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The LED SAE J583 Fog Pod & Fog Light Review

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

  1. Sep 25, 2020 at 5:36 AM
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    Yes.

    Loosen the side screws to allow for the light to have play in the bracket. There is an oblong slot in the bracket that the light can be manipulated in. Loosen the bolts, aim the light, and tighten the bolts while holding the light in the desired position. I just installed a set last week, and was able to manipulate them quite a ways up and down. You may have to do some movement forward and back as well. :thumbsup:
     
  2. Sep 25, 2020 at 5:45 AM
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    Ah...got it. I was not aware the entire light could be pushed forward or backwards within the bracket. I thought there was one "depth", per se, within the bracket, and then it was just adjustable via tilt.
     
  3. Sep 25, 2020 at 5:50 AM
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    There's not a ton of movement back and forth (1/2in maybe), but it's plenty for there to be room the adjust quite a bit :thumbsup:
     
  4. Sep 28, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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    Newbie question, but I have a base model 2012 Regular Cab, what wiring harnesses would be recommended as mine didn’t come prewired. I’m building from scratch. Cheers!
     
  5. Sep 28, 2020 at 7:09 PM
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    Assuming that you're talking about Diode Dynamics... in addition to their fog light kit you would just have to add on their Light Duty Dual Output harness. It'll come with a switch and everything. :thumbsup:
     
  6. Sep 29, 2020 at 4:40 PM
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    SSC2 backlights revealed.

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  7. Sep 29, 2020 at 4:42 PM
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    Hmmm, very interesting - especially the blue. Are they suggesting that one can use these for warning purposes with an appropriate flasher in the circuit?
     
  8. Sep 29, 2020 at 5:36 PM
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    No idea what the legal implications are.
     
  9. Sep 29, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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    White, selective yellow and amber are the only legal colors for forward street use on a non-emergency vehicle.
     
  10. Sep 29, 2020 at 5:49 PM
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    Yup. That's why I'm kind of wondering. Blue is legal here (NY) for emergency vehicles, but only rear facing. They can also use 360 degree white or red. Volunteer fire fighters can also use 360 degree blue.
     
  11. Sep 29, 2020 at 6:44 PM
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    In general, the backlight is for cosmetics. For legal reasons, SAE patterns (fog and driving) will only be sold with white or amber backlight.

    Red is a very nice feature with extra backup lights, but it cannot serve any purpose for compliance. Blue is for fun. As backlights, these are not bright enough to serve as emergency lights. Keep in mind, this is just the backlight - not the main beam.
     
  12. Sep 30, 2020 at 4:13 PM
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    I would love to try the combo optics as ditch lights but I'm afraid they won't fit in the same footprint as the S2s, especially with the integrated DTM connector.

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    Thats a sleek setup
     
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  14. Oct 1, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    They're Here! These look freaking awesome! I LOVE the backlight feature! For my intended purpose, that will be super helpful! Off to order some.....
     
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    I feel like a kid on christmas! Just ordered a pair. I have a few questions though if you don't mind? Are there plans to do the flush mount in more optics than flood and fog? What size hole do I need to cut to install the flush mounts? And I believe those are 4 way deutsch DT plugs for them? And considering they are 2A draw for the Pros, I'm hoping a 16 gauge harness would be sufficient? (please say yes, it's the biggest DT crimper I have!)
    I am betting all of these questions will be answered when I actually get my lights, but I'm all giddy now! Thanks!
     
  16. Oct 1, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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    Thanks, great questions! We won't be offering additional optics out of the box for the flush mount. Flood and fog make up about 98% of orders on the SS3 flush mount, so we limited it to those two options. You can purchase an extra lens to swap in if you'd like though!
    The template for the SSC2 Flush cutout is here, and ships with your order too: http://images.diodedynamics.com/doc...SSC2_Flush_Mount_Bracket_Guide_&_Template.pdf
    16 AWG should be fine with a 2A draw!

    Thanks again!
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  17. Oct 1, 2020 at 11:06 AM
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    Thank you! Really looking forward to getting these in case you couldn't tell :D I ordered one set to do my mock ups with, but there be more soon. If I wanted to change the lens, should I just reach out to you guys on your website? And it will be possible to get just the lenses? Thanks again!
     
  18. Oct 1, 2020 at 11:13 AM
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    @Puppypunter You didn't even think to buy from me!? How rude... :pout: :p Hell, who am I kidding. I don't even have them up on my website yet!

    It's all good though @Diode Dynamics is good people. In any case, if anyone wants some of this goodness, and hasn't yet pulled the trigger directly through Diode though I just got my grubby mitts on them as well :D. I have a stocking order enroute as they just started shipping, and will make another one here today!

    I'll hopefully have a review of them up on YT by the end of the weekend if everything goes to plan!

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  19. Oct 1, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    SORRY! I just recently found out you exist :frusty: There will be more sets in the future, so I'll be sure to spread the love.
     
  20. Oct 1, 2020 at 11:25 AM
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    You must be new here :rolleyes:

    Just kidding! You're gonna love them. :cheers:
     
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