Fog Lamps on or off?

gozar · 12-28-2008, 03:59 PM

Do you drive around at night with your fog lamps on or off? I am talking about clear weather - no fog, rain or snow. Some people seem to think it's cool - or maybe they turned them on when they bought the vehicle and forgot to turn them off? Maybe they don't know what the fog lamps are for?

To me, it looks the same as if they were driving around on a sunny day with their windshield wipers on.

brianr · 12-28-2008, 04:05 PM

Its not because it "the cool thing to do", in fact I rarely see people who have them actually using them.

"fog lights" arent just for fog.

for example -fog lights illuminate the ground close to vehicle well at night, I can see if I'm going to run over a nail in a parking lot, etc.

BUT - I have the fog light on anytime mod, and I drive with the fog light on only during the day, "just to be cool".

Quote:

Originally Posted by gozar

To me, it looks the same as if they were driving around on a sunny day with their windshield wipers on.

and my response to that remark;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsogswrH6ck

PatHLC128 · 12-28-2008, 04:05 PM

i figure i have em i might as well use em. they stay on whenever my headlights are on.

tdm156 · 12-28-2008, 04:15 PM

I use them at night to help light up the edges of the highway better especially when traveling in areas with alot of animals out in rural areas. Becareful though as it is illegal in some states to use fogs unless there are foggy conditions present.

wolfpack_5150 · 12-28-2008, 04:19 PM

I usually have em off in clear weather, unless Im going through a deer infested area. They help light up the sides of the road better. I could be shooting myself in the foot here and attracting deer for all I know, but it makes me feel better.
I keep em off cuz I dont want to have to replace those bulbs anytime soon...They were a biatch. To each their own, thats why they got a switch.

oldtacomaguy · 12-28-2008, 04:31 PM

Like tdm 156 said, I leave mine on all the time when the low beams are on. Where I live there are very few street lights and an overpopulation of deer. They light up the sides of the street by the woods and you have a better chance of spotting the deer and avoiding it. I like the Lebowski clip, I really don't do it to try to look cool, just for safety. I'll be getting the fog light on anytime mod done soon, so I'll have to pay attention the the switch after that.

PackerfanXD · 12-28-2008, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brianr

And my response to that remark;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsogswrH6ck

Haha, +1.

I drive with mine on all the time.

hoosiertaco · 12-28-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackerfanXD

Haha, +1.

I drive with mine on all the time.

x2
Due to others using them for DRL, I also leave mine on all the time now, they do help for visibility, sure can't hurt anything.

Also I drive deer infested roads every night and the high beams leave a dark spot right in front of the truck.

lifesaflaw123 · 12-28-2008, 04:57 PM

i leave mine on in hopes of another tacoma owner seeing it and saying "how did he do that". Then he/she will search google, and find tacoma world. Theres another truck the same as mine I drive by every morning on the way to work and after about two weeks I noticed all of a sudden they had done the fog light mod.

genxer36 · 12-28-2008, 05:02 PM

All ways on. I have them, why not use them. And they give added light to the road.

chris4x4 · 12-28-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gozar

Do you drive around at night with your fog lamps on or off? I am talking about clear weather - no fog, rain or snow. Some people seem to think it's cool - or maybe they turned them on when they bought the vehicle and forgot to turn them off? Maybe they don't know what the fog lamps are for?

To me, it looks the same as if they were driving around on a sunny day with their windshield wipers on.

What makes you think that some people think its "cool"? Did they tell you this?

traderdell · 12-28-2008, 05:32 PM

On, always.

chris4x4 · 12-28-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lifesaflaw123

i leave mine on in hopes of another tacoma owner seeing it and saying "how did he do that". Then he/she will search google, and find tacoma world. Theres another truck the same as mine I drive by every morning on the way to work and after about two weeks I noticed all of a sudden they had done the fog light mod.

Quote:

Originally Posted by genxer36

All ways on. I have them, why not use them.

TacoNut · 12-28-2008, 06:16 PM

I don't like driving with them on the road when it's clear, doesn't make sense to me....

I DID however do the fog light mod so that I could use them in the woods with my high beams on..... lots of light when ya do that!!!!

Jester243 · 12-28-2008, 06:36 PM

i drive with them on, not because I think it is cool I just want to see ass much as possible.

wolfpack_5150 · 12-28-2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TacoNut

I don't like driving with them on the road when it's clear, doesn't make sense to me....

