What's involved with adding foglights?, How difficult to add to '73 that came without them? Options

[Last930]

My '73 2.0 did not have foglights installed when built. How big of a job is it to add them? What's needed? I saw a set of aftermarket lights on ebay that comes with the switch, relay, lights,etc. I have read that the wiring is already there, is that true? I like the look of them and would like to make that part of my spring update plan.

Thanks for any advice. Dave

[Last930]

What is the problem with putting driving lights in the fog light location? Is it a question of effectiveness when mounted that low? Or the issue of originality? I have to admit the stock headlights in my car are pretty dim; it would be great to have more candlepower, especially with my old eyes!

[bigkensteele]

What is the problem with putting driving lights in the fog light location? Is it a question of effectiveness when mounted that low? Or the issue of originality? I have to admit the stock headlights in my car are pretty dim; it would be great to have more candlepower, especially with my old eyes!

Check out the link that I put in post #12 above. It explains the characteristics which distinguish the two.

In a nutshell, what the Cap'n is saying in his less-is-more fashion is that if you mount driving lights low and aim them such that they are enhancing your nighttime visibility, you will be blinding other drivers (and thus illegal if you care about such things). They are designed to be mounted higher and aimed down. If you buy driving lights with the intent of using them as fog lights, it will also be a fail because the beam patterns are completely different, and the driving lights will actually diminish your visibility in foggy conditions because the light will reflect off the fog rather than pierce through it.

Crusty is like a college professor with tenure. When he smacks you down on something, he won't give you the answer, rather he expects that the better students will take the bait and go find the answer. Far more often than not, he is right. As for the students who don't take his advice, don't expect much compassion from him here. However, on the rare occasions when he has been persuaded that he has been ill-informed, he is most gracious in learning something new (unlike a tenured professor).