Finally found some really nice fog lights

[fmzip]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)


http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog8.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog7.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog6.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog5.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog4.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog3.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog2.jpg

Here's just the fogs

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog.jpg

Fog and headlights

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog1.jpg

[Strong Man]

Nice..more or less like mine

[hiwasss]

Is this for B8.5?

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[mikedizzzo]

Does this come in yellow?


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[fmzip]

Is this for B8.5?

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These are in a B8.5, I edited my OP.

They will work in a B8, I believe you have H11 bulbs instead of H8. Each can be ordered

[fmzip]

Does this come in yellow?


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6000K only, no 2700K

[raudiace4]

I have yellow LED fog, and the quality and build are probably better than these.

Calais Extremely Bright LED H8 COB Chips Yellow 30W Fog Light Bulbs Plug-n-Play(pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CTMT2LY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1hetAb8PZ63BQ

[fmzip]

I have yellow LED fog, and the quality and build are probably better than these.

Calais Extremely Bright LED H8 COB Chips Yellow 30W Fog Light Bulbs Plug-n-Play(pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CTMT2LY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1hetAb8PZ63BQ

Different LED, old COB LED technology.

Philips ZES LEDs are the latest.

https://www.lumileds.com/products/high-power-leds/luxeon-z-es

Good suggestion for a yellow bulb if that's what you are looking for but you are comparing apples and oranges in LED technology here. The output of todays LED's require a massive heatsink. There is no heatsink on your bulb other than the circuit board which is made from aluminum.

The ones I have are all aluminum assemblies versus what you have for the reason of extremely high output from the heat generated from the LED. Not all LED's are the same and if you don't know what you are looking for, you are literally throwing good money away

[raudiace4]

Different LED, old COB LED technology.

Philips ZES LEDs are the latest.

https://www.lumileds.com/products/high-power-leds/luxeon-z-es

Good suggestion for a yellow bulb if that's what you are looking for but you are comparing apples and oranges in LED technology here. The output of todays LED's require a massive heatsink. There is no heatsink on your bulb other than the circuit board which is made from aluminum.

The ones I have are all aluminum assemblies versus what you have for the reason of extremely high output from the heat generated from the LED. Not all LED's are the same and if you don't know what you are looking for, you are literally throwing good money away

You are correct, I posted the wrong link. As that was the first pair of fogs I ran. They looked good but light output wasn’t great.

I run these now but can’t find the yellow version anymore. These are super bright, and brighter than any fogs really need to be. These aren’t ZES but they are brighter than 55watt HIDs and light output is better IMO.


Alla Lighting 8000lm Xtremely Super Bright 6500K Xenon White High Power COB Mini H11 H8 H9 H11LL H8LL LED Headlight Conversion Kits Bulbs for Replacing Halogen Headlamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KMHIRLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ISetAbFNXQ68T

[ElectroMike]

Nice find!

Did you get a chance to feel the heat sink fan blades after a few minutes of run time, to see how hot they get to touch? I'm just concerned that if they get too hot and are in contact with plastic parts in the fog light cavity, they may melt something.

[fmzip]

You are correct, I posted the wrong link. As that was the first pair of fogs I ran. They looked good but light output wasn’t great.

I run these now but can’t find the yellow version anymore. These are super bright, and brighter than any fogs really need to be. These aren’t ZES but they are brighter than 55watt HIDs and light output is better IMO.


Alla Lighting 8000lm Xtremely Super Bright 6500K Xenon White High Power COB Mini H11 H8 H9 H11LL H8LL LED Headlight Conversion Kits Bulbs for Replacing Halogen Headlamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KMHIRLO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_ISetAbFNXQ68T


Much better.

I am concerned on any bulbs with fans from a no-name source.

https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71cAiCFwIYL._SL1500_.jpg


Fire is a concern with high powered LED's. That's why I opted for the large passive heatsink

[fmzip]

Nice find!

Did you get a chance to feel the heat sink fan blades after a few minutes of run time, to see how hot they get to touch? I'm just concerned that if they get too hot and are in contact with plastic parts in the fog light cavity, they may melt something.


I will check that for sure.....

As it's next to 1 degree here, life in the garage was not fun. There is nothing near the fog light assembly that it can come in contact with though.

[Brother Owl]

Really would like a yellow version...

[fmzip]

Really would like a yellow version...

Same LED technology, fanless design in yellow/white for a B8 only H11:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-Set-H8-H9-H11-60W-8000LM-Dual-Color-S5-LED-Headlight-LUMI-ZES-Chips-Fanless/32837629272.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.9TWseJ&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10 151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_1032 5_10546_10343_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_ 10307_5920011_10059_10314_10534_5790011_100031_106 04_10103_10142,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=53bc1b2d-715f-4527-bfc5-a53d330a09a4-0&algo_pvid=53bc1b2d-715f-4527-bfc5-a53d330a09a4&transAbTest=ae803_5&priceBeautifyAB=0



Can't tell you for sure if you won't get a bulb error but most likely not

[mlavelle92]

Just get the Phillips X treme vision, none of this wacky heat sink bullshit. They are like 100 bucks

[Brother Owl]

Same LED technology, fanless design in yellow/white for a B8 only H11:

Damn bro

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180103/b53ad926a166e6a4e288d6cb19b16950.gif

[dalmation53]

I have H11 on my B7 for fogs lights as well. I currently run hids at the moment but the fact i don't have to run a ballast or fan is very awesome.

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[fmzip]

Just get the Phillips X treme vision, none of this wacky heat sink bullshit. They are like 100 bucks

Almost bought these but nowhere near the output of the ZES LEDs. Just so you understand, the base of your suggest LED has a heatsink too. There's nothing wacky about heat-sinking, various designs of metal to dissipate heat:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-12834UNIX2-X-tremeVision-Light-Fits/dp/B00U2NHLTI/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1514984138&sr=8-1&keywords=philips+extreme+h8

This also work and no error codes. For 1/2 the price and likely twice the output, I'll keep mine

[fmzip]

Just an FYI, this picture shows that you can even put these inside a housing. With such a large heatsink, heat is never an issue. I will take my laser temp gauge and get readings off it...

https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/HTB10os9hSYH8KJjSspdq6ARgVXaO.jpg

[SteveYem]

Really would like a yellow version...

