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      04-09-2020, 05:37 AM   #2399
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How is that? I've seen a video of the install. can you still close the cover?
The cover can close while charging. To install you just plug a usb cable. No trim is removed.
I heard the USB in the front only supports 0.5A. so technically it is slow charging. The other one they have needs to remove trim. but would be able to support 2A charge.
Yes and then there's the wireless charging losses, so it must charge incredibly slowly.
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Installed some decorative trims, M-Style Pedals and rear doorsils today.
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      04-10-2020, 08:05 AM   #2402
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Installed some decorative trims, M-Style Pedals and rear doorsils today.
Am i bugging or is there 2 Fog buttons from the first picture? What is that about? I only have 1 button and it's to turn on the fog lights? WhatS the other button for?
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Am i bugging or is there 2 Fog buttons from the first picture? What is that about? I only have 1 button and it's to turn on the fog lights? WhatS the other button for?
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Am i bugging or is there 2 Fog buttons from the first picture? What is that about? I only have 1 button and it's to turn on the fog lights? WhatS the other button for?
In Europe many cars have one rear tail light that can run super bright for fog.
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Am i bugging or is there 2 Fog buttons from the first picture? What is that about? I only have 1 button and it's to turn on the fog lights? WhatS the other button for?
In Europe many cars have one rear tail light that can run super bright for fog.
Mine is American, so i don't know if it's standard or not but i don't have the second button
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Mine is American, so i don't know if it's standard or not but i don't have the second button

You will not find the rear fog very often on USA vehicles.
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You will not find the rear fog very often on USA vehicles.
how about on the BC app? is there an option to activate it when you activate the fog lights??
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You will not find the rear fog very often on USA vehicles.
how about on the BC app? is there an option to activate it when you activate the fog lights??
afaik there's no such option.
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You will not find the rear fog very often on USA vehicles.
how about on the BC app? is there an option to activate it when you activate the fog lights??
afaik there's no such option.
Thanks for the confirmation
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Obviously not all was done today, but finally with this lock down I got to install some of the mods that were waiting to be installed. Carbon fiber side mirror caps/ carbon fiber rear spoiler/ Maxton front lip/ IND side reflector replacement
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Obviously not all was done today, but finally with this lock down I got to install some of the mods that were waiting to be installed. Carbon fiber side mirror caps/ carbon fiber rear spoiler/ Maxton front lip/ IND side reflector replacement
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You will not find the rear fog very often on USA vehicles.
Do you not have fog in the US? Or is safety not an issue?
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You will not find the rear fog very often on USA vehicles.
Do you not have fog in the US? Or is safety not an issue?
rear fog lights are not mandatory in US regulation, hence one of the many reasons manufacturers don't bother fitting it in their cars. Also, because it is not in US driving regulation, many regular drivers don't know what they are and how and when they should be used. Heck, in US peeps don't even know when to use their front fog lights. There have been many discussion in regards to this. See my past posts for discussion. I personally prefer to have it as it is key to have rear/front fog lights for visibility purposes when there is in fact a thick fog (which might be a normal occurrence or not where you live and travel).
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rear fog lights are not mandatory in US regulation, hence one of the many reasons manufacturers don't bother fitting it in their cars. Also, because it is not in US driving regulation, many regular drivers don't know what they are and how and when they should be used. Heck, in US peeps don't even know when to use their front fog lights. There have been many discussion in regards to this. See my past posts for discussion. I personally prefer to have it as it is key to have rear/front fog lights for visibility purposes when there is in fact a thick fog (which might be a normal occurrence or not where you live and travel).
Good god...that is somewhat worrying...
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You will not find the rear fog very often on USA vehicles.
Do you not have fog in the US? Or is safety not an issue?
rear fog lights are not mandatory in US regulation, hence one of the many reasons manufacturers don't bother fitting it in their cars. Also, because it is not in US driving regulation, many regular drivers don't know what they are and how and when they should be used. Heck, in US peeps don't even know when to use their front fog lights. There have been many discussion in regards to this. See my past posts for discussion. I personally prefer to have it as it is key to have rear/front fog lights for visibility purposes when there is in fact a thick fog (which might be a normal occurrence or not where you live and travel).
I agree. In heavy fog sometimes it's more helpful to see the rear lights of the car in front of you than your own front fog lights. But the US doesn't require them. Instead we got those badass front fender reflectors. You jealous?
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