $70 and $100 each used and am going to call about them today. I talked to my local Cadillac dealer about doing the swap for me, but if I may still attemp the swap myself, especially if it will cost me more to get the swap done by Cadillac than it would for me to just do it myself. Thanks for all of the help on this. |
04-07-09, 09:07 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): CTS-V | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
The first one may take you 15 minutes, the second one half the time. DIY  |
04-09-09, 03:15 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): '05 Stealth V- MAggie,Cam, Kooks Headers, Corsa Exhaust, B&M | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
[quote=ccextra1976;1835400] Quote:
Originally Posted by shadybx7  http://autolumination.com/
here is the link I use for the running lamp bulbs (194 smt towers) I didn't get the platinum bulbs because my fogs are factory just tinted...but they look awesome in the STS fogs...
I went with 55w 3000k HID for fogs..they should be here today
and the swapping the running lap bulbs is a must!!!
here is before/after | Do you have the link to DDM for the HID's?? Or any other contacts for HIDs....  |
04-09-09, 11:20 AM
|  | Drive It. Break It. Build it Better Cadillac(s): Platinum 2004 CTS-V | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
What's the part # for the small light next to the headlight? (sorry I'm lazy)
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04-09-09, 12:20 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2005 Platinum CTS V with Black leather | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Jerzey | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
http://www.ddmtuning.com/ best price i could find from a legit seller.. |
04-09-09, 12:24 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 04 CTS-V with a little hp persuasion device | | Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 24 | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
^^^ What he said. Thats were I bought mine
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04-09-09, 01:01 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 04 CTS-V | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southfield, MI | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
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Originally Posted by lollygagger8 What's the part # for the small light next to the headlight? (sorry I'm lazy) | It is a 194 wedge type bulb, but make sure to check the length and width of the bulb. http://autolumination.com/194.htm
I used the first ones, the tower 5's and they worked fine
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04-09-09, 02:22 PM
| | Drive It. Break It. Build it Better Cadillac(s): Platinum 2004 CTS-V | | Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
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Originally Posted by shadybx7 | http://www.ddmtuning.com/products/DD...it-101-60.html
Are these it?? Did you get the 55w ones? What's up with the ballast? Where does that sit in the whole scheme of things? Also, did I hear you have to reverse the wires or sum $hit? (I'm dumb sry) Quote:
Originally Posted by Bigron It is a 194 wedge type bulb, but make sure to check the length and width of the bulb. http://autolumination.com/194.htm
I used the first ones, the tower 5's and they worked fine | Did you get the Super whites? |
04-09-09, 03:16 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 CTS-V raven black | | Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North West Florida Age: 33 | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
[quote=05V06;1838644] Quote:
Originally Posted by ccextra1976
Do you have the link to DDM for the HID's?? Or any other contacts for HIDs.... | I went with super white SMT towers 194...and I didn't use DDM...I used another company that has everything built into the ballast itself...
dont get to install them for 2 months...hitting the road tomorrow morning  |
04-09-09, 11:54 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V Black | | Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryville, TN | | | Re: STS-V Foglights/Swap out to CTS-V
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Originally Posted by Bueller but won't be legal without orange. | Are you sure about this? I know plenty of cars running around without DRL's. What difference would it make if mine were purple... green... white?
As far as I know the only orange (amber) lights required on cars are side marker lights. Of course these laws are statutory and may differ across lines.
In TN you must have red tails and amber side markers. There are not laws governing fogs and DRL's except they may not be red or blue.
Correct me if I am wrong.
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