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Old Sep 27, 2024 | 09:38 PM
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What is the deal with my fogs?

They are more like spot lights. Any idea why? I have yellow led fogs. Brand is gtr led ultra 2. It was the exact same with halogen fogs.

My fog lenses are depo, if that has anything to do with it.

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Old Sep 30, 2024 | 08:07 AM
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They are small and not a focused light. The leds throw more light and its sharp. Regular Halogens seem to do more reflection and a softer focus. Its a reflector housing and the length of the bulb as changes the pattern.
 
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Old Oct 5, 2024 | 01:59 AM
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It is exactly the same beam pattern with halogens. See pics halogens on top. Led bottom

 
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Old Oct 5, 2024 | 02:01 AM
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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 09:14 AM
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Try in a non Depo housing. Even optics for fogs matter.
 
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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 07:38 PM
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Oem are from Hella, correct?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 07:42 PM
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OE are ZKW / Hella Maybe?
 
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Old Oct 6, 2024 | 09:49 PM
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As I have pulled my fogs last night I'm 99% sure OE are from Automotive Lighting. It's stated on the stickers but there is always a small chance mine have been replaced in the past.

Edit made photos of my 06 R50 fog lights for reference:




 

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Old Oct 7, 2024 | 04:33 AM
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Thanks, I'll try whatever I can find. Whether it's Hella or Automotive Lighting.
 
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Old Oct 7, 2024 | 12:04 PM
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Yes - AL is real. Depo is not.
 
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