SS3 LED Pods: Which beam pattern is right for you?
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
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Diode Dynamics SS3 LED pods combine advanced total internal reflection optics with high-intensity LED chips to achieve up to 50% more output than the market leader! To suit your exact needs SS3 LED Pods are available with four unique optics, and your choice of white or amber.
The Driving optic meets SAE J581 for use as a Driving/Auxiliary High Beam Light, and the Wide optic meets SAE J583 as a Foglamp, for legal on-road use! Before installing SS3 LED Pods, please check your local laws and regulations for aiming, installation, and applicability.
Best of all, our SS3 LED Pods are proudly engineered, tested, and manufactured right here in St. Louis, Missouri! Additionally, we back them with an industy-leading 8-year worry-free warranty. Email us with any questions at contact@diodedynamics.com or call 314-205-3033. Thanks for watching! - Auta a dopravní prostředky
You guys are gonna givr Baja Designs and Rigid a run for their money.
The technology in these light PODs are amazing. The housings alone are far beyond other manufactures. Surprised that some big company like GE or Sylvania hasn't gobbled you guys up! Keep up the technology!!!
Thanks for the support David - we are very excited to begin offering these! :)
Your video answered my question HAHA - SAE Fogs = 70 degree beam pattern = widest throw = these rock = converted from Baja Design Squadron Pros.
I've been a rigid guy for a long time. But you guys have surely got my attention. The only thing imo holding you back from getting in the ring with Rigid and Baja is the lack of a dual row light bar and curved light bars. The testing and technology behind your lights are awesome and you guys are on the right track!
Very good. I just love the research they've done here. ❤
Thank you for the support!
Oh those look SWEET! Might have to do some more install videos. I might buying a extra set of Head lamp housing to do a high beam conversion with these.
Thanks for your support!
Just ordered the Pro Fogs in Yellow (18’ 4Runner), can’t wait!!! ☀️ ☀️
Thank you!
@@diodedynamics is the lens flat on the outside?
@@ROSAS_PRIDE This depends on the optic you go with. Since the lens is also the optic, some will have patterns.
Amazing light.. I like fog light for jeep jk.. and I hope that to have one.. 😍
Check out our link below! :)
www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-led-fog-light-kit-for-2007-2018-jeep-jk-wrangler.html
Thanks!
marvelous
I’d love to see a yellow fog lens on the top 2 LEDS and a white Driving lens on the bottom 2
I learned about your products from the "Softroading The West" YT channel.
Great channel and an awesome supporter! We're happy to have you!
I just bought a set of SAE PRO fogs/yellow for my Toyota Tundra. I got them installed just fine. I'm curious about the beam throw pattern. I know they have a bit of adjustability....mine seem to really throw wide, like over into the ditch area. I like this as it gives me a chance to see deer etc beforehand, but I don't know what's normal. I hope I don't have them in backwards - the "D" is right side up.
I just got back from a 3 day camping trip out into the boonies and some very remote back trails and these are incredible. I don't even need "ditch" lights.
Please advise if this WIDE pattern is normal.
Hey there! This is normal. They have over an 80 degree spread!
Think I'm gonna go with the white pro + an amber lens to get more lumen for about the same cost
Very good product
Thank you!
I’ve been trying to find local and California laws on the LED fog lights for in road use and it’s not very informal about what’s legal and what’s not legal. I currently have the SS3 Fog light in Amber with the pro output, love the lights. Just wanted to make sure legally I can use them on the road or not. I’ve only found info on mounting I haven’t found anything about light out put. Would you guys recommend going to a PD station and speaking to an officer?
Hi Andrew! Both our Fog and Driving optics are SAE compliant for road use. However, it is always a good idea to know your local laws. It may be a good idea to speak with an officer about what can and can't be used as fog lights in your area!
OK, I have to say this is a great video. Gives me exactly the information I was looking for in selecting what DD SS3 I should go with. But to be frank, it is in stark contrast to your website, which links you to page after page and provides little to no useful information on details like beam patterns... I was just about to give up on DD lights till I found some of your YT videos, which again, are excellent!
Whomever is in charge of your YT marketing should have a serious talk with the web guys about creating useful content.
Thank you for the helpful feedback, and we're glad this helped you! We'll pass it along to our team.
I have a Pontiac G8 GXP and would love these in my fog light housings, is the bracket system universal?
Yes, we do offer all of our SS3 options with a universal mounting bracket!
How about the sae driving lights for high beams and sae fog pattern on a dot plow truck, plow lights we get on our trucks absolutely suck for night time plowing.