I bought a set of these (https://www.hidconcept.com/collections/led-foglight/products/h11-hcx-led-golden-yellow-3000k-kit-pack-of-2#tab-2) HCX 3000k LED bulbs and have had them installed for a little over a year and they have worked flawlessly so far - no hiccups, no error codes, no melted housings, instant on. They are fanless and come with different colored filters for different light output, but the default filter that comes on the bulbs is the yellow filter pictured. I have not messed around with any of the other filters. They look like this in action with the default 3000k filter:

https://i.imgur.com/Jtr7PvY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ji1q1ei.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/J6c5EZe.jpg

Hoen Endurance (junk, IMO) on the left, HCX 3000k LED on the right:
https://i.imgur.com/DQchxv7.jpg


They're a little bit pricey, but so far I have been pleased with my purchase!

[chip_]

Alot of people run these https://store.ijdmtoy.com/H11-9005-9006-High-Power-COB-LED-Replacement-Bulb-p/40w-cob-fog.htm

This might be an option as well - http://store.ijdmtoy.com/HID-Equivalent-LED-Headlight-System-p/89-60x-cob.htm20Tools

[fmzip]

Just measured the temperature on the heatsink after running them for an hour straight.....78 degrees.

Very cool as expected!

[fmzip]

They are fanless and come with different colored filters for different light output, but the default filter that comes on the bulbs is the yellow filter pictured.
Hoen Endurance (junk, IMO) on the left, HCX 3000k LED on the right:


They're a little bit pricey, but so far I have been pleased with my purchase!

Those had me fooled, would have thought it was a fan until I read "heat pipe"


Alot of people run these https://store.ijdmtoy.com/H11-9005-9006-High-Power-COB-LED-Replacement-Bulb-p/40w-cob-fog.htm



The lumen output on these are 1/3 of what I just bought. That's the issue with yellow, very difficult to get the same output. Are you guys after appearance with yellow LEDs versus useful lighting? The HCX's look to have a nice output but the others are pretty poor

[SteveYem]

Those had me fooled, would have thought it was a fan until I read "heat pipe"



Interesting - where did you see "heat pipe" mentioned?
In all honesty, I could not convince myself that these were fanless based on the technical details listed (which are sparse), but if I remember correctly Mike @ HIDConcept here on the forums convinced me that they were indeed fanless. Also odd that I cannot find reference to this 'HCX' brand anywhere but on the HIDConcept website that sells them. But in any case, it has been an $85 experiment that has been turning out in my favor for ~1 year so I have no complaints thus far.

Also FWIW, these LEDs do a pretty decent job at projecting light forward but more notably provided a substantial increase in peripheral lighting.

[fmzip]

Interesting - where did you see "heat pipe" mentioned?
In all honesty, I could not convince myself that these were fanless based on the technical details listed (which are sparse), but if I remember correctly Mike @ HIDConcept here on the forums convinced me that they were indeed fanless. Also odd that I cannot find reference to this 'HCX' brand anywhere but on the HIDConcept website that sells them. But in any case, it has been an $85 experiment that has been turning out in my favor for ~1 year so I have no complaints thus far.

Also FWIW, these LEDs do a pretty decent job at projecting light forward but more notably provided a substantial increase in peripheral lighting.

On the package :)

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1867/0873/products/LED-6GHL-9006-W3_1024x1024.jpg?v=1509130580Mike offered them to me too but I wasn't keen on the filters. He use to carry ones that looked like this, used a braid for heatsinking very aluminum:

https://i.pinimg.com/originals/e7/a4/5f/e7a45fe08badd588b98b60a26b2bfce2.jpg



I too am all about the peripheral lighting on the backroads. I am still in awe at how much more lighting I have now. Too many deer in my neck of the woods

[SteveYem]

On the package :)


I too am all about the peripheral lighting on the backroads. I am still in awe at how much more lighting I have now. Too many deer in my neck of the woods

LOL touché
I admit the filter concept seemed cheesy to me, but I've been really happy with the light output and color so I suppose the ends justify the means. I'm curious to try out the next higher color 'temperature' filter to see if I can get closer to matching the DRLs. I have to say, though, that the color and brightness of yours seems perfect. Have you used them in rain/fog and if so, were they effective? I know the theory is that bright light with higher color temperatures can actually decrease visibility in those conditions so I'm curious to see your review on that.

[fmzip]

LOL touché
I admit the filter concept seemed cheesy to me, but I've been really happy with the light output and color so I suppose the ends justify the means. I'm curious to try out the next higher color 'temperature' filter to see if I can get closer to matching the DRLs. I have to say, though, that the color and brightness of yours seems perfect. Have you used them in rain/fog and if so, were they effective? I know the theory is that bright light with higher color temperatures can actually decrease visibility in those conditions so I'm curious to see your review on that.

Just popped them in last night. Haven't had a chance to check them out in adverse conditions yet although there is a blizzard expected for tomorrow :)

My goal was all about no errors, no heat and increased light output at night. These checked all the boxes. Worthwhile $43 gamble, curious about longevity. Hope they are a lifetime bulb. They have a pretty good shot as they are well hidden from the elements, IP68 rated, and appear very well made. I will certainly post back here if they die!

[SteveYem]

Just popped them in last night. Haven't had a chance to check them out in adverse conditions yet although there is a blizzard expected for tomorrow :)

My goal was all about no errors, no heat and increased light output at night. These checked all the boxes. Worthwhile $43 gamble, curious about longevity. Hope they are a lifetime bulb. They have a pretty good shot as they are well hidden from the elements, IP68 rated, and appear very well made. I will certainly post back here if they die!

Good luck with them. I will be curious to see your review if you get the chance to go out driving at night during heavy snowfall.

[og_staxx]

also interested to see how they handle the impeding storm tomorrow.

