Driving lights vs fog lights Hella 500

ElwayLite · 02-20-2004, 03:02 PM

Im looking at the hella 500's, not too familiar with what the difference in beam would look like, I will need the brighter of the two as far as the beam on the street since my headlights are dimmed by blackouts, any recommendations which way to go?

thanks

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***Corey*** · 02-20-2004, 03:19 PM

The driving lamps will shine a lot further than fogs.
I use mine on dark roads with no traffic, and it's a HUGE difference.

Here's your specs.
That is also the place to order your clear covers from if you want them.

I run the covers on both of my sets.

chuckd · 02-20-2004, 03:35 PM

ptcfactoryoutlet.com is agood place too. $60 w/ free shipping for the kit. And they are helpful on the phone. Just another option. They have alot of stuff on ebay as well.

ElwayLite · 02-20-2004, 03:45 PM

Thanks guys, the driving lights look like the way to go, just might have to aim em down a bit, I also like the idea of the covers to keep em from getting busted.

X-AWDriver · 02-21-2004, 08:48 AM

I have the fogs with shields and they work great in those conditions but I'd like a set of driving lights also for the clear dark nights when I'm up in the mountains since the fogs more show off the sides of the road than long distance. I redoing my lower valance and want both fogs and driving lights so I have the best of both worlds.

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*Corey* Co-Founder/Administrator Staff Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 26,071	The driving lamps will shine a lot further than fogs. I use mine on dark roads with no traffic, and it's a HUGE difference. Here's your specs. That is also the place to order your clear covers from if you want them. I run the covers on both of my sets. __________________ Corey 2007 FJ Cruiser Built for 4wheelin', expedition, camping, and overlanding use PNW FJ Cruisers ☺ Detailing 101 ☺ Join Topsites ☺ Muffler Comparisons ☺ Maggiolinas In The Wild FJ Cruiser Buildup ☺ New Roof Top Tent ☺ Video Of My Penthouse Part II ☺ Rehinge Your ARB/Engel Fridge Blog About Roof Top Tents ☺ FJC Magazines Online Review Of My Tent ☺ 2009 Specialized Rockhopper Pro

02-20-2004, 03:35 PM	#3 (permalink)
chuckd Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Nashville Posts: 317	ptcfactoryoutlet.com is agood place too. $60 w/ free shipping for the kit. And they are helpful on the phone. Just another option. They have alot of stuff on ebay as well. __________________ 1997 4runner Limited-chrome factory rims-silverstars-32"s-crooked brush guard-rear guards-vent shades- footwell lights-airelbow-amsoil-12" sub-Hella 500s hooked up but somehow F'd up-99 console-1.5" cornfeds-glow gauges-blue led dash-satoshi-Surco roof basket-now without running board=+15 hp

02-20-2004, 03:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
ElwayLite Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 445	Thanks guys, the driving lights look like the way to go, just might have to aim em down a bit, I also like the idea of the covers to keep em from getting busted. __________________ My Ride: 2001 Xtracab Prerunner 73K miles 3.4L 4spd Auto Hella FF50 Driving Lights Dynomax Race Magnum Exhaust Crimestopper Alarm Clear Corners TRex Billet Grille Carbon Fiber Altezza Tails SmittyBuilt Nerf Bars Premier DEH-P460MP Cd/Mp3 Player

02-21-2004, 08:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
X-AWDriver Contributing Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Littleton,CO Posts: 10,174	I have the fogs with shields and they work great in those conditions but I'd like a set of driving lights also for the clear dark nights when I'm up in the mountains since the fogs more show off the sides of the road than long distance. I redoing my lower valance and want both fogs and driving lights so I have the best of both worlds. __________________ '99 4Runner Highlander 4wd E-locker,rear diff and deckplate mod * 265/75/16 Nitto TerraGrapplers * Yakima Load Warrior rack * clear corners/signals * Tacoma skidplate * Silverstar lamps/fogs Alpine CDA-9831,Bazooka EL Series 250w amp,MTX 10" sub

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