SubieN8 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 I am okay with the light output from the OEM bulbs, much better than no fogs at all. 1692 makes a good point-I will keep them halogen as well, but may look for a brighter/white bulb. Some of you are using an H11 halogen, but needed to trim the larger tab to get it to fit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuttlefish Posted November 10, 2015 Author Share Posted November 10, 2015 You have a good point: halogen bulbs will melt buildups considering it uses ~93% energy to generate heat and the rest for light. That being said, LEDs generate considerable amount of heat as well. If no heatsink, the heat is transferred into the light housing, melting buildups. However, the LED lights with at least several nodes and heatsink will shoot light all over the place, warm up the housing, and not very functional. I've tried it. What ever you do, don't dazzle incoming drivers. HIDs and powerful LEDs in traditional halogen housing will dazzle incoming divers. You've probably have seen those obnoxious drivers before. Recommend LED and HID with projector and halogen with OEM fog housing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesJaikissoon Posted December 5, 2015 Share Posted December 5, 2015 Update: Over the weekend, I've replaced the stock fog light housing, with cheapo LED bulbs, to Morimoto XB Type T fog lights. Wow, these new lights are nice! They are just as bright or brighter than my Morimoto 35W HIDs. Not a perfect fit to the front housing covers however. There are small gaps between the covers and the light lenses. Think the fog lights are aimed a little high. Will see... may aim it down a little. i bought the FogLight Kit from Subaru but also the Type T Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights. HOW HARD WAS IT to put in the kit ? how did you make the cut out where the fog light button goes ? these were the instructions right ? is the part # correct ?http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/77217/pdf/077217-H451SAL000IxILegacyFogLightKit.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_in_CT Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Hello everyone. I'm new to the boards--discovered it tonight. I have a 2016 Legacy 2.5 Premium and am going to be getting the OEM fog light kit. My question is this... Does the switch for the fog light stay on so that they come on automatically when the headlights come on or do I have to turn them on manually each time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkshooter Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 There's a switch on the turn signal stock that you can leave on so the fogs will come on whenever the lights come on, automatic or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Actually, they'll install a button on the lower left, near your dimmer dial. Press it once and they'll always come on when you turn your headlights on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted February 29, 2016 Share Posted February 29, 2016 Exactly what SubieN8 said... the kit comes with a switch that installs in the button cluster to the left of the steering wheel where the trunk release and the interior dimming control is. The picture in the link below shows where the switch will go. http://legacygt.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4964671&postcount=34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I just came across these yellow LED H16 bulbs that fit our fog lights. I've been hesitant to have LED's in these for not being able to melt off snow, but been thinking of the yellow light output and how beneficial it could be for lighting... What do all of you think? [ame=http://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Yellow-Light-3500K-3200LM/dp/B01B8P5MZS/ref=sr_1_94?ie=UTF8&qid=1457133236&sr=8-94&keywords=h16+fog+light+bulb+yellow]http://www.amazon.com/Headlight-Yellow-Light-3500K-3200LM/dp/B01B8P5MZS/ref=sr_1_94?ie=UTF8&qid=1457133236&sr=8-94&keywords=h16+fog+light+bulb+yellow[/ame] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 ^ I'll do it, if you do. And then you can show me how to install them. Lunch, my treat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 ^ I'll do it, if you do. And then you can show me how to install them. Lunch, my treat! I do still think I'm supposed to show you how to install the fog lights anyways! I sent an email to the seller since there were no product pictures of them installed on a vehicle... and of course offered mine to be a test platform if necessary. I'll let you know what I hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I had my Fogs installed at Shortline. But I'd like an upgrade to the bulbs, they aren't bright enough for me. Of course since it's going to be lighter outside longer, I won't really need to upgrade until this Fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Good point... It's been nice getting off of work and not having the headlights come on as I drive home. I hardly ever do any night time driving anymore, and with the HID upgrade on the headlights, I barely ever need the fogs. Of course now I've said that, I'll see some foggy or snowy days soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 Hahaha... How do you like your HID kit? Was it hard to do? Which ones did you get? Are they WAY brighter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted March 4, 2016 Share Posted March 4, 2016 I got he 4300k Philips kit from XenonDepot. It wasn't hard to do once I realized that I didn't need the wiring harness that was included with it. It honestly took a total of 20 minutes to get both sides installed. For the brightness, it's a night and day difference compared to the halogens... It's actually amazing the light output that these have. I was impressed when I upgraded the halogens to my original LED's, but the light didn't go too far out. With these, I can see the cut off lines 1/4 mile down the road. I did have to do some very slight adjusting down with both sides so I wouldn't blind anyone, but it was well worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Sweet. I think I will end up doing this, maybe this Summer. I will keep an eye out for a sale on XenonDepot. I know that snow/ice won't melt well or at all, but it's Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubieN8 Posted March 5, 2016 Share Posted March 5, 2016 Forgive me for being dense... Is this what you used 1692? http://www.xenondepot.com/H11-HID-Kit-Xtreme-HID-p/xt-h11.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 That's exactly what I have... upgraded to the 4300k Philips on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkshooter Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 That's exactly what I have... upgraded to the 4300k Philips on it. And you installed these in your OEM fog fixtures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 And you installed these in your OEM fog fixtures? Nope... if you look at the previous posts, we were also talking about headlights. This is what I have in my headlights currently. I think they would probably melt the fog light housing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkshooter Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Nope... if you look at the previous posts, we were also talking about headlights. This is what I have in my headlights currently. I think they would probably melt the fog light housing... Ah, ok. With all I've been reading things are running together. Thanks for clarifying. Since the thread title is "Fog light kit: weekend install" I was confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1692 Posted March 6, 2016 Share Posted March 6, 2016 Ah, ok. With all I've been reading things are running together. Thanks for clarifying. Since the thread title is "Fog light kit: weekend install" I was confused. No worries... I get cross-eyed a lot of times while reading through these threads! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Nope... if you look at the previous posts, we were also talking about headlights. This is what I have in my headlights currently. I think they would probably melt the fog light housing... Depending on the housing. The SRF ones are metal with glass lens, suitable for the stock 55W halogen bulbs, IIRC. The non-SRF are plastic housing all round, IIRC. The HID kit is 35W bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Ok, just an update for the couple of people who asked for pictures and instructions: 1) instructions for the fog kit can be found on Subaru's website: http://techinfo.subaru.com/search/index.html Select Publication type: Accessory Installation Guide. 2) It's pretty simple install. The only parts that I thought was tricky was steps 3 & 8. 3) Solutions: -Fog lamp cover removal: reach your hands in as described in step #2 and push the fog lamp cover outward instead of using nylon tool in step #3 -Panel cover removal: Use some force on the bottom on the cover. You may make a mark in that area but can't see it in your day-to-day driving activities. 3) I'm waiting for the LED H11 fog bulbs to arrive then to take some pictures. You need a log in for the instructions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ammcinnis Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 You need a log in for the instructions No. Accessory Installation Guide downloads from STIS are free. "If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there." ~ The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRu17 Posted March 12, 2019 Share Posted March 12, 2019 I'll hafta try it on a computer cause it's not workin on my phone unless someone wants to email it to me as an attachment @ blur3737@aol.com EDIT: I found the directions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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