Running 3000k fog lights? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

86ING IT · 07-16-2014, 12:40 AM

I installed aftermarket foglights and want to upgrade the halogens to 3000k HID foglights with a 55w ballast. Anyone running this? I've been reading up and got mix reviews on if I need a relay harness or not? Anyone running this setup without a relay harness and have any issues?

Chen · 07-16-2014, 12:59 AM

I'm running hid in headlights and in fogs. All I needed was a switch for mine.

86ING IT · 07-16-2014, 01:09 AM

Sorry r u talking about the on and off switch designated for the foglights? I'm running HID on my headlights right now but with a relay harness.

Chen · 07-16-2014, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86ING IT

Sorry r u talking about the on and off switch designated for the foglights? I'm running HID on my headlights right now but with a relay harness.

Yeah the on off switch.

PineappleFriedRice · 07-16-2014, 03:33 AM

Using the relay harness as well. Was using HID's but I figure I'd clear up some clutter in my engine bay and just went with these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191236634492...84.m1497.l2649
Prefer them so much more over my HID's

Takumi788 · 07-16-2014, 10:26 AM

^I second using the yellow halogens. I'm using the Hella Yellow H11s and they look great, they are cheap (you can get them at pepboys) and no ballasts to worry about.

Diode Dynamics · 07-16-2014, 11:39 AM

I strongly recommend switching to a 35 watt kit, especially since you are using them in the fog lights.

55 watt kits generate considerably more heat than a 35 watt kit, and in a smaller fog light housing you are greatly increasing the chances of heat related damage.

Nick C.

86ING IT · 07-16-2014, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

I strongly recommend switching to a 35 watt kit, especially since you are using them in the fog lights.

55 watt kits generate considerably more heat than a 35 watt kit, and in a smaller fog light housing you are greatly increasing the chances of heat related damage.

Nick C.

Anyone here on the forum run into issues with running a 55w foglights ?

86ING IT · 07-16-2014, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Chen

Yeah the on off switch.

Do u have 35w or 55w ballast on Your foglights?

Takumi788 · 07-16-2014, 01:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diode Dynamics

I strongly recommend switching to a 35 watt kit, especially since you are using them in the fog lights.

55 watt kits generate considerably more heat than a 35 watt kit, and in a smaller fog light housing you are greatly increasing the chances of heat related damage.

Nick C.

I purchased your glass fog-light kit. Are 55 watt hella optilux yellow bulb halogens ok for use in these or are we just talking hids here?

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/diod...ghts-1288.html

Chen · 07-16-2014, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86ING IT

Do u have 35w or 55w ballast on Your foglights?

35 watt running 6k hids. It's bright as hell. I feel like I can drive without headlights sometimes.

STS-V · 07-16-2014, 02:20 PM

I have 6k 55w HIDs and 3k 35w Fogs. Both are ran on relay harness, the fog ignition switch is triggered from the headlights.

8R6 · 07-16-2014, 02:24 PM

55w hid's are pointless in foglights

Diode Dynamics · 07-16-2014, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Takumi788

I purchased your glass fog-light kit. Are 55 watt hella optilux yellow bulb halogens ok for use in these or are we just talking hids here?

http://www.ft86speedfactory.com/diod...ghts-1288.html

Just talking about HIDs

Nick C.

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86ING IT Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 2013 scion frs Location: OC Posts: 84 Thanks: 25 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Sorry r u talking about the on and off switch designated for the foglights? I'm running HID on my headlights right now but with a relay harness.

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