Review: Revier JDM projector fog lamp with CCFL ring

I am reviewing Revier projector fog lamps with CCFL ring, which are currently in testing mode. Depending on interest, Panson may do bulk import and a group buy. According to Revier, the projector comes in two inner colors (chrome and smoked) with either white or blue CCFL ring. I believe I was sent chrome inner color and white CCFL ring (blue is illegal in the United States so can’t have that anyway). The CCFL ring serves as a DRL. Unlike the 3rd brake lamp, Revier didn’t skimp on the build quality of the projector lamps. No flaw to be seen anywhere. In fact, they’re a bit heavier than the stock Five fog lamps. They fit all 2010+ Prius with fog housings (OEM or kit), including the 2012 Five.

Unboxing


Revier lamp next to stock Five fog lamp (the stock fog has the blue-tipped PIAA Xtreme White bulb)


Installed along with Revier LED corner lamp. Fit was perfect just like stock Five fog lamp.


CCFL ring


The colors are inaccurate as they're artifacts of the camera (not green like in the photo). They're actually the same color and match the cruising/running light of the turn signal mirrors (which many of you have) very well. This combo looks ultra cool compared to factory fog.


If you enjoy the extra illumination provided by the cruising and puddle lights from turn signal mirrors, you get the same thing in front of you with the DRLs on (in a darkened garage; headlights are off).


I have just one side installed at this time so I can do some side-by-side shots. No photos of projector fog yet as I still need to adjust the beam aim first. More pics forthcoming. Let me know if you have any special requests for pics/videos while I still have the factory fog on the passenger side.

 

It's already the same color as the CCFL ring.

I knew I'd hear from the Nokya guys The Nokya is now crazy expensive at $370. The Revier projector retails for the same as the corner lamps, so based on the last group buy, it'd be $130-150. The CCFL ring is totally worth it just for the look.

 

Yes, has "SAE F00 KBS 88-038R/L" stamped on front.

 

Yes, the CCFL ring has a red and a black wire just like the Revier DRL corner lamp so you can wire it however you like. If you want a separate switch that turns DRL off when you activate the headlights you can get the module El Niño has.

 

Took photos but left my cable at home so I'll update this post with photos later. Yes, they can easily been seen from a distance under direct sunlight. The Revier corner lamp DRLs are a bit brighter when viewed head on; however, the biggest advantage the CCRLs have over the corner lamp DRLs is they're still visible at extreme angles (much like wide viewing angle of the Valenti LED bars). So when you can no longer see the corner lamp DRLs the CCRLs are still visible. It's an excellent complement to the more directional corner lamp DRLs if daytime driving light as a safety feature is important to you.

Update: Photos added.

DRL side is more visible compared to non-DRL side with sun overhead and glare coming from behind



At angles where you can no longer see the corner lamp DRLs, a portion of the CCFL DRL is still visible. This is more obvious from a distance.

 

Made a wallpaper (I'm big on wallpapers)

 

Sorry, made a typo. I didn't realize until I read your post that I was thinking of the more similar looking H9 bulb. Will double check when I get off work but it's definitely a mount and plug.

 

The supplied Revier 21-SMD LED bulb does fit the factory fog housing so my guess is it's a H11. I cannot be absolutely sure (as I've read that H11 bulbs are compatible with H8 and H9 housings) because it doesn't say anywhere as to what bulb type it takes.