AWD_Rules3830

I've done the mod that allows the fogs to operate independently, and also placed a switch on the DRLs so I can choose when to have them on.

 

I've found that for really dense fog or heavy snow at night, I get the best visibility by turning on the parking lights, turning on my DRLs with my installed rocker switch, and turning on the fog lights (full headlights don't have to be on for the fogs to operate with the mod, or any lights for that matter). This results in the tail and all marker lights being illuminated, the low beams (using PIAA Xtreme White Plus) on at the reduced DRL level for forward light without a lot of backscatter (and identification by oncoming/cross-traffic), plus my fogs (using PIAA Ion Crystal) down low providing excellent foreground illumination.

So you are running a white and yellow combination? I was thinking about this and thought it might look pretty cool.

I think so. I really don't have much experience with real HID's(OEM type), but for my money, I am satisfied with upgraded bulbs.

I can't be certain that retrofitting HID's isn't more than just eye bling. You get the cool colors of the different Kelvin temps, but with out the aiming/leveling of a factory setup, I'm not so sure how effective they will be. I know that putting the 65w Ralleye bulbs into my factory projectors is putting out more then the stock bulbs. Not bad for the price and extended longevity over factory.

How much of the light is usable?

Does it just project farther or is it have a greater brightness to it?

I wouldn't mind a brighter lamps, but i don't want to lose my DRL feature ... thus HID's are not exactly an option for me.