Does adding fog-light help increase visibility on rainy days

[Pisces69]

nice picture you got there. what's the max you can go for headlights but still legal? thinking of changing to HID or smth.

 

Colour now flexible. White also can but HID is a totally different ball game.

 

Aftermarket HID is not allowed.

 

Best u can upgrade is to those brighter Philips bulbs like Crystal Vision or Diamond Vision. I used Vision Plus b4 n found them good enough fr MY roads but now using Philips Premium(30% brighter) at only $10 ea.

 

I just make sure ty r properly adjusted n can see very well in dark MY roads. Just dont aim too high or u wil kenna from those MY drivers.

 

[Pisces69]

as some had said.. buy fog light from outside assesories shop, u might get those that are not LTA approved.

 

safest is to fix them @ AD or get the stock one and install outside.. but got to be careful cause if wiring not done properly, can have fire hazard.

 

Just look for foggies with the EU or JIS marking n ty r considered as allowed by LTA. Just dont try to b smart n change bulb to brighter or different type.

 

[Pisces69]

If visibility is poor, it helps if you wear polarized sunglasses.

 

The problem is the colour of their lights.

 

White light wil reflect on the fog/rain n make it difficult to see anything.

 

Yellow cuts tru the fog/rain so u can see much better. Its the blue in the light spectrum that u want to remove as it blocks the other colours.

 

That why I laugh when I see cars wh blueish lights. Ty only fooling themselves that ty hv HID n its dangerous during fog/rain.

 

U need to wear yellow sunglasses to block the blue light so can see better.

 

Now Im looking for yellow clip-ons but cannot find anymore.

 

[Pisces69]

personally, i would only on it if my visibility is affected by e.g heavy rain. which is why i am deciding to install it for safety reason.

 

otherwise i would not on it as i don't see a point to it. being more considerate will make driving more pleasurable not just for other road users but for myself, thats how i enjoy my ride.

 

If yr car dont hv N u seldom go Msia at night, u dont need foggies.

 

Normal lights r more than enough fr SG roads.

 

[Pisces69]

Actually can try to DIY. The fog lamp assembly should be in one whole kit for each side. The only thing is that TS need to dismantle bumper to do it.

 

The installation is 1 thing. The wiring is another. Relays n switches if not done properly can b a hazard.

 

[Mllcg]

If yr car dont hv N u seldom go Msia at night, u dont need foggies.

 

Normal lights r more than enough fr SG roads.

It's good to standby. Some roads can get quite blur during heavy rains.

[Cephas]

After you installed, try the Desaru stretch of road towards Si Wang islands seafoods restaurant...total dark road.

[Kangadrool]

The problem is the colour of their lights.

 

White light wil reflect on the fog/rain n make it difficult to see anything.

 

Yellow cuts tru the fog/rain so u can see much better. Its the blue in the light spectrum that u want to remove as it blocks the other colours.

 

That why I laugh when I see cars wh blueish lights. Ty only fooling themselves that ty hv HID n its dangerous during fog/rain.

 

U need to wear yellow sunglasses to block the blue light so can see better.

 

Now Im looking for yellow clip-ons but cannot find anymore.

 

Grey polarized clip-on will help to a certain extend (though may not help for those HID blue lights). I am wearing it during day, night, raining and snowing (if it happens here).

Edited March 22, 2011 by Kangadrool

[5936]

Yea, I noticed I had that on my car, and it had built up since I did not wash car for almost 3 weeks,

Old could be from my work place in jurong island.

 

It got worst and I wash car today with degreaser and more attention to the windscreen and wipers

 

 

[5936]

I agee.

I hardly switch on

For nshw , it helped with night driving slightly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Kangadrool]

I switched on my stock foggies in heavy rain, no difference. So switch off again. Put on my polarized clip-on and it works wonders.

[5936]

I read something abt polarised lens being able to help, but I will not want colour tint to reduce visibility, so I am looking for clear polarised glasses, if there are such things around.

[PPeripheraL]

Colour now flexible. White also can but HID is a totally different ball game.

 

Aftermarket HID is not allowed.

 

Best u can upgrade is to those brighter Philips bulbs like Crystal Vision or Diamond Vision. I used Vision Plus b4 n found them good enough fr MY roads but now using Philips Premium(30% brighter) at only $10 ea.

 

I just make sure ty r properly adjusted n can see very well in dark MY roads. Just dont aim too high or u wil kenna from those MY drivers.

haha cause i was going along the lines of abit blu-ish want try cause backside itchy haha. but not sure legal or not. philips bulbs got colour choice?

[Kangadrool]

I read something abt polarised lens being able to help, but I will not want colour tint to reduce visibility, so I am looking for clear polarised glasses, if there are such things around.

 

Doubt there is clear polarized clip-on, but if polarized glasses, maybe can try asking spectacle shops (but should be super expensive even if you can find one).

 

Anyway, tinted polarized clip-on will give clearer view compared to without it.

Edited March 22, 2011 by Kangadrool

[Ahbengdriver]

Strange, my car came with FOG LIGHTS and I ve only used them like less than 10 times in 3 years, mostly in Msia. Why do we have so many drivers in SG who cannot see the lanes properly at night or in the rain? Maybe need an eye sight check?

 

I think those driving with additional fog lights are just trying to make their cars look brighter, just like the once a upon a time car sticker craze which has died down. The car accessory shops are laughing to the bank. Some I reckon get the feeling that brighter = more 'sart', which is ...ok nevermind......Recently I even encountered an Altis with aftermarket fog lights, head lights and led light in front all turn on, at same time. The lights were white and very bright. When he stopped behind me at the traffic lights, I though Armageddon is coming after my arse.

Edited March 22, 2011 by Ahbengdriver

[5936]

Maybe my current grey polarised glasses are darker.

I have also a pair of light grey glass with anti reflective coating. Almost similar to the day and night safety specs, it does help.

My ideal glasses shall be the clear polarised glasses with anti-reflective coating.

 

Edited March 22, 2011 by 5936

[Lanevomax]

my fog light is for show only , useless beautiful lighting.

Edited March 22, 2011 by Lanevomax

[Pisces69]

It's good to standby. Some roads can get quite blur during heavy rains.

 

If the rain is so heavy that yr headlights cannot b seen or u cannot see the road, that means u sud either slow down or stop at the side till it clears.

 

Foggies wont make any difference in such bad conditions.