[Mgs] Need info on original 1968-71 MGB fog lamp switch

[Barrie Robinson]

Kelvin,

Both BMW and Mercedes have fallen into the "just like other cars" 
category.   They churn them out now in mass production catering for 
the masses.  Mercedes used to be rare when I had them but now they 
are all over the place!

At 12:57 PM 8/8/2007, Dodd, Kelvin wrote:
>Hans:
>
>It confuses the heck out of me too. I've been meaning to rewire my throw
>down daily driver so the foglights come on with the sidelamps the way
>God intended them to. I've no concept who came up with the idea that
>they had to come on with the headlamps, but that's DOT for you.
>
>But then I'm also astonished at the complete lack of thought shown by
>some drivers in America.
>
>For many years I was furious that the DOT would not allow rear fog lamps
>on US cars as they were determined to be hazardous if used incorrectly.
>After driving in the UK, I was sold on how effective they were.
>
>Finally the DOT relented and we can finally get rear fog lights but time
>after time I see idiots driving down the freeway at night in perfect
>weather with them on. Makes me mad enough to almost want to ram them.
>
>I hate the thought of more regulations and policing, but in cases such
>as this I come close to wishing for more enforcement.
>
>Seriously, I've come to the conclusion that it's a good thing brake
>lights are automatic otherwise it would be carnage out there.
>
>I have noticed the serious problems with defective turn signals on many
>newer BMW and Mercedes cars. It makes even Lucas look dependable.
>
>Kelvin Dodd
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Hans Duinhoven [mailto:h.duinhoven at planet.nl]
> > Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2007 4:05 AM
> > To: Dodd, Kelvin; Paul Hunt; mgs at autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: [Mgs] Need info on original 1968-71 MGB fog lamp switch
> >
> > Hey Kelvin,
> >
> > I wonder what theory is behind this regulation.
> > In the Netherlands it is not allowed to have headlamps on with fog
>lamps.
> > Fog lamps are to be switched on with sidelights only.
> > Rear fog lamps only are allowed when sight is restricted to less than
>50
> > meters.
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > Hans
> >
> > 71 BGT
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Regards
Barrie

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