It is my understanding that yellow fog lights are actually more useful in a given situation where a fog light would be used?

[SteveYem]

also interested to see how they handle the impeding storm tomorrow.

It is my understanding that yellow fog lights are actually more useful in a given situation where a fog light would be used?

That has been my understanding as well. It has something to do with the way the light refracts or reflects through the water droplets, where whiter light can cause more of a white-out condition while yellower light can help to boost visibility. I have never done a side by side comparison, and I do not know all of the science behind it.

[fmzip]

That has been my understanding as well. It has something to do with the way the light refracts or reflects through the water droplets, where whiter light can cause more of a white-out condition while yellower light can help to boost visibility. I have never done a side by side comparison, and I do not know all of the science behind it.

Totally agree with you guys. For me, I am more about night driving than adverse conditions. I typically stay home if it sucks out. I am a fair weather golfer too, lol!

But either white/yellow, they need to project some decent light with whatever you purchase. I'll consider risking my life tomorrow for the benefit of the forum ;)

[og_staxx]

just a test in the driveway bro! be safe, its gonna be a fun day haha

[S4'ed]

A little bit of creative marketing on these "6000 Lumen" ZDATT LED bulbs.....from your picture, each bulb has 4 ZES LED chips. From the ZES datasheet, the brightest chip model (depends on color temp K) puts out 245 Lumens average...so the total from each bulb is actually 980 Lumens...not even close to 6000.....

[fmzip]

A little bit of creative marketing on these "6000 Lumen" ZDATT LED bulbs.....from your picture, each bulb has 4 ZES LED chips. From the ZES datasheet, the brightest chip model (depends on color temp K) puts out 245 Lumens average...so the total from each bulb is actually 980 Lumens...not even close to 6000.....

They are all very creative with lumen advertising.

It is however 8 LED's, 4 on each side on the H8's and 16 LEDs on others. The design of the assembly and glass also has effect on what type of real output you will get. I picked the ZES because some of our lighting customers use these and they know what they are doing.

http://www.lrc.rpi.edu/programs/nlpip/lightinganswers/led/luminousIntensityLightOutput.asp

Pics of each type are here:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

[Brother Owl]

I bought a set of these (https://www.hidconcept.com/collections/led-foglight/products/h11-hcx-led-golden-yellow-3000k-kit-pack-of-2#tab-2) HCX 3000k LED bulbs and have had them installed for a little over a year and they have worked flawlessly so far - no hiccups, no error codes, no melted housings, instant on. They are fanless and come with different colored filters for different light output, but the default filter that comes on the bulbs is the yellow filter pictured. I have not messed around with any of the other filters. They look like this in action with the default 3000k filter:

https://i.imgur.com/Jtr7PvY.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/ji1q1ei.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/J6c5EZe.jpg

Hoen Endurance (junk, IMO) on the left, HCX 3000k LED on the right:
https://i.imgur.com/DQchxv7.jpg


They're a little bit pricey, but so far I have been pleased with my purchase!

Those look pretty good, def a step up from the bargain bin Ziza's I have.
I'm really looking for a fog light/turn signal indicator combo that looks similar.
Unfortunately, your Hoen Endurance output looks closer to the OEM amber turn signal...
I get a twitch in my eye everytime I see my reflection in the back of a car when I'm turning.

[ElectroMike]

Just measured the temperature on the heatsink after running them for an hour straight.....78 degrees.

Very cool as expected!

That's a super low temp, even with low ambient temps!

I thought you'd be in the 100+ from my past experience working with heat sink R&D at work.

[Stana071]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)


http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog8.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog7.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog6.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog5.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog4.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog3.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog2.jpg

Here's just the fogs

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog.jpg

Fog and headlights

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog1.jpg
Seems like there is no option for the H8's...am i missing something?

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[fmzip]

Seems like there is no option for the H8's...am i missing something?

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Yes, click the link.....

Select the color, then select China, then select H11 H8 H9, all are the same socket

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

[Stana071]

Yes, click the link.....

Select the color, then select China, then select H11 H8 H9, all are the same socket

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0
I only see H11 out of those 3..so I can click the H11 as they are the same socket?

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[fmzip]

try using a PC.....the web page loads funny on the phone. It's there

[Stana071]

try using a PC.....the web page loads funny on the phone. It's there
will do. thanks

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[NAR Mike]

anyone try these for B8s?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KFBPDAA/ref=tsm_1_fb_lk

[Dobbler]

Same LED technology, fanless design in yellow/white for a B8 only H11:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-Set-H8-H9-H11-60W-8000LM-Dual-Color-S5-LED-Headlight-LUMI-ZES-Chips-Fanless/32837629272.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.9TWseJ&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10 151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_1032 5_10546_10343_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_ 10307_5920011_10059_10314_10534_5790011_100031_106 04_10103_10142,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=53bc1b2d-715f-4527-bfc5-a53d330a09a4-0&algo_pvid=53bc1b2d-715f-4527-bfc5-a53d330a09a4&transAbTest=ae803_5&priceBeautifyAB=0



Can't tell you for sure if you won't get a bulb error but most likely not

Has anyone installed these bi-color (switchable) LED bulbs? Looking for a review. I currently have 3000k HID and wonder if these are brighter or not?

[Dobbler]

Has anyone installed these bi-color (switchable) LED bulbs? Looking for a review. I currently have 3000k HID and wonder if these are brighter or not?


Anyone?

[ElectroMike]

Yes, click the link.....

Select the color, then select China, then select H11 H8 H9, all are the same socket


I ordered these as well, took about two to three weeks to receive them, waiting for a free weekend to install, thanks for the link!

They do have a unique way of selection, you HAVE to click the "6000k cold white", "CHINA", etc., even thou that's the only option, you still need to click it. Mine were shipped with a pair of white gloves inside as well, which I thought was a nice touch!

[fmzip]

I ordered these as well, took about two to three weeks to receive them, waiting for a free weekend to install, thanks for the link!

