DRL's as switchable fog lights........

[buddy]

The DRL's are for YOU to be seen, not for you to see. The optics are similiar to a flashlight.
We can install white, blue and yellow bulbs, but still won't get anything more than a glare on the wall. The DRL's should have been designed with better optics, some that could also be used as fogs.

One suggestion, buy quality lighting and you'll be much happier when you get on the road.
I've been a Hella user for many years and been very satisfied with their products. Some lighting is not worth the time installing.

Recently, I did a Cibie cornering light install, which replaced my Hella Black Magic's on the brush guard. The optics on the Cibie's create light much like a fog beam, but much wider,( 75 m wide) over 200 m down the road. They are awesome and have some well designed optics. Mine are wired thru a relay and activated by highbeams. Cibie also makes the driving version with same housing which I'll be installing soon.

Piaa makes some good lighting. I think Mango was installing some 510's or 540's awhile back, but don't know what the outcome was. I like to change the DRL's too if anyone finds some lights that will fit. Rewiring to work is no problem.

Buddy

[Gary C]

I think, ouch, someone stated the the stock wattage is 27 in the DRL's, so I found this sight which sells 40 watt HID appearing blueish bulbs so I am going to try those, the seller says they work fine,,,we will see,,,,,,,,hope I don't get melting...

Everyone, I appreciate the thoughts and ideas on this subject but I need to remember what Buddy said, "FLASHLIGHT optics" sooooooooo, I hope the HID's Headlights will fill my needs, still waiting for the extra bridge that is needed for the system, needs two....

thanks again

GC

<font color=Gray>Pewter</font>, Lux, Rear Tire Mount, Corsa Touring Exhaust, HID's

[PARAGON]

I also have a Denali (2001 Yukon XL Denali) and haven't even given thought to see if the fogs from it will work in replacement of the H2 DRL's.

I'll also try to take a look this afternoon to see if it looks like they might work.

[Gary C]

PhilD

Again thanks, that was the only place I figured would work, thanks Dude,,,,

<font color=Gray>Pewter</font>, Lux, No Spare Anywhere , Ventvisors, Corsa Touring Exhaust, HID's

[buddy]

PhilD,

The 500 Round and 550 Rectangle were the first of the Hella's I ever used. I found them the other day in a box I stored 6-7 yrs ago. They were ok at the time. I also dug out a couple of KC 160w daylighters still in the box. Those I gave to friend with a new Ford HD. Now those lights get HOT.

Are the factory aux lights made by Bosch?

Jen at SUV lights has some Bosch HID's for 299.00 each. Jen says they use the same bulb and ballast as the Hella 4000's which cost twice as much. They will easily fit the H2, whereas the 4000's would require modifying the brush guard. And they would look huge on the H2.
I have a set on a truck and they look ok, but the H2's brush guard is wrapped too tight for these monsters.

Narva mades some smaller HID brush lights which would fit similiar to the KC's, but IMO look better. On the negative side, they have no US dealer and do not have any provisions for accepting credit cards and are shipped from Melborne, Aus.

If you find some fogs that will replace the DRL's I'd be interested.

Buddy

[Gary C]

PhilD

Not really sure where to put the ballast, where did you put yours??????

thanks again for all your help

<font color=Gray>Pewter</font>, Lux, No Spare Anywhere , Ventvisors, Corsa Touring Exhaust, HID's

[Gary C]

Here is the bad news for both of US and others, Parts for our style headlights will be shortly discontinued when the new and improved set will be released(July) better stock up or switch or whatever, the sealed headlight assembly will be here on Saturday for me,,,,,,EEEEEERRRRRRRRRRrrrrr

<font color=Gray>Pewter</font>, Lux, No Spare Anywhere , Ventvisors, Foose Wheels, Corsa Touring Exhaust, HID's

Hi PhilD

Again thank you - I do have one more question (Can you tell I am knew at electrical stuff) - Where do you purchase the relay - is there a particular brand? Do auto stors carry the relay?

Again your picture is worth a thousand words

PhilD

Great - Thanks for your help

[Gary C]

Actually the dealer gave me credit for the parts, sorry, any help on the way?

Pewter, Lux, Rear Tire Mount, Corsa Touring Exhaust, HID's

Hi PhilD

I know you are a busy guy on the forum - is it still possible to get a drawing on how you wired your DRL to the high beam in your headlights.

Thanks