Fog Lights - Do they make a difference?
#1
Fog Lights - Do they make a difference?
Hey guys,
I really like the fog lights on my 4wd truck, they light up the "side of the road and improve visibility.
I had an idea to add foglights to my mustang, but then I got to thinking... The hood is so long, I wouldn't be able to see a difference in the light output.
So, if you have the GT foglights or the V6 pony package foglights, do you use them, and do they really make a difference?
I really like the fog lights on my 4wd truck, they light up the "side of the road and improve visibility.
I had an idea to add foglights to my mustang, but then I got to thinking... The hood is so long, I wouldn't be able to see a difference in the light output.
So, if you have the GT foglights or the V6 pony package foglights, do you use them, and do they really make a difference?
#3
Ford placing the FOG lights up so high in the grill was
an apearance feature more than a function feature.
Yep, the GT fogs were added, (see sig) not for looks but
to help the already low output OEM headlights. The GT fogs illuminate
the area around the front end and the headlights illuminate the area
right in front of the stang. Makes navigating dark turns easier.
Now PIAA make a 520 and 40 series lamp that will mount where
the GT fogs openings are in the GT grill with a special bracket.
StreetScene also makes a DRIVING lamp that is the same
housing style as the OEM GT fog lamp assembly.
I would venture to guess that the small PonyPackage fogs are
mainly for looks and do not perform that well in foggy conditions.
The Sylvania SilverStars help out and are better than the OEM bulbs.
Last edited by 157dB; 09-06-2008 at 02:58 PM.
#4
I think they help... they're not very useful under normal nightly driving, but if you're out in the country or somewhere where there's no city lighting (like I had to deal with in Texas) they aid dramatically. 'Course if it's foggy they do help, too.
I would venture to guess that the standard GT/PP fogs work a bit better than the center fog grilles, but I really don't know for certain.
I would venture to guess that the standard GT/PP fogs work a bit better than the center fog grilles, but I really don't know for certain.