98 GT, thinking of ditching the OEM fogs

dwcopple · Aug 20, 2020

they are so clouded lens wise and really don't do anything for light output at night. Plus I think they might restrict a bit of airflow to the CAI. Anyone done it. Just pull the brackets and the lamps and leave the wiring alone or ???

ttocs · Aug 20, 2020

I doubt its restricting any air unless your supercharged/high hp or something that really needs air

dwcopple · Aug 20, 2020

So leave em?

lwarrior1016 · Aug 20, 2020

If you don’t want them, just unbolt them and tie the wires out of the way. Some models didn’t have them but still had the wiring.

delling3 · Aug 20, 2020

Just ordered a set of "ultra clear" replacements from LMR for $75. Same issue. My old-ass eyes need all the help they can get.

TrickVert · Aug 21, 2020

The stock fogs are pretty worthless even when they're not clouded up. I'd like to install a "Cobra" headlight set and clear fogs, but prefer the OEM look.

joe65 · Aug 21, 2020

delling3 said:
Just ordered a set of "ultra clear" replacements from LMR for $75. Same issue. My old-ass eyes need all the help they can get.

Copy that. I have to turn the light on to be able to turn the light on. I read something that said starting in your 40s you really need more light, something like 40% more by 50. I believe it.

Tomwas · Aug 22, 2020

Off subject, but should the window and mirror controls on the driver door light up.. Just wondering, seems they should but mine do not...

ttocs · Aug 22, 2020

Tomwas said:
Off subject, but should the window and mirror controls on the driver door light up.. Just wondering, seems they should but mine do not...

no

white95 · Aug 22, 2020

Clear lenses with HIDs are pretty damn bright!

Tomwas · Aug 22, 2020

ttocs said:
no

Sorry, thanks

dwcopple · Aug 25, 2020

Took em off this AM and replaced them will grille screen instead.

Merlin · Jan 13, 2021

I see I am 6 months behind. I have a 98 and want to install fog lights I have a kit with lights, wiring switch, everything but the actual mounting brackets. Does anyone want to part with theirs?

white95 · Jan 13, 2021

Merlin said:
I see I am 6 months behind. I have a 98 and want to install fog lights I have a kit with lights, wiring switch, everything but the actual mounting brackets. Does anyone want to part with theirs?

@dwcopple is parting a car out and may be able to help with that.

white95 · Jan 13, 2021

Tomwas said:
Off subject, but should the window and mirror controls on the driver door light up.. Just wondering, seems they should but mine do not...

ttocs said:
no

Tomwas said:
Sorry, thanks

Would give these old cars a more modern feel if they did.

ttocs · Jan 14, 2021

white95 said:
Would give these old cars a more modern feel if they did.

you could probably swap the buttons from a slightly newer ranger/explorer that light up.

RAU03MACH · Jan 14, 2021

Merlin said:
I see I am 6 months behind. I have a 98 and want to install fog lights I have a kit with lights, wiring switch, everything but the actual mounting brackets. Does anyone want to part with theirs?

I may have a set
I will look this weekend get back to you
Still cleaning my garage out