Guest pcogan Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 found myself driving to the Colorado mountains saturday eve in a snowstorm, happily, but quite unhappy with the visibility. question: what do you recommend to increase visibility during heavy snowfall? fog lights? higher powered headlights? etc. i have standard headlights in my pickup, and would like something better. thanks. pcogan denver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 just stay home. leave the powder days to the professionals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 3/4 ton hd duramax gmc, stuck APC xenon 100 watt bulbs in, highs and lows about 50$ a set, not really xenon just bulbs with blue tint, outstand light, tried cheaper ones, junk, otherwise real xenon is 500 bucks for highs and 500 for lows, and it's 60 watts, why xenon, no shadow, better for every situation jmho try radar In my prius w/gps you could drive by instrument, slowly, you could stay on the road but if there was something else on the road it would go bang, or thud err splat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carvedog Posted October 15, 2007 Report Share Posted October 15, 2007 found myself driving to the Colorado mountains saturday eve in a snowstorm, happily, but quite unhappy with the visibility.question: what do you recommend to increase visibility during heavy snowfall? fog lights? higher powered headlights? etc. i have standard headlights in my pickup, and would like something better. thanks. pcogan denver For me fog lights work great as long as the snow isn't over the bumper- hey it happened......once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 3/4 ton hd duramax gmc, stuck APC xeon 100 watt bulbs in, highs and lows about 50$ a set, not really xeon just bulbs with blue tint, outstand light, tried cheaper ones, junk, otherwise real xeon is 500 bucks for highs and 500 for lows, and it's 60 watts, why xeon, no shadow, better for every situationjmho try radar In my prius w/gps you could drive by instrument, slowly, you could stay on the road but if there was something else on the road it would go bang, or thud err splat UH...PLEASE dont give out missinformation, Standard halogen bulbs with blue tint are STUPID!!!! some quick research on the net will tell you all you need to know. Not to mention those bulbs arent 100, they "claim 100 equ" which is total BS. Oh and you are way off on the pricing and there is no High and lo, that is determind by the housing. and is spelled Xenon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave ESPI Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 WINDSHIELD WIPERS. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 In really heavy storm conditions it doesn't matter what you've got. High beams just reflect off the snow and make it worse. If you've got end-of-hood visibility, find a safe place to park and wait it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ursle Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 UH...PLEASE dont give out missinformation, Standard halogen bulbs with blue tint are STUPID!!!! some quick research on the net will tell you all you need to know. Not to mention those bulbs arent 100, they "claim 100 equ" which is total BS. Oh and you are way off on the pricing and there is no High and lo, that is determind by the housing. and is spelled Xenon No misinformation Color temp 4000k xenon gas filled 12v 100w 2 9004 bulbs, 2 9007 bulbs today I can get the 9004's for 28.32$ plus shipping, when I bought them, the only place I found em was 52.95$ today I can get the 9007's for 78.16$ plus shipping, I paid 52.95$ picture of both sets, if you don't understand something ask, no need to rude :rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 again there is no HI or low, in that case you would just be using 2 MORE bulbs. paint or not doesnt matter, think about it ANYTHING infront of a light source diminished light out put... EVEN clear glass(though minimal) you really think a blue color is going to give MORE light??? You ever heard of those glasses the "blueblockers"?? the BLUE BLOCK-ers, blue light is bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Rain-X. Oh yeah. My windshield wiper motor has been broken for about 13 months, and the rain-x works just fine, and I've driven in plenty of CO snowstorms. Just keep it above 50 and you'll be all set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnwradar Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Maybe a half-million candlepower of Landing lights in some cheap housings? Maybe they'll melt the snow in the air. I know they get pretty dern hot. :D -jon- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pebu Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 In my opinion, if you have to ask the question, you should just stay inside that day. I grew up driving to school in stuff like that, so it doesn't even phase me. I recall driving in snow so deep that it would come over the hood in a big plume of snow. One of our teachers lived near me so as I came around the corner I could see a big plume of snow coming down the hill in my rearview mirror and knew it was her. Kinda funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skipuppy Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Its ok guys. No need to let detail-quiffies in the way of helping someone simply asking for info. Rain-X works for me too but I also don't drive in whiteouts - I like having at