unstable Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I want traditional amber fog lights and i have two choices. Install another set of lights or replace the white bulb with an amber one in the existing fog lights. Im not sold on the real value of adding more lights. I know they look good and lots of folks have them, but how often do you actually use them? Has anyone replaced the existing fog light bulb with an amber bulb or replaced the whole light with something else? Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
DrFraserCrane Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I want traditional amber fog lights and i have two choices. Install another set of lights or replace the white bulb with an amber one in the existing fog lights. Im not sold on the real value of adding more lights. I know they look good and lots of folks have them, but how often do you actually use them? Has anyone replaced the existing fog light bulb with an amber bulb or replaced the whole light with something else? amber or yellow fogs? I have replaced both my high beam and fog light bulbs with yellow bulbs. I dont know if you can make it out in this photo, but they do have some yellow look to them in the reflection in the bowls when off. Unfortunately, I have no photos of the bulbs when illuminated at this point for what its worth, I love having the yellow fogs, and put them in all my vehicles _DSC1594 by DrFraserCrane, on Flickr -Dictated but not read to expedite report
GreenCactus Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Are the yellow fogs just for looks or are they better when it's foggy?
unstable Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 Are the yellow fogs just for looks or are they better when it's foggy? Im certain someone can explain this better than i can...but here goes... When its rainy or foggy out, the yellow light "cuts" through those better. It has to do with the way the white light gets reflected or something. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
DrFraserCrane Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 be careful what you ask for http://www.danielsternlighting.com/tech/lights/light_color/light_color.html -Dictated but not read to expedite report
unstable Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 amber or yellow fogs? I have replaced both my high beam and fog light bulbs with yellow bulbs. I dont know if you can make it out in this photo, but they do have some yellow look to them in the reflection in the bowls when off. Unfortunately, I have no photos of the bulbs when illuminated at this point for what its worth, I love having the yellow fogs, and put them in all my vehicles _DSC1594 by DrFraserCrane, on Flickr I sort of see it. How do the fogs (not hi beam replacements) do in conjunction with your regular light beams? Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
1975_mini Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I believe you have to reprogram for the fogs and high beams to work at the same time? 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
DrFraserCrane Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I sort of see it. How do the fogs (not hi beam replacements) do in conjunction with your regular light beams? the fogs are a noticeable supplement to the regular low beams, especially with having the HID lighting the yellow is a much more dramatic color difference. I like them. I believe you have to reprogram for the fogs and high beams to work at the same time? thats my understanding as well, and my fogs cut out with high beams in use -Dictated but not read to expedite report
Edge Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 I believe you have to reprogram for the fogs and high beams to work at the same time? thats my understanding as well, and my fogs cut out with high beams in useI'm pretty sure it's a legal requirement in many states - something about not having more than 4 lights active at once (regular headlights + fogs or regular headlights + high beams... but not all 6 combined). I'm not sure but it might be something that causes a failed state inspection. Just something to keep in mind if you choose to bypass the "one or the other but not both at the same time" lockout. "Mr. OEM" - 05 JCW (TK, GPIC, SS, GPTA, R56 RSB, StBr, R56 BBK, GPWhls, SV, RS, R56 GSI, IES, StrWhl, GK, HG, LBIT) MCS, HB/HB, Packs: 1, 2, 3 & 4. LSD, Rear FL, LB/PB upholstery (inc. LB SB & HB), HB Int, Anth. HL, PDC, Nav. OEM: DPSM+Aux, SIRIUS, BT, RV Cam, Aux gauges, ILK, Alarm, AK, PFM, DL, SpLnk, CFD, CSL, BIW, R52 diag rods, EuroTL, EuroWT, EPS, EASM. AM: IanCullAUC, Intravee+KCA420i, SchrothR4, MM-STR. License Plate: SUV2BIG MotoringID: CARVE129
