Limited BRZ fog lights
 

I was just checking out my BRZ from ground level looking at the front bumper/radiator/headlamps, etc. Just realized that the fog lights don't have halogen bulbs in them. They look like small incandescant bulbs.

Little disapointed at that.

You mean you think they have halogens, and not HID's? Halogens are a type of incandescent.

To my knowledge no manufacturer makes stock HID fogs. Too bright in conjunction with HID headlights to pass DOT. In fact, cars today automatically turn the fog lights off when the high beams are switched on.

They are a newer type of bulb PSX24W. I've considered swapping them for LEDs or HIDs just to get the color to match.. IMO the front of the car looks better at night with them on (I light having a light source under the headlights as well) but they are somewhat ugly since the color temp is so different.

Also thought about swapping the positive wires between them and the DRLs.

I haven't bothered to do either or even check voltages, etc to make sure it's safe.. so don't do it.

Thanks, did a little surfing and I see that it has been around for a couple of years. This is my first time seeing this new bulb.

Looks like a lot of LED replacements available. I'll let someone else be the first to see if they are worth it. Would like to get the color temp close to the HID headlamps.

I installed SuperWhite LEDs (mega bright) in the fog light housings. Pix to post this weekend.

Can you post pics? Which bulbs did you end up replacing it with?

Amazon superwhite px24w

Our customer has installed an HID kit in his BRZ foglights.

http://hidpowerhouse.wordpress.com/2...kit-installed/

Much improved lighting and was a close match to his factory 4300k HIDs.

I'd love to be able to run the fogs with the running/parking lights...first click after the auto position on the light switch.

As it is now they only work with the main headlights.

I know...its only to look cool while cruising!

Please post a DYI on the drl positive wire swap. Can these housings handle the HID heat output. What size are these bulbs in a HID kit 5202? H16?

I've read in another forum that you can replace the PSX24W with H16 9009 5202. If this is true would that mean these bulbs would fit?

[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Nokya-Hyper-Yellow-Foglight-Bulbs/dp/B003YE53BK?tag=vig-20"]Nokya Hyper Yellow H16 9009 5202 Foglight Bulbs : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

Please post if you try this. I think the Nokya's would look great if they work.

I just installed some ebay led replacements. They were ten bucks shipped! Couldn't be happier.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...009_214745.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...009_214810.jpg

I went white, then decided to do this:

http://xcelir8brz.sqsp.com/mybrz/t5d...2?format=1000w

What kind of bulbs did you use? model number? I think this would look good on my WRB

I went with a 6000k Cree SMD to match my 6000k Philips D4S HIDS ;)

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Thanks! Awesome!

are those led's bright enough to be seen when driving? anyone else do hid's if so which ones fit?

Did you have to modify the LED bulb plastic tabs to fit the housing?
You happen to have pics of which tabs to remove?

I'm a big fan of functional foglights so HID 3000K was the way to go for me. H16 bulbs are almost a direct fit with just a snip of a tab. They work very well. Just be prepared for some bubbling distortion right above the bulb of the plastic backing from the heat raising... It's almost unnoticeable. (Stay under 55W if you don't want to melt the housing...)

Cheers!

I've read that the H16 beign 55W WILL most probably melt the housing.

I went with these (the middle ones):

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...52&postcount=1

Very bright and very nice color.

check out the ones in my signature, cheap housing upgrade, even if you stay with the h8 bulb its world brighter

Can't you provide a link?

Look at my web page or search here. I have specifics on 200.00 fog light swap.

What about these for the fog lights? They should fit since they are psx24w.
http://www.diodedynamics.com/store/i.../category/647/

They are rated at 600 lumens.

Any pics? I take it is simple plug and play.

Thanks

I don't have pics, but used @Draco-REX guide to make them fit (he also has one pic).

http://hidpowerhouse.files.wordpress.../b13.jpg?w=398

....I refuse to leave this exposed to outside elements. Wish they could have incorporated decent male plug to have a snug fit with the female.

Thanks for the tip. Got mine on order.

Help with blinker module
 

I am looking to install this kit myself. Problem is I need to know where the turn signal module is at. I have a manual brz and I think i found mine over by the clutch. Please help me out I don't know if I found the right thing or not.

Crimsonpug94

I got these in my brz fog lights. They work perfect. I went with the white LEDs and it almost matches the white in the Hids. Perfect! They also make a yellow one too.

It was easy to install. Plug and play.

I did some trial and error with the oem fog light housings on the brz. I threw in HIDs on one and an LED on the other, both pretty much had an equal brightness however the HID melted within a while of sitting and watching it but the LED didn't. However, after a while of having the LEDs on, the LED towards the base started melting and shorting out the LEDs. I then decided to switch over to the Outback housing and now I have 55w H11 HIDs installed in them with no issues at all and they are crazy bright.

I never saw any problems with my LED bulbs but I am using $60 bulbs...

Im not too sure the model or name or anything pertaining to recognizing the LED but I know I paid $140 for them .. They may have been a defective batch perhaps

link?

That was from almost 3 years ago. Just FYI.

Ah shoot, didnt look at the time stamp

If you've had the housings out, you'll see why it's not recommended. I personally went for a high powered LED fog light assembly from The Retrofit Source. The LEDs are as powerful as HID because the housing is designed around them and don't glare the hell out of everyone like an HID kit would.

I don't recommend running hids on stock fog housing as the stock housings are plastic, which will likely melt. I suggest led fogs if you want to use stock fog housing. I am using led fogs and they are so bright to the point it over powers the headlights....The coverage is ridiculous. Of course, yellow 3000k is always easier on the eyes than white, to me personally that is.