I am in a Fog

[RLCollins]

What size H-3 lamps should I install in my Bosch plastic retangle bumper mounted lights. I may be traveling north to GA soon for work. There are places I remember driving in Georgia a few years ago that the FOG was thick when it rolled in. So what wattage H-3 lamps will work the best in heavy fog, without making it harder to see, and that won't melt the plastic housing? I personally have never driven with fog lights, so I don't know much about them. I just see a lot of people using them. Whats your experience been?:help:

[cracker]

What size H-3 lamps should I install in my Bosch plastic retangle bumper mounted lights. I may be traveling north to GA soon for work. There are places I remember driving in Georgia a few years ago that the FOG was thick when it rolled in. So what wattage H-3 lamps will work the best in heavy fog, without making it harder to see, and that won't melt the plastic housing? I personally have never driven with fog lights, so I don't know much about them. I just see a lot of people using them. Whats your experience been?:help:

 

Go to Bosch's website and read up on the maximum wattage permitted. I actually run a HID H-3 in my super duty so that may be an option.

 

I grew up in East Tennessee and when that fog comes in, I don't care what lights you have, we couldn't see at all. Good luck.

[RLCollins]

thanks for the encouragement. That fog is hell to see through :brows:

[Pete M]

"fog" lighting should be mounted below the bumper. Since fog tends to hover a foot above the ground, the goal is to get the light to shine under the fog (while at the same time turning the headlights off so you aren't blinded by their reflection in the fog). If your foglights are the same height as the headlights, then you may nott see a huge improvement. :dunno:

[deziped]

55w with amber lenses. The amber reflects less feed-back glare off the fog than a clear lens. Thats been my experience any hows. Much like wearing yellow lens glasses for night driving.

[RLCollins]

Thanks Cracker, Pete and deziped for the informaton. I have to move my fog lights to the bottom side of the bumper, along with finding amber lenses.

Happy New YEAR, sure glade 09 is dead :ack:

[socal1200r]

Thanks Cracker, Pete and deziped for the informaton. I have to move my fog lights to the bottom side of the bumper, along with finding amber lenses.

Happy New YEAR, sure glade 09 is dead :ack:

 

Instead of trying to find new bulbs and amber lenses, wouldn't it be cheaper to just buy a new set of fog lights? I agree that amber lenses are what you need for true "fog" lights, and 55w bulbs should do the trick. I have a pair of motorcycle glasses with yellow lenses that I use at night, and it really brightens things up, without the glare of reflected light. I think shooting glasses operate on the same principle.

[deziped]

Or just buy yellow bulbs. Just type "Yellow fog light bulbs" in your search window.