That type of setup of SS3s would be a great improvement! :)
I'm looking for A Pillar lights. I have a 2018 Ford Raptor. Wonder how much wind/road noise the SS5 create due to their size. How much performance difference is there between the SS3 Max and the SS5 Pro? And, do the yellow lights have the backlight feature as well, or is that only with the white lights? And if it's only on the whites...is there a performance difference in buying white and swapping lens with yellow? Thank you for your time
Great question! There have been no reports of wind noise caused by any of our pods. Our yellow pods only come with an amber backlight due to the yellow optics! They perform about the same, however the white optics do perform a little bit better according to our data!
Do the Pro's draw so much juice that its something that I would ever have to worry about drawing down the battery on my car? I have a set of Sports on order but I keep going back and forth if I should return them whenever they come in for the Pro's.
While the Pro model will draw more power than the Sport, it is not so much that you would ever damage your car or drain your battery. Both are fantastic options!
Great technology. I just wish they were available somewhere in between. 3,000k is great for fog, but too yellow for the highway-- 6,000k is great for car shows, but too blue for driving.
Hey John!
If you swap our SS3 Sport or Pro LED pods from yellow to a clear lens. You will achieve around a warmer color output at 4000K.
Please refer to 2:51 on this video for more information.
czcams.com/video/16Wqr4cxOEI/video.html&feature=emb_title
@@diodedynamics when I checked the site everything said 3000k or 6000k, thanks for the tip. I need better backup lights and I really like the way y'all do things.
@@johnterpack3940 We're glad we could provide this tip and thankful for your support!
hello, i'm trying to purchase the SS3 LED Fog Light Kit with Sport Level for my 2018 Subaru Crosstrek. Do I need that 5202 DT Adapter (pair) with it? I'm really new to modifications since this is technically my first car.
Hey there! You will need those adapters on the website listing - if you have any other questions, please send us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com. Thanks!
Are the spot and flood options not available anymore. I’m only being givin the choice of sae driving or fog.
They are not available for the plug and play fog light kits, however we do still offer Flood, Fog, Combo, Driving, and Spot SS3 pods under the pods tab on our website!
I'll link the page for you below:
www.diodedynamics.com/led-off-road-lights/led-pods/ss3/standard-bezel.html
Sorry for the Late question, I need one for my semi truck to see during really bad fog, but can't decide whether to buy the SAE driving or SAE fog. I don't Want blind incoming traffic.
I’m no expert but I think the “fog” pattern is your best bet. The sae driving pattern puts a lot of light far down the road, which will blind other drivers and probably reflect off the fog and blind you as well. Sae fog has a wide and low pattern, which will help you see the road without blinding anyone
We would go with the SAE Fog!
I ordered a set of the white pro fogs for my 15 wrx, I haven't installed them yet but I was wondering if that was a good choice or the sport would have been better? I saw a guy on instagram have the sport model in yellow and he was saying the pros were more for trucks. The sport lights output project further down where as the pro it projects towards the ground so good for trucks. I'm just describing what he said, if i change my mind would I be able to exchange it? I ordered them from rallysport direct and it took almost a month, i know it was backordered.
Hey there! Both the sport and the pro models are great for your WRX, as one is not intended for only trucks. The output patterns will be very much the same for the sport versus the pro, with the main difference being the overall intensity, as the pro is brighter. We do have a 30 day satisfaction guarantee for any returns or exchanges as well.
@@diodedynamics thank you for the reply. Im not sure if i want my fogs to be brighter then my stock led low beams.
@@vannatouch2172, if you would like to exchange, don't hesitate to reach out!
Are there any kits that would b fit 2016 LEXUS GX460 Fog Light. Looking for an amber fog light upgrade.
Hey there! Unfortunately, we do not offer fog light options for the 16 GX460 at this time. We can pass that along to our engineers for future consideration!
I am trying to purchase the SS3 LED Fog Light Kit with Pro Level for my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek. Do I need that 5202 DT Adapter (pair) with it? I saw there are two options. Which is the right one? Thank you.
Hey there! It comes with two different adapters because newer Subarus have two different fog light sizes. You will be able to match the connector on your factory fog light harness to the connector on the proper adapter. You can disregard the other version!
Is there sae driving light street legal for night time driving? Or would it be like a high beam where it can blind oncoming drivers?
This depends on your state and local laws, but normally the SAE Driving can be used as an extra high beam. Legal to use on the road, but not in traffic, just like your normal high beams. Thanks!
How do I turn my ss3 for Tacoma eith the bracket to put on a steel bumper?
