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  • čas přidán 12. 08. 2021
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Komentáře • 95

  • @mirasga
    @mirasga Před 3 lety +53

    I have 3 cars using each using 3000K, 4300K, and 6000K LED fog lights, respectively. I find the 4300K the brightest and offered the best visibility.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 3 lety +3

      Thanks for your feedback.

    • @babasav
      @babasav Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/PIXV3Wm2QkY/video.html

    • @FreshLyte
      @FreshLyte Před rokem +2

      43-45K is by far the best...I would even say in headlights and high beams too. Blue is bad imo.

  • @nickcook7408
    @nickcook7408 Před 2 lety +35

    Amber/yellow is easier in your eyes and also let’s you see further down the road.
    White light glares and blinds incoming drivers.
    Yellow light cuts through fog
    White light makes fog completely opaque.

  • @vangm94
    @vangm94 Před 3 lety +24

    Having a video on fog light alignment would be very helpful.

    • @drivenhaley4428
      @drivenhaley4428 Před 3 lety +6

      We have a few from the past, and Headlight Revolution has some as well! This video will go into depth on fog lights and their beam pattern: czcams.com/video/FhuWYICEtEQ/video.html

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 3 lety +1

      Enjoy the video Ms. Haley shared.

  • @PrometheusForever
    @PrometheusForever Před 2 lety +9

    Thank you I have been telling people for years that yellow fog lights ARE the way to go. For those exact same reasons you stated. Lexus used to have their sedans come standard with yellow fog lights but they changed for some reason. I even remember back in the 80s how MOST manufacturers, if they were to put foglights on their product they were usually yellow! I don't know why it changed all of a sudden but it was a very stupid. move as more drivers hit potholes and bad spots on roads due to poor visibility! That's even with 'fog lights' standard.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety +3

      Yellow fog lights have a ton of advantages, and not many people know about it!

  • @peskypeet
    @peskypeet Před 3 lety +15

    I believe most people don't drive much in moderately bad weather that includes thick fog or heavy rain. It's in these situations that the yellower light really shows it's strength and the more blue light shows it's hindrance.
    If you're not driving in those conditions much most people prefer the more neutral white colors to light up nearby objects and things just off to the side of the road.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety +4

      Here at TRS we are definitely #yellowfoglightgang!

    • @DanielRichards644
      @DanielRichards644 Před rokem +7

      I find people drive in whatever the weather condition, because they have bills to pay and can't just say "fuck it imma sit on my ass cause it's raining"

    • @flinch622
      @flinch622 Před 7 měsíci +1

      I'm with you: for snow driving, yellow is the only way to go. The reduced eye strain is quite noticable.

  • @LionSynEscanor
    @LionSynEscanor Před rokem +6

    I will say in rainy conditions, I genuinely do hate having white LEDs as my headlights. It’s as tho the asphalt seems to phase and blend imo. But I’ve always stuck to yellow fog and off road lights to counter

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem +1

      Yes, we completely understand that!

    • @dylanp552
      @dylanp552 Před 10 měsíci +1

      Would you say the combo works well or would warm white headlights and fogs be better?

    • @LionSynEscanor
      @LionSynEscanor Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@dylanp552 honestly the combos are always a better way to go IMO. However in my car I got white on the hood, great for dry. Horrid in heavier conditions. I went combo Fogs, yellow headlights, white hood. Truck is yellow bottom to top

    • @LionSynEscanor
      @LionSynEscanor Před 10 měsíci +1

      @@dylanp552 if you do drive more in dry conditions stay with some warm white, but optional yellow for those off days

    • @dylanp552
      @dylanp552 Před 10 měsíci

      @@LionSynEscanor cool setups. But yea weather is mostly dry here, so I'll probably go with 4500K top and bottom. Maybe colour-changing fogs. Thanks!

  • @chriswilkinson4962
    @chriswilkinson4962 Před 3 lety +6

    Are these true yellow LEDs? I've had a pair in the past that looked more green than yellow. I'd consider switching back to LED for my fogs if they were incandescent yellow colour

  • @teligon
    @teligon Před 3 lety +4

    That's great news!

