JDM Fog Light ON and installed!

[jmah88]

any word on the kit yet?

[jedichimp]

??

[Ad8707]

This looks so sick...it should've been factory installed in north America as well to begin with..waiting for that kit as well

[ayau]

Originally Posted by robotvoice

For those curious about the legality of having a rear fog, they are definitely 100% legal in the US. As long as the light shines red and is in the center or driver's side rear of the vehicle you will be fine. I've ran a rear fog light on 2 of my previous Subarus here in MD and VA and never got hassled.

There is also rear fog etiquette that a few people have mentioned in this thread as well. You should only be using this light in inclement weather to help drivers behind you gauge their distance from you. That's the only use for the light. It's not a 4th brake light. You already have 3 brake lights, you don't need 4. If you think you need a flashing "F1 style" 4th brake light on public streets because people behind you keep tailgating you and you are slamming on your brakes at every traffic light, you probably need to reevaluate your driving style instead.

f1 brakes don't actually flash. the reason why they flash is because of the cameras recording them. ever point a video camera at a tv screen? more or less the same concept.

[chulooz]

Originally Posted by ayau

f1 brakes don't actually flash. the reason why they flash is because of the cameras recording them. ever point a video camera at a tv screen? more or less the same concept.

This isnt the truth at various levels.

[ayau]

Originally Posted by chulooz

This isnt the truth at various levels.

you're right. i recall someone saying that but didn't bother to verify.

[86design]

just letting some of you know that have been trying to message me...I am sorry to say but my main guy that was making those fog light kits, will not make them any longer...his to busy with his other projects and doesnt have time for something like this...sooooo I apologize everyone for waiting so long

BUT! I am talking too one of my friends that actually works for a headlight/taillight company and he'll keep me updated with any new info.

[b$m1th91]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

That's probably a good option for the manual drivers. There is another thread where someone has pulled this apart and its basically already a rocker switch. Unfortunately in the AT, this is already taken up with the "Sport/Snow" rocker.

What is this thread?? I cant seem to find it.

[Dadhawk]

Originally Posted by b$m1th91

What is this thread?? I cant seem to find it.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showp...7&postcount=31

(Did a search for "rocker" in posts before the date I posted mine above. Can't believe I found it.)

[ASdispatch]

Would it be possible to tap into the front fog light power and run a cable back to the rear fog light? This way you could turn both on or off at the same time.

[EvoXDD]

Originally Posted by ASdispatch

Would it be possible to tap into the front fog light power and run a cable back to the rear fog light? This way you could turn both on or off at the same time.

Yes. Will most likely just require a relay and just pull up the carpet to run the cord non ghetto, like running it underneath the car hanging down lol

As for paying for this mod if you have a drill and krimpers and a leatherman you can do this mod in about 30-45 minutes taking your time for the low cost of 1 turn signal socket and one bulb normal or LED. Your choice.

I used two sockets and red 4 light LEDs. It is wired to be on with the parking lights and head lights and the second socket lights up when the breaks are pushed to match the brightness of the break lights. Even with both only took me about 30 minutes but i have 10 gallon compressor and every tool you can imagine (own a performance shop that is about to move to PA and build a brand new building with mustang dyno 4 lifts, one flat bay, and a show room).

Do it right and cut the holes for perfect fit and you don't have to worry about condensation.....kind of like the factory tail lights

[Zenki]

very good

[CollazoDSM]

Originally Posted by neutron256

I'm working on a circuit for my "Rear Fog Light". It will include an accelerometer so it will only come on during rapid deceleration, and flash once deceleration reaches a certain point.

This is something I was interested in, as I've observed inattentive drivers will not notice the car in front rapidly decelerating due to a change in traffic pattern and have to slam the brakes at the last minute due to texting, applying makeup, etc.

**And I know this thread was dying, but I didn't want to open a new one when the topic had already started to be discussed.

[rikdrt1]

Umm, maybe in other places in the world they call that a fog light - and maybe in EU or JP, they use a H11 bulb, but almost everyone here is using the same light source.. but, sorry I don't think using this bulb really makes this a 'real' rear-facing fog lamp... definitely not worth the trouble of turning on and off... just saying.