When do you turn on the fog lights?

JIMD1709 · 02-05-2007, 10:24 AM

I don't use the foglights at all, since I have Xenons. Totally inferior light output compared to HID. If they were true HID, I'd use em. If you ever see an oncoming vehicle in the fog, you see the the HID's way before you see the fogs. Just my .02

FirstClass · 02-05-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JIMD1709

I don't use the foglights at all, since I have Xenons. Totally inferior light output compared to HID. If they were true HID, I'd use em. If you ever see an oncoming vehicle in the fog, you see the the HID's way before you see the fogs. Just my .02

Fogs aren't so people can see you, they're so you can see ahead without your headlights reflecting like crazy off the fog.

JIMD1709 · 02-05-2007, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by FirstClass

Fogs aren't so people can see you, they're so you can see ahead without your headlights reflecting like crazy off the fog.

True, but you certainly wouldn't run your fogs without headlights would you? At that point the Xenons overpower the fogs. at least that is my experience with them.

Joop! · 02-05-2007, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by needforspeed

When it's foggy !

Otherwise the police will pull you over in the UK and give you a right ticking off !

+1 in the Netherlands

Besides fog also in heavy rain and falling snow.

Joop! · 02-05-2007, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by beauforty

I'm amazed that not everyone uses their fog lights in the fog!!!!

I think the most of them will turn them off when it's foggy

Ccatznip · 02-05-2007, 11:14 AM

+1 for Germany as well.....has to be less than 250 meters of visibility to use the fogs....which sucks cause i think the help light up the road in the rain at night.

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Originally Posted by brummelenj

+1 in the Netherlands

Besides fog also in heavy rain and falling snow.

STE92VE · 02-05-2007, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by JIMD1709

True, but you certainly wouldn't run your fogs without headlights would you? At that point the Xenons overpower the fogs. at least that is my experience with them.

Actually, running your fogs without your headlights affords you better illumination of the road by eliminating the reflection of the headlights off the fog back into your sightline. BMW has it right by allowing your fog lights to be independent of the headlights, where on my TL, the headlights have to be on for the fogs to work rendering the use of the fogs pointless.

2009BMW335 · 02-05-2007, 03:20 PM

lol you gave plenty of options. i literally only use my fogs when there is fog out. i'd probably use them if i were driving in heavy snow at night too

Ghunger · 02-05-2007, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerEnvy

Actually, running your fogs without your headlights affords you better illumination of the road by eliminating the reflection of the headlights off the fog back into your sightline. BMW has it right by allowing your fog lights to be independent of the headlights, where on my TL, the headlights have to be on for the fogs to work rendering the use of the fogs pointless.

+1

yowsa · 02-05-2007, 07:18 PM

I sometimes put the parking lights on so the angel eyes are on and turn on the fogs for extra illumination right around sunset.

Curious Joel · 02-05-2007, 07:20 PM

I only use them with the headlights when the conditions require it. When it's cloudy out, I turn on the parking lights and foglights, so other people can se me better.

dmboone25 · 02-05-2007, 09:09 PM

I like to put them on w/ my DRLs during the day, but I never have them on at night unless necessary--it drives me nuts that every single GM car comes with fogs that are poorly aimed and ALWAYS on!

bavarian19 · 02-05-2007, 10:01 PM

I do it mostly as a safety feature so that other cars can see me on the road. I ride around 99% of the time with fogs on. I just treat them as DRL's.

The rear fogs have been a lifesaver on more than one occasion...

dmboone25 · 02-05-2007, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by yowsa

I sometimes put the parking lights on so the angel eyes are on and turn on the fogs for extra illumination right around sunset.

This does look nice at that time of day.....

mhaw2001 · 02-05-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I like to put them on w/ my DRLs during the day, but I never have them on at night unless necessary--it drives me nuts that every single GM car comes with fogs that are poorly aimed and ALWAYS on!

Or Dodge Neons that use them as DRL's in Canada. Or Pontiac Grand Prix and Cadillac CTS's that use them as turn signals. Don't you just love how American manufacturers have bastardized the use of fogs?