  • @bryanunion5110
    @bryanunion5110 Před 2 lety +2

    I got leds in my low beams from fahren haven’t had any issues with them other than i originally adjusted the beam pattern for a halogen housing which is 3/9 so the pattern looks weird as hell. someone told me they need to be 12/6 meaning the led chips are vertical. That’s fine but fahren has a weird way of adjusting them with some screw you have to turn on the top of the bulb that’s nearly impossible with them installed on the car. looks like the gtr can just be twisted but idk if they’re longer than the fahrens that just barely fit behind my dust covers. that’s why i haven’t made the switch

  • @aaronmcallister-rv7uo
    @aaronmcallister-rv7uo Před 6 měsíci

    Driving through snow I definitely recommend yellow LED fog lights for your vehicle. I just got me some the LED look is that’s what’s in I feel your bro I really don’t like white and blue. The yellow is the best when you driving down the road people know they will see you, I agree

  • @charleslincoln5357
    @charleslincoln5357 Před 2 lety +1

    So cool bud thx
    I did get led h11 but ya I’m not impressed in bad weather instead
    Killer in just dark obviously
    But I will be getting yellow fogs now and possibly 9005s
    Thx again

  • @budgetlightph7814
    @budgetlightph7814 Před 2 lety +3

    I hope they adjust the tint. It looks annoying to me. Maybe because I'm used to high CRI warm lights. You should see how nice high CRI warm tint lights are. Very useful in recognizing what's in front of you because the colors pop out more accurately.

  • @kyleyang4535
    @kyleyang4535 Před 3 lety +4

    Will stick to my 35w 3000k hid fog.

  • @gatorage850
    @gatorage850 Před rokem +3

    4300K is kinda the best of both worlds...
    - 3000k you get better light deep (fewer shadows and fewer particles glare) but you lose color deep.
    - 5000k has the best color contrast but has more shadows and particles glare.
    - Over 5000k you just get more shadows and particle glare with no real performance gain in color contrast.
    - 4300k you get almost the same light deep as 3000k and you gain a crap ton more color contrast!
    - In white conditions (fog-snow-mist) 3000k (and lower) is better for you to stand out (people see you better for the contrast to white) so an amber would be a bit better than yellow but yellow light would be safer, even as a headlight in such condition. Really need a light that changes from 3000k - 4300k - 5000k with a click.

  • @randomescu
    @randomescu Před 2 lety +6

    in my country, Romania, you cant modify in any way the light system of the car, it must be default factory. knowing that, many car manufacturers from Europe add yellow lights as an extra expansive "feature". i added a translucent yellow plastic film on my bicycle's flashlight and on a half of one of my edc flashlights. (fenix wt20r with 2 leds, spot and flood)

    • @dattepo7534
      @dattepo7534 Před 2 lety +1

      Sorry about your country ..

    • @JavoCover
      @JavoCover Před rokem

      Yeah, thank those politicians.

  • @mexprd
    @mexprd Před 3 lety +2

    Can you guys do a comparison of all those three or four companies on what’s the difference of light output please

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 3 lety +1

      We can see if we can set that up.

    • @babasav
      @babasav Před 2 lety

      czcams.com/video/PIXV3Wm2QkY/video.html

  • @1ali1996
    @1ali1996 Před rokem

    i don't getting it ... am saying should i put 4 bobs Yalow headlights and fog light yellow or j6the headlights (high beam) yallow or just the fog light yallow

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem

      We typically just suggest them for fog light locations.

  • @MrShlee1
    @MrShlee1 Před 3 lety +1

    Do you think they will make the housing replacements in yellow 3000k as well? I have the Morimoto inserts

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 3 lety +1

      They might develop some, but as of now the film cover is the only option.

  • @charleslincoln5357
    @charleslincoln5357 Před 2 lety

    Nice well I already just installed led h11 and yes it does not help as much as I would like in our Canadian winter weather
    So do u think yellow fogs or should I just get the 9005 for high beams
    But also I do have to turn the highs off for on coming traffic
    So would the fogs still help along with my led h11s

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety +1

      I would say yellow fogs for sure! It will help a ton even when it's snowing out!

  • @EagleTastic
    @EagleTastic Před 2 lety

    Hi I'm intereted in upgrading my 2004 Lincoln Navigator factory fog lights to one of these yellow LED lights. Can I just buy the bulbs shown here in your video and be good or do I need to also replace or upgrade the housing / fog light fixture on my navigator as well for these new bulbs?

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety

      You can just buy the bulbs and you'll be good to go!

  • @Buxtonphil
    @Buxtonphil Před rokem

    Would tinting white fogs yellow do the same thing?

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem

      Yes, but it would not be as intense of a yellow color.

  • @kwett5529
    @kwett5529 Před 3 lety +1

    Then why some cars come with WHITE LED foglights from the factory? Does this mean they are priotising style rather than function?

    • @simpleautothings_official3549
      @simpleautothings_official3549 Před 3 lety +9

      Yes.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 3 lety +2

      A lot of people prefer the white look over the yellow. So manufactures switched over.