unstable Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 I'm pretty sure it's a legal requirement in many states - something about not having more than 4 lights active at once (regular headlights + fogs or regular headlights + high beams... but not all 6 combined). I'm not sure but it might be something that causes a failed state inspection. Just something to keep in mind if you choose to bypass the "one or the other but not both at the same time" lockout. This isn't my goal, just change out the fog light bulbs. It will fail inspection if all come on at one time. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
DrFraserCrane Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 This isn't my goal, just change out the fog light bulbs. to cycle back to the original question, if it were me, id buy some bulbs and throw em in there. dont like them, go back to stock bulbs -Dictated but not read to expedite report
unstable Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 to cycle back to the original question, if it were me, id buy some bulbs and throw em in there. dont like them, go back to stock bulbs Thats what I'm going to do. What watt builds did you install? Im looking at the Hella H11 55 watt bulbs. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
DrFraserCrane Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 Thats what I'm going to do.What watt builds did you install? Im looking at the Hella H11 55 watt bulbs. I am using nokya 55w in mine -Dictated but not read to expedite report
unstable Posted January 27, 2015 Author Report Posted January 27, 2015 When you installed yours, did you remove the wheel and inner fender, or just turn the wheels and pull the inner fender back to slide in and out? Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
1975_mini Posted January 27, 2015 Report Posted January 27, 2015 On gen2s you can turn the wheel to lock and you can reach the access panel that twists in the inner fender. Not sure if it is that easy on the gen1s 1975 Mini 1000, 998cc A+ w/ K&N air filter, 10" Mamba wheels
DrFraserCrane Posted January 28, 2015 Report Posted January 28, 2015 When you installed yours, did you remove the wheel and inner fender, or just turn the wheels and pull the inner fender back to slide in and out? jacked the car up, pulled the wheel, and removed/peeled back the front half of the fender liner. much easier this way rather than fighting it blind in my opinion -Dictated but not read to expedite report
unstable Posted January 28, 2015 Author Report Posted January 28, 2015 jacked the car up, pulled the wheel, and removed/peeled back the front half of the fender liner. much easier this way rather than fighting it blind in my opinion THanks! Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
RichSperry Posted January 30, 2015 Report Posted January 30, 2015 Are you guys talking about the fog lights in the bottom of the bumper cover? You know the ones that aren't even useful in fog? The ones that light up about 20 feet in front of the car, and even then only the curbs? Those lights? The ones where it would be completely stupid to have them on along with the high beams? (whatever benefit the fogs may give you is negated by the reflected glare of the high beams) Or are you talking about auxiliary DRIVING lights? No matter where you go, there you are!
unstable Posted January 30, 2015 Author Report Posted January 30, 2015 The fog lights in the bottom of the bumper, the ones that do just that, throw light out about 20 feet :rofl: Correct, they don't come on with high beams, but i don't use my high beams in the fog....thats just pointless. So, adding some yellow light should hopefully make them more usable and give them a purpose. Are you guys talking about the fog lights in the bottom of the bumper cover? You know the ones that aren't even useful in fog? The ones that light up about 20 feet in front of the car, and even then only the curbs? Those lights? The ones where it would be completely stupid to have them on along with the high beams? (whatever benefit the fogs may give you is negated by the reflected glare of the high beams) Or are you talking about auxiliary DRIVING lights? Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
unstable Posted February 10, 2015 Author Report Posted February 10, 2015 Well I took advantage of the nice weather Sunday and replaced the stock fog light bulbs with Hella Optilux yellow bulbs. I was out driving last night in the slight fog and rain and they are WAY better than the stock bulbs. They add a subtle yellow tint to the light cast by the headlights and cast more usable light than the stock ones. Brian 2006 British racing green with black roof.
Lt. Dan Posted February 10, 2015 Report Posted February 10, 2015 Got mine done last night as well! There was a noticeable difference driving in the rain on the way home last night!
marcimpala Posted February 11, 2015 Report Posted February 11, 2015 Great topic, my CM has the new led fogs which are great and cut through rain nicely but I always put a yellow film on the fogs of my other cars and swear by it. It's especially beneficial in snow. Just buy the yellow film and tack it on, takes 5 min.
