brighter fog light bulb for BRZ? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

chenshuo · 06-28-2013, 12:35 PM

can anyone recommend a brighter fog light bulb for the BRZ that i can just plug it in with minimal work required?
I put yellow overlay on my fog lens and noticed that the stalk light bulb doesn't shine through enough. I need a brighter bulb. thanks

Draco-REX · 06-28-2013, 01:18 PM

You're kinda out of luck with the stock housing. If you really want them functional, I'd recommend either upgrading to the Outback foglights which use real headlight bulbs, or Hella 3" aftermarket replacement fogs.

Filipino Royale · 06-28-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Draco-REX

You're kinda out of luck with the stock housing. If you really want them functional, I'd recommend either upgrading to the Outback foglights which use real headlight bulbs, or Hella 3" aftermarket replacement fogs.

what year? thanks!

Zgrinch · 06-28-2013, 07:20 PM

I went with this setup. Nice and bright

Bulbs
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Narva-H11-12...item5895eaaf5f

Fog assembly
I'm using the 2010-2012 Outback fog lights, they have a glass front and use the H11 bulb.

Wiring adapter for H11 so they are plug and play..no cutting.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111040380281...84.m1555.l2649

Gary in NJ · 06-29-2013, 07:07 AM

I'm surprised that Subaru took so little time to match the color of the fog lights to the other lights. Other other lights are bright white LED's and then we have very red looking (by comparison) 20th century technology for fogs. It's something I've noticed, made a mental note to change, but haven't taken any action.

I'm assuming that there aren't any drop-in LED replacements?

Skippman · 06-29-2013, 08:17 AM

LED Fog Light Bulb at Diode Dynamics. Just pick up their Stage 2 option and you should be good.

infinite012 · 06-29-2013, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary in NJ

I'm surprised that Subaru took so little time to match the color of the fog lights to the other lights. Other other lights are bright white LED's and then we have very red looking (by comparison) 20th century technology for fogs. It's something I've noticed, made a mental note to change, but haven't taken any action.

I'm assuming that there aren't any drop-in LED replacements?

Red? Are you color blind? They're yellow.

Gary in NJ · 06-29-2013, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by infinite012

Red? Are you color blind? They're yellow.

Red spectrum. ROYGBIV

infinite012 · 06-29-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Gary in NJ

Red spectrum. ROYGBIV

Fixed.

crazyprac · 06-29-2013, 03:31 PM

bright enough with yellow overlays?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Skippman

LED Fog Light Bulb at Diode Dynamics. Just pick up their Stage 2 option and you should be good.

Skippman · 06-29-2013, 06:32 PM

The Stage 2 bulbs are supposed to be much brighter than factory lights. They have a money back guarantee.

chenshuo · 06-29-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Skippman

LED Fog Light Bulb at Diode Dynamics. Just pick up their Stage 2 option and you should be good.

are you referring to their LED fog light bulb? is it plug and play? I heard from my dealer that installing LED bulbs can mess up electrical system.

Skippman · 06-29-2013, 11:49 PM

Yes, it is plug and play. The only thing that might mess up electrically when using LED bulbs is something called hyper blinking. This occurs when you replace the turn signals without also replacing the relay. Take a look at Diode Dynamics or any other LED light retailers web site on here and you will see installation instructions and videos.

I do not work for Diode Dynamics or am affiliated with them in any way. Just attempting to present you a reasonable cost solution.

Gary in NJ · 06-30-2013, 08:03 AM

From Diode Dynamics website.

"Please note that LED fog lights are for cosmetic purposes only, and will not project light in the same way that the factory bulbs do. Your car will look great at night, but if you are looking for higher output, we strongly recommend using an HID conversion.

These bulbs are made up of a quality plastic connector to slide right into the plug, as well as high durability terminals. A load resistor is embedded to prevent blowing the LEDs from voltage surge, and a diode is implanted to protect the LEDs from reverse polarity."

06-28-2013, 12:35 PM	#1
chenshuo Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: WRB BRZ Location: Toronto Posts: 1,260 Thanks: 259 Thanked 473 Times in 245 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	brighter fog light bulb for BRZ? can anyone recommend a brighter fog light bulb for the BRZ that i can just plug it in with minimal work required? I put yellow overlay on my fog lens and noticed that the stalk light bulb doesn't shine through enough. I need a brighter bulb. thanks __________________

06-28-2013, 07:20 PM	#4
Zgrinch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: 2013 Limited DGM BRZ Location: FL Posts: 1,956 Thanks: 286 Thanked 450 Times in 257 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I went with this setup. Nice and bright Bulbs http://www.ebay.com/itm/Narva-H11-12...item5895eaaf5f Fog assembly I'm using the 2010-2012 Outback fog lights, they have a glass front and use the H11 bulb. Wiring adapter for H11 so they are plug and play..no cutting. http://www.ebay.com/itm/111040380281...84.m1555.l2649 __________________ BRZGrincherhood

06-29-2013, 07:07 AM	#5
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm surprised that Subaru took so little time to match the color of the fog lights to the other lights. Other other lights are bright white LED's and then we have very red looking (by comparison) 20th century technology for fogs. It's something I've noticed, made a mental note to change, but haven't taken any action. I'm assuming that there aren't any drop-in LED replacements? __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

06-30-2013, 08:03 AM	#14
Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	From Diode Dynamics website. "Please note that LED fog lights are for cosmetic purposes only, and will not project light in the same way that the factory bulbs do. Your car will look great at night, but if you are looking for higher output, we strongly recommend using an HID conversion. These bulbs are made up of a quality plastic connector to slide right into the plug, as well as high durability terminals. A load resistor is embedded to prevent blowing the LEDs from voltage surge, and a diode is implanted to protect the LEDs from reverse polarity." __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

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Skippman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: GBS BRZ Limited Location: St. Louis MO Posts: 290 Thanks: 47 Thanked 48 Times in 42 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yes, it is plug and play. The only thing that might mess up electrically when using LED bulbs is something called hyper blinking. This occurs when you replace the turn signals without also replacing the relay. Take a look at Diode Dynamics or any other LED light retailers web site on here and you will see installation instructions and videos. I do not work for Diode Dynamics or am affiliated with them in any way. Just attempting to present you a reasonable cost solution.

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