Attn: Richard...euro spec rear fog light??

frankramo777 · 09-22-2003, 12:33 PM

richard
can we get the euro spec fog light for the rear in our car??
im talking in the existing tail lamp assy??
anyone... Bueller
frank

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SuperRuWRX · 09-22-2003, 01:21 PM

Good question. I've yet to see them. Maybe one of the European suppliers can ship them. With the dollar falling they may be expensive. Do the Canadian Foresters have them? Richard

Benjamin Tang · 09-22-2003, 02:23 PM

no they don't up here because i'm looking too

frankramo777 · 09-22-2003, 02:24 PM

IM TALKING ABOUT HAVING A BRIGHTER BULB IN THE TAIL LIGHT ASSY, THAT IS WIRED TO BE ON WHILST THE FOGS ARE ON...
oops not to yell..
you have seen volvo, mercedes, and other european jobs w/ one tail light brighter than the other..usually the left i think

frank

Jeremy · 09-22-2003, 03:39 PM

If you do find one, just be sure you're not one of those idiots driving around with it on in clear weather. Not fun to follow those cars at night with the fog light on.

Of course, the owners almost always don't know about the rear fog light and they're also clueless enough to think fog lights are for everyday driving. I swear I'm the only person around here who DOESN'T drive around at night with my fog lights on all the time.

Sorry to digress, I just had to point that out.

boomer1 · 09-22-2003, 04:22 PM

Agreed When I get a round tuit, I want to wire my backup lights (maybe with 50-watt halogen bulbs) to a momentary-on pushbutton so I can "communicate" with jerks following me with either foglights on or high-beams on...

Peaty · 09-22-2003, 05:47 PM

The rear fog should be on the side the drivers wheel is, I think that's the standard way they set them up. I put one on my RS:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=433

I didn't use it a lot, only in very dense fog or a snow squal, in light fog it can be very annoying to the person behind you. I don't think it's a good idea to have it linked to the front fogs unless you can turn it on and off independantly.

IMHO, there is nothing worse than being behind a nice Jag on a clear night and the pinhead has his rear fog lamp on blinding you. Completely oblivious of the fact. They don't deserve such a fine vehicle if they can't use it properly

It's bad enough you see a lot of cars w/ fogs on 24/7

Gaaa don't get me started

FWIW: Some back up light info:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&threadid=1244

boomer1 · 09-22-2003, 07:30 PM

I don't see those 35 watt Narva backup bulbs listed on Daniel's website. How much did they cost?

Did you do an A/B comparison by putting a Narva in one side only with the stock bulb on the other side, to help see the actual difference?

How do you think the brightness of the 35 watt Narva bulbs compares with the 50 watt halogens sold in auto parts stores?

For the short periods that backup lights are illuminated, do you think the 50 watters are really likely to melt the lenses?

Peaty · 09-22-2003, 09:05 PM

The 50W bulbs I've gotten at autozone and what not have not lasted very long. You are right they most likely won't melt things if you only use them for a limited time. However, the quality is pretty bad. I've used a few sets of the 50W ones and the bulb fogs on the inside (looks like smoke on the glass) after a few months. So far the 35W ones have held up pretty good.

I did look at the brightness difference and it's noticeable but not really photographable if that's a word.

They aren't listed on his site (a lot of stuff isn't) but you can call and ask for stuff. That's what I end up doing.

Peaty

boomer1 · 09-23-2003, 01:51 AM

So, how much did the Narva bulbs cost?

Peaty · 09-23-2003, 07:21 AM

I can't remember

I got about 8-10 bulbs at the same time.

