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1998-2000 Ls400 Fog Lights, The easiest upgrade for added light ever.

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Old 02-28-12, 07:07 PM
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I did put it on a slight tilt, but i will test on my car when get it back most likely next week.
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I've got 3000k HIDs in my fogs so if I remove that it wouldn't be good for oncoming drivers. They're already outputting a ton of light already. If I didn't already change to HIDs I would have done this.
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Originally Posted by TheDream
I've got 3000k HIDs in my fogs so if I remove that it wouldn't be good for oncoming drivers. They're already outputting a ton of light already. If I didn't already change to HIDs I would have done this.
Do you need relays for this setup?

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Old 03-01-12, 10:19 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDream
I've got 3000k HIDs in my fogs so if I remove that it wouldn't be good for oncoming drivers. They're already outputting a ton of light already. If I didn't already change to HIDs I would have done this.
I will test it with the hids actually on my car with the mod and i will let you know how much glare there will be. And also ill put up some pics. Then you can decide for yourself if you actually want to do this mod or not.
Old 03-01-12, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDream
I've got 3000k HIDs in my fogs so if I remove that it wouldn't be good for oncoming drivers. They're already outputting a ton of light already. If I didn't already change to HIDs I would have done this.
i've been running HIDs in my modded housings for years now... no issues.
Originally Posted by Lavrishevo
Do you need relays for this setup?
ALL aftermarket HID systems should be set up with a relay harness for direct power.
Old 03-01-12, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
i've been running HIDs in my modded housings for years now... no issues.

ALL aftermarket HID systems should be set up with a relay harness for direct power.
Yes exactly other wise you will risk ruining your factory wires
Old 10-02-13, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
you can do another upgrade by using modded 9005 high beam bulbs in the fogs
no danger to wiring either.

Wont work for HID though.


ur running 3000k right? some pics pls
Exactly what kind of mod is required ?
Old 10-02-13, 08:52 PM
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I need to do something with my fogs, they have bairly any light output.
Old 10-02-13, 09:53 PM
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To those who want to see the output after removing the tin and installing his into the fogs here are some pics of mine after removing the tin piece and added 3k hid into the fogs. From what I see It does have brighter output after removing the tin



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Originally Posted by lexuslspro
Exactly what kind of mod is required ?
you have to mod the 9005 bulbs to fit the 9006 plugs, removing a tab.
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I found these on ebay. I want to replace my existing fog light bulbs with these. Any issues? is heat a concern? Just wanted to make sure they would work before ordering them. THANKS

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251926635987?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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I'm very hesitant to do this mod, the tin is there for a reason, to reduce the heat, since it gets very hot and can burn the plastic lens, I'm sure the engineer put it there for this main reason and not reduce the light output or glare. I'm interested in those that took this tin out for awhile now how things are holding up? The ls400 is so well engineered that it not a good idea to alter it, I only see problem down the road
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Originally Posted by anesthesia
I'm very hesitant to do this mod, the tin is there for a reason, to reduce the heat, since it gets very hot and can burn the plastic lens, I'm sure the engineer put it there for this main reason and not reduce the light output or glare. I'm interested in those that took this tin out for awhile now how things are holding up? The ls400 is so well engineered that it not a good idea to alter it, I only see problem down the road

iirc, aren't the fog lenses glass? Even still, there may be a heat concern for the back piece which is plastic?
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'98-00 have no glass lenses anywhere on the cars. Headlights, taillights, markers, turns, and fogs are all plastic lenses.
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
'98-00 have no glass lenses anywhere on the cars. Headlights, taillights, markers, turns, and fogs are all plastic lenses.
You're right, I checked again last night.


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