What's up with them fog lights on 04?
#3
Re: What's up with them fog lights on 04?
Originally posted by jkratzer
Why are the fog lights on the 2004 Max facing to the side instead of facing forward like on all other vehicles in the world?
I don't like this "feature".
Why are the fog lights on the 2004 Max facing to the side instead of facing forward like on all other vehicles in the world?
I don't like this "feature".
#4
Originally posted by THill5thGen
Those aren't foglights, those are cornering lights, they illuminate at an angle so that you have better lateral vision when you're turning the car. The fog lights are embedded in the main light cluster.
Those aren't foglights, those are cornering lights, they illuminate at an angle so that you have better lateral vision when you're turning the car. The fog lights are embedded in the main light cluster.
#7
Huh? On a Maxima?
Buicks have corner lights, so do Caddies. Corner lights are for the old timers who can't see where they're going. Does anyone else catch where the Maxima is headed to? The 6th gen got longer and wider, pretty soon it will sport a longer hood and a hood ornament.
#8
Re: Huh? On a Maxima?
Hey, they didn't cost anything, they look nice, and they're functional. I don't buy the premise that this car is headed into "fogeyland." The increase in horsepower and the better handling in the 2004 (trust me) alone show that. Suffice to say, anyone who has driven one is not complaining that the car drives like your dad's Buick or Caddy. The 6th gen might be longer and wider, but it certainly does not look larger. I have a hard time seeing the 2 inch or less increase in height, width, and length. Maybe my eyes just are not that good in my old age (35).
Originally posted by maximawanabee
Buicks have corner lights, so do Caddies. Corner lights are for the old timers who can't see where they're going. Does anyone else catch where the Maxima is headed to? The 6th gen got longer and wider, pretty soon it will sport a longer hood and a hood ornament.
Buicks have corner lights, so do Caddies. Corner lights are for the old timers who can't see where they're going. Does anyone else catch where the Maxima is headed to? The 6th gen got longer and wider, pretty soon it will sport a longer hood and a hood ornament.
#9
Re: Huh? On a Maxima?
Originally posted by maximawanabee
Buicks have corner lights, so do Caddies. Corner lights are for the old timers who can't see where they're going. Does anyone else catch where the Maxima is headed to? The 6th gen got longer and wider, pretty soon it will sport a longer hood and a hood ornament.
Buicks have corner lights, so do Caddies. Corner lights are for the old timers who can't see where they're going. Does anyone else catch where the Maxima is headed to? The 6th gen got longer and wider, pretty soon it will sport a longer hood and a hood ornament.
IMO, I still feel the look is odd with these large round cornering lights where front-facing fog lights should be.
#10
Re: Re: Huh? On a Maxima?
not larger? get ur eyes examined!
Originally posted by jahannah
Hey, they didn't cost anything, they look nice, and they're functional. I don't buy the premise that this car is headed into "fogeyland." The increase in horsepower and the better handling in the 2004 (trust me) alone show that. Suffice to say, anyone who has driven one is not complaining that the car drives like your dad's Buick or Caddy. The 6th gen might be longer and wider, but it certainly does not look larger. I have a hard time seeing the 2 inch or less increase in height, width, and length. Maybe my eyes just are not that good in my old age (35).
Hey, they didn't cost anything, they look nice, and they're functional. I don't buy the premise that this car is headed into "fogeyland." The increase in horsepower and the better handling in the 2004 (trust me) alone show that. Suffice to say, anyone who has driven one is not complaining that the car drives like your dad's Buick or Caddy. The 6th gen might be longer and wider, but it certainly does not look larger. I have a hard time seeing the 2 inch or less increase in height, width, and length. Maybe my eyes just are not that good in my old age (35).
#11
I'm a little surprised at all of the people saying they've...
...never seen cornering lights. My '96 Max SE had cornering lights. They were on the corner, to the outside of the headlights. Frankly, I was surprised that my 2000 did NOT have cornering lights. I didn't know why Nissan would REMOVE a useful feature on the 5th gen, that the 4th gen already had.
Originally posted by jkratzer
I'm a car buff but I have to admit I've never seen cornering lights before or fogs integrated into the headlight unit. I must admit that Buicks and Caddys are not my thing however.
