People removing 2013-2014 LED foglights
#21
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They're certainly not telling you how awesome they look...
I know because there's a couple Mustangs by my house that ALWAYS have those driving lights on at night, and they blind the hell out of me.
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Well, factory stock, I'm finding it a bit hard to believe they are "blinding the hell out of you". Considering how low mine were aimed and the fact mine had wimpy 9145 bulbs in them. I don't expect they put super high powered LEDs in the 13 and 14 cars, as LEDs are typically kind of weak on delivered light. Now, if the Mustangs in question converted to HID, I'd believe that, those are frickin' bright, even at 35 watts.
Here's mine, on 35 watt HIDs. I don't use them in town much, for obvious reasons:
http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/5l...?sort=3&page=1
Here's mine, on 35 watt HIDs. I don't use them in town much, for obvious reasons:
http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/5l...?sort=3&page=1
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#23
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Right, and they think your high beams are on because they can't freakin' see. They're certainly not telling you how awesome they look... I know because there's a couple Mustangs by my house that ALWAYS have those driving lights on at night, and they blind the hell out of me.
Either way, you can tell by the type of car that flashes me (which is not very often) that it's just another dumb*ss in a Corolla, Prius, Accord etc that has no clue about cars.
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Well, factory stock, I'm finding it a bit hard to believe they are "blinding the hell out of you". Considering how low mine were aimed and the fact mine had wimpy 9145 bulbs in them. I don't expect they put super high powered LEDs in the 13 and 14 cars, as LEDs are typically kind of weak on delivered light. Now, if the Mustangs in question converted to HID, I'd believe that, those are frickin' bright, even at 35 watts. Here's mine, on 35 watt HIDs. I don't use them in town much, for obvious reasons: http://s1190.photobucket.com/user/5l...?sort=3&page=1
#25
Probably because they are shuttered on low beam and they have 4300k lamps in them, which makes them look a little yellow but puts more useable light on the road. Put high beam on and see if your statement is still true.
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I have the fog lights that are a different color than my hid headlights. If I had bought a 13-14, that wouldn't have been the case. I tinted my fogs black and they kind of blend into my grill now. I like the look. If my fogs were like the new cars, I might not have done this.
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I have the fog lights that are a different color than my hid headlights. If I had bought a 13-14, that wouldn't have been the case. I tinted my fogs black and they kind of blend into my grill now. I like the look. If my fogs were like the new cars, I might not have done this.
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I love mine. The car looks bad a$$ with them on. Hence the avatar
That's the one thing that always bugged me about the Boss. If I ever got one I'd be putting the grill mounter fogs in. I know they were removed to allow more air in the grill, but still. I'd put a plastic cone over them to direct air around them for track days.
That's the one thing that always bugged me about the Boss. If I ever got one I'd be putting the grill mounter fogs in. I know they were removed to allow more air in the grill, but still. I'd put a plastic cone over them to direct air around them for track days.
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Yeah they are flashing because they see 4 distinct lights and assume that means the interior two are brights. I was the same way when I first saw that setup back when the 05's came out. I love my fogs because yeah, it's the easiest way to say "GT."
#31
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I love mine. The car looks bad a$$ with them on. Hence the avatar
That's the one thing that always bugged me about the Boss. If I ever got one I'd be putting the grill mounter fogs in. I know they were removed to allow more air in the grill, but still. I'd put a plastic cone over them to direct air around them for track days.
That's the one thing that always bugged me about the Boss. If I ever got one I'd be putting the grill mounter fogs in. I know they were removed to allow more air in the grill, but still. I'd put a plastic cone over them to direct air around them for track days.
Yes fogs were removed from the boss grill BUT where the fogs would of been is solid plastic. SO there is no extra air with the boss grill than if there was fogs. If you purchase the Boss 302s grill then where the fog would be is open to the air......Big Differance
IMO the best setup for fogs is a billet grill and fogs mounted behind it. this way the fogs can be mounted in the same location as OEM except behind the grill. I'm not a fan when they mount the fogs close to the center.
But my opion only matters if I was doing my car.....Mod On People!
lets see your fogs!!
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True! Though I hear on the Bosses you can just take that plastic insert out when you go to the track to get the air flow. I was parked next to a guy with a 2013 Boss 302 and that's what he said he did.
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You are correct! :-)
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Speaking of LED bulbs has anyone seen how latemodelresto has led bulbs for sale?
I wanna put led bulbs for my headlights and somehow work some housings into my v6 grille and throw some led bulbs there too.
Anyone have any opinions or advice on this?
I wanna put led bulbs for my headlights and somehow work some housings into my v6 grille and throw some led bulbs there too.
Anyone have any opinions or advice on this?
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I added the retro billet grill, with precut headlight and foglight tint. While it LOOKS great, it doesn't offer much for functionality.
I had to run around town with all 4 lights on because I couldn't see.
I removed the headlight tint last week and what a huge difference! It's like new again. I've been meaning to remove the foglight tint, but I forget if I can just yank the grill assembly right off without taking off my bumper cover again?
Last question: And since my car is a 14 GT, is there anything "better" than my stock foglights?
I'm still trying to learn about HID's and LED's. I know the definition of each, I'm just unsure what my foglights are. I assume they are LED? And once I peel that tint off, they'll be a lot brighter.
Probably a stupid idea to make those foglights brighter? But how would it be possible. Can I just add a better bulb?
I don't want to totally **** off other drivers.
What about a small 12-18" LED light bar on the bottom grill (for those dark stretches of unlit highway) or will that make me look like a fool?
The girlfriend says it's a waste of money and will look retarded and blind people.
I don't wanna tell her that she's right! Lol
Regards,
Joey.K
I had to run around town with all 4 lights on because I couldn't see.
I removed the headlight tint last week and what a huge difference! It's like new again. I've been meaning to remove the foglight tint, but I forget if I can just yank the grill assembly right off without taking off my bumper cover again?
Last question: And since my car is a 14 GT, is there anything "better" than my stock foglights?
I'm still trying to learn about HID's and LED's. I know the definition of each, I'm just unsure what my foglights are. I assume they are LED? And once I peel that tint off, they'll be a lot brighter.
Probably a stupid idea to make those foglights brighter? But how would it be possible. Can I just add a better bulb?
I don't want to totally **** off other drivers.
What about a small 12-18" LED light bar on the bottom grill (for those dark stretches of unlit highway) or will that make me look like a fool?
The girlfriend says it's a waste of money and will look retarded and blind people.
I don't wanna tell her that she's right! Lol
Regards,
Joey.K
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#39
Help!
One of my fog lights went out on my '14 GT Premium. I can't find anything on you tube on how to get in there to replace it. I really don't want to tear the whole front end off. Any suggestions?
#40
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Take it to the dealer for warranty repair. They are lifetime bulbs and are not serviceable.