Fog light

ncheung85 · 12-05-2010, 03:21 PM

Has anyone attract any unwanted attention with their rear fog light?

At first, I want to attach it so it's on when I have my headlights on but now I am thinking about getting a switch for it.

Don't know what to do now.

kjay82 · 12-05-2010, 04:51 PM

It comes with a switch.
You have to run the wire from the back to the front.

I think ak has a dyi for it..

TreeSemdyZee · 12-05-2010, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by kjay82

It comes with a switch.
You have to run the wire from the back to the front.

I think ak has a dyi for it..

The light is separate. You have to buy the switch.

I put the switch on mine. I think it would be annoying in clear weather. It's a safety feature as far as I'm concerned.

ncheung85 · 12-05-2010, 07:41 PM

I just want to see if this light is illegal or not. Don't want to attract more attention from the po po.

Can anyone confirm it? I really like having it on when my lights are on.

fyi the smoked evor fog light looks good on a car with the black valance.

Waiz · 12-05-2010, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncheung85

I just want to see if this light is illegal or not. Don't want to attract more attention from the po po.

Can anyone confirm it? I really like having it on when my lights are on.

fyi the smoked evor fog light looks good on a car with the black valance.

Nelson I think it's fine, the 5-0 don't like external neons but an extra light shouldn't be an issue.

TreeSemdyZee · 12-05-2010, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ncheung85

I just want to see if this light is illegal or not. Don't want to attract more attention from the po po.

Can anyone confirm it? I really like having it on when my lights are on.

fyi the smoked evor fog light looks good on a car with the black valance.

As long as it's not flashing, you're fine.

xdeslitx · 12-05-2010, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

As long as it's not flashing, you're fine.

Really? Do you think it would be illegal to have the light flash F1 style when braking?

djamalt · 12-05-2010, 08:30 PM

^^^ I Could be wrong, but as along as it's not your two primary brake lights, I think you can flash them. Would be worth checking before you install though, no?

ncheung85 · 12-05-2010, 08:31 PM

Thanks for the replies. I have it hook up to turn on when my headlights are on. And Flashing when I'm in reverse

xdeslitx · 12-05-2010, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by djamalt

^^^ I Could be wrong, but as along as it's not your two primary brake lights, I think you can flash them. Would be worth checking before you install though, no?

Just wondering since I wanted to have them flash in the beginning.
But the way mine is done, it just come on solid when I hit the brakes.

christian370z · 12-05-2010, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by xdeslitx

Really? Do you think it would be illegal to have the light flash F1 style when braking?

Honestly, I think F1 blinking is too distracting to be a safety benefit and I wouldn't be surprised if it might attract attention from law enforcement. Most people would just watch it since it is not expected right up until they rear end you on the freeway.

Dreezy562 · 12-05-2010, 10:07 PM

I see a lot of motorcycles with blinking brake light additions... don't really know the legality of it tho

djamalt · 12-06-2010, 12:16 AM

Yep, I have it on my motorcycle. Never had a cop say a word to me, even the few times I've been pulled over. I think it's less offensive on a motorcycle since the reason we get it to attract attention. You'd be surprised how many drivers don't know when a motorcycle's brake light is on. But most bikers who get this done also have that as extra, and still keep one primary brake light that doesn't flash. Most, not all - yeah I skipped it, but mine only flashes 5 times then stays solid, and decreases with each brake push within like 5 seconds.

I've seen cars with the brake light in the window flash, or light up sequentially (when consisting of a bar of LEDs) and I don't think those guys ran into any trouble either. As long are your primary brake lights (the ones on the back bumper area) are not doing anything funny I really do think you're okay. However, I imagine if you have an obnoxious, bright LED strobe effect going on, you might catch some grief. But as low as that fog light is located, I'm guessing cops won't care. Again, check with Johnny law if you have any concern. Come "quota time" no telling what you'll get...

ncheung85 · 12-06-2010, 12:50 AM

I like the F1 blinking but it's too distracting. And you will be more likely to get pull over.

I think I'm just going to leave it how it is until I get pull over.

Kenny · 12-25-2010, 05:21 AM

I'm pretty sure it's not legal.

Any automotive lighting that is not DOT (Department of Transportation) certified or stamped cannot be used on vehicles driven public roads or highways.

The rear fog light was never meant for the USDM market.

With that said, I don't think any cops would really care anyway.

12-05-2010, 03:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	Fog light Has anyone attract any unwanted attention with their rear fog light? At first, I want to attach it so it's on when I have my headlights on but now I am thinking about getting a switch for it. Don't know what to do now. __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube

12-05-2010, 07:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	I just want to see if this light is illegal or not. Don't want to attract more attention from the po po. Can anyone confirm it? I really like having it on when my lights are on. fyi the smoked evor fog light looks good on a car with the black valance. __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube

12-05-2010, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
djamalt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Drives: 09 - 370Z S - Black Rep Power: 15	^^^ I Could be wrong, but as along as it's not your two primary brake lights, I think you can flash them. Would be worth checking before you install though, no? __________________ "...the sun don't rise and set on the corner grocery."

12-05-2010, 08:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	Thanks for the replies. I have it hook up to turn on when my headlights are on. And Flashing when I'm in reverse __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube

12-06-2010, 12:16 AM	#13 (permalink)
djamalt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Drives: 09 - 370Z S - Black Rep Power: 15	Yep, I have it on my motorcycle. Never had a cop say a word to me, even the few times I've been pulled over. I think it's less offensive on a motorcycle since the reason we get it to attract attention. You'd be surprised how many drivers don't know when a motorcycle's brake light is on. But most bikers who get this done also have that as extra, and still keep one primary brake light that doesn't flash. Most, not all - yeah I skipped it, but mine only flashes 5 times then stays solid, and decreases with each brake push within like 5 seconds. I've seen cars with the brake light in the window flash, or light up sequentially (when consisting of a bar of LEDs) and I don't think those guys ran into any trouble either. As long are your primary brake lights (the ones on the back bumper area) are not doing anything funny I really do think you're okay. However, I imagine if you have an obnoxious, bright LED strobe effect going on, you might catch some grief. But as low as that fog light is located, I'm guessing cops won't care. Again, check with Johnny law if you have any concern. Come "quota time" no telling what you'll get... __________________ "...the sun don't rise and set on the corner grocery." Last edited by djamalt; 12-06-2010 at 12:18 AM.

12-05-2010, 04:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
kjay82 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Costa Mesa, CA Posts: 194 Drives: '09 T/Sp 6MT MB 370 Rep Power: 15	It comes with a switch. You have to run the wire from the back to the front. I think ak has a dyi for it..

12-05-2010, 10:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dreezy562 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Long beach, ca Posts: 419 Drives: 40th Rep Power: 14	I see a lot of motorcycles with blinking brake light additions... don't really know the legality of it tho

12-06-2010, 12:50 AM	#14 (permalink)
ncheung85 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Alhambra, CA Posts: 339 Drives: z Rep Power: 15	I like the F1 blinking but it's too distracting. And you will be more likely to get pull over. I think I'm just going to leave it how it is until I get pull over. __________________ Injen \| Berk \| HKS \| Hotchkis \| Gtspec \| EVO-R \| Forgestar \| KW \| SPC \| Uprev Youtube

12-25-2010, 05:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
Kenny Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 330 Drives: 2011 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 14	I'm pretty sure it's not legal. Any automotive lighting that is not DOT (Department of Transportation) certified or stamped cannot be used on vehicles driven public roads or highways. The rear fog light was never meant for the USDM market. With that said, I don't think any cops would really care anyway.

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