They do have a unique way of selection, you HAVE to click the "6000k cold white", "CHINA", etc., even thou that's the only option, you still need to click it. Mine were shipped with a pair of white gloves inside as well, which I thought was a nice touch!

You will like them. I love using them on back roads at night, really illuminate the edge of the roads tremendously

Had a chance to use them in fog, happy with the output there as well

[ElectroMike]

You will like them. I love using them on back roads at night, really illuminate the edge of the roads tremendously


I'm looking forward to the install, did you put the car on the jacks or just turn the wheels while they were on ground, one at a time to open the wells?

I just need them to brighten up the edges of the roads, especially when going thru curvy, one lane mountain roads with no town lights, nothing like having small animals dart out in front of you!

I only see dense fog once every few years, so I don't care for that part of use for them.

[dlo93]

You will like them. I love using them on back roads at night, really illuminate the edge of the roads tremendously

Had a chance to use them in fog, happy with the output there as well

Do these match the OEM lights pretty well?

[Dobbler]

The LEDs I’ve tried have all under performed HIDs in the fog light housings.

[red4life5]

I like the concept of these; the problem is getting caught up in cheap lighting that looks nicer but isn’t actually brighter. I did the trusted V-LED option and they have been flawless; granted I did spend twice as much. Hope to see more fog light friends!


2010 A4 S-Line Prestige

[Dobbler]

I like the concept of these; the problem is getting caught up in cheap lighting that looks nicer but isn’t actually brighter. I did the trusted V-LED option and they have been flawless; granted I did spend twice as much. Hope to see more fog light friends!


2010 A4 S-Line Prestige
Did you compare to 35w HID? I would hope they would be better/brighter at that price.

[fmzip]

I'm looking forward to the install, did you put the car on the jacks or just turn the wheels while they were on ground, one at a time to open the wells?

I just need them to brighten up the edges of the roads, especially when going thru curvy, one lane mountain roads with no town lights, nothing like having small animals dart out in front of you!

I only see dense fog once every few years, so I don't care for that part of use for them. Totally agree which is why I went white, yes car of the ground and turned the wheel


Do these match the OEM lights pretty well?

Yes, they match the headlights extremely well.

[red4life5]

Did you compare to 35w HID? I would hope they would be better/brighter at that price.

I hadn’t. My prior knowledge at the time didn’t want to set up ballasts and so forth with the possible “burnt housings” so I went LED. I wish we could have a fog light comparison thread but pictures never do justice


2010 A4 S-Line Prestige

[Datalogger1]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)




Here's just the fogs

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog.jpg

Fog and headlights

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog1.jpg


Are you still satisfied with these? No errors or anything? I want a really bright set of fogs to match my headlights (or be very close to them). I have a set of HID fog's on my BMW, and they work great, but every now and then one will go out until I cycle the fog lights off and on again. Has only happened 2 times in the couple months that I've had them installed. (I don't drive the BMW a whole lot though). I hate the factory fog lights. They look cheap compared to the headlights on these cars.

Thank you.

-Josh

[fmzip]

Are you still satisfied with these? No errors or anything? I want a really bright set of fogs to match my headlights (or be very close to them). I have a set of HID fog's on my BMW, and they work great, but every now and then one will go out until I cycle the fog lights off and on again. Has only happened 2 times in the couple months that I've had them installed. (I don't drive the BMW a whole lot though). I hate the factory fog lights. They look cheap compared to the headlights on these cars.

Thank you.

-Josh

I love them Josh. Super bright, no errors no flicker. Peripheral lighting out of these is unbelievable. They match very nicely and the pathway lighting when you shut off the car is 1000% brighter. You won't be disappointed, these are not cheapy LEDs

[Dobbler]

I have yellow LED fog, and the quality and build are probably better than these.

Calais Extremely Bright LED H8 COB Chips Yellow 30W Fog Light Bulbs Plug-n-Play(pack of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CTMT2LY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1hetAb8PZ63BQ

I just tried a set of these in 3000k. Output was 20-30% less than 3000k HID. I returned them.

[dzasta]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0


Can this mod be done with the car on the ground?

[fmzip]

Can this mod be done with the car on the ground?

Yes.... Just turn the steering wheel


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[The Machine]

I ordered these fog lights myself based on fmzip's recommendation and pics. My car has LED fogs from the previous owner, but they are a tad blue for my taste and don't really match the headlights that well. After I saw these I figured the color match looks much better and the price point was really good as well. Only downside is the shipping time, but it is coming from overseas so it is what it is.

[Datalogger1]

I love them Josh. Super bright, no errors no flicker. Peripheral lighting out of these is unbelievable. They match very nicely and the pathway lighting when you shut off the car is 1000% brighter. You won't be disappointed, these are not cheapy LEDs

Great, thank you. I'm ordering them right now. My RS4 grille should be here in about 2 weeks. I'd like to install these while I have the bumper off.

[Dobbler]

I love them Josh. Super bright, no errors no flicker. Peripheral lighting out of these is unbelievable. They match very nicely and the pathway lighting when you shut off the car is 1000% brighter. You won't be disappointed, these are not cheapy LEDs

Are yours the color-switching type?

[fmzip]

Are yours the color-switching type?

they are not

[mikedizzzo]

I have a 2016 S5 and the fog light size is H8. I want the HCX, but they make them only in H11. Does anyone know if they will still fit?


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[fmzip]

I have a 2016 S5 and the fog light size is H8. I want the HCX, but they make them only in H11. Does anyone know if they will still fit?


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What's an HCX????????

[SteveYem]

What's an HCX????????

I believe he is referring to these fog lights:
https://www.hidconcept.com/collections/led-foglight/products/h11-hcx-led-golden-yellow-3000k-kit-pack-of-2

I have these and have been really happy with them.

[SteveYem]

I have a 2016 S5 and the fog light size is H8. I want the HCX, but they make them only in H11. Does anyone know if they will still fit?


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I installed a set of the HCX LED fog lights on my 2015 S4 which I believe also comes with H8 fog light bulbs. The H11 size HCX LEDs fit perfectly. I'm not exactly sure what the differ nice is between H8 and H11, but it fits and works perfectly.

