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Diode Dynamic owners...are these the fogs?

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by schleygo, Jul 3, 2021.

  1. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:11 PM
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    schleygo

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    I just got them installed tonight. These don't look like fogs. They are set below my low beams and I got "flashed" a few times. They aren't "spread out" like my previous fog set up. The box they came in said fog kit 20210703_195607_HDR.jpg 20210703_210500_HDR.jpg
     
  2. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:12 PM
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  3. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:16 PM
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    Like this 20210703_211523.jpg
     
  4. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:19 PM
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    Yeah those aren't the sae fog pattern lens. They should look like this Screenshot_20210703-221940_Chrome.jpg
     
  5. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:23 PM
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  6. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:29 PM
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    Thanks. The Diode Dynamics box literally says SAE SS3 fog lights yellow. Weird. Time to call them Monday morning, I am sure they will fix the problem.
     
  7. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:32 PM
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    Likely to be closed Monday for holiday.........
     
  8. Jul 3, 2021 at 7:34 PM
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    @Diode Dynamics will definitely get you taken care of. Like @Clearwater Bill stated though they will likely be closed on Monday, but you never know
     
  9. Jul 3, 2021 at 10:16 PM
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    Just so you don't think I am crazy 20210704_001509_HDR.jpg
     
  10. Jul 3, 2021 at 10:25 PM
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    Mine specifically said SAE fog. You might’ve ordered the wrong ones
     
  11. Jul 3, 2021 at 11:24 PM
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    Those are definitely spot, not SAE fog, and should not be run with oncoming traffic. I'm sure @Diode Dynamics will make it right.
     
  12. Jul 3, 2021 at 11:25 PM
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    Yeah, they definitely shipped you the wrong optic. Mistakes happen, I'm sure @Diode Dynamics will correct it.
     
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    What does truth have to do with crazy?

    I'll wait.



    :D
     
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    I just ordered the SS3 yellow pro fog sae hope no issues
     
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    Haha! How true
     
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    Those are nice I love the output. I may have to have a set of these.
     
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    @schleygo the pattern should look wide like this.20200128_104447.jpg Please note that in this picture my fogs weren't properly aimed and needed to be lowered.
     
  19. Jul 4, 2021 at 8:27 AM
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    Pretty pumped to put mine in. Are those the sports? Not sure if I missed it ….:anonymous:
     
  20. Jul 4, 2021 at 9:30 AM
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    I never specified, but no these are the pros
     
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