[johnniewalker]

Rear fog lights enabled.

I found out that my car already has the two white pieces required for the mod.
just need to cut the clips.

[vantage_coupe]

How long did this take you to do and how do I confirm I have the necessary pieces in my coupe without pulling out the switch?

This mod has been long overdue for me.

Thanks in advance

[johnniewalker]

took me about 15 minutes. it would be longer if i didn't have the white pieces, because i'd have to find a piece to fit in there.
I think newer models have it. so you don't need to buy anything, just to cut the clips that block the button.
best way is to take off the switch. pretty easy. all adjusted by clips.

[Chris@codemybimmer]

can you show pictures of the rear fogs on?
much appreciated

[F82_Sterling]

nice job dude lol, this is the derek u met at bimmersport

[johnniewalker]

Originally Posted by 1lyfe

can you show pictures of the rear fogs on?
much appreciated

sorry for the crapy photos, took them at night with my blackberry.

[johnniewalker]

Originally Posted by DerekC

nice job dude lol, this is the derek u met at bimmersport

thanks buddy !

[335alive]

i'm sorry but i don't understand what the point of this mod is...

what does it do exactly? i've always wondered...

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by johnniewalker

sorry for the crapy photos, took them at night with my blackberry.

does this just turn on the reverse lights while driving or does it max brightness of the break lights?
can't really see from the picture

[Chris@codemybimmer]

Originally Posted by 335alive

i'm sorry but i don't understand what the point of this mod is...

what does it do exactly? i've always wondered...

I think its meant to let tail gaters know to back off? not really aure either. just a guess

[matrix76]

Originally Posted by vantage_coupe

How long did this take you to do and how do I confirm I have the necessary pieces in my coupe without pulling out the switch?

This mod has been long overdue for me.

Thanks in advance

Ya, it was nice to have the two pieces to complete this mod. It made it a lot easier.

Nice job, , ,

[ZZZZ]

rear fog light turns the inner brake light on. (the 'brake force display' brake light) and leaves it on.

anyone who has ever driven in very dense fog knows that you can't even see the car a few meters in front of you. the rear fog light is brighter to shine through the fog so cars behind you will know there is a car up there and don't end up rear ending you.

i remember driving in dense fog out east one morning and the only time i knew there was a car in front of me was when they hit their brake lights or turn signal, otherwise it was just a blanket of gray, couldn't even see the end of the hood.

[99three]

I think a thorough write up is needed to get the gist of this upgrade/mod. I'm also interested in doing this myself. Rear fogs are considered a necessity in Europe but are underestimated in NA.

[DESI4life10]

Great mod indeed. Have this for about 3 years now.

I had to make my own piece for this. Great to use in fog situations but also great to get those that tailgate off your back :-)

[Andy M]

Originally Posted by DESI4life10

Great mod indeed. Have this for about 3 years now.

I had to make my own piece for this. Great to use in fog situations but also great to get those that tailgate off your back :-)

I think we all pretty much use it for tailgaters hahaha.

[BRAISKI]

Originally Posted by 99three

I think a thorough write up is needed to get the gist of this upgrade/mod. I'm also interested in doing this myself. Rear fogs are considered a necessity in Europe but are underestimated in NA.

Because in NA a lot of people use front foglights as an everyday thing or part of their headlights. In Europe they are more educated on using foglights. So they don't use it unless there is fog.

[DESI4life10]

Originally Posted by 99three

I think a thorough write up is needed to get the gist of this upgrade/mod. I'm also interested in doing this myself. Rear fogs are considered a necessity in Europe but are underestimated in NA.

TBH a great DIY for this already exists in the DIY section. It's as good as its gonna get.

[335alive]

now it makes sense. thanks for the explanation!

i might have to look into this...i've always wondered about a solution to tail-gaters...

my technique right now is to slam on my brakes for a split second to scare the shit out of them, and watch (laughing) as they back off...works every time!

[pyceasyas123]

Originally Posted by BRAISKI

Because in NA a lot of people use front foglights as an everyday thing or part of their headlights. In Europe they are more educated on using foglights. So they don't use it unless there is fog.

nothing wrong with using front fogs at night

[99three]

Originally Posted by BRAISKI

In Europe they are more educated on using foglights. So they don't use it unless there is fog.

My point exactly, using rear fogs is necessary especially for thick fog situations. My Jag has them and I use them for snow, rain and foggy conditions. Not many people tailgate Jaguars these days.

[99three]

Originally Posted by pyceasyas123

nothing wrong with using front fogs at night

I agree. But unless there is no other ambient lighting on the road and the weather is really $hitty, having the front fogs on is like having a third tit. TBH, I think rear fogs are much more important. It allows you to see the car in front of you when in dense fog. Fogs don't let you see any better when it's dense. Then again a third boob can be pretty cool.

[JDLM]

Originally Posted by 99three

I think a thorough write up is needed to get the gist of this upgrade/mod. I'm also interested in doing this myself. Rear fogs are considered a necessity in Europe but are underestimated in NA.

There are about 2-3 of them around already