[fmzip]

I believe he is referring to these fog lights:
https://www.hidconcept.com/collections/led-foglight/products/h11-hcx-led-golden-yellow-3000k-kit-pack-of-2

I have these and have been really happy with them.

I did look at those too.....Like the idea of heat pipe for cooling and not a fan. Passive cooling is where it's at!

[SteveYem]

I did look at those too.....Like the idea of heat pipe for cooling and not a fan. Passive cooling is where it's at!

Yep, passive cooling was a must-have for me. These lights have been rock solid for the past ~1 year that I've been running them.
One weird thing is that the yellow color is achieved using plastic filters that wrap around the LED bulb, and the bulbs come with a couple other color filters but I don't think any of them will give a pure white DRL-matching color (although I haven't tried), so if that's what someone is after then these bulbs may not be for them.

[fmzip]

One weird thing is that the yellow color is achieved using plastic filters that wrap around the LED bulb, and the bulbs come with a couple other color filters but I don't think any of them will give a pure white DRL-matching color (although I haven't tried), so if that's what someone is after then these bulbs may not be for them.

Exact reason I did not buy them

[dlo93]

Are these LEDS fanless/direct plug in play install?

[fmzip]

Are these LEDS fanless/direct plug in play install?

Yes, they are both fanless and direct plug in

[SteveYem]

Exact reason I did not buy them

Yep, it's weird and I almost didn't buy them for that reason. However, HIDConcept made a convincing sales pitch at the time and I went for it. Again, I've been really happy with the results and functionally they are very good, so I can 'forgive' the cheesy color filter as the ends seem to justify the means.

Just for shits, here is a photo from the driver seat of the fog lights shining on the back yard:
https://i.imgur.com/GiDEC8F.jpg

From outside the car:
https://i.imgur.com/J6c5EZe.jpg

How the color looks up against my garage door:
https://i.imgur.com/GHNu5sG.jpg

and how they look on the car:
https://i.imgur.com/ntST4tc.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/YqacB9m.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/r22dDDB.jpg


Bad blurry pic, but color and brightness comparison of the HCX (left) and Hoen 'Endurance' yellow fog light:
https://i.imgur.com/CIBJaQQ.jpg

And HCX (right) vs. Hoen 'Endurance' against the garage door:
https://i.imgur.com/DQchxv7.jpg

[Dobbler]

Are there any deals running for the HCX?

[mikedizzzo]

I installed a set of the HCX LED fog lights on my 2015 S4 which I believe also comes with H8 fog light bulbs. The H11 size HCX LEDs fit perfectly. I'm not exactly sure what the differ nice is between H8 and H11, but it fits and works perfectly.

Just got some HCX in yellow size H11 for my S5 which calls for H8. They fit perfectly! I slapped on the yellow film and the output is is exactly what I wanted. Got them from HIDConcept as well. Thanks for the suggestion.


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[SteveYem]

Just got some HCX in yellow size H11 for my S5 which calls for H8. They fit perfectly! I slapped on the yellow film and the output is is exactly what I wanted. Got them from HIDConcept as well. Thanks for the suggestion.


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Nice! I hope they work out as well for you as they have for me!

[BB-A4]

The bulbs OP recommends are 50 watt and the oem are 35 watt. Will this be a problem?


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[mikedizzzo]

The bulbs OP recommends are 50 watt and the oem are 35 watt. Will this be a problem?


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57028 box says 22 watt



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[BB-A4]

57028 box says 22 watt



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Where do see this?
57030



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[BB-A4]

This is from his link


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[mikedizzzo]

This is from his link


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Are you talking about the HCX bulbs?


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[BB-A4]

Are you talking about the HCX bulbs?


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No, the Zdatts in his first post.


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[mikedizzzo]

57033 crappy pics in the garage. And yes my garage is a pig sty. Lol. Will get more later


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[fmzip]

57033 crappy pics in the garage. And yes my garage is a pig sty. Lol. Will get more later



Nice to have the better lighting to avoid crashing into the stuff ;)

[mikedizzzo]

Nice to have the better lighting to avoid crashing into the stuff ;)

Yeh with the yellow, I see much better since I’m up really early for work.57108


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[The Machine]

My set were just delivered the other day and I installed them. I feel like the color difference is pretty obvious though between the HIDs and the fogs. I thought it was going to be a lot closer of a match based on your pics. I will say they are super bright and I could notice a big difference of how wide an area they cover compared to the previous LEDs that were on the car.

[mikedizzzo]

My set were just delivered the other day and I installed them. I feel like the color difference is pretty obvious though between the HIDs and the fogs. I thought it was going to be a lot closer of a match based on your pics. I will say they are super bright and I could notice a big difference of how wide an area they cover compared to the previous LEDs that were on the car.

Did you install the yellow film?


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[Blueiris]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)


http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog8.jpg




Thanks for sharing! I ordered the bulbs and put them in this weekend, they look great! How should the adjustable heat sink be positioned? I put the bulb into the housing and flared the heat sink to be as close to the back of the housing as possible. It's basically flat. Is that the way it goes?

Here is a picture of of the new bulb on the driver's side and factory bulb on passengers side.84231

[0000_S5]

^ Great pic to show the difference. Thanks for posting it!


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[fmzip]

Thanks for sharing! I ordered the bulbs and put them in this weekend, they look great! How should the adjustable heat sink be positioned? I put the bulb into the housing and flared the heat sink to be as close to the back of the housing as possible. It's basically flat. Is that the way it goes?

Here is a picture of of the new bulb on the driver's side and factory bulb on passengers side.84231


That’s the way it goes, looks good

[dlo93]

Thanks for sharing! I ordered the bulbs and put them in this weekend, they look great! How should the adjustable heat sink be positioned? I put the bulb into the housing and flared the heat sink to be as close to the back of the housing as possible. It's basically flat. Is that the way it goes?

Here is a picture of of the new bulb on the driver's side and factory bulb on passengers side.84231

Are these very bright?

