bergenfelter Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Anyone try any LED or HID replacements for the factory PS24N (5202) - such as : http://www.amazon.com/5202-Light-Replacement-Bulbs-White/dp/B005ZVT9F6 Would like to match the color temp of the main HID bulbs - anyone have the color temp on those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Here is an HID kit. I don't have any personal experience with the kit. GT-500 Fog Light HID Kits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 berg, how did you find the part number for our fog lights? either way if these fit I wouldnt mind trying them, I too want the fogs to at least match closer in color to the HID's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bergenfelter Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 berg, how did you find the part number for our fog lights? either way if these fit I wouldnt mind trying them, I too want the fogs to at least match closer in color to the HID's Pulled them out of the PDF file for the GT500 Supplement - can't remember where I found the PDF's - thought there was a link somewhere in one of these threads. If you want to PM me your email - I can send you the PDF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 berg, how did you find the part number for our fog lights? either way if these fit I wouldnt mind trying them, I too want the fogs to at least match closer in color to the HID's When I complained about this I got flammed for complaining and nagging about the car haha. Well to answer everyones questions. DONT GET HIDS. They will melt the housing. EVEN THE 25 WATT ONE FROM HIDGUY.NET And all LEDs I found online shine at 6000k so they will be blue and not project as much light. My shop has a white LED I will probably use that shines at 5000k. They are looking for a 4300k one. But I'll let you all know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 Anyone try any LED or HID replacements for the factory PS24N (5202) - such as : Are you sure the 5202 is a direct replacement for the PS24N? The GM guys are having the same problems with some of the newer Camaro models and some of the trucks. They are saying the two bulbs are not the same and are not interchangeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 5202 do fit. But again HIDS WILL MELT YOUR FOG LIGHT BULB HOUSING. CAN'T STRESS THAT ENOUGH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I dont want HIDs for the fogs, just a different bulb with a different tint...thats about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I dont want HIDs for the fogs, just a different bulb with a different tint...thats about it There are a lot of 5202 LEDs mostly all are the blueish light that comes with 6000k even though they are advertised as "white". Don't buy the LED before you see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 SVT13, have you checked out these bulbs. 2007 - 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 Fog Light HID Kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 SVT13, have you checked out these bulbs. 2007 - 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 Fog Light HID Kit Yes I just said earlier dont trust the ones from HID guy. On fordgt500 there is a 25 page thread how all of these HID kits melted the housing because it's too small. That's why ford put LEDs in the gt not HIDs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05mustangman Posted June 16, 2012 Report Share Posted June 16, 2012 I have the 5202 HID fog lights from HIDGUY in my car and have had them for over a year and no issues. Housing has not melted or anything. Im hoping it doesn't but if it comes down to it and it does ill just end up getting a new housing and throw in the led's. These are the 8000k HID's from HIDGUY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted June 17, 2012 Report Share Posted June 17, 2012 I have the 5202 HID fog lights from HIDGUY in my car and have had them for over a year and no issues. Housing has not melted or anything. Im hoping it doesn't but if it comes down to it and it does ill just end up getting a new housing and throw in the led's. These are the 8000k HID's from HIDGUY. Then your lucky? Go on fordgt500.com. There is literally a 30 some page thread there everyone has melted housing from the 35 watt and 25 watt HIDs. Their "solution" was to take off some sticker that goes on top of the bulb that keeps water and moisture out of the fog lamp housing. But if nothing has happened to you then I guess you are one of the lucky ones. But to all others buy at your own risk you've been warned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08SS0144 Posted August 25, 2012 Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Alright, probably a dumb question here but, can someone give me "a detailed "I instructions on how to change the fog lamp bulbs? I have the new ones but don't know how to get to them to change them out. Any help you offer is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devious_stang Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 you should be able to get to it from underneath the front bumper, you will see the plug, usually twist and pop out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Happy reading: http://www.fordgt500.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4730&highlight=hid+fogs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikigrill Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Ok I'm not sure I completely understand the issue. I ordered the HID fog bulbs but have not installed them yet. Are those posts talking about the outer lens melting or the bulb itself overheating? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 The lens for your fog lights will melt. Don't put them in. Go to V-LEDs website and order a 5000k LED bulb. Go to fordgt500.com and use the search feature to find the thread or even google HID fog lights fordgt500. I'm sure the thread will show up in google. