I'm buying the JDM fog lights for my car. It's a 2000 Black Honda Prelude. The front bumper is the stock one. It has the wing west front lip attached to it. Based on my car, what colour fog lights do you think I should install? Should I get the JDM clear fog lights or the JDM yellow fog lights (have yellow header). I just cannot decide. Your input would be greatly appreciated.
Oh, and it's preferance. So expect a bunch of members to come in here saying how it's what you want and not them and how their opinions really don't matter since it's your money.
The REAL JDM FOGS are clear and the reflectors are made of glass. A JDM replica foglight comes in clear, yellow, or smoked and the reflectors are plastic and will melt with a bulb higher then 35watts.
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dont get the replicas... its a waste of money. friend of mine got them had them in his car not even 2 1/2 months, and just like TheJGB said, they melted the lamp and started shorting out.
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The REAL JDM FOGS are clear and the reflectors are made of glass. A JDM replica foglight comes in clear, yellow, or smoked and the reflectors are plastic and will melt with a bulb higher then 35watts.
You're thinking of the lens. The lens on OEM JDM lights is not glass, it's a thick polycarbonate plastic. It's basically plexiglass. Also there is a new version of replica fog lights out. I got a pair about a month ago and they are a 1:1 replica of the genuine things this time around.
dont get the replicas... its a waste of money. friend of mine got them had them in his car not even 2 1/2 months, and just like TheJGB said, they melted the lamp and started shorting out.
The old version are terrible. I only used them when retrofitting projectors into fog lights. There is a new version out ... click the link above.
You're thinking of the lens. The lens on OEM JDM lights is not glass, it's a thick polycarbonate plastic. It's basically plexiglass. Also there is a new version of replica fog lights out. I got a pair about a month ago and they are a 1:1 replica of the genuine things this time around.
The old version are terrible. I only used them when retrofitting projectors into fog lights. There is a new version out ... click the link above.
No I wasn't, I was talking about the reflector bowl part.
Get the JDM or USDM OEM fogs and skip the replicas.
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Last edited by TheJGB-2KTypeSH; 11-17-2009 at 09:36 PM.
I don't get anything here with the fog lights. I thought they were spotlights. Are the ones that I have good or something? BTW what is so JDM about yellow spotlights? Honda Japan never released JDM yellow spotlights for the honda prelude bb6 did they? Is it just because it was sold in japan :| . What happens if some one made JDM spots and they were made in usa. I'm so confused argh
^ terms like JDM, yellow fogs, real, not real etc... are in many cases used incorrectly in the hobby. Don't pay any attention to that and research this stuff on your own. This is the best advice I can give you.
No I wasn't, I was talking about the reflector bowl part.
That would be impossible. The reflector is part of the housing in JDM foglights, real or replica. They are not like headlights which have an independent reflector of the housing, there simply is not enough room. So no, it's not made out of glass. It's simply chrome plating, and both real and replica are made out of the same material.
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The replicas are too damn expensive. Not worth it.
~$60 shipped is too expensive for you?
But I guess ~$250+ for a pair of genuine ones with pitted, faded lenses is a better deal. That and without any switch or harness of any kind.
The newest revision of replica fog lights is an EXACT COPY of the real, genuine thing. They are 1:1, 100% exact, mirror images, identical, indistinguishable, ... do I need to go on? But I guess I need to repeat myself for the THIRD TIME about this. Guess actually working with real JDM fog lights hand-in-hand next to a pair of the newest revision replicas means nothing.
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I don't get anything here with the fog lights. I thought they were spotlights. Are the ones that I have good or something? BTW what is so JDM about yellow spotlights? Honda Japan never released JDM yellow spotlights for the honda prelude bb6 did they? Is it just because it was sold in japan :| . What happens if some one made JDM spots and they were made in usa. I'm so confused argh
When people define things as "JDM" or "EDM" they are referring to the market the item was available in. What makes something "JDM" is if it was only available in that market, and no where else. Therefore, foglights that take up the entire space under the turn signal are "JDM" because they were only offered in Japan. Europe and America only had the round lens fog lights as an option. Japan had these spotlight fogs as well (including the yellow ones; yes yellow spot light fogs were available for the 5th gen [BB6-BB9] as well). So essentially what makes something "X-DM" (XDomestic Market, where "X" is a country) is if only that item was made available in that country and NOWHERE else. Basically a quick way for people to say "ooh, I have this cool thing in X-country but only Y-country had it as an option!"