[Blueiris]

Are these very bright?They are, but not blinding. They almost perfectly match the factory HID headlights.

[ElectroMike]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0



After sitting on these for over half a year, I finally installed them today.

Just posting to thank you for the find and sharing the links!

These are perfect, the white light matches the factory headlight color and these light up the low ground and sides so much nicer than the OEM's!

[fmzip]

After sitting on these for over half a year, I finally installed them today.

Just posting to thank you for the find and sharing the links!

These are perfect, the white light matches the factory headlight color and these light up the low ground and sides so much nicer than the OEM's!

Awesome Mike, glad you love them too

[Tweakophyte]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)

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Here's just the fogs

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog.jpg

Fog and headlights

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I bought a set of these (https://www.hidconcept.com/collections/led-foglight/products/h11-hcx-led-golden-yellow-3000k-kit-pack-of-2#tab-2) HCX 3000k LED bulbs and have had them installed for a little over a year and they have worked flawlessly so far - no hiccups, no error codes, no melted housings, instant on. They are fanless and come with different colored filters for different light output, but the default filter that comes on the bulbs is the yellow filter pictured. I have not messed around with any of the other filters. They look like this in action with the default 3000k filter:

https://i.imgur.com/Jtr7PvY.jpg

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Hoen Endurance (junk, IMO) on the left, HCX 3000k LED on the right:
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They're a little bit pricey, but so far I have been pleased with my purchase!

Checking in with both of you. We had our first snow of the season yesterday. Any issues/concerns/hiccups?

Does anyone know the lumen output of the stock fogs vs either of these? I am leaning towards yellow because of snow. Can't you get the ZDATs and just put some yellow laminex over the fog lens-cover?

Any more thoughts on the impact of yellow vs white? I never knew there was a difference, other than style, but I also have a set of glasses with orange lenses I use when it's snowing in the day to help with contrast... just didn't make the connection.

[Lastsummer]

After sitting on these for over half a year, I finally installed them today.

Just posting to thank you for the find and sharing the links!

These are perfect, the white light matches the factory headlight color and these light up the low ground and sides so much nicer than the OEM's!

How was the install? Pretty straight forward?

[Midnight_Rider]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)


http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog8.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog7.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog6.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog5.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog4.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog3.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog2.jpg

Here's just the fogs

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog.jpg

Fog and headlights

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog1.jpg


I just bought some stuff from Amazon. So far so good. It's been a lot better than the HID stuff I got. I went through two HID fog lights, and the left side of the car (looking at it) always goes off, and I know that it's the water getting into it.

The LED is comparable but less brighter than the HID, but it's reliable, which is what I want. It's bright and reliable.

Best part of these built in heat sink LED fog lights were that:

1. Quiet
2. Plug and play
3. Done in 5 minutes.
4. Bright and functional
5. Good seal to keep the water out.

[ElectroMike]

How was the install? Pretty straight forward?

Piece of cake, turn your wheels in one direction and you can get to both sides without turning the wheels the other way. Remove the lowest screw on the wheel liner and that's enough to reach inside, unplug the OEM bulb, then assemble the heat sinks (fans) onto the new bulbs, look at the 3 lock prongs and how they align, since one is larger then the other two and plug it back in. The wires they give you are long, so it's easy to connect those, then zip tie the slack and tuck it inside.

[Tangerined]

I just bought some stuff from Amazon. So far so good. It's been a lot better than the HID stuff I got. I went through two HID fog lights, and the left side of the car (looking at it) always goes off, and I know that it's the water getting into it.

The LED is comparable but less brighter than the HID, but it's reliable, which is what I want. It's bright and reliable.

Best part of these built in heat sink LED fog lights were that:

1. Quiet
2. Plug and play
3. Done in 5 minutes.
4. Bright and functional
5. Good seal to keep the water out.

There are LEDs out there that are brighter than HIDs now. Like these for example https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/CNSUNNYLIGHT-Car-Headlight-LED-H7-H11-H8-9005-HB3-9006-HB4-9012-D1-D2-D3-D4/1473227_32822593781.html I'm tempted to pick up a set to try out.
I ran these ones for a while, https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Led-H11-110W-10400LM-LumiLeds-MZ-LED-Car-Headlight-Canbus-Kit-3000K-5000K-6000K-Replace-Halogen/1473227_32622601356.html and they were much brighter than my headlights, but the beam pattern was garbage and threw the light everywhere, blinding oncoming traffic so I took them out.

[Blueiris]

Install on these is super easy, literally plug and play. I used double sided 3m tape to secure the small black box that's attached to the wire.

[Youngd425]

Same LED technology, fanless design in yellow/white for a B8 only H11:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-Set-H8-H9-H11-60W-8000LM-Dual-Color-S5-LED-Headlight-LUMI-ZES-Chips-Fanless/32837629272.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.1.9TWseJ&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_4_10152_10 151_10065_10344_10130_10068_10324_10547_10342_1032 5_10546_10343_10340_10548_10341_10545_10084_10083_ 10307_5920011_10059_10314_10534_5790011_100031_106 04_10103_10142,searchweb201603_6,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=53bc1b2d-715f-4527-bfc5-a53d330a09a4-0&algo_pvid=53bc1b2d-715f-4527-bfc5-a53d330a09a4&transAbTest=ae803_5&priceBeautifyAB=0



Can't tell you for sure if you won't get a bulb error but most likely not

Has anyone bought these? I think I’m going to pull the trigger and see how they work out. I like the idea of being able to switch to yellow if the weather sucks. Hopefully they don’t switch on me every time I unlock the car/start it.


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[santinod15]

Has anyone bought these? I think I’m going to pull the trigger and see how they work out. I like the idea of being able to switch to yellow if the weather sucks. Hopefully they don’t switch on me every time I unlock the car/start it.


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How do you change the color?


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[Youngd425]

How do you change the color?


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You just turn the fogs off and back on - most dual color lights require it within the same two seconds to change the color.


