What fog lights to put in?

suberallywagon · 07-02-2005, 06:50 PM

I recently purchased a 02 impreza wagon, It did not come with the stock fog lights, just covers. The stocks ones are a little pricey, does anyone know where to find them cheaper, or what good aftermarket lights fit without many problems? Just curious as to how many sube owners change the stock ones to aftermarket ones etc..

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Psydotek · 07-03-2005, 02:08 AM

Here's the most popular aftermarket option for foglamps:

http://www.rallylights.com/hella/500.asp

Just get the foglamp kit, clear stone shields, and the Impreza specific brackets and you're set. About $135 for everything after shipping.

[i have them on my car and they're waaaaay better than the OEM lamps that came with the car]

Rapid_Roo · 07-03-2005, 02:46 AM

either the Hella FF1000 or Hella 500s are good option, very cost effective as well.

I would choose the FF1000s over the 500s, but if you are on a tight budget the 500s are still much better than the OEM ones.

RR

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Psydotek · 07-03-2005, 03:08 AM

Well, it depends if you want foglamps or driving lamps.

[if the FF1000s came in a foglamp pattern i'd have them on my car right now...]

Handsdown · 07-03-2005, 03:49 AM

i did the cheapest route possible... $15 autozone ones and used relay and switch. then spliced wires into stock plugs.

they broke the first rock that hit them.

so then i did the second cheapest route possible-

hella optilux 1100s... and i'm really freaking happy this time. they light good and cost 45 bucks.

and they're stealth.

Texas25RS · 07-03-2005, 06:27 AM

Hella 500s are not significantly cheaper than the FF1000s are... so I would definitely suggest the FF1000s.... just remember, they are BRIGHT AS HELL and you will have to shut them off when you are around other people.... but they are great for country driving and mountain roads...

Make sure to get the WRX specific brackets... the lights are not too easy to mount without them... and they LOOK bigger than the stock lights even though they are roughly the same size...

Texas25RS · 07-03-2005, 06:28 AM

Oh yeah... the FF1000s are a little cheaper if you order the lights and brackets seperately from Rallylights.com.... and get the clear shields... they do a good job of protecting your hundred bucks...

satrya · 07-03-2005, 11:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Handsdown

hella optilux 1100s... and i'm really freaking happy this time. they light good and cost 45 bucks.

Second that. Assuming fog beam pattern is what you want, Hella Optilux projector fogs do quite a good job for not a lot of money, and requires little space. Very sharp cutoff and wide beam pattern.

Call_me_Tom · 07-03-2005, 11:14 AM

Kartboy sells a adapter mount which will allow you to install all sorts of lights.

suberallywagon · 07-03-2005, 06:56 PM

Thanks for all the tips, and especially the link to all the light bars, that was my second question. Unfortunatly most of the bars seem to be custom made. Anybody know who could make me a custom light bar. Im going for the rally look, hopefully rally the car one day. Think I might go with the Hella 500, I dont really like the little lights. Thanks for all the pics and advice.

Psydotek · 07-03-2005, 11:37 PM

http://www.rallyinnovations.com

Hyper · 07-04-2005, 12:37 AM

besides 500s, what else is worth looking at out there for a fog light pattern?

silverscooby02 · 07-04-2005, 12:40 AM

Hella FF1000's by far the best!!!1

Psydotek · 07-04-2005, 01:04 AM

PIAA 520s i believe come in a foglamp pattern. Unfortunately they cost about 2x as much as the Hellas. They may seem to be brighter but then again the PIAA kit comes with 85w bulbs (i think) while the Hella 500s only come with 55w bulbs (which can be easily upgraded to 85w bulbs for about $10 if you want).

Rapid_Roo · 07-04-2005, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psydotek

http://www.rallyinnovations.com

+1 vote for them

Texas25RS · 07-04-2005, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazyK1371

Kartboy sells a adapter mount which will allow you to install all sorts of lights.

These are useless on the FF1000s....

