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Old 09-23-2008, 08:57 PM
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foglights necessary?

Hi guys. I want to get a 3rd party front bumper, however it does not have any place for foglights.

I never pull the switch to turn on the fog lights fully. And I never notice the dimmer foglights when I'm in the car.

So how necessary are foglights?

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Old 09-23-2008, 09:56 PM
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I think you answered your own question. If you are a city dweller and never drive where there is fog you will not miss them.
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Old 09-23-2008, 10:30 PM
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How many cars don't have them? Also consider that the Cayman (at least w/ HID's) has very good headlights, and I'd consider foglights nice to have but by no means necessary.
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Old 09-23-2008, 10:56 PM
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I really like the front and rear foglights when I'm driving in nasty weather. I feel like the foglights help me to be seen.

But like Santa Fe said, you answered your own question. If you don't use them you won't miss them.
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Old 09-23-2008, 11:13 PM
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Definately help in bad weather, but one of the weakest areas of styling on the Cayman in my opinion.
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Old 09-24-2008, 12:01 AM
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I quite like the look, the curves of the car extend all the way down to the fog lights. That said, I think the Techart front bumper with a pair of foglights right and left looks really good!

Where I live it's mandatory to have fog lights... (by law)
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Old 09-24-2008, 12:28 AM
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I always thought the rear fog light was a joke until Rock N Croc III when the Cayman caravan went through the NC mountains in thick fog and the only thing I could see in front of me was a fellow CC members left rear fog light.

No joke....I was VERY HAPPY to be able to see that little thing! Afterwards I got out and told the driver......"I am a believer!"

So if anyone ever doubts the usefulness of that thing......you tell em that you dont need it 99% of the time...but that ONE day that you need it it makes the whole concept worth it!
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Old 09-24-2008, 12:37 AM
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I always thought the rear fog light was a joke until Rock N Croc III when the Cayman caravan went through the NC mountains in thick fog and the only thing I could see in front of me was a fellow CC members left rear fog light.

No joke....I was VERY HAPPY to be able to see that little thing! Afterwards I got out and told the driver......"I am a believer!"

So if anyone ever doubts the usefulness of that thing......you tell em that you dont need it 99% of the time...but that ONE day that you need it it makes the whole concept worth it!
I learned about rear fog lights while driving on the German autobahns for four years.

The "look" of the Cayman's front foglights is a toss up for me but I am definitely glad to have them.
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Old 09-24-2008, 01:44 AM
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The foglights are very necessary for Porsche, because when a rock hits one and it cracks the lens, the whole assembly must be replaced for lots of $$. Ask me how I know

I'm not complaining though. I like the look, especially when they're on!
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Old 09-24-2008, 01:50 AM
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And you can have the dealer re-program the car so that both the foglights AND highbeams are lit at the same time. You'll be the king of the Import Crews!
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Old 09-24-2008, 03:40 AM
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Agree that the foglights aid in being seen rather than seeing. However, the rear fog lamp did get me pulled over one evening for a "malfunctioning rear lamp". The police office interpreted my right rear light as non operational. Once the function was demonstrated he dismissed the "infraction". I'll assume only one rear light is lit to avoid confusion with brake lights. In summary, they are an aid, but wish there were two of them.
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For those of you that drive in nasty bumper to bumper city traffic, I've found that the rear fog is also very handy keeping tailgaters at bay!
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Old 09-24-2008, 01:50 PM
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Agree that the foglights aid in being seen rather than seeing. However, the rear fog lamp did get me pulled over one evening for a "malfunctioning rear lamp". The police office interpreted my right rear light as non operational. Once the function was demonstrated he dismissed the "infraction". I'll assume only one rear light is lit to avoid confusion with brake lights. In summary, they are an aid, but wish there were two of them.
There is a reason for only one fog light. At one time I knew what the reason was but now I can't remember. I think that the rear foglight has to be on the driver's side of the vehicle - which would also be the side that you are supposed to pass on. (European traffic laws are very particular about passing on the correct side.) (So the foglight would be on the left in England/Ireland/Scotland.)
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