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[mys4.org]

If you do dual color light you need Vagcom or OBDeleven to turn off the "cornering light" function or the colors will get out of sync. I uses a similar setup and it just wasn't worth it.

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[Youngd425]

If you do dual color light you need Vagcom or OBDeleven to turn off the "cornering light" function or the colors will get out of sync. I uses a similar setup and it just wasn't worth it.

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Thanks for the heads up. Maybe I’ll pass and just go with the LEDs on the OPs original post.


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[03redgti]

Bought a set on amazon..guess they weren't canbus ..wouldn't even turn on and got errors.

[alexdell]

Bumping this thread. I recently just installed the LED's from the OP's link from AliExpress. I was extremely happy with the output. But now, I just saw this new multi-mode one from deAutoLED.com. I'm curious if any of the experts here can chime in if it's worth it. I really like that it has the multi modes (white, yellow & strobe option). Here's the post INTRO-PRICE-Group-Buy-*NEW*-LED-Fog-technology-1-LED-4-modes-WHITE-YELLOW-STROBE (https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/836927-INTRO-PRICE-Group-Buy-*NEW*-LED-Fog-technology-1-LED-4-modes-WHITE-YELLOW-STROBE)

[SteveYem]

Checking in with both of you. We had our first snow of the season yesterday. Any issues/concerns/hiccups?

Does anyone know the lumen output of the stock fogs vs either of these? I am leaning towards yellow because of snow. Can't you get the ZDATs and just put some yellow laminex over the fog lens-cover?

Any more thoughts on the impact of yellow vs white? I never knew there was a difference, other than style, but I also have a set of glasses with orange lenses I use when it's snowing in the day to help with contrast... just didn't make the connection.

Apologies, I did not see this post two months ago! My HCX fog lights are still going strong with no issues to my knowledge. The 3000k yellow color is helpful both in the fog and rain/mist.
These LEDs are pure white but come with color filters, so I am currently using the ‘3000k’ filters. I prefer this approach over applying a filter to the fog housing lens itself because when my fog lights are off, I don’t see yellow anymore.

[HuggS4]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)


http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog8.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog7.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog6.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog5.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog4.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog3.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog2.jpg

Here's just the fogs

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog.jpg

Fog and headlights

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog1.jpg

Sorry to bring this one back from the dead, but after a bunch of research I decided to ~attempt~ to order the fog light bulbs via the OP's link. After a bunch of attempts, the website just kept saying that my payment failed. A quick google search tells me that this is a common problem with them... Has anyone had any luck when ordering from this site? And if so, any tips/tricks you can share so I can actually place the order?

[ElectroMike]

Sorry to bring this one back from the dead, but after a bunch of research I decided to ~attempt~ to order the fog light bulbs via the OP's link. After a bunch of attempts, the website just kept saying that my payment failed. A quick google search tells me that this is a common problem with them... Has anyone had any luck when ordering from this site? And if so, any tips/tricks you can share so I can actually place the order?

I placed two separate orders with them using either a Visa or MC and had no issues.

I wonder if your bank has fraud protection and flags it. Is your Bill to and Ship to address the same? If not, at times it may also trigger it. If you used a credit card, call your cc carrier and see if they can pull a log on the transaction as I run into these issues (order failed) on daily bases from our work customers trying to purchase from us (not related to this thread).

[HuggS4]

Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, Bill To and Ship To are the same. I did try using a Visa, and that's a good point about the fraud protection. I'll have to give them a call and see if that's it. I've read that some folks used a different browser (or completely different computer) and it pushed it through. I'll have to try all of the above. Thanks again!

[fmzip]

Thanks for the quick reply. Yes, Bill To and Ship To are the same. I did try using a Visa, and that's a good point about the fraud protection. I'll have to give them a call and see if that's it. I've read that some folks used a different browser (or completely different computer) and it pushed it through. I'll have to try all of the above. Thanks again!

I recall vaguely that I had to set up a verified user account with Ali Express as the first step. During that, you then provide a credit card number. Once that was all setup, you could THEN place an order

[agentsmith988]

I recently installed the LEDs from Ali Express and am wondering... did anyone adjust their fogs after swapping the bulbs out? I feel like I get quite a bit of light spread especially off to the sides. For example, the entire side barrier is illuminated when driving on the freeway.

[HuggS4]

I recall vaguely that I had to set up a verified user account with Ali Express as the first step. During that, you then provide a credit card number. Once that was all setup, you could THEN place an order

Ah! Thank you, I will give that a whirl as well. I also got an email (written in very broken English) asking if I'm having any issues. If I still can't push it through, I'll reply to them and see if they can help. Thanks all!

[evanb]

I recently installed the LEDs from Ali Express and am wondering... did anyone adjust their fogs after swapping the bulbs out? I feel like I get quite a bit of light spread especially off to the sides. For example, the entire side barrier is illuminated when driving on the freeway.

That's what fogs do.

[agentsmith988]

Every fog I've ever had cut off below the headlight cut off. The forward cut off is correct on my car but it's like these housings scatter light vertically as you reach ~45 degrees from forward facing on to 90 degrees. If I'm driving next to a 15 foot tall sound barrier next to the freeway, the entire height is illuminated. I didn't have this with the halogen bulbs before.

[Bshiau]

These are awesome for under $30. But they make the xenon’s look yellow. Hard to tell from the pics.

https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/A3AC48C5-7A15-496D-B6FF-8ED3803C9B15.jpeg

https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/DD8AF27F-C504-4F3E-8677-26DA8F29A7D9.jpeg

[fmzip]

These are awesome for under $30. But they make the xenon’s look yellow. Hard to tell from the pics.

https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/A3AC48C5-7A15-496D-B6FF-8ED3803C9B15.jpeg

https://www.audizine.com/gallery/data/500/DD8AF27F-C504-4F3E-8677-26DA8F29A7D9.jpeg

Which LED's did you buy? The Zdatts in the first post? Confused as mine are spot on

[Bshiau]

Which LED's did you buy? The Zdatts in the first post? Confused as mine are spot on

Same as yours. Thanks for the tip!

