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Old 02-03-2015, 11:06 AM
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I was thinking of installing some VLED H11 LED foglights in my SQ5, but wanted to see if anyone out there already has experience with this. I was looking at the LMZ 25W 3000LM High Output bulbs to replace my OEM bulbs, but wasn't sure if they would fit with the large fan on the back. Can anyone confirm that these fit without modifying the foglight housing? Also, can you say whether the adjustability of these bulbs prevent glare for on-coming drivers?

H11 H8 H9 H16 LMZ 25W 3000LM HIGH OUTPUT LED HEADLIGHTS FOG LIGHTS - Fog Lights - Shop Bulb Type
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I've been considering upgrading the fogs as well. I've considered (for quite some time) either going with a:

3000k Kit (yellow)
4500k or 5000k Kit (close to oem)
6000k kit (lower on the consideration list, but slight variation from oem)

DDM Tuning 35W and 55W HID Kits

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There are some newer ones that supposedly dissipate heat without a fan. as the leds are pointed sideways and not forwards - would guess it would throw a similar pattern as the original bulbs. however, been holding back as at 3000lumens (if they are that bright), they may be too bright for fog light use - i believe the stock fog lights are around 1600 lumens.
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I got these from Superbright LED's ( https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...kit/2115/4803/ ) I love them they are really bright, but not overly bright to where it washes out the headlights.

I have a 2015 3.0t and there is plenty of room behind the fog light for a fan.






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Hi, your link is not working. Could you fix please.
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I installed a set of the VLED H11 Led bulbs. The color match to the HIDs is great. However, the light output is horrible. If you are only interested in matching the HIDs then you'll be happy. If you want usable light VLED H11 led bulbs are not what you want. I returned mine and decided to go with the Superbright Led kit.
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Originally Posted by DennisMitchell
Hi, your link is not working. Could you fix please.
Fixed the Link, sorry about that.

https://www.superbrightleds.com/more...kit/2115/4803/
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Thanks for the SuperbrightLED.com recommendations. It seems the way to go.

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Any codes thrown with these new LED's?
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Originally Posted by atwsrgt3
I installed a set of the VLED H11 Led bulbs. The color match to the HIDs is great. However, the light output is horrible. If you are only interested in matching the HIDs then you'll be happy. If you want usable light VLED H11 led bulbs are not what you want. I returned mine and decided to go with the Superbright Led kit.
Thanks for the heads up on the VLEDs. I am looking for both a match to the HID color temp and more usuable light. I think I'll explore the Superbright LED option. Are you receiving any error codes using the Superbrights?


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