Do fog light kits really work?

[phydough]

If you want them for actual fog or dust use, you will be disappointed. They do not have an upper cutoff, meaning they spread light in a 360 degree cone away from the lamp. Look at Max's pics and see how far up the power pole the light goes. So, a lot of that light that goes "up" will get reflected everywhere, including into your eyes.

If you want "fog lights", get ones that have reflectors designed for a proper fog beam. If you to put lots of light downrange, get several driving beams.

 

[joekai]

wouldn't the D2 driving pattern be a good start for more of a true fog/driving beam?

 

[CP RAPTOR]

I say fog lights as its a fog kit but I'm looking for a mild looking setup that puts light in front of me. I want the amber for snow, find myself driving late at night when the storms come for snow mobiling and though the factory headlights do ok on a city or lit street they quickly become horrid in a heavy snow or very dark situation. I was trying to avoid the whole light bar setup where I wouldn't be able to get multiple colors for varying conditions.

 

[Java]

It seems like no light will penetrate the fog or snow to light things up to my expectation. Light penetration studies confirm that observation. Amber white it doesn't matter. If I was without financial limits I would try flir. That is not likely to happen. I know a thing or two about winter and rural driving. Best to go with the longest best quality bar you can afford.

Oh and I forgot...LED will not melt the snow that builds up on your lens. Will need HID or something that runs hot.

 

[AlternativeOffroad]

Give me a call. Easier to talk on the phone than type a few pages of what I think on the subject haha. 818-825-9764

 

[justvettn]

Buying lights for "looks" is just gay if you ask me lol...

If they corrode into a horrible mess like Gregs fog light kit, looks might matter at that point?

 

[CP RAPTOR]

Will do alternative, give me a couple days to get home.

 

[daveypetey]

Give me a call. Easier to talk on the phone than type a few pages of what I think on the subject haha. 818-825-9764

Mind if I give you a buzz as well? I am in the same situation as the OP and need something for the snow specifically.

-Dave

 

[daveypetey]

Also, because of the snow build up problem on LED, can anyone recommend an HID fog lamp for snowy Rocky Mtn conditions?

 

[AlternativeOffroad]

Mind if I give you a buzz as well? I am in the same situation as the OP and need something for the snow specifically.

-Dave

Of course not. Shoot me a PM with your email and I'll send you an email. I'm sick today and working from home, thanks!