MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: RedGolfDom on July 27, 2016, 01:33:40 pm

Title: Which front fogs
Post by: RedGolfDom on July 27, 2016, 01:33:40 pm: Recently fitted depo projectors with a hid kit but just feel the front fogs look out of place, what are people running instead of standard bulbs?
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: lukemk5gti on July 27, 2016, 02:16:20 pm: Always thought this myself but I never drive with fogs on.

I figure the cheapest would be some white lights to replace your halogen.
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: DANBOY66 on July 27, 2016, 02:21:43 pm: phillips diamond vision

they look fantastic compared to the yellow standard ones
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: unzippy on July 27, 2016, 03:04:09 pm: Embrace the yellowness:

(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/AcDihgrthg-hV1IfIG5w5tOZU9I69az4H3s-uAERD-ncvQH5z9DOABc-wCTCkJUSEKua7sDX1dFQhArEYp2AoTxb4DQXK0INDfl9P8Dux_iubdDJn7ToslmPOCDKjBPbQKU13dNtvSwtVNgHk7hH_2jxbxkz_B9FJ7zFKl2ptFEheDH-FSmvDhv9UAlBZhUYqYodX2dpZ7vTf-UB46Aqdzuamr1vDQn94UTL-EpyS63rOqqM1cxIL0mqdIzKcghYHu32Gv-TlZYhsLSQmAp2-do3Gdtrca94BTrhateGZEiRIj_yo3AOZIp5-CwWMfZwBUPeY89jk4pOO6T-6eL1Wyn5QY9tuc75lD5d_3D-9f-SHnyrqbDDUkY2QYU-CeGGZEgiouEZGogx9OkA7Uld3XRneFDHfHbvcqCXn0-hYq9OrlUgKhbRjOL1NKH7NwDMRVA0cA6jtv4naa-e25xrRTzToX4WYCwHCxoKZVMZECtaAhQJy5gSYm9MHMc3KEfU1CalImFrtOWqVUgTBzXC2cK35tmipUxoht752JoebTHjrxQkr6wD99eomvhc3-eviwd5Dbr_8xqqTLVanMhf4cGTSE-YWRfe=w1560-h878-no)

Lamin-X ready cut to fit:

http://www.lamin-x.com/Fog-Light-Film-Covers-s/1816.htm
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: r5gtt on July 27, 2016, 08:33:21 pm: I'm using hid 6000k for the fogs and same as the head lights but hardly ever switch the fogs on unless the motorway is clear of traffic and I'm on the dark side with no motorway lighting.
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: lukemk5gti on July 27, 2016, 09:54:47 pm: Quote from: r5gtt on July 27, 2016, 08:33:21 pm
I'm using hid 6000k for the fogs and same as the head lights but hardly ever switch the fogs on unless the motorway is clear of traffic and I'm on the dark side with no motorway lighting.

Installation guide and links and photos on your car please and thanks!!!!
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: RedGolfDom on July 27, 2016, 09:59:22 pm: I don't really use fogs only have them for cornering fogs and saw the reflection of them today looked daft!

I do want yellow but my mot tester made my change my yellow high beams to pass so sure he'd love them haha! Probably need to go elsewhere for my mot
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: grey golfster on July 28, 2016, 10:08:08 am: I seem to recall that all French cars had yellow front lights, heads, fogs etc, at one time?
Didn't we have to use yellow overlays or "paint" on UK cars when driving there?

Also that "experts" opinion was that fig lights should be yellow for best performance in fog?

All something to do with it being better for less dazzle?

Both seem to have gone out of fashion now....
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: unzippy on July 28, 2016, 10:10:48 am: Quote from: RedGolfDom on July 27, 2016, 09:59:22 pm

I do want yellow but my mot tester made my change my yellow high beams to pass so sure he'd love them haha! Probably need to go elsewhere for my mot

Your MOT tester is wrong.

http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_170.htm
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: r5gtt on July 28, 2016, 10:17:09 am: Quote from: lukemk5gti on July 27, 2016, 09:54:47 pm
Quote from: r5gtt on July 27, 2016, 08:33:21 pm
I'm using hid 6000k for the fogs and same as the head lights but hardly ever switch the fogs on unless the motorway is clear of traffic and I'm on the dark side with no motorway lighting.

Installation guide and links and photos on your car please and thanks!!!!
Check my build thread for pictures @lukemk5gti (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=10176) sorry I don't have info of how too as I didn't deem it necessary at att.
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: RedGolfDom on July 28, 2016, 06:11:50 pm: Oh I know he was wrong and explained the French cars plus I had found that link but he was having none of it so bought some £1.50 bulbs to put in and literally take back out. Its run by an older guy who is way behind the times
Title: Re: Which front fogs
Post by: unzippy on July 29, 2016, 11:35:29 am: https://www.gov.uk/getting-an-mot/problems-with-your-test-result