09-22-2003, 12:33 PM	#1
frankramo777 Scooby Newbie Member#: 15724 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: slc Vehicle: 08 FXT sports wrb	Attn: Richard...euro spec rear fog light?? richard can we get the euro spec fog light for the rear in our car?? im talking in the existing tail lamp assy?? anyone... Bueller frank * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

09-22-2003, 02:24 PM	#4
frankramo777 Scooby Newbie Member#: 15724 Join Date: Feb 2002 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: slc Vehicle: 08 FXT sports wrb	no no no! IM TALKING ABOUT HAVING A BRIGHTER BULB IN THE TAIL LIGHT ASSY, THAT IS WIRED TO BE ON WHILST THE FOGS ARE ON... oops not to yell.. you have seen volvo, mercedes, and other european jobs w/ one tail light brighter than the other..usually the left i think frank

09-22-2003, 03:39 PM	#5
Jeremy Scooby Newbie Member#: 986 Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: SC Vehicle: 1999 RS 2004 Chevy Silverado Crew	If you do get one... If you do find one, just be sure you're not one of those idiots driving around with it on in clear weather. Not fun to follow those cars at night with the fog light on. Of course, the owners almost always don't know about the rear fog light and they're also clueless enough to think fog lights are for everyday driving. I swear I'm the only person around here who DOESN'T drive around at night with my fog lights on all the time. Sorry to digress, I just had to point that out.

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SuperRuWRX Scooby Specialist Member#: 4955 Join Date: Mar 2001 Chapter/Region: South East Location: L5P's (Atlanta,GA) Vehicle: 2004 FXT OffRoadSubarus.com	Good question. I've yet to see them. Maybe one of the European suppliers can ship them. With the dollar falling they may be expensive. Do the Canadian Foresters have them? Richard

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boomer1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 37322 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland OR Vehicle: 2004 Forester XT Silver 5-speed	Agreed When I get a round tuit, I want to wire my backup lights (maybe with 50-watt halogen bulbs) to a momentary-on pushbutton so I can "communicate" with jerks following me with either foglights on or high-beams on...

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Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	The rear fog should be on the side the drivers wheel is, I think that's the standard way they set them up. I put one on my RS: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...=&threadid=433 I didn't use it a lot, only in very dense fog or a snow squal, in light fog it can be very annoying to the person behind you. I don't think it's a good idea to have it linked to the front fogs unless you can turn it on and off independantly. IMHO, there is nothing worse than being behind a nice Jag on a clear night and the pinhead has his rear fog lamp on blinding you. Completely oblivious of the fact. They don't deserve such a fine vehicle if they can't use it properly It's bad enough you see a lot of cars w/ fogs on 24/7 Gaaa don't get me started FWIW: Some back up light info: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...&threadid=1244

09-22-2003, 07:30 PM	#8
boomer1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 37322 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland OR Vehicle: 2004 Forester XT Silver 5-speed	I don't see those 35 watt Narva backup bulbs listed on Daniel's website. How much did they cost? Did you do an A/B comparison by putting a Narva in one side only with the stock bulb on the other side, to help see the actual difference? How do you think the brightness of the 35 watt Narva bulbs compares with the 50 watt halogens sold in auto parts stores? For the short periods that backup lights are illuminated, do you think the 50 watters are really likely to melt the lenses?

09-22-2003, 09:05 PM	#9
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	The 50W bulbs I've gotten at autozone and what not have not lasted very long. You are right they most likely won't melt things if you only use them for a limited time. However, the quality is pretty bad. I've used a few sets of the 50W ones and the bulb fogs on the inside (looks like smoke on the glass) after a few months. So far the 35W ones have held up pretty good. I did look at the brightness difference and it's noticeable but not really photographable if that's a word. They aren't listed on his site (a lot of stuff isn't) but you can call and ask for stuff. That's what I end up doing. Peaty

09-23-2003, 01:51 AM	#10
boomer1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 37322 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Portland OR Vehicle: 2004 Forester XT Silver 5-speed	So, how much did the Narva bulbs cost?

09-23-2003, 07:21 AM	#11
Peaty Techno Sapien Moderator Member#: 449 Join Date: Oct 1999 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Lawrence, KS Vehicle: 2010 Legacy 3.6R Lim Azurite Blue Pearl	I can't remember I got about 8-10 bulbs at the same time.