Fog Light Heat - Toyota Yaris Forums

AznGouki · 01-15-2009, 05:45 AM

I've driven a few days for long durations (7 hr+) with my fog lights on and notice that they get pretty hot. I have a sheet of laminX film over each fog and there is a burn mark on each side on the center.
Has anybody else notice this? If I went 35 watt hid would it lower the heat?
I like having the film over the fog(protection and style) but having them with brown burn marks is not cool.

thebarber · 01-15-2009, 12:45 PM

there was/is a guy on matrixowners.com who put a film on his headlights and fogs....burnt the film all up and looks like crap now...

AznGouki · 01-15-2009, 07:00 PM

Atleast the issue is know. I have the film on my bmw fogs and no issues. I've had them there for a solid 2 years. I understand the concept of light and heat but didn't think it got THAT hot. Do you guys know the peak temperature of a 55W halogen vs 35 hid?

01-15-2009, 05:45 AM	#1
AznGouki Metsu Drives: NCP91 ; E36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 154	Fog Light Heat I've driven a few days for long durations (7 hr+) with my fog lights on and notice that they get pretty hot. I have a sheet of laminX film over each fog and there is a burn mark on each side on the center. Has anybody else notice this? If I went 35 watt hid would it lower the heat? I like having the film over the fog(protection and style) but having them with brown burn marks is not cool. __________________

01-15-2009, 12:45 PM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	there was/is a guy on matrixowners.com who put a film on his headlights and fogs....burnt the film all up and looks like crap now... __________________

01-15-2009, 07:00 PM	#3
AznGouki Metsu Drives: NCP91 ; E36 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Calgary Posts: 154	Atleast the issue is know. I have the film on my bmw fogs and no issues. I've had them there for a solid 2 years. I understand the concept of light and heat but didn't think it got THAT hot. Do you guys know the peak temperature of a 55W halogen vs 35 hid? __________________

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
DIY (08' USDM Liftback): ESUSE Fog Light Install v2.0	goku87	DIY / Maintenance / Service	127	02-19-2023 08:01 PM
test fit 06-07 Yaris 4 door fog light	winson	California	15	01-13-2009 09:25 PM
DIY:Day time running light Disabled with stock fog light remain function	summergxz	DIY / Maintenance / Service	12	09-26-2007 11:42 AM
Reverse light vs Rear Fog light	cooldavidko	General Yaris / Vitz Discussion	3	01-03-2007 04:09 AM
Help: Water/Moisture Entered Fog Light Assembly	bigsky2	DIY / Maintenance / Service	10	12-19-2006 01:10 AM