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Old Feb 20, 2014
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I've been trying to find it, it appeared to use the stock fog mount
 
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Old Feb 23, 2014
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TMH 18W Cree LED Work Light TMH 18W Cree LED Work Light

These are the lights I ordered, no reviews on Amazon, so I may be taking a risk. At $35 a light it's a low cost risk and will give me an idea on how this project will go.

Even if they don't work as well as they should they will make good auxiliary reverse lights
 
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Old Feb 26, 2014
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Mods are starting to roll in. Oh, and I finally got a big boy toolbox. (Garage needs cleaning)


 
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Old Feb 27, 2014
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Why not try a set of these? They would probably work better with the 01-03 valence.

KC LZR LED Driving Light 4" Round #1300
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014
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Why not try a set of these? They would probably work better with the 01-03 valence.

KC LZR LED Driving Light 4" Round #1300
Nice, I never saw those.

We'll see how these work since I already ordered them. Those look like they will work nicely.

I don't like the price tag, but they may be a much better quality than the ones i ordered.
 
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Old Feb 27, 2014
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Originally Posted by 01RangerEdge
Nice, I never saw those.

We'll see how these work since I already ordered them. Those look like they will work nicely.

I don't like the price tag, but they may be a much better quality than the ones i ordered.
I decided to go searching... I may try the ones I linked. I have half a valence to experiment on for mounting.

The Rigid's will look great too.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014
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Video Link: http://www.amazon.com/TMH-Light-Square-Shape-Degree/dp/B00E1HIVYA/ref=sr_1_49?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1392861704&sr =1-49&keywords=square+led+off+road+lights These are the lights I ordered, no reviews on Amazon, so I may be taking a risk. At $35 a light it's a low cost risk and will give me an idea on how this project will go. Even if they don't work as well as they should they will make good auxiliary reverse lights
How did these turn out? I swapped in a set of BMW x5 led fogs to try they are a perfect fit. Same size as the stock fogs.
 
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Old Mar 5, 2014
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How did these turn out? I swapped in a set of BMW x5 led fogs to try they are a perfect fit. Same size as the stock fogs.
Why go to LEDs over hid's ? It's gunna be hard to get brighter than a 55watt hid ..
 
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Why go to LEDs over hid's ? It's gunna be hard to get brighter than a 55watt hid ..
Main reason is not to blind oncoming traffic. The correct led projects the light onto the road way not at other drivers. I was running 55w 3000k hid bulbs in modified stock fogs with a cut off shield that worked well but still blinding. The LEDs are just as bright and use less than half the wattage. They also are stand alone and Don't require a wiring harness or ballasts.
 

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Originally Posted by mikerider
Main reason is not to blind oncoming traffic. The correct led projects the light onto the road way not at other drivers. I was running 55w 3000k hid bulbs in modified stock fogs with a cut off shield that worked well but still blinding. The LEDs are just as bright and use less than half the wattage. They also are stand alone and Don't require a wiring harness or ballasts.
Where do you get the BMW fogs ? Will they fit in the stock valance ? And do you like them better than your hid's ? I've never had a problem with my fogs blinding people but my headlights do . I've thought about projectors but I don't know how to do that projector mod that you did on the headlights
 
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How did these turn out? I swapped in a set of BMW x5 led fogs to try they are a perfect fit. Same size as the stock fogs.
They still haven't arrived yet.

I tried finding those fogs, do you have a link?
 
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Originally Posted by 01RangerEdge
They still haven't arrived yet.

I tried finding those fogs, do you have a link?
I'm not a 100% sure but this looks like them

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/closeouts/bmw-x5-led-fog-lights.html#.UxeITim9LCQ

I like the price that's cheap for everything
 

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I'm not a 100% sure but this looks like them http://www.theretrofitsource.com/clo...l#.UxeITim9LCQ I like the price that's cheap for everything
Yep those are them!
 
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When you guys open the link is there an option to add it to your cart?

I don't see it on my browser.
 
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Yep those are them!
What did you do for a install and did you have to modify anything for the plug in part? How do you order from there I don't see how to add something to cart ill order a set for that price
 
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When you guys open the link is there an option to add it to your cart? I don't see it on my browser.
Hmm not there for me either, they may be out. You could shoot them an email or call.


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What did you do for a install and did you have to modify anything for the plug in part? How do you order from there I don't see how to add something to cart ill order a set for that price
They fit in my stock bumper with no mods to the fog, but for my winch bumper I had to trim of one of the alignment adjusters. Right now I have them mounted with some long bolts

For the wiring I just built an h11 jumper so it's plug n play
 
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Old Mar 7, 2014
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Hey I emailed them and ordered mine they updated the quantity if you want some I would order them now just the led bulbs cost more than the set at the price of 60 a pair this is a really good deal !! Thanks mike

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/clo...l#.UxntZym9LCT
 

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I got them on order
 
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I feel I have started a revolution, if you don't have a set TRS has female plugs that can be spliced into h11 connectors that are available at most auto part stores.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2014
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I feel I have started a revolution
Yes. I'm tempted to swap for an older valence haha
 
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I feel I have started a revolution, if you don't have a set TRS has female plugs that can be spliced into h11 connectors that are available at most auto part stores.
So I need to order female plugs from them ? Or I can get everything from an autoparts store
 
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Yes. I'm tempted to swap for an older valence haha
Insert evil laugh here....

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So I need to order female plugs from them ? Or I can get everything from an autoparts store
I would, I have not found a local source for the female end.
 
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Can you send me a link for those female h11's??
 
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smh....


female h11 pigtail | eBay
 
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Old Mar 7, 2014
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....and now I have pigtails on order
 
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