I DID however do the fog light mod so that I could use them in the woods with my high beams on..... lots of light when ya do that!!!!

I likely this...I may do the mod.

Delmarva · 12-28-2008, 07:20 PM

on all the time... but only to look cool

I happen to like extra light at night... something about seeing the road and all...

fireturk41 · 12-28-2008, 07:25 PM

i dont have fog lights :'(

Krazie Sj · 12-28-2008, 08:17 PM

Off. I only have them on when I can't use my high beams, or if my regular lights are so encrusted with crap that the fogs might as well help in their meager little way.

I'm not going to lie, I think it looks dumb to have fog lights on all the time.

luk8272 · 12-28-2008, 08:26 PM

I keep them on primarily to avoid using my tires as curb feelers.

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12-28-2008, 03:59 PM	#1
gozar Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #5890 Location: Arizona Posts: 284 2007 TRD Off-Road 6 speed manual 2007 Access Cab Manual	Fog Lamps on or off? Do you drive around at night with your fog lamps on or off? I am talking about clear weather - no fog, rain or snow. Some people seem to think it's cool - or maybe they turned them on when they bought the vehicle and forgot to turn them off? Maybe they don't know what the fog lamps are for? To me, it looks the same as if they were driving around on a sunny day with their windshield wipers on. __________________ Exclusive Mod: Toyota Special Edition Recall Letter Floormat

12-28-2008, 04:05 PM	#3
PatHLC128 Hates college. Name: Pat Joined: Aug 2008, #8867 Location: White Plains, NY Age: 24 Gender: Male Posts: 1,062 09 TRD Off Road 4x4 AC 2009 Access Cab Automatic 4.0l OME complete 3" kit, 265/75/16 BFG ATs, Pro Comp 7089 wheels, UWS Low Pro Toolbox, AFE Pro-Dry S, OEM Bedmat, Ventvisors, Husky Liners, Tint, De-badged	i figure i have em i might as well use em. they stay on whenever my headlights are on. __________________ "To each his own." My Build

12-28-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
tdm156 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008, #6166 Location: San Antonio, TX Gender: Male Posts: 599 2009 DC 4x4 SR5Sold 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0**	I use them at night to help light up the edges of the highway better especially when traveling in areas with alot of animals out in rural areas. Becareful though as it is illegal in some states to use fogs unless there are foggy conditions present. __________________ Taco is now sold 2009 DC 4x4, SR5, tow package, alloys, tint, 6 disc, undercover, k&N filter, scan gauge II, huskey liners front and rear, N-Fabs

12-28-2008, 04:31 PM	#6
oldtacomaguy four forty four Name: Dave Joined: Dec 2006, #444 Location: SE Conn. Age: 54 Gender: Male Posts: 3,530 08 SR-5 4WD Impulse Red Pearl 2008 Access Cab Automatic V-6 Alpine deck and amp, Polk speakers front and rear, Kenwood subwoofer, windows tinted to 20%, Weathertech rain guards, debadged, Sockmonkey custom decals, Grillcraft upper and lower Grill, Suspension TSB, Color matched grill. Fog light anytime mod.	Like tdm 156 said, I leave mine on all the time when the low beams are on. Where I live there are very few street lights and an overpopulation of deer. They light up the sides of the street by the woods and you have a better chance of spotting the deer and avoiding it. I like the Lebowski clip, I really don't do it to try to look cool, just for safety. I'll be getting the fog light on anytime mod done soon, so I'll have to pay attention the the switch after that. __________________

12-28-2008, 04:19 PM	#5
wolfpack_5150 Breaking a take Name: Block Joined: Jun 2008, #7599 Location: Atascadero Ca Age: 30 Gender: Guy Posts: 6,637 06 TRD O.R. PreRunner 2006 Access Cab Automatic 4.0 Pop and lock, TSB AAL, nokya yllw fogs, alarm w/2 way remote, Flowmaster 40, wrangler S/A, revenge fab sliders, Steel Braided brake lines, socked decals,full tint,weather techs,TW sticker :-)...	I usually have em off in clear weather, unless Im going through a deer infested area. They help light up the sides of the road better. I could be shooting myself in the foot here and attracting deer for all I know, but it makes me feel better. I keep em off cuz I dont want to have to replace those bulbs anytime soon...They were a biatch. To each their own, thats why they got a switch.

