Fog Lights On or Off?

Snyperx · 01-29-2009, 07:29 AM

I didn't see a poll for this so I said what the heck let's do one. Do you prefer to drive with your fog lights on, off or depends when driving at night?

Joe B · 01-29-2009, 07:30 AM

On only for fog and rain.

PatHLC128 · 01-29-2009, 07:31 AM

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/toy...lamps-off.html

Snyperx · 01-29-2009, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatHLC128

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/toy...lamps-off.html

Oops!! hmm, must of missed it when I searched.

PatHLC128 · 01-29-2009, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snyperx

Oops!! hmm, must of missed it when I searched.

it happens, that guy was stupid though, he tried to talk shit about having your foglights on in regular weather...i dont think people liked him too much.

Jester243 · 01-29-2009, 08:48 AM

During the day jus the DTRL but when the headlights are on so are my fogss. I see so much better with them on than without them, oh and I like the look too!!

thinkingman · 01-29-2009, 08:55 AM

There was a guy a few weeks ago that pointed out not only are fogs annoying and label you a poser, but they're illegal to run in traffic.

Jester243 · 01-29-2009, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by thinkingman

they're illegal to run in traffic.

even factory ones?

Quote:

Originally Posted by thinkingman

fogs are annoying and label you a poser.

A poser?...ok

Tacoma Jake · 01-29-2009, 09:08 AM

I cant believe how many votes I see for "On all the time"!

wing103 · 01-29-2009, 09:20 AM

Since I have the HID headlight & foglight installed.
I only turn on the fog light when it is bad weather... the HID head light should be bright enough...

unholycumulus · 01-29-2009, 10:14 AM

SO i clicked OFF but i meant ON... haha!

i park in a parking garage at work and so its nice to have them on all the time and turn off with the key

Dustin03 · 01-29-2009, 11:13 AM

The problem with fog lights (in my opinion), is that lots of people drive with them on all the time, but they fail to take into account that they have to be aimed correctly, just like headlights do. This is especially a problem with lifted full-size strucks (I'm talking about you, Super Duty owners!). They shine right in my eyes whether they're in front of me or behind me. It gets dangerous driving at night when your night vision is being thrown out of whack by all that bright light.

I know everyone has their reasons for having them on and off, but there's my two cents. Take it for what you will.

WW_FIREFIGHTER · 01-29-2009, 11:33 AM

I did the fog light mod an use them on the highway for DTRL's.

fasn8dave · 01-29-2009, 12:32 PM

I always have them on. I have mine wired into my parking lights and leave the switch on at all times. when I open the door to get out of the truck, the lights automatically go off.

I like it so I do it. To each their own. It helps with visibility to oncoming traffic and I would prefer not to run my headlights at all times...

Brunes · 01-29-2009, 12:52 PM

I run mine all the time- but like Dustin said-aiming them right is vital.

Rippin101 · 01-29-2009, 02:21 PM

I always have mine on, more light the better!

1 bad tacoma · 01-29-2009, 02:40 PM

always got my on

Krazie Sj · 01-29-2009, 03:42 PM

Off. I have them on for Fog, snow conditions, or night winter conditions when the lighting is poor so I can see the curb edges better and avoid scuffing the sidewall. Otherwise it's a waste and you look like a goddamn tard.

Marc M · 01-29-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Krazie Sj

Off. I have them on for Fog, snow conditions, or night winter conditions when the lighting is poor so I can see the curb edges better and avoid scuffing the sidewall. Otherwise it's a waste and you look like a goddamn tard.

Tard #1 reporting !!!

Marc M

gozar · 01-29-2009, 04:59 PM

"that guy was stupid though, he tried to talk shit about having your foglights on in regular weather.."

Wow, I didn't think I would hurt anyone's feel-bads over that?
Who knew it would be such a raging hot button issue?
I pledge to run fog lamps on a clear night as a gesture of friendship and international solidarity. Yes! Our fog lamps can!

View Poll Results: Fog lights on all the time, off, or depends when driving at night?
On	363	52.01%
Off	69	9.89%
Depends	266	38.11%
Voters: 698. You may not vote on this poll

01-29-2009, 07:30 AM	#2
Joe B Senior Member Joined: Oct 2008, #10290 Location: NJ Posts: 814	On only for fog and rain. __________________ '09 Silver Streak Mica TRD Sport 4X4 DC LB/TRD Supercharged!!! Tow Pkg/TRD Exhaust/Remote Start/Michelin 265/70-17 LTX A/T2s G-Ridge SS Lines/Hawk Ceramics/5100's/Spring TSB/Undercover/Amsoil '09 Lexus RX 350-Wifey's ride

