Tired of reading - you guys tell me and decide- fog lights.

Baja Designs · Jun 19, 2023

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Don’t want to throw a wrench in the works, but I wouldn’t choose either of those. I have had nothing but problems from multiple diode dynamics products. Their SS3 Max fogs caused my radio to have so much static that it wasn’t audible at all, and the remote lock stopped working from about 10+ feet if the lights were still on (with auto headlamps). The lights were nice at least in brightness and color but interference is unacceptable with such a high price. Not related to SS3s but their bulbs were also terrible in multiple ways from poor brightness, interference issues, falling out of sockets. Overall I just completely gave up on the lack of quality I experienced with DD. At least their return policy didn’t leave me high and dry.

I like some baja designs products but overall, they have proven they don’t know how to make an SAE compliant light. Their yellow (they incorrectly call it amber) is green, and it took years for them to finally fix their original SAE offering to have the right pattern. The “scientists of lighting” don’t quite seem to have the science down. I do run some of their white S1 flush lights as backup lights on my Jeep and I like them, but that’s a very simple application with no regulation to meet, just pure light in a flood pattern.

I come off as a fanboy, but i really like Rigid (360 SAE yellow). They have the correct pattern, correct color, and true quality in their products. The SAE lights they sell are not super bright but they aren’t supposed to be as a set of fogs. The lights are correct for the application. The price reflects their quality.
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Hey @BLtheP, We did just come out with the new Squadron SAE which is what this user is interested in. This light meets the SAE standard and is much better than the previous model and I have not heard negative reviews on it thus far. We also are offering a free upgrade program for the previous generation owners so everyone can have the latest and greatest. This is something you won't find from other companies along with our lifetime warranty on all of our products. While our "selective yellow" output is not quite the amber we label it as it is the most efficient color temperature before you start to drastically drop in light output. I would strongly recommend checking out this new light if you are familiar with the previous model.
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/?page=1&s=Squadron+SAE
https://www.bajadesigns.com/sae-upgrade-program/
Best,
Brandon

sidetracked · Jun 19, 2023

BLtheP said: ↑

@sidetracked has always gotten me fantastic deals. I’ve bought from him 5 or 6 times by now I believe.
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Thanks! @Halloween, Let me know if you decide to look at the Rigid lights, I'll get you a good deal on em.

gamason · Jun 19, 2023

Didn't fog lights kinda die out in the 80s??? they should have anyway!!

TACO-TY · Jun 19, 2023

1 vote for DD SS3. Buddy has some on a 4 runner they're pretty nice.

TacoPacific · Jun 19, 2023

BJ Designs for the win here. I installed the taco specific Squardon (SAE) took 30mins to do both sides.
Using squadrons as ditch lights too. No problems at all in 2 years. Lots of weather, trail and ocean/sand time.

TacoManOne · Aug 24, 2023

DD fogs clear and rear bumper lights. Love them. Best value. Got both from @memario1214

GSDLVR123 · Aug 24, 2023

Baja Designs said: ↑

Hey @BLtheP, We did just come out with the new Squadron SAE which is what this user is interested in. This light meets the SAE standard and is much better than the previous model and I have not heard negative reviews on it thus far. We also are offering a free upgrade program for the previous generation owners so everyone can have the latest and greatest. This is something you won't find from other companies along with our lifetime warranty on all of our products. While our "selective yellow" output is not quite the amber we label it as it is the most efficient color temperature before you start to drastically drop in light output. I would strongly recommend checking out this new light if you are familiar with the previous model.
https://www.bajadesigns.com/products/?page=1&s=Squadron+SAE
https://www.bajadesigns.com/sae-upgrade-program/
Best,
Brandon
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I have the BD Squadron SAE...LOVE them!!!

This from a guy who does a lot of driving...almost 250K miles - many in 4WD since buying my truck new in Jan of 2019. I own a horse farm , surrounded on 2 sides by a river...I'm out on the property a lot and these are great on lighting up my trails!!

Baja Designs · Aug 24, 2023

GSDLVR123 said: ↑

I have the BD Squadron SAE...LOVE them!!!

This from a guy who does a lot of driving...almost 250K miles - many in 4WD since buying my truck new in Jan of 2019. I own a horse farm , surrounded on 2 sides by a river...I'm out on the property a lot and these are great on lighting up my trails!!
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Great feedback @GSDLVR123, I'm happy to hear that you are pleased with your lights. Let me know if you need anything in the future.
Best,
Brandon

taco_jak · Aug 24, 2023

MARSHBUSTER said: ↑

It is bad enough you cant understand the radio station.
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Who listens to the radio?!

01 dhrracer · Aug 24, 2023

Brandon, Have you done any new light comparisons lately? Looking for real world comparison between 2-LP6 clear driving combo -vs- either a OnX6 30" with clear driving combo or a OnX6 30" dual control with clear driving combo outer and clear spot center. Already have 4-Squadron Pros amber wide cornering for zone 1 and 2.

Baja Designs · Aug 24, 2023

01 dhrracer said: ↑

Brandon, Have you done any new light comparisons lately? Looking for real world comparison between 2-LP6 clear driving combo -vs- either a OnX6 30" with clear driving combo or a OnX6 30" dual control with clear driving combo outer and clear spot center. Already have 4-Squadron Pros amber wide cornering for zone 1 and 2.
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We have not done one recently but should be doing more light output shots next month.
Best,
Brandon

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