    • @dylangajdosik964
      @dylangajdosik964 Před 3 lety +3

      I remember the first year of the Lexus IS 300. It's had yellow fogs with 4300K OEM HIDs with a reflector headlamp setup, not projector.

    • @Undisputed_King
      @Undisputed_King Před rokem

      @@RetrofitSource they chose looks over safety. Retards. Should be illegal

  • @Diioooonn
    @Diioooonn Před 2 lety

    Does it fit on a 2002 xle sienna? I drive this pos a lot for school and i usually finish at night and i dont wanna waste money if it doesn't fit.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety

      This should fit, we have never tested on this vehicle so unfortunately we don't know for sure!

  • @_Pierrick
    @_Pierrick Před rokem

    Yellow, ok but... LED or HID ? Who is better ? ;)

  • @LimaTangoZulu
    @LimaTangoZulu Před 2 lety

    What about for an old Super Duty where the fog lights are on with the lows? Wouldn't you want the color temperatures to match?

  • @happymonk4206
    @happymonk4206 Před rokem

    I don't like the white or off white fog lights, they are self defeating, I'm shopping for the led yellow bulbs and plan to get some before the snow flies.

  • @mestengo22
    @mestengo22 Před 3 lety

    Will marimoto yellow fog led fit 2020 f150?

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 3 lety

      It will so long as you have the correct bulb type.

  • @AlexHernandez-vo3hz
    @AlexHernandez-vo3hz Před rokem

    Led or hid bulbs as fog lights?

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem +1

      Usually LEDs are better in fog lights purely due to heat, fog lights are a lot smaller of a housing and HIDs can get a little too hot sometimes and melt things.

    • @AlexHernandez-vo3hz
      @AlexHernandez-vo3hz Před rokem

      @@RetrofitSource thank you for your response!

  • @jaysson1151
    @jaysson1151 Před rokem

    It would be nicer if they were switch-backs…. They can switch between white and yellow. LASFIT has those.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem

      The LasFit bulbs are pretty bad too!

    • @jaysson1151
      @jaysson1151 Před rokem

      @@RetrofitSource yeah that’s why I’ve been hesitant about buying Amazon specials

  • @wtz650
    @wtz650 Před 2 lety

    how about H 1 yellow lights ???????????????

  • @tinoair
    @tinoair Před 2 lety

    How about h3

  • @ashleycarter3870
    @ashleycarter3870 Před 2 lety

    11 lr4?

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety

      If you'd like the best bulb recommendations, shoot us an email!
      Support@TheRetrofitSource.com

  • @frankc1430
    @frankc1430 Před rokem

    You should make a light bulb that will switch between a yellow light and a white light.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem

      They never work that well. It's been done but the beam pattern is always off on one of the two colors.

    • @frankc1430
      @frankc1430 Před rokem

      @@RetrofitSource Why not? LEDs you just change the voltage and it changes the color. Why wouldn't it work? Just have a added switch in there to change the voltage. Watch somebody steal my idea and become a millionaire.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem +1

      That isn't how LED bulbs work.
      The color of the LED is determined largely by the phosphor on top of the diode, not by how much power is going through them.

    • @frankc1430
      @frankc1430 Před rokem

      @@RetrofitSource Funny! I see strings of LED lights that can change colors by the change of voltage in them.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem +1

      Maybe something like household LEDs but with automotive you have 14v to work with at most. Not much extra juice to push through them to change the color.
      That's why the phosphor is used to determine the color.

  • @anarchyamp
    @anarchyamp Před rokem

    I need some new yellow fogs, my lasfit switchback ones crapped out way to fast. Never again, and don't buy lasfit! For $100 you'd think they'd last longer than 1.5 years

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před rokem

      Check these out!
      www.theretrofitsource.com/search?keywords=yellow

    • @Wrenchmonkey1
      @Wrenchmonkey1 Před 7 měsíci

      ​@@RetrofitSource
      $200+ for a pair of fog lamps bulbs? You've gotta be kitten me right meow!

  • @charliedee9276
    @charliedee9276 Před 2 lety +2

    Interesting the young crowd just now figuring out what us old people have known for years. Yellow light cuts fog and snow better, ask any European who lives in snow country. Something I learned stationed there 30 years ago. I have been running yellow fogs since, for low level blowing snow they are the best, I don't even use my headlights in those cases, just the fogs.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety +4

      We aren't just figuring it out. We're just spreading knowledge! (:

  • @haml28
    @haml28 Před 2 lety

    i came here for review, not to hear buying offers.

    • @RetrofitSource
      @RetrofitSource  Před 2 lety

      We understand! 💪🏼
      This was meant to be a quick tech tip video, if you'd like to see something more in depth maybe we can make that happen! 👏🏼