5" Foglight Suggestions/Reviews Needed

[Goin]

When I fabricated the light insets for my bumper I used 5" pipe since that was the largest I could fit on the flat front of the bumper. Unfortunately, I did not really research 5" light options and if I had it to do again I would have found a way to fit 6" insets since there are so many options for that size. I threw the hella lights in (on their side - not how they were designed to throw light) since I had them on hand, but the light output is not really what I want. I need more spread and something that will function better as a foglight since these are my lowest light placement. I would rather have the driving lights on top of the bumper. Some options I am considering (any further info would be appreciated):

KC Highlights 50 Series - 4 3/4" outside diameter- These seem like they are going to fit the best, however I can not find any reviews on them.
http://www.kchilites.com/store/5-Black-Clear-Fog-Lightbr-1489-P75C59.aspx

PIAA 510 Fogs - 3 15/16" outside diameter - These seem cooler, but are they worth the extra money. Also, they are smaller and will not fit as well.
http://www.piaa.com/Lamps/Lamp-pages/510.html

Hella Micro DE - 2 5/8" diameter - Way too small, but good reviews/price.
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Hel...ing/DE_Line/Micro_DE_Xenon/Micro_DE_Xenon.jsp

Any other suggestions?

Perhaps the 4" version of the kragen HID lights. Anyone know what the true outside dimensions are of these? Can't find a diagram online.

The Bumper

Straight on you can see the 6" hellas are partially obstructed by the bumper.

The space I have to work with. Hella 500 in there on side. I would redo the mount based on what foglight I decide to put in.

Thank you.

 

[PhulesAU]

the only PIAA thing I find worth the prices is the Ion Bulbs. I've always had good luck with KC's just not in that size.

 

[cellularsteve2]

I have used the PIAAs on several vehicles and really like them.

BTW I have 2 sets (new) that I am not using and are for sale:
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/showthread.php?p=571622#post571622

Shoot me a PM if interested.

steve:victory:

 

[Bernie]

Maybe you could send Daniel Stern an email I fairly certain he knows pretty much everything about automotive lighting and has been a great help to me in the past.
http://www.danielsternlighting.com

 

[Goin]

Thanks for all the info so far. I am looking at the daniel stern web page now.

Still looking for more info, particularly on the KC 50 series, 4" kragen hid, and any other 5" light options.

 

[Hilldweller]

Try Candlepower Forums Automotive Section.

My HIDx 4" lights are 5 1/2" wide, the glass is 3 5/8", and they are 4 3/4" deep.
Here's how I tinted the lenses selective yellow.

 

[Goin]

Great info, thanks! Man another forum to get sucked into.

 

[cascadeoffroad]

Vision X makes a 5" HID lamp. It comes in three diffrent beam patterns. I'm sure there expensive but I've always been happy with the vision stuff.

http://www.visionxusa.com/HID-4500/c3_7/p12/5"_ROUND_35_WATT_HID_EURO_BEAM_LAMP/product_info.html

 

[Goin]

Man those visionX are perfect and also perfectly out of my price range. At 350+ each, I can't do it.

I am really digging the night shots in the link that hilldweller included about yellowing his HID lights. I am starting to trend towards this option. Do you think that the light spread is sufficient for these to be used as fog lights?

 

[Hilldweller]

Man those visionX are perfect and also perfectly out of my price range. At 350+ each, I can't do it.

I am really digging the night shots in the link that hilldweller included about yellowing his HID lights. I am starting to trend towards this option. Do you think that the light spread is sufficient for these to be used as fog lights?

That's how I'm using mine. The yellow tint took about 15% of the total light away. But at 3000+ lumen to begin with, there's no lack. And the temperature is great now; no unwanted pupil responses, no glare, etc.
The fouler the weather, the better I like them.