BK · 02-05-2007, 11:53 PM

I leave my headlights in the "auto" setting. I turn on my fogs only in the fog. They don't work that great, but they help you see the lines on the road.

I sometimes turn the fogs on in the rain if my auto headlights don't come on. In VA, you must have your headlights on when it's raining enough to use the windshield wipers. The fog light button is an easy way to turn on my headlights without having to move the switch from the "auto" position (and then remember to move it back when I stop the car). Laziness.

nine4surfah · 02-06-2007, 01:22 AM

My pet peeve is people who drive with HID's on high beam during the day!

bmwexecutive · 02-06-2007, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by esbezee92

thats quite a poll you got goin there

I was thinkin' the same thing. He must have spent an entire work day constructing that.

astra · 02-06-2007, 01:45 AM

i have mine on whenever i have the headlights on... i like how it looks... don't like it? then suck on it! lol

Chris.G · 02-06-2007, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by astra

i have mine on whenever i have the headlights on... i like how it looks... don't like it? then suck on it! lol

+100000000000

uabimmer · 02-06-2007, 01:51 AM

Bro, honestly how long did it take you to think of all the possibilities.

By the way anyone have these:

http://www.hoen-usa.com/plus.htm

They are supposed to be pretty bright yet not too expensive.

SROC3 · 02-06-2007, 01:53 AM

hmmm....my experience is that when you turn the DRL on and the fogs, after a certain speed the headlights come on (this is at night of course). Safetly feature perhaps? For some reason, I can't just keep the DRLs and fogs only. The headlights have to join the party too. any suggestions?

View Poll Results: When do you turn on the fog lights? (Check ALL that apply to you.)
There are no fog lights on my car.	4	1.98%
I also have rear fog lights on my car.	39	19.31%
My fog lights are switched on: Always	42	20.79%
...Never	6	2.97%
...In fog	123	60.89%
...In rain	83	41.09%
...In snow	59	29.21%
...Under overcast skies	30	14.85%
...Under clear skies	14	6.93%
...At morning twilight	26	12.87%
...At evening twilight	38	18.81%
...In the daylight	13	6.44%
...After dark	44	21.78%
...Morning, noon and night	15	7.43%
...When highway driving	20	9.90%
...When city driving	21	10.40%
...When country driving	28	13.86%
...When commuting to/from work	16	7.92%
...When I am out on the town	23	11.39%
...When I am on a date	18	8.91%
...When I am looking for a date	18	8.91%
...When a ship is coming in	16	7.92%
...At other times	15	7.43%
...I am inconsistent	22	10.89%
My fog lights are fitted with: OEM bulbs	87	43.07%
...Halogen bulbs (non-OEM)	20	9.90%
...Xenon bulbs (non-OEM)	13	6.44%
...Some other kind of bulbs	5	2.48%
The color of my fog lights are: White bulbs	65	32.18%
...Blue bulbs	13	6.44%
...Purple bulbs	3	1.49%
...Yellow bulbs	10	4.95%
...Some other color	5	2.48%
...I plan to change my bulbs	25	12.38%
I turn the fog lights on because: They help me to see where I'm driving.	71	35.15%
...Others can see my car better. (Safety)	62	30.69%
...Others can see my car better. (I just want them to see my car.)	42	20.79%
...They look cool.	74	36.63%
...They make a statement.	30	14.85%
...They piss off other drivers.	22	10.89%
I love my fog lights.	75	37.13%
I hate using fog lights.	3	1.49%
I like to see other cars foglights.	27	13.37%
I hate other cars fog lights.	29	14.36%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 202. You may not vote on this poll

