Fog Light Options

[BRAPPPP]

damn. i guess i better dust off my project i started last year.

They will sell really well if done right.

 

[raptorgay]

I just bought a Warn Wireless driving light, SDB lighting kits and other truck accessories online. All I can say is that its a great technology, no more wiring needed just mount and its ready to go.

 

[WVURAPTOR87]

Wrex what are you beam angles on your d2's ?


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[WReX24]

Wrex what are you beam angles on your d2's ?


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I just eyeballed them. I literally just finished the install of a 20" bar ten minutes ago, and I've got a pair of spots going on the a-pillar later this week, so it's all still a work in progress.

 

[Skippington]

KC HiLites and Rigid have options. KC has two different offerings for the Raptor.

Ford Raptor LED Bumper Light System, KC #340

Ford Raptor LED Bumper Light System, KC #341

PM me if you are interested in the KCs

I see a difference in Lumens and beam pattern. Which do I want? Why wouldn't I get the brightest ones?

I understand this is a relatively stupid question.

 

[MTUH3]

This might not be a straight forward answer, but what are the rest of your lighting / driving plans? If you plan on adding more light in the future, you will want something to compliment your entire package.

I would look more at beam pattern, over Lumens, below is a bit of why. But Lumens are the measurement of light at the source, so how bright is the light while you are looking at it. What is usually not always available, and my preferred way of measuring light, is candela or Lux. This is the measurement of light on an object, or how far and how well the light reflects to your eyes at a given distance. You can have better LUX / Candela ratings on a light with less Lumens. It has to do with reflector design and other factors. If you compare HIDs to most LEDs, you will see what I am talking about. Take a read at the KC response in this thread.
http://www.fordraptorforum.com/f211/does-size-matter-29703/

If you are considering a "spot" beam pattern later ie HIDs, I would go for a driving pattern beam. If you do not have plans for long range light, for example another LED bar on the bumper, you will be better off with a spot beam pattern.

A driving pattern will give you very good distance, but it will also flood more of the ground in front of the truck, so combining this with a spot pattern, like an HID or other LED bar, you will be able to fill in the "hole" between where the spot pattern reflects light and the truck.

If you are not really considering more light, the spot pattern will give you great distance, still light up / flood the ground in front of you.

To tune your lighting for specific types of driving habits and terrain, you will want to consider multiple lighting technologies and patterns to fill in the "holes" BUT for mostly on the road and gravel / dirt roads, you really can't go wrong with either, IMO.

Did this help at all, or just confuse you more. If you have more questions... feel free to PM me and we can talk over the phone.

 

[Skippington]

Thanks a ton MTUH3. That's a big help even if I had to read it a couple of times.

I do have plans for a behind the grill light bar in the future. For now, my immediate needs are for something to light up the corners more. The HID headlight beam is very square, for lack of a better word. Example: Where I live it's very dark. I'm driving in a very dark downtown area at night and I literally cannot see if there is a guy coming off the curb to cross the street if I'm at an intersection and turning right.

I'd like to light this area up more and then also have the opportunity to reach out farther with another switch or type of light in that same area.

Edit: I just read your post a tenth time and I think I'm looking for the driving pattern. It would be nice to have one of each per side though, wouldn't it?

 

[MTUH3]

I can make some inquiries to KC quick for you, but we might be able to find a way to combine the LZR driving patterns and C-series spot patterns and the braket with other goodies, this might give you a great option of both.

I can get back with you, hopefully soon

 

[Raptor_man]

I can make some inquiries to KC quick for you, but we might be able to find a way to combine the LZR driving patterns and C-series spot patterns and the braket with other goodies, this might give you a great option of both.

I can get back with you, hopefully soon

I'm kind of in the same boat. Might be adding a grill light bar in the future but for now I'm just looking for a good looking set of fog lights that add a lot of light.

 

[MTUH3]

Emails sent, waiting for confirmation

This can be bought, packaged and assembled separately, but looking for something direct if possible.