I had a cracked fog light lens, so I got a cheap pair for $20, also AliExpress. I tried installing just the one side, but the lens material did not match the OEM side, so I just put both housings on. That might be the reason since the new housing lens is clearer. The color difference doesn’t bother me since I got a pair of housings and LED bulbs for $50! Dealer quoted me $80 just for a single replacement housing.

[Fresh.S4]

Yall know alieexpress has the same lights as deautokey...
They were posted on Facebook and a few people bought them and looked legit. I bought a set and these are amazing. They flash white yellow warm. For $50 and 3weeks shipping, totally worth it!

[Bshiau]

I’ve started to search AliExpress for everything I find on Amazon and Ebay. For example I got these on AliExpress for $3.

https://www.amazon.com/AUXITO-Chipsets-Extremely-Reverse-Upgraded/dp/B0728DYR9H/ref=pd_sbs_263_t_0/141-4970019-3133801?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B0728DYR9H&pd_rd_r=930e09a2-7f25-43a7-9812-6f614cf5fdb9&pd_rd_w=t9h6P&pd_rd_wg=dDcGV&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=8PBVR4J4ZNCP5RYPZ3ZD&psc=1&refRID=8PBVR4J4ZNCP5RYPZ3ZD

Identical in every way, including the packaging. You just need to be patient. 3 week shipping is hard to get used to.

[Coderedpl]

Has anyone found decent ZES leds for the fog lights in H8/H11?
I've been looking around and it seems the ones in op are only available in 6000k and the other yellow ones zdatt offers are the cob LED

[ElectroMike]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0


The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs.


Hey FM need your assistance again!

After running these for over 3 years, today one of them went out. I was going to reorder the same, since I love how the white light matches the OEM headlight brightness but they are discontinued on that site.

Since you are in the biz, any suggestion on a similar replacement these days?

Thanks!

[djn876]

Buy something from theretrofitsource.com or lightwerkz or even deautoLED if you want something with good quality. Morimoto makes a number of fitments for Audi for actual LED housings and everything. Not sure what versions of the S4 they fit though.

Either way all of those options are much higher quality than the junk on AliExpress. They cost a little more but will last a lot longer and some have lifetime warranties and are actually designed to be functional vs just match color and scatter light everywhere.

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[ElectroMike]

Buy something from theretrofitsource.com or lightwerkz or even deautoLED if you want something with good quality. Morimoto makes a number of fitments for Audi for actual LED housings and everything. Not sure what versions of the S4 they fit though.

Either way all of those options are much higher quality than the junk on AliExpress. They cost a little more but will last a lot longer and some have lifetime warranties and are actually designed to be functional vs just match color and scatter light everywhere.


Thanks for the tips, I'll check them out.

The ones FMZip found are actually very good. I dont live in an area with fog, however I do drive at night in poorly lit areas where small animals and pot holes pop up, so these fogs spread the light pattern real well to cover a wide lower floor/corners of the road.

I'm also a stickler for color matching and these are right on par in white color to the head lights, hence why I want to match them. I dont mind paying a little more for quality, as long as I get what I'm looking for.

I saw the deautoled as I bought their other products but the color match does not seem on par with head lights from the pics I saw (unless someone here tells me different) and going from $45 to $144 for a similar purpose product seems a bit out there, in comparison with others on the market.

[Neil F]

I’ve had several halogen replacements and one very cheap led. I had the deauto for 3 years and they put out an unbelievable amount beyond the headlights. Particularly the yellow which I use 100%. They put out more than the white. Now as far as matching headlights it would depend on what color headlights you have. The deauto white matches the DRLs. My headlights are the oem color which is a little more yellow. Do you want looks or fogs that put out light

[Wantboost]

I was wondering if you can provide an updated link on the fog lights you have I was looking for h8 for a b8.5 debating about staying factory color or going with yellow how have your bulbs held up and how they do in the snowstorm

[Wantboost]

Finally found some really nice, well made H8 fog lights for my 2015 S4 from our friends in China, H11 bulbs cans be ordered for B8 Audi's too:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zdatt-Fanless-Car-Led-Light-ZES-100W-12000LM-Headlights-H4-Led-Bulb-H1-H7-H8-H11/32832769463.html?spm=2114.search0104.3.252.Km1Nbl&s=p&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10152_10 065_10151_10344_10068_10130_10345_10324_10342_1054 7_10325_10343_51102_10546_10340_10341_10548_10545_ 10609_10541_5000012_5130012_10084_10083_10307_5080 012_10539_5690012_10312_10059_10313_10314_10534_10 0031_10604_10603_10103_10605_10594_5060012_10596_1 0142_10107,searchweb201603_12,ppcSwitch_5&algo_expid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c-31&algo_pvid=ac9b1c2d-1960-4420-b85f-f6df1171565c&rmStoreLevelAB=0

They packaging is well done but the fanless design was what I was after. Being in the business of building printed circuit board assemblies, the heat these LED's generate is tremendous. I wasn't keen on the fans as they would ultimately fail. The LED on the other hand could work indefinitely provided there was adequate heatsinking and the connections are all waterproof. Being that these are IP68 rated, water shouldn't be an issue. Heatsinking, there is plenty!

The color is pretty darn close to what I was looking for but most importantly the light output is awesome. What a difference over the stock fogs. I could actually see when I turned these on a much brighter difference. What's also nice about these is they are adjustable so you can turn the bulb lens to adjust the cutoff. For $43 and 18 days for delivery, couldn't be happier. Oh, and no bulb out or flickering issues :)


http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog8.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog7.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog6.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog5.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog4.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog3.jpg
http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog2.jpg

Here's just the fogs

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog.jpg

Fog and headlights

http://thetechhouse.myqnapcloud.com/~fmzip/Audi/fog1.jpgCan you provide updated link . That one expired as it been so long
Thx !!

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[Fresh.S4]

these are the only led fog lights you'll need

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832763122112.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_l ist_main.5.57b51802wU6mfB&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

cheaper than those "other" expensive ones..

currently own multiple sets on all my vehicles.