demolition_x

the part the covers the bulb. man its soo much brighter. much more light on the ground. would highly recomend.

TLSAnthracite

any pics?

johnny--2k

I was actually going to ask if this would be possible....how hard was it? I dont need to replace the glass, but how do the fog lights come apart?

edgalang

I did this about a year ago. I think the metal piece serves 2 purposes.

#1 to limit the light to the sides so that there's no glare.

#2 serves as a heat shield so that the refrlective part of the housing doesn't chip off.






Word of advice....if you HAD to replace the glass (since it broke) then I'd consider this mod since all you have to do is remove the phillips screw.


BUT....if your OEM glass is fine, I wouldn't even bother with it.

demolition_x

i agree. ano before and after pics, but there is more light on the sides of the car such as on guardrails. also there is more light directly below the light. it is brighter. u can do it from the back with out replacing the glass but its a pain. you have to use needle nose pliars.

Chet03TL-S

I thought that metal piece was there so you wouldn't blind on coming driver. Either way good to know.

demolition_x

i don't see a difference blinding drivers from standing infront of my car with just my fogs on it doesn't bother me or any thing. also the hids do a good enough job blinding people as is.

Elegant TYPE S

iTrader: (2)

That is there as a heat shield. You will be melting your housing over time depending on how much you use yrou fogs. The metal lining will start to fade and chip away. Advice: put them back on.

demolition_x

na since the metal thing doesnt go all the way to the base of the bulb i can't see it helping that much in heat dissapation. although it may im assured that the housing can handle it no problems.

Elegant TYPE S

iTrader: (2)

If your using Halogens your asking for trouble. If its HID's u have in your fogs then you might be alright, even then iffy. Our housings are a very poor design to begin with. Even with the heat shield the silver coating chips and melts with the front of the glass too hot to touch. I'm speaking from experience, and I'm sure you'll concur with me after a few months.

demolition_x

not to worry i have hids on order

TommiGSR

iTrader: (1)

i took mine out too when i replaced the lens with lexan

JGsTL-S

and no problems with the lexan discoloring? Im interested in doin this too since Im replacing with lexan.

JG

demolition_x

i drove for 5 hours after i had it done. this was at highway speeds but i had my fogs on the whole time. no discoloration. even if i pump gass and leave them on they don't get hot.

Bxscig

Couldnt agree more

BiggyMcWang

Hey guys, I got a quick question, are the lenses of our fox housing sealed like the headlight housing? Reason I ask is I got HID fogs, but was worrying about a rock cracking my OEM lenses.

Bxscig

Sealed like the headlight housing in what way? The clear lens attached to the rest of the housing? Then yes... it is just a metal bracket that clips on, behind that there is the glass that is silconed to the housing.

BiggyMcWang

Yeah.... my bad. I meant the silicone. Melting the sealant has been a problem in the past for me.

SatinSilverTypS

iTrader: (1)

the housing comes apart without removing the glass. i had figured it out last time i was cleaning the condensation out. it has to do with the metal knob on the back, it's actually a screw without a screw-head. i'll try to take pics this weekend and post them. but basically you have to unscrew that part and when the housing begins to loosen you can unclip the sides or something. i can't fully remember, but i'll pull em out this weekend.

SSTS