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Old 12-17-2001, 08:05 PM
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Old 12-18-2001, 03:32 AM
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Always on with low beams.

OE low beam aim was too low, so when I cranked those up a little it created a dark area up close. The fogs can then be aimed to fill in that area for a MUCH more useful distribution of light.

Less than one oncoming driver per 3 months has had a problem with this aiming.

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fog lights suck.. they dont do anything really... cant see the beam etc. but they look nice! you have to get the fogs yoitsok has to appreciate "fog" lights.
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Old 12-18-2001, 05:09 AM
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Originally posted by ToYLeT902
fog lights suck.. they dont do anything really... cant see the beam etc. but they look nice! . . .
Like I said, they can be aimed up a little (there is an adjustment) so that they're actually useful instead of being little more than decorations. That (and low beam aim) is about the easiest "mod" that you can make, costs $0, and only takes a few minutes. Instead of complaining about the factory's aim just go fix it. You'll be glad you did. And they'll still look nice.

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Old 12-18-2001, 05:21 AM
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Originally posted by Norm Peterson


Like I said, they can be aimed up a little (there is an adjustment) so that they're actually useful instead of being little more than decorations. That (and low beam aim) is about the easiest "mod" that you can make, costs $0, and only takes a few minutes. Instead of complaining about the factory's aim just go fix it. You'll be glad you did. And they'll still look nice.

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Old 12-18-2001, 06:24 AM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok


Just drive behind a car, and even from down low, they light the driver's head in front of me...When my HIDs in the headlamps are turned on...it means...

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Old 12-18-2001, 06:33 AM
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one day I aimed my HIDs too high, and everyone was flashing me... some dude that was in front even went to the trouble of slowing down, getting behind me, and flashing his high beams at me....

I aimed them lower now...
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Old 12-18-2001, 06:42 AM
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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE
one day I aimed my HIDs too high, and everyone was flashing me... some dude that was in front even went to the trouble of slowing down, getting behind me, and flashing his high beams at me....

I aimed them lower now...
Same thing happened to me. Then I slowed down, got back behind him, and flashed him for about 1 mile. I followed him for about 15 miles (we were heading in the same direction anyways, so I thought it would be funny). He drove like he had pooped in his pants afterwards.
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Old 12-18-2001, 06:49 AM
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Originally posted by yo_its_ok


Kev = Chinese Thug from F&F

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Originally posted by yo_its_ok


Kev = Chinese Thug from F&F

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why do people break when you tailgate them
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Originally posted by ToYLeT902
why do people break when you tailgate them
tailgating is bad....
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Old 12-18-2001, 06:53 AM
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Originally posted by UMD_MaxSE


tailgating is bad....
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Old 12-18-2001, 07:13 AM
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Originally posted by ToYLeT902
why do people break when you tailgate them
I don't brake... I drive slower.
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Old 12-18-2001, 09:26 AM
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Originally posted by ToYLeT902
why do people break when you tailgate them
Braking, tapping the brakes to show brake lights, and just slowing down are done for one reason - to keep me from having to get my car repaired should your concentration lapse for a moment at the wrong time. I've been hit in the rear twice, fortunately without much damage either time. So I'd rather take an active part in keeping my car undamaged than make you and your insurance company pay to get it (and possible me) fixed. Chances are I won't be legitimately holding you up, but I won't get offended if you pull out and pass me in a sane manner and don't cut me off.

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Old 12-18-2001, 10:41 AM
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Re: Do you always drive with fog lights on?
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Just wondering if you guys always turn your fog lights on when using headlights, or only when there is actually fog.
Do the foglights look cooler? Does it look funny when the headlights are Xenon and the foglights are normal yellow? Does the yellowness of the fog lights make the Xenons stick out more? Just curious
i use'em all the time. my fogs are not back to stock bulbs, thanks to H3 superwhite bulbs that blow every 2 weeks. i'm so sick and tired of changing the bulbs every time they go out. well, even with the superwhite headlights and conventional H3s, it's ok. people even told me that they thought my car was a GS. but i guess it could be because of my stillen touring lip.
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Old 12-17-2002, 12:30 PM
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I had 55 watt PIAAs in the fog lights, and then I had them on all the time because they actually helped light up the road better. After those blew out in a few months, I went to 35 watt PIAAs because I didn't want them blowing out so fast, and they don't, but they don't light up much anymore. Since they don't really light up anything anymore, I generally keep them off, because what's the point?
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Old 12-17-2002, 12:32 PM
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Re: Re: Do you always drive with fog lights on?
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Mine are on all the time
Me too
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Old 12-17-2002, 12:37 PM
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who dug this old thread up?
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Old 12-17-2002, 12:53 PM
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that is so true...
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on all the time. i do agree that they give the car a MEANER look at night. try and ride someones *** with the fogs on,,,they will let you pass quick

When I'm barreling down the highway at 75plus mph with my fogs on along with the HID's, people driving in the fast lane move over a lot sooner than when I have the fogs off... For some that don't budge I'll switch to Hi-beam and let the 4 lights do the talking...

Some people just don't pay attention to what's behind them or around them when driving at all... they think they just need to look forward...
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Old 12-17-2002, 01:11 PM
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Yes lights good, make car visible to other wise braindead fools....
"Lights on for Safety!"
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Old 12-17-2002, 01:20 PM
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Wow, this thread had a birthday a few days back.
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Old 12-17-2002, 02:04 PM
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Re: Do you always drive with fog lights on?
Originally posted by Go Blue
Just wondering if you guys always turn your fog lights on when using headlights, or only when there is actually fog.
Do the foglights look cooler? Does it look funny when the headlights are Xenon and the foglights are normal yellow? Does the yellowness of the fog lights make the Xenons stick out more? Just curious
Yeah, it's illegal in most states. The cops don't mind you having them on, because then it's a free probable cause to pull you over if they want to. So they don't really enforce it. I usually have them on, unless the road is wet, then I shut them off (glare courtesy). But now one of the bulbs blew, so they are never on now.
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I don't have any special rewires, so when the headlights come on (xenons), the fogs are on as well. It's not so much for the visibility (which it doesn't really provide any add'l), but more for the look (gives the front a more complete look).

I've never heard of foglights being illegal in a state unless you have them mounted in unorthodox locations (front grille, roof on the the SUVs). There's no glare to oncoming traffic if they're aimed properly.

They DO help out in heavy fog because they are low to the ground where the fog is not as thick, so they make your car more visible and give you a better light path (the xenons give too much reflection off the fog because they're so bright).
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Old 12-17-2002, 04:34 PM
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I keep my headlights on AUTO, so most of the times I don't even have any lights on. However when I have my headlights on, I always have my fogs on too. I have PIAA Crystal Ion H3's in the fogs, and they contrast really well with my HIDs.
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