Auxiliary Fog/Flood Light Choices

[natenkiki2004]

Hello all. I'm trying to do some research on putting some extra flood lights on a 2003 Ford Taurus. I've got an idea on how to mount them but I'm not sure of what lights to get. I've been eyeballing the Hella Optilux 1450 as a halfway decent yet affordable light. Basically, I want something that will cast light to the sides a bit, more of a flood, to hopefully see deer and other critters on the sides of the highway. These would only be used when there's no oncoming vehicles. Bonus points for a light that is good in fog and snow. I'd preferably like to keep the lights/kit under $100 but if there's an extraordinary kit at $105, that's not out of the question. I'll be totally rewiring them so quality of the harness doesn't mean anything to me. Got any suggestions?

 

[wrcsixeight]

I'd recommend against the optilux 1450.

There is too much upwards stray light for a good fog light, and when I fed them with 10AWG replacing the cheezy 16 awg harness they come with, they melted the wiring at the bulb and blew a fuse. They come with cheapo chinese h3 bulbs

I had found the reflective surfaces started peeling off as well at less than 2 years of age.

They are removed from vehicle never to return.


I'm saving for some Cibie 68716 Cesar Square Fog Lamp

 

[Vern_in_IL]

https://www.amazon.com/Blazer-DF1075KB-F...azer+fog+lights

Blazer fog lights. The car is about 15 years old, I would go cheap.

 

[HerrStig]

Read what Dan Stern has to say on his website. Dan Stern LIghting. Google will find it.

 

[SubLGT]

Some suggestions here:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/showthread.php?423137-Projector-Fog-Lamp&highlight=fog