Just installed PIAA 1500 driving lights in stock location!!!

QuadCam · November 10, 2000

The PIAA 1500 is almost an exact replacement for my factory Limited fog lights. I have a 96 limited, and the 1500 is the same height ang width as the stock fog light.

The PIAAs fit right into the stock bracket. I used PIAAs double sided tape to mount them to the bracket. Next week, I'll go out and buy some nuts and bolts to securely fasten the PIAAs to the factory bracket. But for now, the tape is holding well. I used a heat gun to really activate the glue.

I cannot believe how well the 1500 fits in the stock location. To 99.9% of the world, it looks like a factory light. (no gaps and a perfect flush fit.)

the performance is incredible. These 55w driving lights are brighter than my 85w low beams. ( I have some cheesy HID-lookalike bulbs). Maybe I'll put the PIAA superwhite headlight bulbs in now.

I definately recommend them to anyone with a late-model explorer!!!

BTW, I got them for $169. I'm pretty sure that is a killler deal. I think retail is at least $215.

Andrew

mattadams · November 10, 2000

sounds cool... the 1500's a good light... I've got em in mine too, glad to hear they worked so well for ya!

Flounder · November 11, 2000

What PIAA size would adequately make use of the 1996 XLT openings? My foggers are pretty... useless ... except for show. Thanks!

leebo · November 11, 2000

Well son of a gun....I didn't think it would fit. Congrats. I'd like to see some photos if you got any.

mattadams · November 11, 2000

Adam, are yours rectangular or the circular?

Flounder · November 11, 2000

I have a 1996 with the square stock fog lights. Thanks, Matt.

mattadams · November 11, 2000

then the 1500's would probably work for you, as they did him

Flounder · November 11, 2000

I thought the Limited's lenses were smaller in width and height. Can you shed some light on this? (What am I asking that for, Matt can shed 12 on it!)

mattadams · November 11, 2000

that could be... I'm not overly familiar with Ford's OEM lights... if you want to get me the measurements I can tell you what will fit...

QuadCam · November 11, 2000

the limited's OEM fog lights are slightly (very slightly)shorter in height. The 1500s will work perfectly for you too.

The best part about the PIAA 1500 is that it looks totally stock. You will not have to worry about someone wanting to steal your fog lights.

goodluck,

Andrew

Flounder · November 11, 2000

Did you use the same wiring harnesses, etc? If so, that is a definite mod. Sounds like an easy swap.

Also, what's the difference between a driving and fog light. As for color, I'd get the clear lense (not that purple ion to yellow one).

[Edited by AdamCKach on 11-11-2000 at 08:56 PM]

QuadCam · November 12, 2000

I used the PIAA wiring harness, but the wiring is really easy.

I cut the PIAA switch off from the harness. Next, I ran the wiring to the respective lights. Then, I hooked up the power to the battery, and I hooked the ground and relay ground to the chassis. The final wire to hook up was the relay positive trigger. I hooker that wire up to positive wire on the factory fog light harness.

This way, I didn't have to run any wires into the car, and I still use the factory fog light switch to operate my PIAAs.

Finally, the difference between a fog light and a driving light:

the fog light throws a short, wide beam of light.
the driving light throws a narrow, focused long range beam of light.

Flounder · November 12, 2000

Thanks for the help guys. I am going to give the fogs a try!

coolchris · December 4, 2001

hey guys, its been awhile, but i wanted to know if anyone had pics of the 1500's mounted in the stock foglight location on a late model explorer. im thinking about doing this but i just cant seem to find pics of it anywhere. thanks!

chris

RytM1 · December 4, 2001

Here's my 98, it has the 1552's in the stock location, and the 1450's in the air slot next to the license plate.

mattadams · December 4, 2001

looks *****in!

RytM1 · December 4, 2001

Thanks Matt, I appreciate the compliment, especially from the "Lord of Light".

coolchris · December 4, 2001

hey rytm1, are the PIAA 1552's the same as the 1500xt's?

RytM1 · December 4, 2001

I really don't know what the differences are. Mattadams is the PIAA guru, he may know. I did a little searching, and couldn't find any info about the XT's. Sorry.

mattadams · December 4, 2001

1552 is the model number, 1500 is the line number if that makes any sense. 1552 is just the clear driving version of the 1500. For more details go here:
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