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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 12:32 PM
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Devh,

I appreciate the input.

While I do completely agree that it's a bit of a 'faux pas' to run with just the foglights in the daytime, I feel like that's a way to subliminally send a message to other car enthusiasts on the road that you're not just driving an "appliance" (which is what the much-less-reliable European brand car owners often used to refer to Lexus's, at least before the spindle grill added personality to the Lexus line).

Its kind of like "joining the car enthusiasts" car club, even if it may put off some "pure-ists".

Just my thought.
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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by jasone36
Devh,

I appreciate the input.

While I do completely agree that it's a bit of a 'faux pas' to run with just the foglights in the daytime, I feel like that's a way to subliminally send a message to other car enthusiasts on the road that you're not just driving an "appliance" (which is what the much-less-reliable European brand car owners often used to refer to Lexus's, at least before the spindle grill added personality to the Lexus line).

Its kind of like "joining the car enthusiasts" car club, even if it may put off some "pure-ists".

Just my thought.
I wouldn't worry about what others think. I could understand if you are driving a luxury Hyundai but the Lexus brand is established even among its European peers. It's the trash talking youtube wannabes that will never get it, and I don't think foglights are going to help and if the stigma is true it might actually hurt.
The fog light faux pas seem to have stemmed from European car owners particularly BMW and Porsche owners that thought it was a bit of douchebaggery to do so.
The Lexus name has already infiltrated pop culture and everyone deep down inside no matter what their bias knows that Lexus is an established brand. Do it if it makes you happy but there is no need to prove anything.
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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 07:51 PM
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I've heard a few rt an wrong answers here.. shortest safest way is too relay ea fog at the fog light bulb plug.. I use an hid kit interface plug an cut/mod that this way no factory wiring is disturbed (for the most part) it gives u extra wire in case of mistakes. Yes it is separately fused (at the batt) Then a 3rd relay inside the car (ign for pos trigger also fused).. (neg output to 2 front relays) & here's the slick part you now get a negative trigger to that same relay (diode isolated) from the oem fog light switch on the column THROUGH an 2nd hidden switch under the dash b4 it connects to relay 3.. this way u can instantly go back to the factory set up... no muss no fuss..

Yes u won't have a fog light illuminated emblem during the day but who cares... if your like me your lights are on auto... an at night when the headlights come on it'll be there...

An there's no way for this to damage the oem system... fyi use the cig lighter power for ignition this way if there is any funny stuff there's a 3rd fuse on a non important circuit

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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 08:06 PM
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If anyone cares I've even updated this mod by running a hidden 3 way round rocker switch (instead of the normal on/off hidden switch)an brought the Nike lights into the mix(same relay set-up as fogs at each Nike bulb) center potion (of 3way switch) is off/oem, 1 is fogs on for drl, 2 is Nike & fog (which can be Nike only because u can turn the fogs off at the oem switch) u also need to switch the interior triggers goin to the front relays to positive..
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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
LOL. Hardly.

I have NO background in mechanics, electrics, etc. I'm in Law Enforcement. I failed grade 8 electrical shop, and never took any classes in automotive. All I'm saying is, anything that can be done on a Chevy can be done on a Lexus. No magic involved. Youtube, forum members, etc can all provide you with the information you need. It's a 12 volt system.....pos+, neg-, fuses, etc. Same as any other car on the road.

Besides Crowe......weren't you the one afraid to dive into a DIY brake job? How did that turn out for ya??!!
Haha! ^^^this guy!!
Absolutely! As well as the water pump repair...
And who was there with the step-by-step directions..and a good few other questions..
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Old Nov 8, 2015 | 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jasone36
Devh,

I appreciate the input.

While I do completely agree that it's a bit of a 'faux pas' to run with just the foglights in the daytime, I feel like that's a way to subliminally send a message to other car enthusiasts on the road that you're not just driving an "appliance" (which is what the much-less-reliable European brand car owners often used to refer to Lexus's, at least before the spindle grill added personality to the Lexus line).

Its kind of like "joining the car enthusiasts" car club, even if it may put off some "pure-ists".

Just my thought.
It sounds like your first road trip once you obtain your LS should be to Orlando!
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Old Nov 9, 2015 | 06:38 AM
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A few examples from #flagshipfleet meet
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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 07:37 PM
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Pardon the pics... theyre so bright I had to take the pics off axis
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Old Nov 10, 2015 | 08:18 PM
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i wish there was a step by step guide for how to do it .

i sucked at Electricals in the university ...

Shibumi Your car loosks
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 12:17 PM
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Shibumi, my car is due for a paint job since it has some chips and some peeling going on but when its done, I need to come up and check one of your meets out. I've said before that I know exactly where your shop is. I need to swing by and check you guys out.
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Old Nov 12, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Shibumi1
Pardon the pics... theyre so bright I had to take the pics off axis
That's with doctored Nike light housings, right? I have bulbs that will light up the planet and they're still weaker than I'd like in the Nikes.
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Old Nov 15, 2015 | 09:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 305Busa
Shibumi, my car is due for a paint job since it has some chips and some peeling going on but when its done, I need to come up and check one of your meets out. I've said before that I know exactly where your shop is. I need to swing by and check you guys out.

Your welcome to stop by anytime... just hit me up 1st.. I'm in an out all day..

Originally Posted by dal20402
That's with doctored Nike light housings, right? I have bulbs that will light up the planet and they're still weaker than I'd like in the Nikes.

Yeah mine are a bit modded.. I swapped the normal bulb for an h1 led headlight kit... they are awesome had them on for no less than 7 hrs sat @ H.I.N. Tampa.. the previous kit didn't hold up as well...
(My wife is a bit of a ham ... photo bombs smh)
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