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Pdwight 11-14-2016 02:13 PM

Anyone using LED in their Fog Lamps ?
 
I have to repair a headlight that has gone out, was thinking about doing the wiring "strap" so the fog lights stay on during hi and low beam. I was curious about input from actual experience with replacing the H7 Bulb in the Fog's with a LED and how you like it ?

Thanks in advance

Dwight

rjh986 11-14-2016 02:23 PM

I converted my fogs to DRL's and used these bulbs. Very happy with the results.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QEXOMY2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

NewArt 11-14-2016 02:43 PM

DRLs required in Canada, so I wired my fogs with LEDs. They don't throw out any projected light but they look great as DRLs. :)

Boxtaboy 11-14-2016 04:03 PM

Do those LED bulbs burn out the surround over time?

BoxsterSteve 11-14-2016 05:12 PM

I have 50w LED bulbs as fog lights too, just experimenting, really.
As Jesse noted, they don't throw off much in the way of light or heat either for that matter.

kk2002s 11-15-2016 03:40 AM

I find the Fog/Driving lights to be very helpful illuminating out the sides, being able to see the road lines better.
I personally would be reluctant to give that advantage up just for looks.
+1 on making them stay on with High beams. I need to do that

I would like to change out the Parking lights to something brighter as these are my choice for Daytime use. I have seen some options out there and that discussions have been done here about those but there doesn't seem to be a clear option

Chuck W. 11-15-2016 06:50 AM

I have also converted my fogs to DRLs. The concern of using the stock 55 watt fog lights on a regular basis is they will eventually discolor (read ruin) the plastic cover. If you use the 55 watt lights for a period of time put you hand on the plastic headlight lens and it is hot; very hot.

I am using the fog lights for looks only. I have gone through a number of LED lights. I tried to match the color of the factor Xenons lights and could never do it. Most were too white.

Last year I installed some cheap LEDs from China. They are "warm" in color and have the appearance of the stock lights. They are not white. At $1.74 each they are worth a shot if you're thinking of a change.

H7 Warm White 18-SMD LED Car vehicle Bulb Fog Driving Daytime Light Lamp 12V | eBay

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Dave80GTSi 11-15-2016 03:40 PM

I also have done the conversion of the fogs to DRL's, but in my case I really prefer the amber look, so I went with amber LED's.

Very happy with the result.

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