12-28-2008, 04:57 PM	#9
lifesaflaw123 don't hate me cause i'm a prerunner Name: Paul Joined: Oct 2008, #10334 Location: Huntsville/Auburn, Alabama Age: 21 Gender: Male Posts: 2,973 08 Prerunner DC/SB TRD Sport 2008 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L V6 OME N140s front shocks w/ 885 coils, 2" toytec aal in the rear!!! Satoshi Grill, Lock/unlock chirp (both my writeups) DTRL mod, Alternating turn signal mod, Nav head unit w/ back up camera, tonneau cover, foglight mod, some debadging, 20% tint all around, Locking bed cubby's, 12-volt plug in bed, kc slimlites behind the grill, pa/cb set up, way too much really...	i leave mine on in hopes of another tacoma owner seeing it and saying "how did he do that". Then he/she will search google, and find tacoma world. Theres another truck the same as mine I drive by every morning on the way to work and after about two weeks I noticed all of a sudden they had done the fog light mod.

12-28-2008, 05:02 PM	#10
genxer36 Not speeding, It's a Toyota Name: Sean Joined: Nov 2007, #3442 Location: Bethlehem,GA Age: 41 Gender: Dude Posts: 8,707 2005 Toyota Tacoma DC PreRunner 2005 Double Cab Automatic V6 Fiberglass lid, Tow bar, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors	All ways on. I have them, why not use them. And they give added light to the road. __________________ 2005 Tacoma DC Pre Runner V6, 20" Enkeis with 265/50/20 Nitto NT420 tires, K&N air filter,In-channel vent visors,A.R.E. Tonneau cover, 141,600 miles & still going strong! Facebook

12-28-2008, 05:32 PM	#12
traderdell Junior Member Joined: Nov 2008, #10928 Location: Upstate New York Gender: Male Posts: 10	On, always.

12-28-2008, 06:16 PM	#14
TacoNut IgnoringChrisWatchingEdLi veVicariouslyThroughMJP2 Name: Adam Joined: Mar 2008, #5597 Location: Flagstaff, Arizona Gender: Male Posts: 5,144 08 Prerunner SR5 TRD OR Acess Cab 2008 Access Cab Automatic 4.0L 1GR-FE V6 a few things.......	I don't like driving with them on the road when it's clear, doesn't make sense to me.... I DID however do the fog light mod so that I could use them in the woods with my high beams on..... lots of light when ya do that!!!! __________________ Hello you sick twisted freaks, I am Adam.

12-28-2008, 07:20 PM	#17
Delmarva I'm the Mayor Name: Mayor Mike Joined: Oct 2008, #10148 Location: Maryland Shore Gender: Guy Posts: 19,472 Doctor of Domesticitus Automatic	on all the time... but only to look cool I happen to like extra light at night... something about seeing the road and all... __________________

12-28-2008, 07:25 PM	#18
fireturk41 Don't Touch My Freakin Fire Truck!! Joined: Dec 2008, #11857 Location: High-Point, Greensboro, Greenville, Atlantic Beach NC Gender: Male Posts: 1,360 232k miles 2002 Double Cab Automatic V6 ARB Bumper, tow Hitch, Fire Lights, 3" Procom Suspension lift, Bud Built skids, Pacer bullet hole rims, BFS Mud Terrains KM2. soon a 3" body lift and if anyone wants to pitchin for a winch and oem coils feel free	i dont have fog lights :'( __________________ SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]2002 double cab 4x4 V6 Tacoma, silver Brush guard, Destination M/Ts., "Import Killer" soon to add rock sliders, lift, tail light guards, tint, + small self mods

12-28-2008, 08:26 PM	#20
luk8272 Super Bowl Champs Name: Lucas Joined: Feb 2008, #4929 Location: Kaplan, Louisiana Age: 27 Gender: Guy Posts: 4,179 07 Silver4dr. 4x4, V6 Shortbed 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Bilstein shocks, Toytec 3" lift, Debadged, Billet Grille, 17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, BFG 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Prodry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k HID heads/fogs, ScanguageII, Devil horns, Devil horns on third brake light, Mounted 60" Highlift, Mounted Tool Box, Wet Okole Front Seat Covers, TW sticker, Midland Handheld CB,Painted engine cover, Revenge Fab Sliders Painted in shed. ARE Topper.	I keep them on primarily to avoid using my tires as curb feelers. __________________ Arkansas Superlift Park 4/10/09 Big Easley Run 5/17/09 Windrock Coal Creek OHV 6/20/09 Louisiana members

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