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Is it possible to turn fog lights without turning on the low beams?

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Old 04-12-07, 01:22 PM
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Default Is it possible to turn fog lights without turning on the low beams?

i was just wondering about that and about those GSM car alarms, that in case of theft the system will call you and notice you, and it gives you the possibility of turning of the car and to talk thru the siren it brings. Would it be possible to install that kind of alarm system in our IS?
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I think its illegal in most states to drive with just your fogs on so toyota made all the lights go on together. kinda sucks though I agree.
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no idea about the alarm, but for the fogs, you'd have to mess with the wiring. i know a few of the is300 owner's did this before... i wish we could have fogs independently as well but i dont wanna mess with the wiring.
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search on ebay... i think the Halo Demon Eyes allows u to do that
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Would be nice...
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Originally Posted by ben_r_
I think its illegal in most states to drive with just your fogs on so toyota made all the lights go on together. kinda sucks though I agree.
Ben_R we know it's illegal but there are still ppl who want this mod . . . like me.
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Daytime running lights are law in most areas so chances are you wont be able to turn lights off
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Originally Posted by Technique
Would be nice...
What! No hack?
i'm shocked ... LOL
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Originally Posted by NotoriousB
Daytime running lights are law in most areas so chances are you wont be able to turn lights off
not law in USA
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Originally Posted by lexem
Ben_R we know it's illegal but there are still ppl who want this mod . . . like me.
Why would you want this?
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It looks cool!
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Originally Posted by 9520G
It looks cool!
Yep, just for the looks.
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i've seen a couple of guys in japan who have already done this.. so its possible
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Originally Posted by 9520G
It looks cool!
Wait, you mean you drive around at night in the dark with just your fog lights because it looks cool?
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Originally Posted by sirkfc
Why would you want this?
Originally Posted by sirkfc
Wait, you mean you drive around at night in the dark with just your fog lights because it looks cool?


Actually, I want this for looks AND safety.

When you drive in the fog, it's better to drive with the fog lights on and low/high beams off.

The low/high beam lights reflect off the water vapor and come block your line of site.

Why do you think Fogs are usually placed so low and aimed low/wide?

My Audi Q7 has a light switch from OFF > Auto / Parking Lights / On

Only when I toggle the swtich to Parking lights or On mode can I turn on my Front or both Front and Rear Fog lights.

During Foggy weather, I drive with Parking Lights and Both Fogs on =P

Sometimes, during the sunrise and sunset where people don't know weather to turn on the lights or not, I'll run with the Parking lights and Fogs instead of just leaving my Headlights on.

I don't like blinding people when I crest a hill (there are a lot of hills in my area)

Edit - The Fog Light bulbs are 9006

You can get the hid kit from xenon depot

I've heard regular halogen bulbs are more efficient for cutting through bad weather conditions.

But HID's just look so darn good, last longer, and draw less energy =P

For a full list of replacement bulb numbers: http://www.sylvania.com/ConsumerProd...RG-Results.htm


This is just the way I drive and like it.

You should keep your headlights on while driving in bad weather or at night.

I don't want you to get hurt cuz of what I said =P

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