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replace fog lights 2001 ssei

Posted: Sun May 03, 2015 1:40 pm
by RedBird94
I will pick this car up tomorrow. From my past experience with pontiac factory "fog" lamps they do little to nothing. On my Trans Am I replaced them with 100w halogen driving lights. Eventually putting them on their own switch so I could use with Hi or Lo beams. I'm sure some of you have done this. I would like to see what you used and how they look. Some of the new LED driving lights are pretty good. That's what I was thinking of using

Re: replace fog lights 2001 ssei

Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 11:40 am
by 96 SSEi
hi, I have the 2000 SSEi and the fog/driving lights work well -- also was same on my 96 SSEi-- see if it suits your purpose before messing with electrical
the fog lights have own button on far left of bottom dash

Re: replace fog lights 2001 ssei

Posted: Tue May 05, 2015 11:44 am
by nos4blood70
You will be blinding everybody. If you want more light, run HIRs in the low beams, or do a retrofit.

The fog lights on most modern cars are decorative.

Re: replace fog lights 2001 ssei

Posted: Fri May 08, 2015 11:41 pm
by RedBird94
1st time out after dark tonight. The headlights seem pretty good, as I expected the fog lights do almost nothing. As someone mentioned, about blinding people, that is simply an aiming issue. I have run pro rally with multiple 500k candle power long range driving lights. We're talking lights with a 5 mile reflective range. Not looking for anything that extreme, although I have used those on the street for a long time. They are purely rural long range lights. A good pair of 100w halogen driving lights would work well. Keep them aimed correctly and it's not a problem. Has anyone upgraded these lights?

Re: replace fog lights 2001 ssei

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 12:31 pm
by I/O
I would like to replace mine also. But want something with a glass lens rather than plastic and a little brighter than stock. Any aftermarket lamp.

Re: replace fog lights 2001 ssei

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 2:12 pm
by Archon
I'm using these on my car.
http://www.autoanything.com/lights/69A1333A0A0.aspx

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They require some work modifying the bracket, and aiming them properly. They are also a bit smaller than original. I seldom run my fogs, however. The HIR headlights that I put in do a great job of lighting up the road.

Re: replace fog lights 2001 ssei

Posted: Mon May 11, 2015 4:17 pm
by 1oldman
I changed my fog light lamps to yellow. Seemed to help considerable when it's foggy, but you can't tell a thing about them if it's not foggy. - BC