IMO, I still feel the look is odd with these large round cornering lights where front-facing fog lights should be.
I'm a car buff but I have to admit I've never seen cornering lights before or fogs integrated into the headlight unit. I must admit that Buicks and Caddys are not my thing however.
IMO, I still feel the look is odd with these large round cornering lights where front-facing fog lights should be.
#12
Re: Huh? On a Maxima?
Originally posted by maximawanabee
Buicks have corner lights, so do Caddies. Corner lights are for the old timers who can't see where they're going. Does anyone else catch where the Maxima is headed to? The 6th gen got longer and wider, pretty soon it will sport a longer hood and a hood ornament.
Buicks have corner lights, so do Caddies. Corner lights are for the old timers who can't see where they're going. Does anyone else catch where the Maxima is headed to? The 6th gen got longer and wider, pretty soon it will sport a longer hood and a hood ornament.
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Re: I'm a little surprised at all of the people saying they've...
Originally posted by GTNUKE
...never seen cornering lights. My '96 Max SE had cornering lights. They were on the corner, to the outside of the headlights. Frankly, I was surprised that my 2000 did NOT have cornering lights. I didn't know why Nissan would REMOVE a useful feature on the 5th gen, that the 4th gen already had.
...never seen cornering lights. My '96 Max SE had cornering lights. They were on the corner, to the outside of the headlights. Frankly, I was surprised that my 2000 did NOT have cornering lights. I didn't know why Nissan would REMOVE a useful feature on the 5th gen, that the 4th gen already had.
#15
Re: Re: I'm a little surprised at all of the people saying they've...
Originally posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Not all 4th gens have them they dropped them in the 97-99 Maximas.
Not all 4th gens have them they dropped them in the 97-99 Maximas.
#19
another intelligent statment that cornering lights are for old foogies. That makes no sense. I have them on my 93. They work well even with stock bulbs. The 95-96 Minimas had them, but the 97-99 MoreMinimas didn't. I think 2k-2k1 didn't also, but then back on the 2k2?
At any rate. If the 2k4 didn't have them we'd hear complaints about that too. Can't win.
At any rate. If the 2k4 didn't have them we'd hear complaints about that too. Can't win.
#20
Originally posted by Mike S.
another intelligent statment that cornering lights are for old foogies. That makes no sense. I have them on my 93. They work well even with stock bulbs. The 95-96 Minimas had them, but the 97-99 MoreMinimas didn't. I think 2k-2k1 didn't also, but then back on the 2k2?
At any rate. If the 2k4 didn't have them we'd hear complaints about that too. Can't win.
another intelligent statment that cornering lights are for old foogies. That makes no sense. I have them on my 93. They work well even with stock bulbs. The 95-96 Minimas had them, but the 97-99 MoreMinimas didn't. I think 2k-2k1 didn't also, but then back on the 2k2?
At any rate. If the 2k4 didn't have them we'd hear complaints about that too. Can't win.
#24
I'm a car buff but I have to admit I've never seen cornering lights before or fogs integrated into the headlight unit. I must admit that Buicks and Caddys are not my thing however.
BTW, the new RX 330 has it's headlights turn slighty in the direction you turn in. This is much more functional (and expensive)than a cornering lamp.
#25
yeah well did u expect Nissan to it the hard, or expensive way?
Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
BTW, the new RX 330 has it's headlights turn slighty in the direction you turn in. This is much more functional (and expensive)than a cornering lamp.
BTW, the new RX 330 has it's headlights turn slighty in the direction you turn in. This is much more functional (and expensive)than a cornering lamp.
#26
Re: I'm a little surprised at all of the people saying they've...
Originally posted by GTNUKE
...never seen cornering lights. My '96 Max SE had cornering lights. They were on the corner, to the outside of the headlights. Frankly, I was surprised that my 2000 did NOT have cornering lights. I didn't know why Nissan would REMOVE a useful feature on the 5th gen, that the 4th gen already had.
...never seen cornering lights. My '96 Max SE had cornering lights. They were on the corner, to the outside of the headlights. Frankly, I was surprised that my 2000 did NOT have cornering lights. I didn't know why Nissan would REMOVE a useful feature on the 5th gen, that the 4th gen already had.