We do offer universal mounting brackets for our SS3s on our website! Check them out here:
www.diodedynamics.com/ss3-universal-bracket-kit.html
Nice! Will these be bright enough as roof rack lights?!
Absolutely! 👍👍
How do these compared to Denali D4? I installed Denali D4 on my motorcycle, and they are blinding to oncoming drivers, are these with fog lense going to be safer?
Hi there! Unlike other options on the market, our fog optic is SAE-compliant for legal on-road use. With the focus from our TIR optics and proper aim, these should never blind oncoming traffic!
Do you guys have a kit for the ‘17+ Honda Ridgeline?
Unfortunately, we don't offer an SS3 Fog Light Kit for the Ridgeline. However, we do offer universal SS3 brackets that can be mounted to nearly any vehicle!
www.diodedynamics.com/off-road-auxiliary-led/led-pods.html
are the pro safe for my factory harness considering the amount of power drawed?
Absolutely safe!
Wonderful videos .. I am excited to buy my new lights … I have a Mitsubishi Montero Sport “pajero” I will replace my fogs OEM lights ,,, usually I used in off road settings and bad weather conditions I would like yellow lights ,,, is your suggest SAE FOG or SAE Driving ? Thanks for the advice
Hey Gabriel! Are you looking for more distance or more spread?
@@diodedynamics I think more spread … or good view For the road near to the car in bad weather condition
@@gabrielestupinantorres9221 The SAE Fog sounds like your best bet!
Can I mount these on my roof rack for new set up from led bars?
Sure thing! Our Universal brackets allow for mounting almost anywhere! 👍
I want one for my rav4 2023. Can they be easily installed by any autoshops? Im staying here in Largo Fl
Hey there! Feel free to check out our dealer locator tool on our website! Here's a link:
www.diodedynamics.com/find-a-dealer/
What best for rain? I have a Tacoma and my stock lights and fog lights suck for use in rain. I can see fine in dry conditions. I just have trouble seeing the lines and it’s like the light skips off the rain on the road.
We would recommend our fog pattern! It has an 80-degree spread and will fully illuminate the area in front of your truck.
Diode Dynamics would one color be better over the other?
@@whatfreedom7 That is really personal preference! Some people prefer yellow because they say it helps cut through inclement weather better.
I'm planning on getting a set of amber fogs. I see you have 3 different brightness, I wanna use them with my factory head lights so I don't want anything to bright. Will the sport be ok for normal driving down the street.
Yep! The Sport is great for daily drivers.
@@diodedynamics if i go with the pros do you think it might be over kill?
@@WCxColosus Not necessarily! Many of us use the Pros on the road everyday. If they are going on a daily driver, and you are just looking to get more output driving around town or on the back roads, we would go with whatever option best fits your budget!
How do you aim the ss3 fogs? Mine are pointed at the sky
You simply loosen the bolts holding them into the brackets, adjust the light down, and tighten the bolts back down!
Could the spot light be used as a high beam as well?
We definitely recommend checking your local laws, but we don't recommend using the spot lights as a supplementary high beam. Our SAE driving optic is going to be the best option for that use!
Need some fogs for my Tacoma. Are the SAE sport or pros better?
The Pros are definitely brighter!
What is the name of the light/hood mount @ 1:38? Thank you!
That is our Cowl Mount Bracket
www.diodedynamics.com/2018-2021-jeep-jl-wrangler-cowl-mount-led-brackets.html
what about the combo? how does the combo compare to the driving?
Hey there! Our Combo optic was launched after the filming of this video! Our Combo optics are a good mix between the driving beam and flood beam, so you still get the long range punch, as well as the close range fill light, making it perfect for a general purpose off-road light!
So when are you guys gonna make bar lights?
We do offer light bars!
www.diodedynamics.com/off-road-auxiliary-led/light-bars.html
So would the Sport Fog's be a better upgrade than the SLF for my F-150 fog lights? Obviously the PRO puts out a ton more light, but I plan on upgrading my lows/highs to the SL1's, and was going to go SLF for the fogs, but at really only like $60-$70 the pods would look sweet. I would use them everyday, which is why I'm considering the Sports.
While the SLF Is a fantastic option for a plug and play replacement using your stock housings, the SS3 will have noticeably more output.
@@diodedynamics Will it be a relatively easy install with the SS3? Those things look like they're awesome and I think I would like to go that route for sure!
@@SHONTONGA06 installation is all very straightforward on the SS3, with no modification or extensive wiring needed - all still plug and play!
@@diodedynamics Awesome, thanks for the info!! Look forward to ordering some of these soon!
What are the differences with the regular Fiesta ST led fog lights?
