A better BRZ foglight option!
Anyone that has a BRZ knows that the OEM foglights are a little disappointing. Not only do they look dull yellow compared to the HID headlights, but they also are not very bright and due to the odd bulb size (PSX24W) there aren't any easy upgrades available.
But there is a solution! Upgrade to foglights off of a 2011 Subaru Outback! Why you ask? The 2011 Outback uses a more common H11 bulb and has the same mounting points and dimensions as the BRZ foglight, all wrapped in a stronger housing with a glass lens (instead of plastic BRZ lens). Here is a comparison of the two foglights: OEM BRZ Foglight - P/N: 84912FJ100 Weight: 0.24 lbs (Foglight including bulb) Cost (MSRP): $149.95 each (does not include the bulb) Bulb: PSX24W Lens: Plastic Housing: Plastic 2011 Outback Foglight - P/N: 84501AJ00A Weight: 0.54 lbs (Foglight including bulb) Cost (MSRP): $60.18 each (includes bulb) Bulb: H11 Lens: Glass Housing: Composite What do you need to install? 2-Qty Foglights (P/N: 84501AJ00A) 2-Qty H11 Harness pigtails 4-Qty Wire Crimps Tools: Phillips Screwdriver, wire cutters/stripper, electrical tape Steps: 1 - Access back of foglight through wheel well, behind splash guard.. 2 - Unplug fog light, remove 2 mounting screws, remove foglight. 3 - Install new fog light, secure with same two screws. 4 - Cut OEM foglight connector off. Using wire crimps, connect H11 harness. Wrap with electrical tape when finished. 5 - Plug harness into foglight. 6 - Reinstall splash guard. 7 - Done, have a drink. Here's some pics: http://www.challengepromotions.com/W...Fogs/Backs.JPG http://www.challengepromotions.com/W...Fogs/Sides.JPG http://www.challengepromotions.com/W...Z/Fogs/BRZ.JPG http://www.challengepromotions.com/W...alledFront.JPG http://www.challengepromotions.com/W...talledRear.JPG Enjoy! :happy0180: |
Thanks!
where did you get your H11 Harness pigtails? |
Awesome find!
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Looks like it was spliced? I could be wrong.
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Any pics of them on?
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How's the color temperature on these lights? I'd prefer something that doesn't require cutting off the stock connectors.
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Good find! Thanks for sharing =)
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I think I might have to do this conversion myself. The yellow OEM fog bothers me. LOL
Would love to get an H11 bulb that matches the OEM HIDs |
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If I was going to do this conversion i would use the PIAA Plasma Yellow H11 bulbs but thats just me. |
you would think subaru would just say heyyy let's take the outback housing and use it to save money!
excellent info. |
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