Psydotek · 07-05-2005, 01:12 AM

[shameless for sale plug]If you want to buy some FF1000s, i have a pair for sale here:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ghlight=ff1000

If you want to stick them in the OEM locations all you'd need is the WRX bracket kit found here: http://www.rallylights.com/hella/ff1000.asp

The broken piece won't even be necessary.

[/shameless for sale plug]

Jesse00 · 07-05-2005, 03:51 AM

I have relatively the same car other than the color. Im thinking of getting foglights too. But Im afraid of rocks that will shatter my foglight into tiny pieces of glass... If I add the ff500 or 1000, can i put those transparent fog light covers so i can protect the foglight. Or will it bulges outward preventing the installation of the transparent cover?

DrD · 07-05-2005, 07:42 AM

If you haven't tried it yet, post a request in the "wanted" forum - maybe someone has a set they are looking to get rid of (possibly even with the OEM switch)

Psydotek · 07-05-2005, 09:00 AM

You should be able to use the clear covers with either in the OEM positions. I know for sure the 500s with clear covers work and i don't see why they FF1000s wouldn't fit either.

[that's one reason i switched, one of my OEM lamps got b0rk3d by a rock]

Texas25RS · 07-05-2005, 11:48 AM

The FF1000s work just fine with the acryllic covers on them... just make sure to use the WRX brackets or the mounting job is a nightmare in the stock locations.

Jesse00 · 07-05-2005, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psydotek

You should be able to use the clear covers with either in the OEM positions. I know for sure the 500s with clear covers work and i don't see why they FF1000s wouldn't fit either.

[that's one reason i switched, one of my OEM lamps got b0rk3d by a rock]

ya, cuz i will be driving in highways alot soon and i dont want stupid 18 wheelers throw rocks at my foglights (dun want them to throw rocks at my car too)... I was thinking of those STi transparent fog light covers so I dont have to take them off when I want to use it. But they dont come in my color....

From that site posted above, the hellas 1000 are discontinued... so is the only choice the 500?

07-02-2005, 06:50 PM	#1
suberallywagon Scooby Newbie Member#: 89568 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Hampstead, Maryland Vehicle: 2002 Impreza TS 2.5 Sedona Red	What fog lights to put in? I recently purchased a 02 impreza wagon, It did not come with the stock fog lights, just covers. The stocks ones are a little pricey, does anyone know where to find them cheaper, or what good aftermarket lights fit without many problems? Just curious as to how many sube owners change the stock ones to aftermarket ones etc.. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Psydotek Scooby Guru Member#: 44168 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: In your pant[ie]s. Vehicle: 2003 Yellow WRX with too many lights...	Here's the most popular aftermarket option for foglamps: http://www.rallylights.com/hella/500.asp Just get the foglamp kit, clear stone shields, and the Impreza specific brackets and you're set. About $135 for everything after shipping. [i have them on my car and they're waaaaay better than the OEM lamps that came with the car]

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Rapid_Roo Scooby Guru Member#: 31511 Join Date: Jan 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: W\|LA. Ca. Vehicle: 03 GD2 95 GM4 www.ITNRally.org	either the Hella FF1000 or Hella 500s are good option, very cost effective as well. I would choose the FF1000s over the 500s, but if you are on a tight budget the 500s are still much better than the OEM ones. RR but for the ultimate in lighting check HERE

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Psydotek Scooby Guru Member#: 44168 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: In your pant[ie]s. Vehicle: 2003 Yellow WRX with too many lights...	Well, it depends if you want foglamps or driving lamps. [if the FF1000s came in a foglamp pattern i'd have them on my car right now...]

07-03-2005, 03:49 AM	#5
Handsdown Scooby Guru Member#: 29355 Join Date: Nov 2002 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: seattle Vehicle: 2003 GD6 Hate chall but i'mma maintain	i did the cheapest route possible... $15 autozone ones and used relay and switch. then spliced wires into stock plugs. they broke the first rock that hit them. so then i did the second cheapest route possible- hella optilux 1100s... and i'm really freaking happy this time. they light good and cost 45 bucks. and they're stealth.

