RE: <E36> Requested: rear fog lights advice

["Stuart Logan" <stu64@xxxxxxxxx>]

I am not 100% sure about Belgium, but the UK, Germany, and France all
require at least 1 rear fog light.  A velcro'd version would NOT be
acceptable.  The conversion is fairly simple on most BMW's - just a matter
of enabling the function with the main lights, and - on an E28 for example -
putting a bulb in the 'empty' space in the tail light.  Most garages in
Germany (right next door to Belgium) and the UK are fairly experienced at
installing this option - should cost much (my e28 from Canada cost me DM 40
three years ago - less than $25 US).
You may even be able to find a Euro-Spec taillight with the fog already
installed if yours doesn't have a provision for one. You may even be able to
get away with just turning on the Driver's side brake light continuously as
a rear fog - although they like to see a separate light (hence the separate
Brake / Turn Signals on the back of all Euro / Asian Cars).

Generally  - on the Continent - where you drive on the right of the road - a
left hand drive vehicle (like North America) only one rear 'fog' is required
- on the drivers' side.

Stuart
'83 528e
'84 528e
'85 535i

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> Ahitub
> Sent: June 17, 2003 5:30 AM
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> Subject: <E36> Requested: rear fog lights advice
>
> Hello,
>
> My family and I will be moving to Europe (Belgium, to
> be specific) later this summer.  I understand that
> rear fog lights are standard on European cars (I guess
> they have more fog than we do in the States).  Anyway,
> to register my US-spec 97 328is over there, I am
> required to have a rear fog light.  I've looked at
> numerous websites for advice and have even seen some
> detailed (but exceedingly complex) instructions for
> retrofitting US BMWs.  Is there an easier way to
> accomplish this - without running new wires, relays,
> switches, etc?  For example, would it be legal to
> simply have a portable "red light box" that you plug
> into the cigarette lighter and then set/velcro on the
> back deck?  I'm completely a novice (obviously) when
> it comes to overseas travel.  Any advice or recent
> experiences would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks.
>
> Dave
>
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