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LANDY
02-12-2011, 06:34 PM
looking for new foglights and i found these, has anyone tried them?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2PCS-H1-25-SMD-LED-BULB-XENON-HID-WHITE-FOG-LIGHT-BULBS-/250771388962?pt=Motors_Car_Tru ck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3AMarauder&hash=item3a6323ba22
F8LBITEva
02-12-2011, 06:46 PM
they look bright. might have to get these
ctrlraven
02-12-2011, 08:50 PM
They are bright but will not shine as far as HID or even as far as halogen bulbs.
MOTOWN
02-12-2011, 09:39 PM
i considered those, but like ctrlraven said they wont be as bright, i tried finding some with similar brightness but i dont think they exist yet.
fastblackmerc
02-12-2011, 09:43 PM
HIDs are your best bet.

I mounted 3watt LEDs in my foglights. Looks good but can see too far.
MOTOWN
02-12-2011, 10:21 PM
HIDs are your best bet.

I mounted 3watt LEDs in my foglights. Looks good but can see too far.

you should try a set of ddm tunings hid fogs i cant say enuff about how bright they are , and how well they work the road is totaly illuminated!:coolman:
LANDY
02-12-2011, 10:27 PM
I already have hid fog lights 8k's.
MOTOWN
02-12-2011, 10:36 PM
I already have hid fog lights 8k's.

your not happy with them?
ctrlraven
02-13-2011, 12:13 AM
I already have hid fog lights 8k's.


your not happy with them?

8000K is probably why. The higher the number the more color wash there is and less output. 5000K is about as clear white color as you can get with the best output. 4300K is factory HID color. 35watt is all you need, 55w is overkill for headlights and def not good in the fogs.

http://www.ddmtuning.com/images/custom/hid-bulb-color-guide.jpg
DOOM
02-13-2011, 02:01 AM
What about the silverstars fogs compared to stock???
fastblackmerc
02-13-2011, 06:34 AM
Silverstars are OK, HIDs are better.
LANDY
02-13-2011, 08:51 AM
your not happy with them?
I am very happy with their performance, I'm considering the idea of putting a bigger foglight and modifying the bumper cover. Something like the 03-04 cobra ones, and wouldn't mind trying something new. I might just do 55 watt on just the foglights.
Blackened300a
02-13-2011, 10:10 AM
I ordered them and they don't fit. Save your money.
fastblackmerc
02-13-2011, 10:12 AM
I ordered them and they don't fit. Save your money.

They look like they are too long.
DOOM
02-13-2011, 10:14 AM
Silverstars are OK, HIDs are better.

I know HID's are brighter but I don't want to go that route.

Just looking for a simple plug n play with no modifications.
Blackened300a
02-13-2011, 10:23 AM
They look like they are too long.

That's exactly it, they are about an inch too long. I put them inside of a revolving roof light and they didn't seem any brighter then regular bulbs.
fastblackmerc
02-13-2011, 10:23 AM
I know HID's are brighter but I don't want to go that route.

Just looking for a simple plug n play with no modifications.

These should work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-H1-8-SMD-5050-LED-Car-Fog-Light-Bulb-Lamp-12V-White-/280617410845?pt=AU_Car_Parts_A ccessories&hash=item415619e11d

Remove the defuser in the foglight housing.
LANDY
02-13-2011, 10:25 AM
That's exactly it, they are about an inch too long. I put them inside of a revolving roof light and they didn't seem any brighter then regular bulbs. that's the answer I was looking for. Thanks.
LANDY
02-13-2011, 10:28 AM
Remove the defuser in the foglight housing. I did that, its not worthed. I ended up putting them back in.
ctrlraven
02-13-2011, 02:09 PM
What about the silverstars fogs compared to stock???
Silverstars H1 bulbs last about 100 hrs on average.

I am very happy with their performance, I'm considering the idea of putting a bigger foglight and modifying the bumper cover. Something like the 03-04 cobra ones, and wouldn't mind trying something new. I might just do 55 watt on just the foglights.
Won't fit.

I ordered them and they don't fit. Save your money.
Yep.

I know HID's are brighter but I don't want to go that route.

Just looking for a simple plug n play with no modifications.
It's really not that hard, Nate or I can do it. No reason to go back to stock after doing the HID fogs. I finally ordered my new oem fog lights so I'll be finishing up mine in the next week or so.
LANDY
02-13-2011, 04:21 PM
Won't fit. I know the fog lamps won't fit but with a little modification it should.
ctrlraven
02-13-2011, 10:32 PM
I know the fog lamps won't fit but with a little modification it should.
It's too long for the fog light housing. You would not be able to retain the stock locking collar and get a proper seal. The 35watts give off plenty of light, 55watt is overkill for such a small halogen styled housing.
hakisaki
02-13-2011, 11:18 PM
had em and they are nice but i would do hid's.. i love my hid fog's
LANDY
02-14-2011, 04:18 AM
It's too long for the fog light housing. You would not be able to retain the stock locking collar and get a proper seal. The 35watts give off plenty of light, 55watt is overkill for such a small halogen styled housing.I think you misunderstood me I'm not talking about the bulb anymore, I'm referring to the lamps.
ctrlraven
02-14-2011, 08:42 AM
I think you misunderstood me I'm not talking about the bulb anymore, I'm referring to the lamps.
So was I. lol The fog light housing is not long enough to hold the 55w bulb properly. You might be able to find some projector style fog lamps that might be able to properly hold the bulb.

You will have hot spots form in the fog lamp if you stick the 55w bulb in there.
fastblackmerc
06-22-2011, 11:04 AM
H10 HID upgrade for foglights.

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=71964