I'm not sure about the 1st gen. Max, but the 2nd and 3rd gen also had cornering lights.
#27
1sicklex: Headlights turning in the direction of the turn and cornering light are two differnt things. The cornering lamps are meant for taking slow turns, like in a pitch dark suburban development. The physically light up the corner. My 93 does this well.
The rx330 headlight thing is clearly for higher speed driving. Unless they 45 degrees when you turn the wheel, a 10mph turn at night will not be any brighter. Understand what I mean?
The rx330 headlight thing is clearly for higher speed driving. Unless they 45 degrees when you turn the wheel, a 10mph turn at night will not be any brighter. Understand what I mean?
#28
our 93 LS 400 had fog lights integrated into the headlights...guess you missed that. my 93 Maxima SE had cornering lights...was dissapointed they weren't/aren't on my 5th gen.
Beats me why anyone would suggest that a safety feature is for "old timers". Driving a lot of backroads, you can appreciate a little visibility, else could end up in a ditch.
AND, since some of you chiming in so quick to criticize a great feature of the new car obviously haven't driven one in the dark to appreciate the fogs, they actually are more powerful and provide more vision than those on either my 01, 02, or 03 Max.
Next...
Beats me why anyone would suggest that a safety feature is for "old timers". Driving a lot of backroads, you can appreciate a little visibility, else could end up in a ditch.
AND, since some of you chiming in so quick to criticize a great feature of the new car obviously haven't driven one in the dark to appreciate the fogs, they actually are more powerful and provide more vision than those on either my 01, 02, or 03 Max.
Next...
#34
Originally posted by F23A4
I have cornering lamps on my 2000 Nissan Quest; that said, it's a relatively useless feature unless your vision is impaired in some way.
I have cornering lamps on my 2000 Nissan Quest; that said, it's a relatively useless feature unless your vision is impaired in some way.
#35
Don't agree....
Originally posted by F23A4
I have cornering lamps on my 2000 Nissan Quest; that said, it's a relatively useless feature unless your vision is impaired in some way.
I have cornering lamps on my 2000 Nissan Quest; that said, it's a relatively useless feature unless your vision is impaired in some way.
#36
Re: Don't agree....
Originally posted by MAXSE-RIOUS
...Actually the cornering lights on the 6th gen Max are quite effective, they throw a large swath of light out in the 10:00 & 2:00 positions. Very noticeable and appreciated in dark cornering.
...Actually the cornering lights on the 6th gen Max are quite effective, they throw a large swath of light out in the 10:00 & 2:00 positions. Very noticeable and appreciated in dark cornering.
#37
I don't know about you guys, but my 03 HIDs have a pretty wide beam. So when I'm making a turn, the beam of the lights hits wide enough for me to make the turn safely.
They should have made the cornering lights on Gen6 a little more subtle, instead of making them LOOK like fogs, but not BEING fogs.
Also, integrating fogs into the headlight unit takes away from the appearance of them, and also effectiveness. Fogs are supposed to sit low to the ground where actual fog isn't as dense as it is at headlight level.
Just a couple of pennies
They should have made the cornering lights on Gen6 a little more subtle, instead of making them LOOK like fogs, but not BEING fogs.
Also, integrating fogs into the headlight unit takes away from the appearance of them, and also effectiveness. Fogs are supposed to sit low to the ground where actual fog isn't as dense as it is at headlight level.
Just a couple of pennies
#38
Not on all the time...
Originally posted by jkratzer
Do they come on only during cornering or are they on the whole time the headlights are on?
Do they come on only during cornering or are they on the whole time the headlights are on?
#39
More effective than you would think....
Originally posted by vito1281
...Also, integrating fogs into the headlight unit takes away from the appearance of them, and also effectiveness. Fogs are supposed to sit low to the ground where actual fog isn't as dense as it is at headlight level.
...Also, integrating fogs into the headlight unit takes away from the appearance of them, and also effectiveness. Fogs are supposed to sit low to the ground where actual fog isn't as dense as it is at headlight level.
However, as far as effectiveness... the 6th gen fogs are considerably more effective than you would expect from being integrated into the headlight. They are aimed lower than the headlights... a noticeable difference is observed when they are lit.
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