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Spoolin' · Jan 2nd, 2002, 04:13 PM

Does anyone have pictures of their MINI's with the foglights illuminated? How about a picture of the rear foglight? I had foglights put on a few of my VW's, including a rear one. Although it has gotten me some strange looks, having one in the rear, I really appreciated the added safety.

Spoolin' · Jan 2nd, 2002, 04:17 PM

Ok, before the jokes start. The proper spelling of this thread title should be: "Does anyone have pictures of their foglights Illuminated on their MINI", not the pucky I posted.

BruceK · Jan 2nd, 2002, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spoolin'
Does anyone have pictures of their MINI's with the foglights illuminated? How about a picture of the rear foglight? I had foglights put on a few of my VW's, including a rear one. Although it has gotten me some strange looks, having one in the rear, I really appreciated the added safety.

Spoolin' are you talking about having fitted a front fog lamp to the rear, or installing a Euro-style solution (no, not the currency

) with a single red fog lamp at twice the brightness of the brakelights?

Spoolin' · Jan 2nd, 2002, 05:27 PM

I was referring to the European one.

Paul · Jan 2nd, 2002, 08:56 PM

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=71

http://www.mini2.com/news/news.php?id=74

Try those, but only front fogs shown there.

Spoolin' · Jan 3rd, 2002, 12:38 PM

Thanks Paul!!! I completely forgot about those pics. Very cool! Grrrr, now where's my stinkin' MINI?

Dom · Jan 5th, 2002, 02:40 PM

not sure if this is what you were after, but i just popped outside and took these pics...

Dunno if those pics work not, first time I've tried to post one!

Dom

monsta · Jan 5th, 2002, 03:14 PM

BruceK · Jan 5th, 2002, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
not sure if this is what you were after, but i just popped outside and took these pics...

Dunno if those pics work not, first time I've tried to post one!

Dom

Thanks Dom, first pictures I've seen of the rear fog lamp lit. It's a shame the US MINIs won't get rear fog lamps - I had one on fitted on my German-spec classic Mini Cooper and it gave me an extra sense of security when driving in poor visibility conditions. (And I also turned it on when someone behind me had their highbeams on and were blinding me

)

Dom · Jan 5th, 2002, 10:00 PM

US spec doesn't have rear fogs? what goes in it's place then? On the rear light clusters and where the switch usually goes?

I'm sure it can't be that hard to change, it may be that to save costs they just have included the bulbs and put a 'blanker' in it's place. Or perhaps you could order the clear lights from Europe...

not sure how clear my pic is, but you get one on each side. I'll take a better pic tomorrow...

Dom

BruceK · Jan 5th, 2002, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dom
US spec doesn't have rear fogs? what goes in it's place then? On the rear light clusters and where the switch usually goes?

I'm sure it can't be that hard to change, it may be that to save costs they just have included the bulbs and put a 'blanker' in it's place. Or perhaps you could order the clear lights from Europe...

not sure how clear my pic is, but you get one on each side. I'll take a better pic tomorrow...

Dom

Rear foglamps are unknown in the US -- not required by regulations any place other than Europe (AFAIK). The US-spec MINI's rear light clusters look the same, but BMW will probably add a second tail/stop lightbulb (normal brightness) at the top of the lens in the place of the rear fog lamp.

That will free up a switch - who know what will go in its place? I really don't want a blank there - much rather have a 'dummy' switch if it comes down to it.

BTW, there's a whole thread on blank toggle switches - complete with photo of one.
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=1215

Spoolin' · Jan 7th, 2002, 05:41 PM

Thank you all for posting the brilliant photos. One of the first little projects for my MINI will be to make one of those rear foglights operational, using all factory parts. Don't know how yet, but I got it done on my Scirocco, can't be that hard. (nervous voice)

BruceK · Jan 7th, 2002, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Spoolin'
Thank you all for posting the brilliant photos. One of the first little projects for my MINI will be to make one of those rear foglights operational, using all factory parts. Don't know how yet, but I got it done on my Scirocco, can't be that hard. (nervous voice)

I'd like to do that too. I think modifying the taillamp assembly should be as easy as putting a brighter 50W fog lamp bulb in place of the normal bulb (assuming the US-spec MINIs will have an upper bulb fitted).

But wiring the fog lamp up with the MINI's tricky electrical system will be the challenge -- unless of course the wiring loom has it all there waiting to be used like with a CD changer.

Spoolin' · Jan 7th, 2002, 06:35 PM

I would not be surprised at all, Bruce, if the wiring was pre-existing. I worked as a service writer for BMW for a few years, and we saw our fair-share of people that were looking to modifiy their cars. Electrical stuff was not as complicated as you might think.

