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Driving Lights Mounting Position

I'm looking at installing driving lights to supplement the OEM headlights in my 98 Outback Wagon. I've settled on either Hella FF 50 or Hella FF Micro lamps as the best-fitting solution, considering both lamp size and beam pattern. With either of these, I have the option of mounting:

  1. inside the front bumper, on either side of the license plate; or

  1. on top of the bumper, in front of the grille.

It seems logical that the higher mounting would provide better lighting, but the exposed position might increase the risk of damage or theft of the lamps. The inside position protects the lamps better but puts the beams about 12 inches lower down.

What is the better alternative here?

Thanks.

Reply to
BobN
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Be prepared for everyone to yammer on about the laws in your city, bla-bla-bla

For driving lights (and fogs for that matter) I prefer to have them closer to the road. Not only do you get added lighting but also a better view of the contour of the road. Of course, the lower the lamps, the more straight the beam is ahead and you will certainly blind any oncoming traffic, plus the probability of damage.

I tend to stay away from the front of the grill so as not to restrict the airflow through the radiators.

Reply to
John

My last car was an 98 outback, I mountet Hella 1000FF (17,5), same zize as orginal fog-lamps, and it was a perfect match. 100w halogen lamp give a wide and medium range light.

Mountet on top off bumper whit, spesial mounting kit to legacy from hella. I have pictures off mounting and hella lamps if you want!, mail me at snipped-for-privacy@online.no

KjellP

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Kjell-B Pettersen

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