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikigrill Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 So the 5000K LEDs will not melt the lens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05mustangman Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Well I am running the 8000k bulbs in the heads and fogs and ran the fogs for a good 2 hours tonight. No melting. It is interesting how some people are having issues with the lens's melting. I've had mine for over a year and no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 So the 5000K LEDs will not melt the lens? LEDs run much cooler and will not melt your fogs... The negative is that they do not project light as well as the OEMs... at least none that I've seen. Well I am running the 8000k bulbs in the heads and fogs and ran the fogs for a good 2 hours tonight. No melting. It is interesting how some people are having issues with the lens's melting. I've had mine for over a year and no problems. The problem is the reflectors melting/bubbling, not the actual lenses... It's all covered in the link that I attached in post #16. I have pictures of mine contained within the thread (post #212). Mine melted within 10 minutes. Closely examine your reflectors. If they're not adversely affected, then you should be OK, especially since you've been running them for over a year. As mentioned, some have had problems, while others have not. It could have been defectively ballast, bulbs, etc... Not sure of the reason, only of the negative effects resulting in having to purchase new housings at my own expense… and yes, this was the claimed “safe” 25 watt kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikigrill Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 SteelTown, did you ever get the lights from v-led? I think they were 5000k version. I'd really like to get the white color for the fogs but I don't want to risk melting any part of the car to do it. It isn't that big of a deal to me. Also, I don't think I'm understanding if the bulbs that were causing the problems are the same as the ones some of us ordered off eBay for $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 SteelTown, did you ever get the lights from v-led? I think they were 5000k version. I'd really like to get the white color for the fogs but I don't want to risk melting any part of the car to do it. It isn't that big of a deal to me. Also, I don't think I'm understanding if the bulbs that were causing the problems are the same as the ones some of us ordered off eBay for $10. Not yet, but plan to... I believe that the $10 ebay bulbs are LEDs. The HIDs have caused some issues, but not the LEDs as far as melting... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Well I am running the 8000k bulbs in the heads and fogs and ran the fogs for a good 2 hours tonight. No melting. It is interesting how some people are having issues with the lens's melting. I've had mine for over a year and no problems. You are a freak occurance lol. ALL the guys on fordgt500 who did this got melted housings. Read the link that was posted by someone else above you. But yea the 5000k LEDs will not melt your housing and are better than the standard 6000k LEDs everyone else has been buying that do not match your headlights and just waste usable light. Anything past 5000k is a waste and you only get bad blue light. V-LEDs is the only place I know that sells 5000k bulbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 LEDs run much cooler and will not melt your fogs... The negative is that they do not project light as well as the OEMs... at least none that I've seen. The problem is the reflectors melting/bubbling, not the actual lenses... It's all covered in the link that I attached in post #16. I have pictures of mine contained within the thread (post #212). Mine melted within 10 minutes. Closely examine your reflectors. If they're not adversely affected, then you should be OK, especially since you've been running them for over a year. As mentioned, some have had problems, while others have not. It could have been defectively ballast, bulbs, etc... Not sure of the reason, only of the negative effects resulting in having to purchase new housings at my own expense… and yes, this was the claimed “safe” 25 watt kit. The LEDs on the GT are pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The LEDs on the GT are pretty good. Good to know, but I was referring specifically to the 5202s (H16) bulb for the GT500... Hopefully someone will come up with something brighter than 400 lumes in a 4.3-5K color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
svt13 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The V-LED 5000k ones are not bright? Aren't they a 64 SMD LED bulb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy49 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The V-LED 5000k ones are not bright? Aren't they a 64 SMD LED bulb? There bright, they just don't produce much usable light. The fog light reflector and lens is not designed to work with these LED's. It is not capable of focusing the light from multiple light sources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelTownStang Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 The V-LED 5000k ones are not bright? Aren't they a 64 SMD LED bulb? They have two versions of the 5K: 1) 7.5w with 219 lumens, and 2) 13w with 400 lumens http://www.v-leds.com/Shop/Control/fp/SFV/32481 Actually, 400 lumens is one of the brightest 5202 LED bulbs that I've seen, but still not bright enough to project usable light as compared to OEM halogen bulb (PSX24W), which is 24w and 900 lumens. Yes, that ugly yellow OEM bulb projects more than twice the light of the brightest known 5K LED bulb. Ultimately, in this type of application, it comes down to aesthetics over function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05mustangman Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 You are a freak occurance lol. ALL the guys on fordgt500 who did this got melted housings. Read the link that was posted by someone else above you. But yea the 5000k LEDs will not melt your housing and are better than the standard 6000k LEDs everyone else has been buying that do not match your headlights and just waste usable light. Anything past 5000k is a waste and you only get bad blue light. V-LEDs is the only place I know that sells 5000k bulbs. So every single person who put hid's in their fogs has burned them up? Every single one to buy hid's? I'm sure there's a lot of people who have them and haven't chimed in that they don't have an issue. I got the 25w bulbs idk if maybe that has something to do with it? I didn't go for the 35w. And that's not true about anything past 5000k is a waste because I have 8000k and they are not blue. They are white with a very small tint of blue. But it's not that stupid straight blue lights you see all the imports driving around with. Just went out right now and checked the fogs again and absolutely nothing has been melted on them. Not the reflectors, not the lenses, nothing. Can't say why mine haven't and others are having issues. I did read that thread on fordgt500 and yes it did seem like a lot are having issues. I looked at mine and mine does have the ventilation hole about the bulb. I seen the one pic Aviator posted and wow mine has none of that at all thank god. Also the bulbs in my fogs are thinner than that one. That thread was started back in 2009 so maybe the kits they sell now are updated to solve that problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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