Rear Fog
 

Are there any mods forthcoming that will replace that gastly rear fog cover lens on the back bumber with a true rear fog light. I put rear fogs on my Audi and they're great to have :driving:

^^ a real one is nice to have......... disappointed the real deal didnt make it's way here

Anyone know if there are any D.O.T. issues with hooking it up?

I'm planning on doing that, but I never questioned if it might be on the books as a D.O.T. no no.

I found this interesting thread on the topic.

high-intensity rear red fog lights [Archive] - Police Forums & Law Enforcement Forums @ Officer.com

Well I know Audi, VW, Volvo, and some other German brands have rear fog lights in the US. My Audi had it and I used it when it was foggy. That is why you sometimes see these cars and think he must have a bulb problem, and in reality it's the rear fog light on.

yup ^ my sisters volvo XC90 has this feature.. i told her she had a tail light problem... then she told me to read the owners manual.. heh

I modified my Audi as it came with the left rear fog light. All I had to do was remove the right rear light housing, dremmel out the fog light section which was pre-wired, and insert a fog light bulb I picked up at Audi for $3. Hit my rear fog switch and both rear fog lights came on.

On the 370Z, I wonder if it's as simple as removing the rear cover and putting in a fog light bulb. Of course we'd have to find the red fog light lens cover like the one in Europe, and I'm not sure if it's pre-wired and has a switch inside.

I might not be up on the whole rear fog thing...however, I was at my local dealer Sunday and there it was - a red cover right in the middle of the rear bumper. When I stated I thought the automatic rear fog lamp wasn't on the US cars, the salesman told me it was. Now, is it operational? I guess so.

Rear fog?????
 

Gang,

I am still not convinced that that thing is indeed a rear fog light. Why in the devil would Nissan place a rear fog light on a car that they didn't even place "Front Fog" lights on?? Can someone answer me that?? It just doesn't make any sense to me.:werd:

^^ b/c in Europe, the rear fogs are mandatory...i think


if it's not a rear fog lamp, then what is it........ there are pics of the Japanese/Euro version with the LED's on in it.....

Also points it out in the owners manual. Definitely a fog light.

the idea is cool, i like it...the fact that it might prevent someone from rear ending you


and it's from the F1 race cars.they all got those lamps in the back

Please don't get a rear fog and drive with it on all the time.

My friend had this on his A4 and it was obnoxious! So please... don't copy the VAG kids, if you get a rear fog, only use it when necessary...

^^^ well........duh.....lol........ that's like saying, dont use the projectors in the bright sunshine......hahaha

^^^ True, but I really think the reason they do not include them on US cars is half the people would leave them on.

^^^ lazy ppl ruined it for us..............i'm sure we can buy the pieces for it....well, later on

time to ask Mike at Boardwalk Nissan for part numbers.....lol




i dont like how the mold is there in the bumper, but's it's a fake rear fog.............I would want the real deal, so the mold in the bumper serves a purpose and doesn't just look weird and do nothing at all......lol

I am def in for that mod. I did the rear fog mod on my MINI S.

^^ maybe Igor (the headlight mod guy) can make a setup for it and not too expensive

I'd rather have a functional 3rd taillight there. The visibility rarely gets poor enough to warrant a rear fog where I live (minus the two snow storms we just had).

^^ snow storms here all the time, would most likely be covered with snow and slush most of the time....lol.......you know how it is...the rears always get super dirty

not to mention all the salt stains...........

Have fun trying to drive the Z in a montreal snowstorm :rofl2:
Z with chains....?

I only use my rear fogs on my A4 when I need them, or when some idiot is tailgating me ... fun to watch them slam brakes on when I hit the rear fogs.

Still looking to find out it it's prewired (most likely is) and if the red lens will be available. Biggest issue is there's no switch inside. I think it would be where the empty template is between the heated seat switches on the arm console. If you have to wire the whole thing up, might not be worth it. Keep me posted if someone knows how to do this mod easily.

okay no.....we dont drive with chains...lol :shakes head:


we ain't that up north..... :bowrofl:

Haha my bad,


but from what i've seen Z's and G's are useless in snow. We only had 6 inches and I saw 2 G coupes abandoned on the highway and covered in brown snow from the snow plows haha.

^^ no way........... lacking in the winter driving skills department

You put these cars away in the cold months. Our 350 gets it blankie in early November and stay in warm storage until late April or early May. These cars are not designed for snow and ice and are just plain dangerous in these conditions. (Summer tires don't help either)

Does anyone know of a reflector that can replace the black plate (i have a black z)? Where the fog lite would go if there was a fog lite.

it wont be a DOT no no because european cars have it here in the US. My Range Rover has it and can be turn on so with my wife's E350 Mercedes

Yes there is a reflector available in Canada. I called one of the Vancouver Nissan dealerships and they faxed me the part number and price. I think it was 55 dollars. With regards to the switch I think we have to replace the stalk for the light switches. I just hope there is a wiring for the US version.

The stalk changeout will prove hard, if the wiring harness as no provisions for the fog light. I guess one could use the vacant middle center console switch (vacant on the touring model) for activation, but you would have to purchase the appropriate switch.

That would be good too.

Interesting. I'm hoping someone pulls the trigger on this and posts some pics and maybe a DIY.

Hope You understand that there should only be a fog on one side by design. Wasn't meant to have two lights, makes people think the brakes are being applied ( or that your having a brakelight switch malfunction)
I usually buy the Euro light switch & establish a rear fog on my VW & Audi's I've had. (or code it if needed)

The 2007 Audi A4 had dual rear fogs right by the brake lights. My 2000 A4 before that one only had a rear fog on the left.