Great video. I have a few points to add: 1. Lots of manufacturers call them amber, but the color is actually called selective yellow. Not a huge deal but regarding fog lights in particular, selective yellow is a legal requirement (amber is only for turn signal and marker lights). 2. SAE fog pattern lights are street legal only when mounted under the headlights. In the ditch light location they are not street legal. You probably knew this, just thought anyone viewing would appreciate the distinction. 3. If you want the flood pattern, it's interesting to note that the pro SS3 lights actually spec HIGHER than the max (it's true, check the spec sheet). Even though the chips aren't as bright as the max, they are larger and contribute to a more dispersed focal point in the optic. Nice way to save $200 AND have a brighter pair of lights. 4. Plus if you get the pro yellow lights and swap in the clear optics, you can get that buttery 4000K warm white light. Much kinder on the eyes. The max lights only have one color temp (6000K) so you can't swap like you can with the sport/pro. 5. The max fog does spec at 18000 candela, but only in the white color. The yellow max fogs top out at 12500 candela. This is due to the darker yellow lens that is used to filter the 6000K white light into 3000K yellow light. The sport and pro lamps use 4000K chips and then a lighter yellow optic, so they don't lose as much output (maybe 10% loss instead of 30% like the max). 6. The max does use four 20W chips, but the light is actually programmed to consume less than half of that. So it's not really an 80 watt light, the spec is 38 watts per lamp. This is because the pin fin heatsinks can't shed any more heat than that, they are at full capacity. The sports burn 15W and the pros 36W (all lights use the same chassis). Sorry for nerding out but hope that these tips might be helpful for anyone considering Diode lights! My truck has them too, check it out here: www.4runners.com/threads/mynameistorys-not-a-build-thread.5225/page-2#post-138722

Im in the middle of finding the "right" ditch light for my 4runner and this video for real helped a lot!! Thank you so much! Subscribbed!

Those white floods are exactly what I’ve been looking for on my Gladiator, thanks!

Was thinking about buying a rig for my F250. Thanks for the help. Love the video intro btw

I was hooked after the intro. Sweet content. Subscribed.

Great video. You have convinced me of two things with this video. First is that the SS3 is the way to go but also that I really hate the location of those pod lights above the hood. The reflection of the light off the hood would blind me. I'd need them down below the hood line on a brush guard.

Definitely impressive lamps! While lumens matter, candela is even more important. Think of lumens like the water coming out of a hose. Candela is like the setting of the nozzle. Do you have a stream or a wide spray, or both? You really need to measure the output of each lamp to determine which is "brightest." Like Tory pointed out, SAE fogs only count when they are below the headlights. Thanks for taking the time.

I bought the 12 inch led fog light bar for my car keep forgetting to have it installed 😂 this reminded me

Absolutely love my SS3’s!

This felt like a pod promotion. Did you get the light for free from DD? You should disclose that. I feel like I got duped into watching a commercial.

Someone is selling me SS3 max. Is there any markings on the pod stating if it’s the sport, pro or the max? How can I tell I’m actually getting the max version?

They've got a combo lens in the works to get the best of both worlds. Especially with the emitters in the MAX variant being better suited to focused patterns. I'm currently rocking the Selective Yellow SS3 Pro's with the clear driving lens for the 4000k color temp and they are stellar at night. To top it off the new MAX in selective yellow for foglights are outstanding. Would be cool to see an aerial view of light output between the two!

Are people kind of using these as an additional daytime running light? I seen some yellow lights on some motorcycles and they’re super bright and they get your attention in the rearview mirror that’s what I’m trying to find out.

For regular driving, should I get the combo ? Or what you got

what does backlight feature in ss3 do?

Are you able to use any of these lights safely for street use?

Expectacular 🔥🔥🔥

Fair to say you are a DD SS3 Max kind of guy vs. Pro?😉

Great video but not a fan. These didn't redirect me from the Baja design lights.

Diode Dynamics FTW.

i am looking at these ss2 pro and wondering if they are just as good

😎😎

Ditch lights video.....points them forward away from the ditch 🤣

Honestly, the total output didn't look very bright. I have a pair of Baja Designs XL80 driving combo lights and a custom 20" Baja Designs light bar with half ONX6+, the other half Racer Edition fitted to my Subaru Outback and it simply produces a wall of very wide light reaching a very long way ahead.

The only problem is you've got $550 lights just sitting on your truck. Easy steal.

Pretty bold statement to say these are the "brightest", because they're not

Diode Dynamics products are insanely overpriced! I’m sure the proceeds go to their wives’ boyfriends!

Made in China??? ...I think I will go with Rigid!