01-29-2009, 07:31 AM	#3
PatHLC128 Hates college. Name: Pat Joined: Aug 2008, #8867 Location: White Plains, NY Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 891 09 TRD Off Road 4x4 AC 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0l OME complete 3" kit, 265/75/16 BFG ATs, UWS Low Pro Toolbox, AFE Pro-Dry S, OEM Bedmat, Ventvisors, Husky Liners, Tint, De-badged	http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/toy...lamps-off.html __________________ "To each his own." My Build

01-29-2009, 08:55 AM	#7
thinkingman Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5971 Location: redmond WA Posts: 174 2006 dbl cab 4wd 6sp Double Cab Manual 4.0 Foglights are for fog, not oncoming traffic!	There was a guy a few weeks ago that pointed out not only are fogs annoying and label you a poser, but they're illegal to run in traffic. __________________ Foglights are for fog, not oncoming traffic

01-29-2009, 11:13 AM	#12
Dustin03 The Cooler King Joined: Sep 2008, #9043 Location: Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 254 Expeditionary vehicle in training. 2003 Xtra Cab Manual 5VZ-FE Old Man Emu 2.5" lift, brush guard (about to be changed), grey-wire mod, custom bed mounts for 4 jerrycans, custom survival box, maglite mount, KC Dayliters.	The problem with fog lights (in my opinion), is that lots of people drive with them on all the time, but they fail to take into account that they have to be aimed correctly, just like headlights do. This is especially a problem with lifted full-size strucks (I'm talking about you, Super Duty owners!). They shine right in my eyes whether they're in front of me or behind me. It gets dangerous driving at night when your night vision is being thrown out of whack by all that bright light. I know everyone has their reasons for having them on and off, but there's my two cents. Take it for what you will. __________________ 2003 Desert Sand Xtra Cab SR5 V6. TRD package with 2.5" Old Man Emu suspension lift, custom in-bed jerrycan mounts and custom steel tool box. "I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter." -Winston Churchill

01-29-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
Snyperx Seniore Marcos Joined: Dec 2008, #11838 Location: South Central WI Gender: Dude Posts: 691 05 Dbl. Cab SR5 2005 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 Toytec/Bilstein Coilovers in front set at 2.5", Camburg Ball-Joint UCAs with Moog Ball-Joints, 5100 Bilsteins in rear with 1.5" Wheeler AAL, 4xInnovations Sliders, Demello Offroad Rear Tube Bumper, All Pro Rear Diff. Cover, All Pro U-bolt Flip Kit, KC Light Bar with 4 Hella 500's, Access LE soft tonneau cover, Pop-Lock, AVS Bugflector II, AVS Vent Visors, Magnaflow Exhaust, Goodridge SS Brake Lines.	Fog Lights On or Off? I didn't see a poll for this so I said what the heck let's do one. Do you prefer to drive with your fog lights on, off or depends when driving at night? __________________ Regards, Snype 05' Tacoma SR5 Dbl. Cab 4x4 Front Suspension: Toytec/Bilstein Coilovers set at 2.5", Camburg Ball-Joint UCAs, Front Diff. Drop Kit Rear Suspension: Bilstein 5100's/Wheeler Single 1.5" AAL, All-Pro Ubolt Flip Kit Tires: Nitto Terra Grappler 265/75R16 Tires Wheels: MB Wheels Razor 16x8 Rims Armor: 4X Innovations HREW Sliders, Demello Offroad Rear Tube Bumper, All-Pro Rear Diff. Shield Lighting: N-fab light bar with 4 Lightforce 170's (coming soon) Misc.: Goodridge G-Stop SS Brake Lines, Scangauge II, JVC/Infinity stereo, ASM Stubbie Antenna, Access LE tonneau cover, Pop-Lock, BOOBIE MOD-->(.Y.)

01-29-2009, 09:08 AM	#9
Tacoma Jake Search B4 Posting! Joined: Jan 2009, #12889 Location: Boring, Oregon ...Yes, its a real place. Age: 23 Gender: Dude Posts: 342 99' SAS 1999 Xtra Cab Manual	I cant believe how many votes I see for "On all the time"!

01-29-2009, 09:20 AM	#10
wing103 Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008, #7807 Location: Boston Gender: Male Posts: 508 Tacoma TRD Sport / Dark Gray 2009 Double Cab Automatic TRD Vii Bug, Windows Deflector, Side step Bar, HID Headlight, HID Foglight, Fog Light Mod, Interior Map Light Mod, Electric Tail Gate Lock, OEM Roof Rack, Soft Bed Cover, Homemake Light bar, Hella 500 Light,	Since I have the HID headlight & foglight installed. I only turn on the fog light when it is bad weather... the HID head light should be bright enough...

