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Fog lamp replacements&nbsp;
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As most of know, the stock fog lamps on a SHO are next to useless.&nbsp;
They do offer a bit wider light pattern, but not much else.&nbsp; Worse
yet - when one inevitably breaks (due to rocks or general wear and tear),
finding inexpensive replacements that fit the stock brackets next to impossible.&nbsp;
Last time I checked, Ford only offers the light as part of an "assembly"
complete with wiring, brackets, screws, etc - at a cost of over $100 per
light.&nbsp;&nbsp; Here are some alternative solutions :
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PIAA</h2>
PIAA offers several alternatives for the stock foglamps that offer vast
improvements in reflector design and beam projection.
<p>These solutions fit will in the stock foglamp space.
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<td valign="center"><b>Model (links are to pics on CBT Imports)</b></td>

<td valign="center"><b>Fog Candlepower</b></td>

<td valign="center"><b>Driving Candlepower</b></td>
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<td valign="center"><a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/940.htm" target="blank">940</a></td>

<td valign="center">13,200</td>

<td valign="center">63,500</td>
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<td valign="center"><a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/960.htm" target="blank">960</a></td>

<td valign="center">18,800</td>

<td valign="center">90,000</td>
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<td valign="center"><a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/90pro.htm" target="blank">90 Pro XT</a></td>

<td valign="center">15,000</td>

<td valign="center">111,000</td>
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<td valign="center"><a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/1500.htm" target="blank">1500 Driving Clear (Kit
is 1552)</a></td>

<td valign="center">NA</td>

<td valign="center">72,000</td>
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<td valign="center"><a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/1500.htm" target="blank">1500 Driving "Ion Crystal"
(Kit is 1553)</a></td>

<td valign="center">NA</td>

<td valign="center">65,000</td>
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<td valign="center"><a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/1500.htm" target="blank">1500 Fog Clear (Kit is
1550)</a></td>

<td valign="center">27,000</td>

<td valign="center">NA</td>
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<td valign="center"><a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/1500.htm" target="blank">1500 Fog "Ion Crystal"
(Kit is 1551)</a></td>

<td valign="center">24,000</td>

<td valign="center">NA</td>
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<p>For a good set of pictures of all the PIAA solutions, check out <a href="http://www.cbtimports.com/piaa.htm" target="blank">CBT
Imports PIAA Page</a>.
<p>Some of the PIAA solutions can also be ordered via <a href="SHOappA.html#CarParts">CarParts</a>.
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"Blazers"</h2>

<p><br>Also, Tony Antonuccio offers this solution :
<ul>After years of hunting for a cheap fog light solution for my 2nd Gen,
I've finally come up with one.</ul>

<ul>The units are sold by Wal-Mart under the Blazer name. They cost $50.
They carry several types but I purchased the small projector units with
55W H3 bulbs.</ul>

<ul>Upon removal of the stock lights, I found that these Blazers fit perfectly
in the stock opening with the supplied brackets, using the factory mounting
bolt on the factory metal support.
<p>I also was able to wire them without cutting any original wiring by
using 1/2 of a spade lug (soldered to the H3 bulb wire) and sticking it
in the factory connector. The whole gizmo was heavily taped for waterproofing.
<p>The light output is far superior to the stock units. Additionally, the
smaller size likely permits additional air to flow to the brakes.
<p>They are part # C6075K.&nbsp; The projector lens is round while the
housing is slightly oval.
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<br>Regardless of which foglamp solution you choose, make sure your wiring
is up to the job.&nbsp;&nbsp; A SHOtimes member warns :
<blockquote>If the stock wiring will "bottleneck" an aftermarket system,
I would not use the stock wiring.&nbsp; If the lights aren't getting all
the current they require.. it means there is a lot of resistance in the
wires.. which means there's a lot of HEAT in the wires.. which means you
can burn all the insulation off the wires and maybe set something on fire!&nbsp;
Here's what you can do:&nbsp; Power (in watts) = current (in amps) multiplied
by voltage (which would be 12V in this case).&nbsp; Look at the watt rating
of the fog lights you want to use and divide that number by 12 to get the
current that it will draw.&nbsp;&nbsp; In house wiring at least (AC.. not
DC, but I think the ratings would be close).. a 12 gauge wire will be good
for 20-25 Amps and a 14 gauge wire will be good for 15-20 Amps. 10 gauge
= 30 amps, 8 gauge = 40 amps, 6 gauge = 55amps.&nbsp;&nbsp; Get a tool
that measures wire gauge, use it on your stock wires (which will have to
be stripped), and refer to the above ampacities to see if stronger fog
lights will work without burning up the wiring.</blockquote>

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