Jan 2nd, 2002, 04:13 PM	#1
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 261 Offline	Does anyone have pictures of the foglights Illuminates of their MINI? Does anyone have pictures of their MINI's with the foglights illuminated? How about a picture of the rear foglight? I had foglights put on a few of my VW's, including a rear one. Although it has gotten me some strange looks, having one in the rear, I really appreciated the added safety. Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Jan 2nd, 2002, 04:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 261 Offline	Ok, before the jokes start. The proper spelling of this thread title should be: "Does anyone have pictures of their foglights Illuminated on their MINI", not the pucky I posted. Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Jan 2nd, 2002, 04:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Re: Does anyone have pictures of the foglights Illuminates of their MINI? Quote: Originally posted by Spoolin' Does anyone have pictures of their MINI's with the foglights illuminated? How about a picture of the rear foglight? I had foglights put on a few of my VW's, including a rear one. Although it has gotten me some strange looks, having one in the rear, I really appreciated the added safety. Spoolin' are you talking about having fitted a front fog lamp to the rear, or installing a Euro-style solution (no, not the currency ) with a single red fog lamp at twice the brightness of the brakelights? + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 2nd, 2002, 05:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 261 Offline	I was referring to the European one. Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

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Jan 3rd, 2002, 12:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 261 Offline	Thanks Paul!!! I completely forgot about those pics. Very cool! Grrrr, now where's my stinkin' MINI? Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Jan 5th, 2002, 02:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	not sure if this is what you were after, but i just popped outside and took these pics... Dunno if those pics work not, first time I've tried to post one! Dom

Jan 5th, 2002, 03:14 PM	#8 (permalink)
monsta MINI2 Global Moderator Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Brighton Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 4,573 Offline	the MINI has gone...

Jan 5th, 2002, 03:22 PM	#9 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dom not sure if this is what you were after, but i just popped outside and took these pics... Dunno if those pics work not, first time I've tried to post one! Dom Thanks Dom, first pictures I've seen of the rear fog lamp lit. It's a shame the US MINIs won't get rear fog lamps - I had one on fitted on my German-spec classic Mini Cooper and it gave me an extra sense of security when driving in poor visibility conditions. (And I also turned it on when someone behind me had their highbeams on and were blinding me ) + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 5th, 2002, 10:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
Dom Test thread infiltrator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Swindon Local Time: 12:12 AM Posts: 8,420 Offline	US spec doesn't have rear fogs? what goes in it's place then? On the rear light clusters and where the switch usually goes? I'm sure it can't be that hard to change, it may be that to save costs they just have included the bulbs and put a 'blanker' in it's place. Or perhaps you could order the clear lights from Europe... not sure how clear my pic is, but you get one on each side. I'll take a better pic tomorrow... Dom

Jan 5th, 2002, 10:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Dom US spec doesn't have rear fogs? what goes in it's place then? On the rear light clusters and where the switch usually goes? I'm sure it can't be that hard to change, it may be that to save costs they just have included the bulbs and put a 'blanker' in it's place. Or perhaps you could order the clear lights from Europe... not sure how clear my pic is, but you get one on each side. I'll take a better pic tomorrow... Dom Rear foglamps are unknown in the US -- not required by regulations any place other than Europe (AFAIK). The US-spec MINI's rear light clusters look the same, but BMW will probably add a second tail/stop lightbulb (normal brightness) at the top of the lens in the place of the rear fog lamp. That will free up a switch - who know what will go in its place? I really don't want a blank there - much rather have a 'dummy' switch if it comes down to it. BTW, there's a whole thread on blank toggle switches - complete with photo of one. http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...&threadid=1215 + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 7th, 2002, 05:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 261 Offline	Thank you all for posting the brilliant photos. One of the first little projects for my MINI will be to make one of those rear foglights operational, using all factory parts. Don't know how yet, but I got it done on my Scirocco, can't be that hard. (nervous voice) Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

Jan 7th, 2002, 05:52 PM	#13 (permalink)
BruceK Moderator & Sponsor Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: San Antonio, Texas Local Time: 05:12 PM Posts: 3,758 Offline	Quote: Originally posted by Spoolin' Thank you all for posting the brilliant photos. One of the first little projects for my MINI will be to make one of those rear foglights operational, using all factory parts. Don't know how yet, but I got it done on my Scirocco, can't be that hard. (nervous voice) I'd like to do that too. I think modifying the taillamp assembly should be as easy as putting a brighter 50W fog lamp bulb in place of the normal bulb (assuming the US-spec MINIs will have an upper bulb fitted). But wiring the fog lamp up with the MINI's tricky electrical system will be the challenge -- unless of course the wiring loom has it all there waiting to be used like with a CD changer. + 2002 MINI Cooper S - Dark Silver / White roof, Sport, Premium, Lapis blue leather + 1965 Mini Traveller - Tartan Red / White roof, 1275, Cooper S discs, fully restored/renewed

Jan 7th, 2002, 06:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
Spoolin' MINI2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Doylestown, Pennsylvania Local Time: 06:12 PM Posts: 261 Offline	I would not be surprised at all, Bruce, if the wiring was pre-existing. I worked as a service writer for BMW for a few years, and we saw our fair-share of people that were looking to modifiy their cars. Electrical stuff was not as complicated as you might think. Waiting, officially, since July 12, 2001. C'mon July 2002! Indi Blue Cooper S, White roof, Bonnet stripes, Lapis blue leather, Premium, Sport, and Winter packages. Is December here yet?

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