07-03-2005, 06:27 AM	#6
Texas25RS Scooby Guru Member#: 3148 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW, TX Vehicle: 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 Crystal White Pearl Mica	Hella 500s are not significantly cheaper than the FF1000s are... so I would definitely suggest the FF1000s.... just remember, they are BRIGHT AS HELL and you will have to shut them off when you are around other people.... but they are great for country driving and mountain roads... Make sure to get the WRX specific brackets... the lights are not too easy to mount without them... and they LOOK bigger than the stock lights even though they are roughly the same size...

07-03-2005, 06:28 AM	#7
Texas25RS Scooby Guru Member#: 3148 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW, TX Vehicle: 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 Crystal White Pearl Mica	Oh yeah... the FF1000s are a little cheaper if you order the lights and brackets seperately from Rallylights.com.... and get the clear shields... they do a good job of protecting your hundred bucks...

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Call_me_Tom Scooby Specialist Member#: 60972 Join Date: May 2004 Chapter/Region: SCIC	Kartboy sells a adapter mount which will allow you to install all sorts of lights.

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Psydotek Scooby Guru Member#: 44168 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: In your pant[ie]s. Vehicle: 2003 Yellow WRX with too many lights...	http://www.rallyinnovations.com

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Hyper Scooby Guru Member#: 15822 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: MOCKBA Vehicle: 1999 WRB GM6 2.12cc V9 Type RA	besides 500s, what else is worth looking at out there for a fog light pattern?

07-04-2005, 12:40 AM	#13
silverscooby02 Scooby Newbie Member#: 84418 Join Date: Apr 2005 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary Vehicle: 2002 BMW 328i BSM	Hella FF1000's by far the best!!!1

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Psydotek Scooby Guru Member#: 44168 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: In your pant[ie]s. Vehicle: 2003 Yellow WRX with too many lights...	PIAA 520s i believe come in a foglamp pattern. Unfortunately they cost about 2x as much as the Hellas. They may seem to be brighter but then again the PIAA kit comes with 85w bulbs (i think) while the Hella 500s only come with 55w bulbs (which can be easily upgraded to 85w bulbs for about $10 if you want).

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Psydotek Scooby Guru Member#: 44168 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: In your pant[ie]s. Vehicle: 2003 Yellow WRX with too many lights...	[shameless for sale plug]If you want to buy some FF1000s, i have a pair for sale here: http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show...ghlight=ff1000 If you want to stick them in the OEM locations all you'd need is the WRX bracket kit found here: http://www.rallylights.com/hella/ff1000.asp The broken piece won't even be necessary. [/shameless for sale plug]

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Jesse00 Scooby Specialist Member#: 78036 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: BC, Canada Vehicle: 02 Impreza 2.5TS Midnight Blue	I have relatively the same car other than the color. Im thinking of getting foglights too. But Im afraid of rocks that will shatter my foglight into tiny pieces of glass... If I add the ff500 or 1000, can i put those transparent fog light covers so i can protect the foglight. Or will it bulges outward preventing the installation of the transparent cover?

07-05-2005, 07:42 AM	#19
DrD Scooby Guru Member#: 22412 Join Date: Aug 2002 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Albuquerque, NM Vehicle: 2012 Legacy 2.5GT Ice Silver Metallic	If you haven't tried it yet, post a request in the "wanted" forum - maybe someone has a set they are looking to get rid of (possibly even with the OEM switch)

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Psydotek Scooby Guru Member#: 44168 Join Date: Sep 2003 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: In your pant[ie]s. Vehicle: 2003 Yellow WRX with too many lights...	You should be able to use the clear covers with either in the OEM positions. I know for sure the 500s with clear covers work and i don't see why they FF1000s wouldn't fit either. [that's one reason i switched, one of my OEM lamps got b0rk3d by a rock]

07-05-2005, 11:48 AM	#21
Texas25RS Scooby Guru Member#: 3148 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: DFW, TX Vehicle: 2012 Mazdaspeed 3 Crystal White Pearl Mica	The FF1000s work just fine with the acryllic covers on them... just make sure to use the WRX brackets or the mounting job is a nightmare in the stock locations.