Please shoot us an email at contact@diodedynamics.com with some more specifics on what you are looking for, and we would be happy to assist you!
What is the best pattern for driving fast on the highway and wanting to avoid deer? SAE Driving or Fog?
We'd recommend our driving optics aimed slightly outward toward the sides of the road, for driving the speed limit of course. 👀
Which beam is recommended for ditch lights?
Hey there! We offer our Combo optic as the standard ditch light optic, as it gives you a long range punch with half of a driving optic, and close range fill light with the other half being a flood optic! At the time of filming this video, the combo optic was not yet an option. You can check them out in the link below:
www.diodedynamics.com/stage-series-3-sae-dot-white-sport-led-pod-pair.html
Why blue light and could I change the blue light for regular white light if so ?
Hey there! Unfortunately, we do not offer a blue main beam with any of our pods. We do offer a 6000k cool white light that will match most factory LED Headlights perfectly! If you are looking for a more natural white, you can order our yellow pods and swap out the yellow optics with a clear optic to achieve that natural or warm white you're looking for!
@@diodedynamics the raison I'm asking is because, I want to buy use ss3 pro and the guy said with the amber it lighting Green so 1+1=(blue+yellow)=( led +amber lence)
That why I'm asking
@@overlandsubaruinternationa2378 Our pods use a cool white LED chip for the cool white pods, and a warm white LED chip for the yellow pods. If you want a warm white pod, simply replace the yellow optic with a white optic for a natural white output. Alternatively, you can purchase a white pod and yellow cover, so you can quickly switch up the output of your pods!
How do we buy the different lenses
Hi Tony! We will have individual optics available for purchase in the coming weeks!
Hey what is the combo? Is it spot and fog combine?
Great question! Our combo optics offer half driving optics for longer distance lighting, and half flood light for close range fill light!
@@diodedynamics awesome thank you for answering, I tried looking everywhere and couldn't find any info on it.
2:29 What about using only one pod so we can have a better idea
We have output shots with just one pod in the SS3 product listings on our website!
At minute 1:24 is that with one light or two?
That is two pods!
Why didn’t you show case the combo light ?
At the time this video was filmed, it was not yet released! Our Max model came out after this video as well. Maybe we should film an updated version then! I'll pass that along to our team!
@@diodedynamics I would love if you did . I’m stuck between the floods and combo but there isn’t anything really on CZcams in general that showcases the combos in action .
@@wuddupboy96 You can check out our Instagram or Facebook for a lot of good output footage with all of our lights!
@@diodedynamics I have I still don’t ever see anything that really focuses on the combo lights
@@wuddupboy96 We will post something in the coming week for you! Be looking out for it!
You did not show or demonstrate the combo light pattern
At the time of filming this video, the combo optic was not yet available. We do have more current videos, showing off our combo optics!
@@diodedynamics some of your products are very confusing the way they are named on website and on the box...for example ....DD 6188 - worklight pro....what you mean by worklight ? Why cannot it clearly say DD 6188 SS3 pro Driving - Suitable fit for Toyota xyz models etc...worklight ??? Or its a fog light ?
@@burjis24 We apologize for the confusion! This SKU is compatible with Toyota, Subaru, and Lexus fog lights, however, it has a driving beam pattern, which is only DOT-approved to be a supplemental high beam. This kit has since been discontinued and should not be used as a fog light.
If you would like an SAE and DOT-compliant fog light, you can swap the optics out to our SAE Fog light optics! Here is the link for those!
www.diodedynamics.com/clear-lens-for-ss3-pods-one.html
@@diodedynamics thanks for the clarification...also all your ss3 lights dont fit well exactly onto toyota fog light bezel...it fits quite inside the bezel...it should be out and visible like the factory style fog lights....ss3 light beam gets blocked a bit by bezel because its fitted way inside
@@burjis24 Due to the TIR optics of our Stage Series products, the tight and focused beam pattern easily overcomes the recessed mounting. The lost light is very minimal and will not be noticed.
Didn’t mention the combo.
When this video was filmed, the combo had not yet been released! We'll work on getting an updated video out soon!
others sre offering a 120 actual degree beam patern that is a real fog beam pattern instead of you driving beam pattern...why are you not offering a true wide fog beam pattern.,I can go to walmart and get this beam pattern ......who offers a true fog beam pattern without the corporate bullshit....a true wide flat fogbeam....
Hey there! Feel free to check out the link below to see the widest Street Legal Fog pattern on the market. Other products that claim to have 120 degrees of light spread are typically Flood lights, or otherwise not road legal.
www.diodedynamics.com/stage-series-3-sae-dot-white-pro-led-pod-pair.html