Diode Dynamics Elite Series Fog Lamps 2014+ Fiesta ST *FREE SHIPPING*
Features
- High-performance OEM-grade replacement
- Custom-engineered optic provides extremely wide, intense light output
- Distinctive integrated amber backlight
- Road-legal fog light (SAE F3 compliant)
- Plug and play main beam, no modification needed
- Engineered and assembled in USA
Overview
Factory fog lights are built to meet minimum output requirements. Every aftermarket design available provides similar lackluster performance, but with an LED. The focus has been on LED appearance, not increased output. There has never been an aftermarket fog light designed from the ground up for performance - until now.
Introducing the Elite Series Fog Lamps: the first OE-style fog lights that were designed for true performance. With a custom-engineered patent-pending optic, multi-die automotive emitters, and high-power full-copper circuit boards, the Elite Series fog light delivers up to 5 times more output than halogen lamps. With a plug-and-play installation, this is one of the easiest and most effective upgrades you can make to improve your visibility in inclement weather.
Output that Outperforms. The Elite Series Fog Lamp is built around a highly-engineered single-piece PMMA lens. This optic was carefully designed using advanced optical simulation software to produce a light pattern that is wider than any other aftermarket fog lamp on the market, with an 80-degree spread of highly intense light. Even with this extremely wide band of light, the pattern is extremely smooth throughout, with an extremely sharp cutoff to avoid glare to other drivers, including a BMW-style “color flicker” at the very edge of the pattern. Diode Dynamics engineers accomplished all this while still meeting SAE F3 fog light standards, for legal on-road use. Please check your local laws and regulations for aiming, installation, and applicability.
White or Yellow. All Elite Series Fog Lamps are available in a cool white or selective yellow output color.
The white is a 6000K color temperature, which is a true cool white output. This will perfectly match other LEDs on your vehicle, such as DRLs or running lights. The white option also offers a premium BMW-style color band at the very top of the beam pattern.
The selective yellow option is 3000K in color temperature, which is great for high contrast in inclement weather, or in providing a distinctive look on the road. The yellow lamp consists of a yellow multi-die LED emitter paired with a yellow-tinted lens, to provide unmatched output and optical efficiency, even with the intense yellow output.
Backlight Functionality. All Elite Series Fog Lamps come standard with an integrated amber accent light. This backlight feature fully illuminates the main lens with amber LEDs, intended to match other position, sidemarker, or corner lights on your vehicle. This feature can be wired to any constant 12-volt source for your desired vehicle function, using the included tap connector. It will shut off automatically if the main beam is activated. Check local laws and regulations for acceptable use.
Bolt-On Fitment. Elite Series Fog Lamps can be installed on most vehicles in minutes. Simply remove your factory fog light assembly and ours will bolt right in its place, using sturdy glass-fiber-reinforced brackets. With built-in adjustment, the lamps can be aimed after installation. To wire them up, a pair of waterproof plug-and-play adapters are included to connect the lights to your factory bulb sockets.
Assembled with Quality - in the USA. Elite Series Fog Lamps are assembled in the USA using OEM-grade materials, including a precision aluminum casting, UV-coated outer lens, copper-core circuit board, and multi-die automotive emitters. After being assembled by Diode Dynamics in St. Louis, Missouri, they are robotically sealed with urethane epoxy for long-lasting protection against moisture, and packaged in form-fit foam for safe transportation. No expense has been spared, from materials to assembly, right here in America.
Proven Reliability - Backed for 8 Years. Like our popular Stage Series lineup, Elite Series LED lamps have been extensively tested for long-term operation from -40 to 185 degrees F, along with vibration, moisture intrusion, and corrosion testing. All of these tests are completed to SAE standards, just like factory components on your vehicle. With integrated moisture-proof vents, the lamps can “breath” with changes in temperature, maintaining a strong seal over time. And with built-in circuit protection for voltage spikes and reverse polarity, these lights will keep working for years. They are backed by an industry-leading 8-year limited warranty.
Experience. After over a decade in business, Diode Dynamics is one of the most trusted names in automotive LED lighting. We directly assemble and engineer our own products in the United States, allowing for higher quality and performance, with the newest and brightest LED technology. No matter what you're driving, we pride ourselves in offering only the best possible LED solutions. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss your lighting project!
What's Included
- Two (2) Elite Series Type A fog lamps
- Two (2) H11 4-pin DT backlight tap wires
- Two (2) T-taps
- Mounting guide
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Customer Reviews
Like a lot of you guys probably, I have been using yellow Lamin-X on my fog lights for years. But the heat destroys the Lamin-X over time and it needs to be replaced. Well, one of the bulbs finally went out so I decided to upgrade. I much prefer the OEM look of these ones and they are cheaper than the SS3s. From some videos online it looks like the SS3s are brighter, but the cutoff isn't as good. Plus these have the amber backlight feature which is cool as well. I don't think the SS3s used to have that.
Installing these, I had never had to take my bumper off before. I followed a video from Mishimoto on Youtube. It's actually much easier than I expected. The only issue is two of the three bolts on each side are a bit hard to get to. I had to use a hand wrench to get to the third one on each side, reaching from behind (wheel well). I recommend taking the wheels off as well. I think it'd be easier if I had a power ratchet with the right extensions/flex adapter. The actual installation of the lights themselves took no time at all. Just two torx screws, and the bracket fits perfectly. I used the T-Taps to tap into the parking light wire just before they hit the male connector. I used a voltmeter to find out which wire they were. They are the second to last wire in the connector. I think one is Brown/Yellow and the other is Green/Yellow. I cut back the tape a bit to loosen them up so I had room for the T-Tap. Then just put the bumper back on and get to aiming!
The one thing that makes this ALMOST perfect and not perfect, at no fault to Diode Dynamics, is that there is no easy access to aim these because of the skirt on the bottom of the vehicle, if you install these with the aiming screw down. I chose instead to mount them with the screw facing up, which gives you easy access as long as the headlights are removed. And the headlights aren't too hard to take out and put back in. So just keep that in mind when you are installing these.
Performance-wise, the amber backlight function is cool but not all that useful realistically. With one caveat I think, and that is if you also get the DD switchback blinkers. Then you could theoretically drive around during the day in parking light mode with 'DRL's and amber backlight fogs. The fog lights themselves are incredible. Super bright, super wide and look great with these OEM look. I am really happy I sprung for these, and am now a bit addicted to DD stuff. I may go ahead and switch all the other lights out as well! I just did all the interior lights.
