Fog Lights from Nigel
12-09-18, 07:18 AM
#31
Driver School Candidate
How are the Fog Lights wired to work? Are they tied to the headlight function that they are on only when the headlight low beam is on and go off when the headlight high beam is on?
Headlights by their very design and position cause a lot of glare to be reflected back at the driver from all the water droplets in a fog bank. Fog lights are designed and positioned to distribute a diffuse light down low to avoid the glare problem caused by normal headlights. To use a Fog Light correctly it should work independent of the headlights and only be used in foggy conditions with the headlights off. If you are looking for functional lights to work with your headlights, instead of fog lights, you should have auxiliary driving lights with a completely different light pattern.
Headlights by their very design and position cause a lot of glare to be reflected back at the driver from all the water droplets in a fog bank. Fog lights are designed and positioned to distribute a diffuse light down low to avoid the glare problem caused by normal headlights. To use a Fog Light correctly it should work independent of the headlights and only be used in foggy conditions with the headlights off. If you are looking for functional lights to work with your headlights, instead of fog lights, you should have auxiliary driving lights with a completely different light pattern.
02-02-20, 09:20 PM
#32
On a side note, I use the Morimoto XB leds. They are plug and play and fit our cars perfectly. The are VERY BRIGHT and have both a Fog Light (yellow) and a Driving Light (white) versions available. Morimoto is a recognized lighting brand.... not the typical imported generic brand where some online company places a logo on the product and call it theirs.
http://www.morimotohid.com/universal...to-xb-led.html
http://www.morimotohid.com/universal...to-xb-led.html
02-02-20, 09:36 PM
#33
UPDATE: I was able to install my fog lights recently and I had to remove the front bumper in order to install mine. Did not need to replace the reservoir (04/2015 model), the fog light is flushed against the reservoir. I think shaving off the mounting bracket on the fog will help. I also hid my fog connector behind the mounting bracket for clearance with the reservoir. My driver side bezel is a little stretch out. The hardest part is taping the “green” parking light wire with the T-Tap connector, getting a good pivot point and snapping the connector on is a pain.
Review: The Morimoto XB LED Fitment of the fog is not completely flushed with the bezel, there is a gap of 1/8”. The added light seem insignificant when turn on vs. off (maybe I’m not aiming it correctly). Visually it looks stealth/ blended in with the black side hole (the fog light is blackish) so you maintain the original look depending on day light angle. The light cutoff is nice, the look with fog light is also nice and feel complete. Overall, the aesthetic is more improve versus the functional. Total price was: +$315.65 (plus other misc. electrical tape, wire connector, wire stripper…etc). Project was fun, stressed out and an experience to know more about the car and it various assemblies.
1. The Retrofit Source!: Lexus: Morimoto XB LED: 1 x Fog Light: XB LED (Type T; Set) $170.00
2. Ebay: 10 Ft. 1/2" Split Wire Loom Conduit Polyethylene Tubing Black Color Sleeve Tube: $7.95
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Ft-1-2-S...72.m2749.l2649
3. Ebay: WIRING HARNESS 4 CATZ HELLA PIAA BOSCH KC FOG LIGHTS with Rocker Switch, $23.00
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WIRING-HARN...72.m2749.l2649
4. Amazon: DNF 20FT Split Loom Tubing Wire & Hose Cover Polyethylene Audio Video 1/4" x 20 FT- SLT14, $5.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
5. Amazon: iJDMTOY (2) H11 H8 880 881 Female Adapter Wiring Harness Sockets Wire For Headlights or Fog Lights, $6.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6. Amazon: Piaa 30034 Illuminated Switch for 34085 and 34260 Wiring Harness, $23.55
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Nigel : 2012-2015 Lexus 4th Gen GS Sport Fog Light Garnish Set Item# 12101 OPTION 1 option: Option 1, $69.84
https://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/index...product_id=161
8. Longo Lexus: PN:93567-A5014, Fog Lamp Assembly Screw, $3.32 (4 EA)
https://parts.longolexus.com/oem-par...rew-93567a5014
9. My local Auto Supply for wire t tap electrical connectors $5.00
Example: https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneo...4aAiN0EALw_wcB
Review: The Morimoto XB LED Fitment of the fog is not completely flushed with the bezel, there is a gap of 1/8”. The added light seem insignificant when turn on vs. off (maybe I’m not aiming it correctly). Visually it looks stealth/ blended in with the black side hole (the fog light is blackish) so you maintain the original look depending on day light angle. The light cutoff is nice, the look with fog light is also nice and feel complete. Overall, the aesthetic is more improve versus the functional. Total price was: +$315.65 (plus other misc. electrical tape, wire connector, wire stripper…etc). Project was fun, stressed out and an experience to know more about the car and it various assemblies.
1. The Retrofit Source!: Lexus: Morimoto XB LED: 1 x Fog Light: XB LED (Type T; Set) $170.00
2. Ebay: 10 Ft. 1/2" Split Wire Loom Conduit Polyethylene Tubing Black Color Sleeve Tube: $7.95
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Ft-1-2-S...72.m2749.l2649
3. Ebay: WIRING HARNESS 4 CATZ HELLA PIAA BOSCH KC FOG LIGHTS with Rocker Switch, $23.00
https://www.ebay.com/itm/WIRING-HARN...72.m2749.l2649
4. Amazon: DNF 20FT Split Loom Tubing Wire & Hose Cover Polyethylene Audio Video 1/4" x 20 FT- SLT14, $5.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
5. Amazon: iJDMTOY (2) H11 H8 880 881 Female Adapter Wiring Harness Sockets Wire For Headlights or Fog Lights, $6.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
6. Amazon: Piaa 30034 Illuminated Switch for 34085 and 34260 Wiring Harness, $23.55
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
7. Nigel : 2012-2015 Lexus 4th Gen GS Sport Fog Light Garnish Set Item# 12101 OPTION 1 option: Option 1, $69.84
https://www.nigel-jdmparts.com/index...product_id=161
8. Longo Lexus: PN:93567-A5014, Fog Lamp Assembly Screw, $3.32 (4 EA)
https://parts.longolexus.com/oem-par...rew-93567a5014
9. My local Auto Supply for wire t tap electrical connectors $5.00
Example: https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneo...4aAiN0EALw_wcB
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