Show your fog light setup

plummerdesign · Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 5:48 pm Post subject: Hella 500 bulbs

Well gosh darn it I done burned out one of my Hella 500 fog lamp bulbs. Finding the replacement bulb was no problem, but shipping costs made it spendy.
Today I installed the new halogen bulbs from ECO Safety Lights and they give off a nice, sharp white light. The best part was that the twin pack cost only $5.81 with free shipping out of Chicago. That was fully ½ the price of a single bulb on Amazon, without added shipping! Find them at ecosafetylights.com
Cheers,
Jeffery
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onemat · Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:43 pm Post subject:

Here's mine. Hella 500s. I think these are driving lights or combo driving/fog lights.

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rc3 · Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 3:58 pm Post subject:

mine are from Wal-Mart.

Syncro Jael · Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 6:15 pm Post subject:

I know fog lamps should be low and throw a wide beam.

I still haven't figured out how to mount them low enough without them being damaged off road. So I opt to just throw a bunch of lumens out there.

Top bar is 5 Hella HID 50W 15,000 Lumens @ 60 Lumens per Watt
South Africa Grill has 80W/100W H4 10,800 Lumens (all on) 30 Lumens Per Watt.
Front LED is 72W 24x3 11,520 Lumen @ 160 Lumens per Watt.
Total Lumens 37,320.

I run the front LED as a daytime running lamp also.

A stock Vanagon throws about 2400 lumens. 35/65 Watt @ 12 Lumen per Watt.

At least whatever I hit will see me coming! Rolling Eyes

And yes, the alternator feels all these lights on. But I am old and still scared of the dark. Shocked

Oh, I am sure someone will find fault in my calculations...
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1987 Syncro Westfalia Hightop - NAHT
Subaru EJ25 Forged Frankenmotor, Triple Knob.
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dubbified · Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2014 10:48 pm Post subject:

Damn..

I got nothin'.

Not compared to that.. damn.. what kinda alternator you got maaan?

narendra.vw · Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:45 am Post subject: Fog lamps

Big ones are Hella Rally 2000 & Small ones are Hella OE. All carry 100 watts each.

Big Bill · Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:10 am Post subject:

onemat · Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 8:21 am Post subject:

turbotransporter · Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 10:14 am Post subject:

I just mounted a set of Hella 500 driving lights from the Van Café. I used the wiring harness included with the lights, used a stock Vanagon fog light (3 position) switch mounted in the instrument cluster blank spot, and wired them so I can turn them on when the key in is in the "run" position only.

(It's an 87 with stock rectangle headlights were swapped out for round Bosch H4's with 80/100 bulbs on relays)

I also added a second fuse panel (Blue Seas) wired directly from the battery so as not to put additional load on the stock fuse panel. That's a Bosch 70A relay to control the fuse panel and the grey stuff is Lizard Skin sound deadener. It's a mid project photo... I've made a few minor changes, removed the temporary blue tape and used my label maker to keep things tidy and clear.

Syncro Jael · Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 1:21 pm Post subject:

angrychicken · Samba Member Joined: November 22, 2013 Posts: 166

^ that is a clean/simple retrofit!

I had these IPFs that I had for my skid bar on one of my Imprezas.
I opted to mount them and put in a $5 rocker switch where the OEM fog lights go until I can find a deal on an OEM switch (I'm cheap).
The fog lights came with a harness that I still need to wire up but I think the covers seam decently well with the grill.

bluefirefly · Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 4:23 pm Post subject:

ehoff · Posted: Sat Feb 01, 2014 7:32 pm Post subject:

I am using these PIAAs. They are about 6 inches around and put off a ton of light. Not cheap, but a well put together system.

http://www.piaa.com/store/p/84-520-Ion-Yellow-Fog-Halogen-Lamp-Kit.aspx

I am also running the TerraPodz, which actually do emit quite a bit of usable light at night.

Syncro Jael · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 8:15 am Post subject:

RainierSyncro · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:09 pm Post subject:

Here's my GL with a couple of Hellas mounted above the bumper. I had them wired come on with the high-beams. Fills in that darkish area below the high-beams and a little bit on the sides of the road. Helps out a lot on the way to work.

Syncro Jael · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 3:15 pm Post subject:

Steve M. · Posted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 7:26 pm Post subject:

Syncro Jael · Posted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 10:34 am Post subject:

Nope, I have not noticed any change in the engine temps. With the neoprene cover off there quite a bit more opening exposed for air passage. It has only been on since December so I have not had it exposed to excessive ambient temperatures yet. If it does make a difference I can carry it on the back receiver if needed. This is one reason I went with the portable system is being able to move it around and even to anyone elses vehicle if needed. Sometimes your buddy just gets in too far! Rolling Eyes

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