least ten feet of visibility in front of my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Kick-ass studded snows on a two wheel drive pick-up and a playboy's touch on the throtle. Imho, No light is going to help you see through snow unless it's shining through from the other side (Like all the break lights that just lit-up in front of you). If it's that thick just slow the f*** down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 My preference is low mounted lights, the higher they are the more snow you see which can be hipnotizing which is bad. Also I prefer a big 18 wheeler in front of me during those times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 I cant drive 55. -sammy hagar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-Sub Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 UH...PLEASE dont give out missinformation, Glad to have you back, man! Definitely don't give out MISSinformation! She's better'n that! People gotta PAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thor VonRippington Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 Rain-X. Oh yeah. My windshield wiper motor has been broken for about 13 months, and the rain-x works just fine, and I've driven in plenty of CO snowstorms.Just keep it above 50 and you'll be all set. :lol: :lol: :lol: I went over two years without wipers when I lived in Vail (we know what Vail Pass is like). Above 50mph is key and sometimes the defroster is important. The only time I had a big problem was when the Mag Chloride was flying off the tires. That crap sticks to everything but I love what it does to the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.T. Posted October 16, 2007 Report Share Posted October 16, 2007 UH...PLEASE dont give out missinformation 'cause your the master. lucky for us, you are back to save the day. back on topic - Pete, from my experience, yellow fog lights seemed to work the best. Going with a brighter headlight or white driving lights will just illuminate the snow, making it even more difficult to see. I am not sure about the legalities of yellow fog lights in Colorado; from memory, they are illegal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveBomber Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 'cause your the master. lucky for us, you are back to save the day. back on topic - Pete, from my experience, yellow fog lights seemed to work the best. Going with a brighter headlight or white driving lights will just illuminate the snow, making it even more difficult to see. I am not sure about the legalities of yellow fog lights in Colorado; from memory, they are illegal. No sweat! , just in time too! Now why would yellow lights be illegal? There is a reason people wear amber and persimmon lenses. Infact Some lexus cars come with yellow fogs from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 No sweat! , just in time too! foglights ? Just carry a mixture of antifreeze and vinegar,crank the heat on defrost and occasionally squirt the mixture on the windshield as you lean out the window. You have to keep the bag tightly clenched between your legs, keeps it nice and warm, works great. this dingbat guy has comedic potential here.....welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C5 Golfer Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 back on topic - Pete, from my experience, yellow fog lights seemed to work the best. Going with a brighter headlight or white driving lights will just illuminate the snow, making it even more difficult to see. I am not sure about the legalities of yellow fog lights in Colorado; from memory, they are illegal. Don't shoot the messenger.. here a couple others input. Car talk guys are good. http://www.cartalk.com/content/columns/Archive/2002/February/08.html 8. Are yellow fog lights really better than white or blue ones? The old wives' tale that yellow fog lights give you greater visibility over white or blue ones is just not true. The premise of that superstition, that yellow light waves are long enough to pass through water particles without reflecting back into the driver's eyes, is based on a misinterpretation of Lord Rayleigh's principle of light scattering. As it turns out, the water particles in fog and mist are entirely too large to have an effect on any light waves from fog lights, be they yellow, white, blue or even green. In other words, any fog light that is properly mounted and aimed is effective, so don't worry about the color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingbat Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 foglights ? this dingbat guy has comedic potential here.....welcome Not to give away the suprise ending, but I may turn out to be just another jerk. Thanks for the welcome. Feel free to come by this end of the state and give me some pointers this winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willywhit Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Navin R. Johnson: Huh? I am not a bum. I'm a jerk. I once had wealth, power, and the love of a beautiful woman. Now I only have two things: my friends and... uh... my thermos. Huh? My story? Okay. It was never easy for me. I was born a poor black child. I remember the days, sittin' on the porch with my family, singin' and dancin' down in Mississippi. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDFVSPFvY5o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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