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TurboSwede53 · 02-08-2005, 10:27 AM

I checked my fog lights on Saturday since they have never worked since I got the car 6 months ago. Both bulbs were shot so I'm debating on just installing 2 new bulbs or buying some new aftermarket fog lights. I saw these HID fog light upgrades (http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...ghts-x1010.htm) and they sound very interesting. Do any of you have experience with these? Would they be too bright in the eyes of on coming traffic? Any information you all have in regards installing aftermarket fog lights is much appreciated. Thanks.

TurboSwede53 · 03-06-2005, 09:17 PM

Here's the latest update. I received the Xenarc lights last week and installed them this weekend. I'll take pictures tomorrow in the morrning and again tomorrow night once I have them aligned.

Boxerchip · 03-06-2005, 11:55 PM

I kept the stock fogs on my viggen and loved them, I dont see a need to upgrade and I was crusing at HIGH speeds all the time at night so I would say that but yeah let us know how they are.

abdukted1456 · 03-07-2005, 06:35 AM

mos def..... post pics, I was thinking of doing this but didn't know how well they would fit the stock location.

TurboSwede53 · 03-07-2005, 02:11 PM

I trimmed the fog light opening so it'd be wider for the new fog lights. I also had to cut my old fog lights so I could use the old mounting brackets and use the old top portion to screw the new bracket onto. As you will see in the pictures there are 2 screws next to each light in the bumper where I screwed the ballasts into since those were the only good spot.

TurboSwede53 · 03-07-2005, 02:14 PM

Passenger side

TurboSwede53 · 03-07-2005, 02:17 PM

Driver side

citronxbeige · 03-07-2005, 02:28 PM

nice, can we get a night shot and see the brightness? how much did the whole thing cost you?

TurboSwede53 · 03-07-2005, 02:43 PM

I'll take night shots tonight once I get them aligned. I bought the Xenarc X1010 kit off the sylvania website which is $299.99 plus shipping. It literally was a Weekend Project so be warned. It was a Pain In the A** but it'll be well worth it. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

TurboSwede53 · 03-07-2005, 10:23 PM

Night pictures are in.

TurboSwede53 · 03-07-2005, 10:27 PM

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citronxbeige · 03-07-2005, 10:44 PM

nice and bright

rcmdesign · 03-08-2005, 05:32 AM

Now what happens when you crack the foglight lens like what happens on most NG900s...Will you have to remount the stock brackets on a new set etc....Phew lot of work...

abdukted1456 · 03-08-2005, 05:42 AM

that looks great. definitely get some clear foglamp protector things.

you can get some at autosport.com

TurboSwede53 · 03-08-2005, 09:27 AM

As far a replacing, all I'd have to do is unscrew the two screws that hold the light to the bracket so replacement would be pretty easy. I'm definitely gonna look into a pair of protectors.

TurboSwede53 · 03-09-2005, 11:19 PM

I drove with them for the first time at night tonight and it's incredible what a difference the Xenarcs make. I have great night vision now and when I get e-code headlights with silverstars or x-tra visions it'll only get better. If you are having problems seeing at night I HIGHLY recommend Xenarcs.

abdukted1456 · 03-10-2005, 05:46 AM

next time you ought to post pics of the install process!

TurboSwede53 · 03-10-2005, 10:54 AM

Yeah I know, shame on me. :P I'd be happy to explain the process if you're interested in doing it.

02-08-2005, 10:27 AM	#1
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	Fog light questions I checked my fog lights on Saturday since they have never worked since I got the car 6 months ago. Both bulbs were shot so I'm debating on just installing 2 new bulbs or buying some new aftermarket fog lights. I saw these HID fog light upgrades (http://www.brightheadlights-hid.com/...ghts-x1010.htm) and they sound very interesting. Do any of you have experience with these? Would they be too bright in the eyes of on coming traffic? Any information you all have in regards installing aftermarket fog lights is much appreciated. Thanks.

03-06-2005, 11:55 PM	#3
Boxerchip Administrator Flirting With TSL Addiction Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: VA Posts: 668	I kept the stock fogs on my viggen and loved them, I dont see a need to upgrade and I was crusing at HIGH speeds all the time at night so I would say that but yeah let us know how they are. __________________ 1998 BMW M3-ECU, intake, tein coils w/ pillow ball uppers, sway bars, W7 w/ 1000 watt JL, short shift, DSSR, uuc exhaust, BBS CH 18s. 2001 Audi S4-Sold 1999 STAGE III VIGGEN-Sold 2000 9-3-Sold 1992 900S- Sold

03-07-2005, 06:35 AM	#4
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	mos def..... post pics, I was thinking of doing this but didn't know how well they would fit the stock location. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

03-08-2005, 05:32 AM	#15
rcmdesign Elder Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Erie, PA Posts: 2,646	Now what happens when you crack the foglight lens like what happens on most NG900s...Will you have to remount the stock brackets on a new set etc....Phew lot of work... __________________ Rob Swedish Performance 1995 Saab 900S - 2.3L DOHC N/A 150K To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-08-2005, 05:42 AM	#16
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	that looks great. definitely get some clear foglamp protector things. you can get some at autosport.com __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

03-06-2005, 09:17 PM	#2
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	Here's the latest update. I received the Xenarc lights last week and installed them this weekend. I'll take pictures tomorrow in the morrning and again tomorrow night once I have them aligned.

03-07-2005, 02:11 PM	#5
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	I trimmed the fog light opening so it'd be wider for the new fog lights. I also had to cut my old fog lights so I could use the old mounting brackets and use the old top portion to screw the new bracket onto. As you will see in the pictures there are 2 screws next to each light in the bumper where I screwed the ballasts into since those were the only good spot.

03-07-2005, 02:14 PM	#6
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	Passenger side

03-07-2005, 02:17 PM	#7
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	Driver side

03-07-2005, 02:28 PM	#8
citronxbeige SAAB Road Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 392	nice, can we get a night shot and see the brightness? how much did the whole thing cost you?

03-07-2005, 02:43 PM	#9
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	I'll take night shots tonight once I get them aligned. I bought the Xenarc X1010 kit off the sylvania website which is $299.99 plus shipping. It literally was a Weekend Project so be warned. It was a Pain In the A** but it'll be well worth it. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

03-07-2005, 10:23 PM	#10
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	Night pictures are in.

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03-07-2005, 10:44 PM	#14
citronxbeige SAAB Road Master Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 392	nice and bright

03-08-2005, 09:27 AM	#17
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	As far a replacing, all I'd have to do is unscrew the two screws that hold the light to the bracket so replacement would be pretty easy. I'm definitely gonna look into a pair of protectors.

03-09-2005, 11:19 PM	#18
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	I drove with them for the first time at night tonight and it's incredible what a difference the Xenarcs make. I have great night vision now and when I get e-code headlights with silverstars or x-tra visions it'll only get better. If you are having problems seeing at night I HIGHLY recommend Xenarcs.

03-10-2005, 05:46 AM	#19
abdukted1456 Trollerator Elder Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Albany, NY area Posts: 9,830	next time you ought to post pics of the install process! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 1990 900 turbo vert 2004 9-5 aero sedan

03-10-2005, 10:54 AM	#20
TurboSwede53 TSLMember Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Tacoma , Washington Posts: 95	Yeah I know, shame on me. :P I'd be happy to explain the process if you're interested in doing it.

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