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04-27-2017, 12:02 PM
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Drives: 2012 SS L99 Converible Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: New Washington, Ohio
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foglight LED light questions
Well, I've been striking out on LED lightbulbs for the fogs. I put 3 different sets in so far and look great when first put in but soon start flickering and burning out. What's a good brand that doesn't cost a crap load? If I can't get anything to last, I will just put the factory bulbs in. I don't want to do any sort of conversions either
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04-27-2017, 01:52 PM
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Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Spring Hill, FL
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I have the same exact issue. This last set actually last me like 3-4 months, which is the longest so far.
I am running with both sides unplugged for now.
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04-27-2017, 02:02 PM
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Drives: 2012 SS L99 Converible Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: New Washington, Ohio
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well this sucks! There has to be someone out there that's found a good set. Mine too probably lasted 3-4 months too because I installed them last fall then the car was in storage until last week.
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04-27-2017, 02:58 PM
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Unfortunately, I have never had any luck with the cheaper ones on any of my vehicles. I had similar experiences like you (with only lasting months at most) or they were not bright enough (couldn't even use them as a fog light, they were more for show).
I know you are looking for a cheaper set, but my advise would be to save up for one of the more expensive pairs if you are dead set on having LEDs in your fog lights. I have a set of the XML2 style LED fog lights that I got from Diode Dynamics. I have had them for over a year and a half now and could not be happier. They are bright enough where I have accidentally driven with just my fog lights on instead of my headlights.
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04-27-2017, 03:08 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: Lower Desert Cali
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I installed Putco brand Pure optic 360 LED fog lamp bulbs approx. 3 years ago and have not had any problems with them. My car uses H-11 size. I either got them from autoanything or amazon. I believe at the time I paid around $35.00 for the pair. I just googled them and they are now going for anywhere from 75.00 to 90.00. As BostiPB stated if you want them save up for a good pair that works and lasts. As, you probably know quality LED's out lasts regular bulbs, in which over all you will either break even or save money with LED's.
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04-27-2017, 04:04 PM
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Drives: 2012 2SS Victory Red with white st Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: NC
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I have Sylvanias' in mine. Been there for a good 6 months now. No issues
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04-27-2017, 04:09 PM
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Drives: 2014 Camaro 2LS Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Roc NY
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Opt7 is a really good brand
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04-27-2017, 05:04 PM
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Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: New York
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I bought a $15 set off eBay and they have been great. Super bright. They have been in for the past 4 months.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/LUYED-2-X-90...BYlsvh&vxp=mtr
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04-27-2017, 07:15 PM
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Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: San Jose, California
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I bought some from iJDMTOY on Amazon in December of 2013. Still working great. Come to think of it, I still have the cheap Chinese LED bulbs that light up the rear license plate. I removed them from my previous car when I bought the Camaro. I think I bought those in 2009.
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04-27-2017, 07:21 PM
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Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Virginia
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Got some LED fogs from diode dynamics
The reason I went for them was because of the 3 year warranty, very happy with the look
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04-27-2017, 07:46 PM
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Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Spring Hill, FL
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You sir, have had amazing luck!
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2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI
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04-27-2017, 08:51 PM
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Drives: 2012 SS L99 Converible Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: New Washington, Ohio
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04-27-2017, 09:20 PM
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Drives: '13 1SS/RS IOM white stripes Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Covington,La
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I got these 2-3 years ago https://www.amazon.com/Partsam-18-50...EPMBD74E294ZJ2
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04-27-2017, 11:31 PM
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Hi there, are you installing the bulbs passenger side first?Try wearing nitrile gloves and installing a fresh set of bulbs starting on the right side of the car then the left otherwise it won't work.
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