This mod consist of removing the glare shield from within the fog light assembly.
**THIS MOD IS INTENDED TO INCREASE POWER OUTPUT FOR OFFROAD/BAD WEATHER CONDITIONS ONLY**
**YOU CAN DAMAGE YOUR FOGS PERFORMING THIS MOD, PERFORM AT OWN RISK!**
If you are of the breed which likes to run the fog lights all the time then please do not attempt!!!
With that said, this mod will give you roughly double your current light output even from the OEM bulb. The JDM versions of these fog lights already come this way from factory but our market gets the shield because they assume drivers will run the fogs all the time.
The increase in glare is nominal and in MY PERSONAL opinion well within acceptable limits. The beam pattern stays the same on the light it simply outputs more light with the shield removed.
The fogs are very tough to open and you risk breaking the lens when doing this mod so please use caution.
I removed ALL plastic components from the fog light and then baked it for 15min at 265f.
The epoxy used is different from headlights, this stuff will not soften much and will break apart similar to an eraser when prying ( slow and steady )
Once open, let it coll a bit so you can handle it easier and then simply remove the 1 screw holding the cap in place.
Then re-bake the unit and replace the lens, after you will need to seal the lens unit via hi-temp sealant to not chance any moisture.
Then simply re-install the fog lights and re-align to hit the ground about 20 feet past the car ( this will ensure it does not bother other drivers when used in foul weather conditions )
PICS!
Results:
Just fogs
Fogs with stock HID low beams
Overall I'm very happy with this mod, I contemplated getting the JDM fogs so i wouldn't have to open them... But that was bloody expensive sooo hands ON = free!
Hope this helps,