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pekwah1 - 5/12/11 at 05:04 PM

Hi Guys,

If i bought a couple of these, would i be able to turn one of the reverse lights into a fog light instead with a red bulb?
It needs to be able to pass an IVA...

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/All_In_One_Rear_Light_RLT1

Cheers,
Andy

blakep82 - 5/12/11 at 05:09 PM

fog light lens has to be marked with an F so, i imagine it won't be possible, as they'd have made it with reverse in mind... but check the lens

steve m - 5/12/11 at 05:11 PM

Andy,

you can borrow my proper fog light, for the IVA, as i will only have it fitted for the mot in may

Steve

bigdrew - 5/12/11 at 05:12 PM

I'd guess at no because the fog needs to have a specific lens pattern which I can't imagen that reverse bit has.

People have failed with 'fog lights' that they had bought due to the lens..

Could be wrong though!

pekwah1 - 5/12/11 at 05:17 PM

Hmm thought that might be the case, thanks guys!
Steve, thanks for the offer but i guess i should probably have a fog light, need a reverse light as well so might as well get a matching pair!

steve m - 5/12/11 at 05:19 PM

Is a reverse light mandatry for IVA?

My fog light is still available, if you need it,

pekwah1 - 5/12/11 at 05:21 PM

yes i believe that it is considered useful that people can tell that you're reversing....!
good one steve!

steve m - 5/12/11 at 05:27 PM

A reverse light is not required on my car,

as they can hear me getting closer !!

wylliezx9r - 5/12/11 at 05:28 PM

A reverse light is also mandatory.

blakep82 - 5/12/11 at 05:28 PM

yep, reverse now mandatory for IVA (wasn't for SVA though)
think it still isn't needed for MOT though...

i like these ones
http://www.ledautolamps-uk.com/productshow.php?catid=4&productid=23
the one with part number 135FMGE

BobM - 5/12/11 at 06:21 PM

quote:
Originally posted by pekwah1
Hi Guys,

If i bought a couple of these, would i be able to turn one of the reverse lights into a fog light instead with a red bulb?
It needs to be able to pass an IVA...

http://www.cbsonline.co.uk/product/All_In_One_Rear_Light_RLT1

Even if you can you'll fail. You need minimum separation of 100mm between rear fog and brake lights

[Edited on 5/12/11 by BobM]

RK - 5/12/11 at 09:25 PM

Can't you just mount a fog light under the rear panel, as some Caterhams do? They swivel, so you can get the required IVA correct angle. No need to pierce your back panel.