01-29-2009, 10:14 AM	#11
unholycumulus people like me on the internet Name: Jefferson Joined: Jul 2008, #8260 Location: San Diego, and no NOT San Diego...! Age: 26 Gender: Male Posts: 3,142 PreRunner SR5 2005 Access Cab Automatic v6 toyota brand hitch and uhaul wiring harness, fog lamps on anytime, bed lamps, map lights on with dome, day time running lamps, remove secondary air filter, painted bumper grill, Double Din touch screen stereo, Sockmonkey custom SR5 decal, door & seatbelt bells disabled, painted engine cover, installed compass/temperature overhead console, failed mod: passenger side auto down window switches, weathertech front mats, RedLine hood struts, Cheap Beep piezo buzzer locking beep, 5100s in the front set at 2.5, 5100s in the rear, AAL,	SO i clicked OFF but i meant ON... haha! i park in a parking garage at work and so its nice to have them on all the time and turn off with the key

01-29-2009, 11:33 AM	#13
WW_FIREFIGHTER Lieutenant Dan. Name: Danny Joined: Nov 2008, #10651 Location: Nevada, and no, "NOT" Las Vegas! Gender: Guy Posts: 3,752 06' SW TRD Sport 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 V6 Tacoma World July 09' Truck of the Month! =>	I did the fog light mod an use them on the highway for DTRL's. __________________ Sig by *Delmarva* July 09' TOTM

01-29-2009, 12:32 PM	#14
fasn8dave Hey guys watch THIS! Joined: Sep 2008, #9462 Location: Lewisville, NC Gender: Male Posts: 346 06 DC 4x4 2006 Double Cab Automatic 3" Suspension Lift Custom Wheels 265 / 75 / 16 Nitto Terra Grappler Tires (32") Hard Bed Cover Front Bull Bar / Skid Plate Tinted Glass Header Mount GPS Billet Grille	I always have them on. I have mine wired into my parking lights and leave the switch on at all times. when I open the door to get out of the truck, the lights automatically go off. I like it so I do it. To each their own. It helps with visibility to oncoming traffic and I would prefer not to run my headlights at all times...

01-29-2009, 12:52 PM	#15
Brunes Pray for CG1705 and the Cobra Crew Name: Mark Joined: May 2008, #7011 Location: Panhandle, Florida Age: 25 Gender: Dude Posts: 5,801 08 Red/Graphite and Black 2008 Access Cab Manual 1GR-FE: 4L V6 Debadge, Tint, LiteRider Tonneau with Locker Handle, 5 Pc Black Billet Grill, Black Rims, IPod Adapter, Red and Black Wet Okole Seats, Black Weathertechs. 885's and TC UCAs and Wheelers 3 pack AAL with OME Shocks and extended brake lines. Revenge Fabrication 82" Kickout sliders	I run mine all the time- but like Dustin said-aiming them right is vital. __________________ Namaste Brunes

01-29-2009, 02:21 PM	#16
Rippin101 Jag/Nole Fanatic! Joined: Jun 2008, #7412 Location: Jax, FL Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 689 06 PreRunner SR5! 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 Flowmasters, Bilstein 5100s, 285/75/16 BFG AT, BHLM, AAL + TSB, 16" Rockcrawlers, Kenwood DDX712, 20% tint, Skid	I always have mine on, more light the better! __________________ My Build http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bui...01s-build.html

01-29-2009, 02:40 PM	#17
1 bad tacoma Senior Member Joined: Dec 2008, #11766 Location: rustburg Va Gender: Male Posts: 115 05 trdsport 4x4 2005 Access Cab Manual grapics, 6" fabtech lift, volant intake with ram air scoop, cleared head lights, chrome kit, westin bull bar and steps, custom toyota emblem, throttle body spacer, flomaster 40 series, dick cepeck black and sliver dc1s, trd seat covers, thrid brake light cover, chrome tail lights	always got my on __________________ updated pics comming soon

01-29-2009, 04:59 PM	#20
gozar Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5890 Location: Arizona Posts: 225 2007 TRD Off-Road 6 speed manual 2007 Access Cab Manual	"that guy was stupid though, he tried to talk shit about having your foglights on in regular weather.." Wow, I didn't think I would hurt anyone's feel-bads over that? Who knew it would be such a raging hot button issue? I pledge to run fog lamps on a clear night as a gesture of friendship and international solidarity. Yes! Our fog lamps can! __________________ Exclusive Mod: Toyota Special Edition Recall Letter Floormat

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