F55/F56 Can someone explain the front/rear foglight "option"?
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Can someone explain the front/rear foglight "option"?
I'm sure this has been covered, but can't find it under the search. The front and rear foglight is one of the few additions on Mini's website that doesn't change the look of the car, whether it's the S or the base model. It appears that foglights already come standard. So what is the distinction when the addition is made? Thanks!
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When you add the fog lights, they just become operational versus just empty housing/non-operational buttons. The two buttons next to the lights become actual buttons (with light-up icons). Also, actual bulbs will be in the fog light housings.
So visually, it seems only the interior would be where you would notice any change and even then it's tucked in the corner where only the drive would really notice. It is a must less noticeable add-on than previous generations where you would get the additional toggles. Personally, I would have liked the two end toggles to have been the fog lights as the only way you can get all the toggles is to add two very expensive options...
So visually, it seems only the interior would be where you would notice any change and even then it's tucked in the corner where only the drive would really notice. It is a must less noticeable add-on than previous generations where you would get the additional toggles. Personally, I would have liked the two end toggles to have been the fog lights as the only way you can get all the toggles is to add two very expensive options...
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So now that I've completely evaded your question, I would say yes. But I always say yes to lighting upgrades. Probably best to go to a dealer and check it out and see what you prefer.
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The rear fog lights are not bad if you drive in fog a lot. I know that sounds obvious but they are to increase your visibility to others and if you're not in fog a lot, they are of questionable value. Some cops in the US have stopped people with them on because they thought they were stuck brake lights. They may not be fully legal to use in some places in the US as well.
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The rear fog lights are not bad if you drive in fog a lot. I know that sounds obvious but they are to increase your visibility to others and if you're not in fog a lot, they are of questionable value. Some cops in the US have stopped people with them on because they thought they were stuck brake lights. They may not be fully legal to use in some places in the US as well.
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I have it....it's somewhat useful in lighting up things behind me at night....including people who seem to think it's appropriate to drive 5 feet behind me at 80 mph.
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I have both options on my MCS.
I have the (Front & Rear) LED fog-lights.
I ordered them along with the Front LED headlights with Cornering-Lights.
They all work perfect for different driving conditions.
I am really impressed with the LED headlights with Cornering-Lights.
They work and are IMO well worth the cost.
The LED headlights going from Dim to Bright are totally "Awesome".
They light up the world.
The rear LED fog-lights are BRIGHT and I run them in heavy rain conditions.
Trust me the idiot tailgating you will see them
Here are a few pictures of Front & Rear for you.
Terry
#15
In Europe rear fogs must 'cancel' when the ignition is switched off - so that all those peoplem who switched on their rear fogs to drive home yesterday don't still have them on this morning because they forgot to turn them off. Many manufacturers make front fogs work the same way for the same reason.
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Well I have the LED's and therefore the LED fog lights. And there's also running lights that are always one...the fog light lamp is split into two lights, the fog light and the running light. I was a little bit confused about this at first because I thought my car had the fog's on all the time. It turned out to just be running lights and there was even more light to be had with the fogs on. But the fogs always need to be turned on after the car has been shut down.
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I'm still a bit confused by this myself. I see the front "fog" lights are in a vertically split housing. Now the upper ones come on with the switch in the first manual position clockwise from "off" and light the upper element. You say these are the running lights? I've never had the bottoms go on but I know I have the LED fogs along with my LED headlights so I'll have to try that switch tonight.
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Last question: Given that the driving lights are wired so they can only be on when the high beams are on - is there a similar situation with the fogs eg. does something else have to be on for them to function?
#22
Just the parking lights/middle switch setting. I use them frequently that way when its dusk/dawn outside.
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I just noticed this earlier tonight after a short drive as I was inspecting the car. I wonder if it could be wired up to a switch through my local service (obviously for a charge)