Additional Aux Front Fog Driving Lamps

[z168]

Thanks to Racenut for giving me this idea yeeaaaarrrs ago. We exchanged PMs and since then I have been wanting to do this. But life and a whole lot of other things got in the way. Unfortunately I dont think he posts here anymore. but anyway...

So finally decided on getting Hella 500 FFs. Theyre cheap, matches my clear lamps and quite easy to install. Although I still have to wire them, they will be part of the high beams

 

[ExplorerTom]

I had a set of Hella 500 Black Magic (or whatever they were called) on my Mariner (what I sold to get my Expedition). I would drive 140 miles a day, 5 days a week and they were almost always on. I had them mounted low on a safari bar that way if it was snowing, I could turn on just the parking lights and those Hellas and not be blinded.

I've been wanting to get a set for my 1st gen and mount them where you have them. I was planning on going with the regular 500s for the cost, but I think I might go with the Blacks so they aren't so "in your face" when they aren't on.

 

[z168]

Do it! The 500s are a perfect fit. Although I was also tempted to get 700s

And get one of these so you preserve the factory harness

 

[docraymund]

Very nice expys you guys have there!

 

[z168]

Thanks - I try

Post pic of yours. Havent seen you post yours

 

[docraymund]

Will do!

 

[ExplorerTom]

I just ordered my Hella 500 Black Magic for my Expedition.

 

[z168]

nice - Id like to see that once its mounted

 

[reece146]

You guys aren't worried about it affecting cooling mounted like that? How much excess cooling capacity do our trucks have?

I have no frame of reference whether it would be a big deal or not.

 

[ExplorerTom]

I'll keep an eye on it. I have a ScanGauge and can tell when the thermostat opens and closes (temp will go from 206 to 190).

I've been thinking about swapping out to the 2-core radiator anyway as a preventative measure.

 

[rtbrjason]

I've been meaning to do a post but I'm still in the process of a full lighting upgrade. Part of it was a front mounted 32" curved LED bar. It puts out a pretty ridiculous amount of light at night.

 

[z168]

I've been meaning to do a post but I'm still in the process of a full lighting upgrade. Part of it was a front mounted 32" curved LED bar. It puts out a pretty ridiculous amount of light at night.

Night time pics!

 

[northernexp]

Thanks to Racenut for giving me this idea yeeaaaarrrs ago. We exchanged PMs and since then I have been wanting to do this. But life and a whole lot of other things got in the way. Unfortunately I dont think he posts here anymore. but anyway...

So finally decided on getting Hella 500 FFs. Theyre cheap, matches my clear lamps and quite easy to install. Although I still have to wire them, they will be part of the high beams

I really love your setup, I noticed you have the all Amber heritage corner lamps, I thought I was the only person that liked those too lol.

What kind of lamps are in the OEM fog light spots? I've never seen ones that have a clear, non "fluted" lens or whatever you call it.

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[z168]

I really love your setup, I noticed you have the all Amber heritage corner lamps, I thought I was the only person that liked those too lol.

What kind of lamps are in the OEM fog light spots? I've never seen ones that have a clear, non "fluted" lens or whatever you call it.

Thanks brotha - yea I like the amber turn signals and good to know Im not alone


The clear fog lamps are not oem. Here is one in ebay → click

I bought mine years ago. theyre Depo brand and seem to be holding up well. I did put in yellow film similar to laminex and added 3500K yellow HIDs

 

[Lightnig]

This is what I did with mine.



Piaa 540 Clear Driving with 130w bulbs. Light down road is not an issue...

 

[northernexp]

This is what I did with mine.



Piaa 540 Clear Driving with 130w bulbs. Light down road is not an issue...

I like that, the police over here don't like lights above the headlights. They have to be covered when driving in the city or you will most likely get a ticket, even if the lights aren't on they don't care they will ticket us.

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[ExplorerTom]

And 130 Watts..... Holy cow!

 

[Lightnig]

I like that, the police over here don't like lights above the headlights. They have to be covered when driving in the city or you will most likely get a ticket, even if the lights aren't on they don't care they will ticket us.

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Yeah, that is the law here too so am cruising for a ticket, but never been stopped for it yet.

But it's been a good couple of years like this now, so I doubt I will have any issues unless someone gets their ******* in a twist about something else and decides to complain about this just to add insult to injury...

 

[Lightnig]

And 130 Watts..... Holy cow!

Definately bright enough to cause 'angry' signs reflecting back at me when I light them up.