Fog lights... Run Them all the time? Same as head lights?

1911A1 · July 7th, 2007, 03:22 AM

I have a question for those of you who have the stock set up mustang GT foglights. First I just burned out my drivers side one. How hard to replace, do I just need a bulb? Any special upgraded bulbs I can get?

Does it matter if I leave these on all the time with the head lights? How long do the bulbs last are they regular life or do they burn out quicker then head lights? Finally are these ment to make a difference in the fog becuse I really dont notice any.

MSO · July 7th, 2007, 04:17 AM

I think fog lights are more for the other people on the road.. you know, so they don't smack right into you head on.

GTSHAYE$ · July 7th, 2007, 10:13 AM

Like MSO said, they are mainly for show. But they are not hard to change. Also they should turn off when you got bright lights on or mine does!! For the bulb, just go get one from partstore!! No need it spending alot of money on a foglight bulb!!!!

1911A1 · July 7th, 2007, 01:09 PM

XENON Fog Light Bulbs what are these? Can I get an upgrade that is a little brighter that will fit the stock lense?

GTSHAYE$ · July 7th, 2007, 01:27 PM

XENON is good!!! But you can get a bulb that is HID. Your looking at about $220.00, they are very bright!!!

1911A1 · July 12th, 2007, 10:58 PM

I bought some good old sylvania 8.00 bulbs. The guy said not to touch the bulb when I instal them. How hard is it to put these in? Any tips? If I run these all the time when my lights are on how long could I expect them to last? Thanks

burnout5.0 · July 13th, 2007, 01:33 AM

its the same as changing a headlight and the bulbs should last just as long as a headlight too.

Ryan Paymaster · July 20th, 2007, 04:39 AM

Just don't paw them up with oils in your hands. Wash your hands before you do it if your paranoid. It's not that difficult, just hold it with a small rag if you must touch the bulb itself. Should go in so easy you won't have to worry about it.

Go with whatever the cheapest bulb is that matches your headlights. Xenon / Ultrabright look awkward if your still sporting the more "yellow" stock headlight.

nikbait · July 22nd, 2007, 03:27 PM

I was able to put fog lights on my v6 and I used the convertible switch that came factory installed to power mine, that way I can use them without having to go thru the headlight system. Now I can turn them off and on whenever I feel like it. Its a great thing

I love those lights.

Where can I find those Xenon fog light bulbs?

neverfastenough1 · July 25th, 2007, 08:27 AM

Tip: Fog lights are not white. Fog lights are yellow. White light reflects off fog and just shines back at you. Yellow lights cut thru the fog so on coming vehicles can see you from farther away. White lights are nothing more than auxiliary driving lights that just annoy on coming drivers. They look cool and all, but please be courteous and turn them off when on coming cars and trucks are approaching.

94' Cobra 351 · July 25th, 2007, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by Ryan Paymaster

Just don't paw them up with oils in your hands. Wash your hands before you do it if your paranoid. It's not that difficult, just hold it with a small rag if you must touch the bulb itself. Should go in so easy you won't have to worry about it.

Go with whatever the cheapest bulb is that matches your headlights. Xenon / Ultrabright look awkward if your still sporting the more "yellow" stock headlight.

+1 on everything he said....

and as far the life span of them, don't worry about them burning out...you probably just had one go bad.

and if you have a lot of trouble putting it on, just ask somebody at the parts store you bought it from, like i know the autozone here would help you with something like that, they are usually pretty cool about it.

July 7th, 2007, 03:22 AM	#1
1911A1 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 103	Fog lights... Run Them all the time? Same as head lights? I have a question for those of you who have the stock set up mustang GT foglights. First I just burned out my drivers side one. How hard to replace, do I just need a bulb? Any special upgraded bulbs I can get? Does it matter if I leave these on all the time with the head lights? How long do the bulbs last are they regular life or do they burn out quicker then head lights? Finally are these ment to make a difference in the fog becuse I really dont notice any. __________________ 1994 Mustang Gt convertible Cobra R rims Bassani X pipe & flow masters Upgraded Sterio System

July 7th, 2007, 10:13 AM	#3
GTSHAYE$ Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 35	Like MSO said, they are mainly for show. But they are not hard to change. Also they should turn off when you got bright lights on or mine does!! For the bulb, just go get one from partstore!! No need it spending alot of money on a foglight bulb!!!! __________________ IF YOU BUILD IT CAN RUN!!!!

July 7th, 2007, 01:09 PM	#4
1911A1 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 103	XENON Fog Light Bulbs what are these? Can I get an upgrade that is a little brighter that will fit the stock lense? __________________ 1994 Mustang Gt convertible Cobra R rims Bassani X pipe & flow masters Upgraded Sterio System

July 7th, 2007, 01:27 PM	#5
GTSHAYE$ Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 35	XENON is good!!! But you can get a bulb that is HID. Your looking at about $220.00, they are very bright!!! __________________ IF YOU BUILD IT CAN RUN!!!!

July 12th, 2007, 10:58 PM	#6
1911A1 Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 103	I bought some good old sylvania 8.00 bulbs. The guy said not to touch the bulb when I instal them. How hard is it to put these in? Any tips? If I run these all the time when my lights are on how long could I expect them to last? Thanks __________________ 1994 Mustang Gt convertible Cobra R rims Bassani X pipe & flow masters Upgraded Sterio System

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July 7th, 2007, 04:17 AM	#2
MSO Banned Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: アメリカ Posts: 5,956	I think fog lights are more for the other people on the road.. you know, so they don't smack right into you head on.

July 13th, 2007, 01:33 AM	#7
burnout5.0 Regular 2004 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 338	its the same as changing a headlight and the bulbs should last just as long as a headlight too. __________________ Working with cars is a little like a really awesome date: you start out expecting it to be something simple and straight forward; four hours later you're laying under her, panting and cursing, and things are a lot more complicated than you thought.

July 20th, 2007, 04:39 AM	#8
Ryan Paymaster Enthusiast 1996 Ford SVT Cobra 13.36@102 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Plainfield, IL USA Posts: 584	Just don't paw them up with oils in your hands. Wash your hands before you do it if your paranoid. It's not that difficult, just hold it with a small rag if you must touch the bulb itself. Should go in so easy you won't have to worry about it. Go with whatever the cheapest bulb is that matches your headlights. Xenon / Ultrabright look awkward if your still sporting the more "yellow" stock headlight.

July 22nd, 2007, 03:27 PM	#9
nikbait Enthusiast 2003 Mach 1 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kuna, Idaho Posts: 629	I was able to put fog lights on my v6 and I used the convertible switch that came factory installed to power mine, that way I can use them without having to go thru the headlight system. Now I can turn them off and on whenever I feel like it. Its a great thing I love those lights. Where can I find those Xenon fog light bulbs? __________________ MACH 1 MAMA 2003 Azure Blue Mach 1 5 Speed, IUP, MGW Short Shifter, 8" Chrome Shorty Antenna, MRT Hood Struts, C&L CAI, Sequential Taillights, MRT Catted H-pipe with Bassani Catback, AFS 17x10.5 DD Mach 1 Style Wheels

July 25th, 2007, 08:27 AM	#10
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,157	Tip: Fog lights are not white. Fog lights are yellow. White light reflects off fog and just shines back at you. Yellow lights cut thru the fog so on coming vehicles can see you from farther away. White lights are nothing more than auxiliary driving lights that just annoy on coming drivers. They look cool and all, but please be courteous and turn them off when on coming cars and trucks are approaching. __________________

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