From an engineering standpoint, your fog lights are actually much more better suited for foggy conditions than the "JDM" ones. USDM fogs (spotlights) produce a narrow, low, conical beam that lights up the road without reflecting off of fog/snow/rain/etc. Also, cars in the US that have foglights as standard or option have a feature that turns them off when you turn your high beams on. It's DOT regulation for this function to be in cars, but also a way of "telling" if those lights on the bumper are fogs or just running lights. Japan probably doesn't have this regulation, but in terms of USDOT regulations "JDM" foglights are not actual fog lights.
Regardless, you simply need to drive a Prelude with both sets of fogs. USDM fogs (spotlights) actually light up the road a bit more whereas the "JDM" fogs do absolute jack**** other than look cool. Although HIDs in the "JDM" style do produce fantastic results.
There, I hope actually explaining the topic helped.
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point proven.
which clear or which yellow? fake or real? yep, that didn't get mentioned in the post above.
Point proven that you're an ignorant asshat who argues things he has not the fondest clue about? (although I'll give you the benefit of knowing a fair amount about EDM/JDM options .... well, collecting it in a thread at least.)
I always seem to learn something from you shimee! Thanks alot! Damn I didnt know they were released in yellow that is wicked to mee :| . And yup HID's do good for my spotlights
Like I said Shimee, the replicas are cacca. They are crap, even the v2 ones. Don't spread false rumors that they are the same EXACT COPY like you said.
Sorry bro, respect my opinion. Anything replica is for the most part garbage and you can't deny that. Get a clue next time you start defending cheap-ass aftermarket parts.
and please, don't even mention my threads and what I do with the whole JDM/EDM thing.
You are not on my level, little girl. It's like you are high school baseball and I am the show.
It's been a while since I've come across a blithering idiot like you. Reading your mindless garbage is almost as funny as reading Tee-Dot's posts. Although I can't decide if it's because you sound like a mule or if because you think you're serious and correct. And I'll respect your opinion when you stop being a hypocrite and ****ting over the opinions of others. That and maybe when you stop claiming things you know nothing about.
Anyway bro, I won't deny that replica parts are for the most part cheap. How do I know? Because I bought a pair of V1 replicas because I was tired of my autozone fog lights and wanted something that looked better. I needed foglights and wasn't concerned with owning something rare so I couldnt justify spending $400+ (at the time) for "real" JDM ones. And no, not even V1's were "cheap ****." They never melted on me since I kept 35watt bulbs in them and fitment was great. But people started putting higher wattage bulbs in them and melting them even after numerous warnings (from me and others) not to do this. Thus I made some money by offering to retrofit projectors into replica fog lights.
Then a month ago I stumbled across a new version of the replicas. I decided to take the risk and try these, and review them for every other prelude owner. The difference between me and you is that I actually handled real JDM fog lights next to these. I helped my friend install his JDM lights, and was able to compare genuine vs. replica v2 hand in hand. Another difference is I have an engineering background/present (as in I'm a student) and I CAN comment on the build quality of something like this. Whereas you are the one that makes false claims grown from the fantasy land in your head.
Also, I'm the one who has been in contact with the manufacturer of these new fog lights. The replica V2 fog lights are produced in the SAME FACTORIES that spit out "genuine" fog lights for many automotive manufacturers, including Honda. The materials they use for the housing and lens is printed on the side. These fog lights are also stamped with an approval from an international standards committee (ie: the ISO) which means the materials used and build quality is of equal spec to OEM parts.
Atleast half a dozen members on preludepower.com have trusted my review of these fog lights and are more than happy with the product. I could easily get their testimonial if you would like. I've also been running HIDs in them for a month now and I have no issues. I've tried higher wattage halogen bulbs and they held up fine (70watts was the highest I tried; they are rated for 55watts).
There, I proved my worth by stating FACTS. You're 0 for 2, but I'll give you another shot to counter my argument with some logical thinking. You know, as in you bought a pair of Replica JDM fogs V2 and have owned or used a pair of genuine JDM fogs and have some TANGIBLE basis to support your claims.
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