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The LED SAE J583 Fog Pod & Fog Light Review

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by crashnburn80, Jun 20, 2018.

  1. Aug 2, 2020 at 4:05 PM
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    fryrice

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    Kinda wish I went with the pro...is there that much of a difference in how wide the fogs go? I bought the sport and just installed them, not sure if I want to exchange for the pro ones.

    Just want some suggestions.

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  2. Aug 2, 2020 at 4:28 PM
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    I went sport too. Value proposition was just too compelling. Below 2/3 the price for 85%+ the performance? But I don’t expect to ever actually use them either.
     
  3. Aug 2, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    I went sports. Pros seemed too bright for what I needed. Sports were a great upgrade over stock and thats more than ill ever need.
     
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  4. Aug 2, 2020 at 5:31 PM
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    Fast forward to about 6:30 to see comparison between the sports and pros

    https://youtu.be/d5QAUkDtZEo
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    If your wondering you may as well exchange for the Pros! Your always going to be wondering...

    I have the Pros and they are awesome.
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Ive had the sports for a while now on my '10 and they are great for my purpose. I'm mainly driving around a small city with street lights and then dark state roads when coming home from fishing. The beam is a little more focused on the sports than the pros, so it helps keep the light out in front of me when driving other smaller roads.
    I also don't mind leaving my sports on in clear weather to help illuminate the sides of the road when I'm behind another vehicle. The pros might be to much for that. All comes down to preference and usage.

    Dark state road with 3000k sport fogs.
    F1.5 ISO 800
     
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  7. Aug 8, 2020 at 5:16 PM
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    That’s been my experience. I use mine on interstate and highways often enough I went with the Sports.

    And they definitely help cut through mist, fog, and rain over just your low beams.
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    So the PRO is that much better!
     
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    Thoughts on installing the ss3 sport / pros on a small sedan? Since the fog light cutouts are much lower on my car compared to a truck, im worried it will produce too much foreground light and blind myself. I can raise them but I also don't want to cause any hazards for oncoming traffic.
     
  10. Aug 13, 2020 at 10:36 PM
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    Keep in mind, fogs are to be used when conditions call for them, they are not to be run all the time as 'aux lights'. If used appropriately for poor weather conditions foreground light is not an issue, as that is their primary purpose, to help illuminate/find the shoulder when conditions/visibility is poor. If you want a tighter beam pattern, go with the Sports.
     
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    You will be just fine.
     
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    Hi guys, so I’m looking to replace my stock fog lights. What do you guys recommend for daily driving and should be street legal fog lights. I like amber color thanks in advance!
     
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    I like the SS3 sport fogs, You can see my post on how they look in terms of the cutoff.

    For me when I was looking for fogs price is definitely comes into the factor and functionality/performance.
     
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    The overall consensus is that the diode dynamics ss3 is the top performing legal fog light.

    I would start there.

    Orrr.....page 1 of this thread. Haha.
     
  15. Aug 18, 2020 at 5:02 PM
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    As mentioned, Diode Dynamics SS3s are the best performing SAE fogs. I'm assuming by 'amber' you really mean selective yellow? They are available in a Tacoma specific mount kit.
     
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    Thanks y’all for the reply! Any discount code? Thanks again in advance!
     
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    I got mine from @memario1214 but I think pricing is based on the manufacturer. Next decent chance of a sale would be Labor Day. I got my set on July 4th. Install is a breeze.
     
  18. Aug 18, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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    I'm sure with Labor Day approaching there will be some sales coming up.
     
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    I got my ss3 sports from lightwerkz. 160 shipped. Check thier site around labor day.
     
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    awesome testing and write up, however after looking at this I believe I want to mount spots in the fog light position and use them in conjunction with high beams - I spend about half the year in Utah at 9000', and while we don't have fog we definitely have a lot of deer and elk - also, we had fifteen feet of snow year before last so the "runs hot and defrosts option" would be great, though I'm also sometimes there in midsummer when it can still be 90 degrees at dusk - I have no opinion between LED or halogen, and am not that price sensitive though I would like them to last - I have a very basic 2018 Tacoma which has a space in the bumper for lights, but no harness or wiring so am starting from scratch (and I'm getting a pro to install these, it's not something I've ever tried) - please, what would be your recommendation for extra light to use in conjunction with high beams in very remote areas with wildlife on a very basic stock 2018 Tacoma? is there another review I should be looking at? thank you !!!
     
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