02-05-2007, 10:24 AM	#23
JIMD1709 Captain 31 Rep 746 Posts Drives: 2007 328 Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida iTrader: (8)	I don't use the foglights at all, since I have Xenons. Totally inferior light output compared to HID. If they were true HID, I'd use em. If you ever see an oncoming vehicle in the fog, you see the the HID's way before you see the fogs. Just my .02
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02-05-2007, 03:20 PM	#30
2009BMW335 Captain 36 Rep 674 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: davie, fl iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	lol you gave plenty of options. i literally only use my fogs when there is fog out. i'd probably use them if i were driving in heavy snow at night too
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02-05-2007, 07:18 PM	#32
yowsa Private 12 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 335i E92 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	I sometimes put the parking lights on so the angel eyes are on and turn on the fogs for extra illumination right around sunset. __________________ ED on Oct 30, 2006 Dropped off at CDG on Nov 3, 2006 Redelivery on Jan 2, 2007 E92 335i, TiAg, Black Leather, Aluminum Trim, 6spd Manual Sport, Premium, Cold, Nav, PDC, CA, SIRIUS
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Curious Joel Private 3 Rep 80 Posts Drives: E92 335i Montego/Saddle Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Concord, NH iTrader: (0)	I only use them with the headlights when the conditions require it. When it's cloudy out, I turn on the parking lights and foglights, so other people can se me better. __________________ Curious Joel ---------------------------- 2007 335i Coupe Montego/Saddle/Poplar Sport/Steptronic/Paddles/Premium/CA PDC/Nav/6FL/etc.
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02-05-2007, 09:09 PM	#34
dmboone25 Lieutenant General 4972 Rep 10,200 Posts Drives: 2024 Golf R / 2022 718 Spyder Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E92 328i [10.00] 2007 328i [10.00]	I like to put them on w/ my DRLs during the day, but I never have them on at night unless necessary--it drives me nuts that every single GM car comes with fogs that are poorly aimed and ALWAYS on! __________________ Past rides: 2016 981 BGTS, 2020 MINI JCW, 2017 F80, 2015 981 CS, 2014 F22 235, 2011 E82 135, 2008 E82 135, 2007 E92 328, 2007 E92 328 (My lady drives an OG M2. So does my dad)
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02-05-2007, 10:01 PM	#35
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	I do it mostly as a safety feature so that other cars can see me on the road. I ride around 99% of the time with fogs on. I just treat them as DRL's. The rear fogs have been a lifesaver on more than one occasion...
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02-05-2007, 11:53 PM	#38
BK Smiling politely 165 Rep 7,931 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [9.00]	I leave my headlights in the "auto" setting. I turn on my fogs only in the fog. They don't work that great, but they help you see the lines on the road. I sometimes turn the fogs on in the rain if my auto headlights don't come on. In VA, you must have your headlights on when it's raining enough to use the windshield wipers. The fog light button is an easy way to turn on my headlights without having to move the switch from the "auto" position (and then remember to move it back when I stop the car). Laziness. __________________ E90 330i Black Sapphire 6MT \| 991.1 C4 Platinum Silver 7MT
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02-06-2007, 01:22 AM	#39
nine4surfah Captain 62 Rep 790 Posts Drives: 325i Electric Red Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	My pet peeve is people who drive with HID's on high beam during the day! __________________
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02-06-2007, 01:45 AM	#41
astra Brigadier General 94 Rep 3,748 Posts Drives: BMW 325Ci Individual Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 325Ci Individual [0.00]	i have mine on whenever i have the headlights on... i like how it looks... don't like it? then suck on it! lol __________________
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uabimmer Україна 24 Rep 868 Posts Drives: JB e90 330i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sac. California iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2003 330i [0.00]	Bro, honestly how long did it take you to think of all the possibilities. By the way anyone have these: http://www.hoen-usa.com/plus.htm They are supposed to be pretty bright yet not too expensive. __________________ IN THE PASSING LANE - e90 330 JetBlack / 6000k D1S / 40% all around / LED Lic.Plt. / LED reverse lights / 7500k Fogs
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02-06-2007, 01:53 AM	#44
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	hmmm....my experience is that when you turn the DRL on and the fogs, after a certain speed the headlights come on (this is at night of course). Safetly feature perhaps? For some reason, I can't just keep the DRLs and fogs only. The headlights have to join the party too. any suggestions? __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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