Fog Light Modification
01-08-2004, 03:18 PM
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sounds difficult to install.....wish it was easier to install.....how much did those HIDs run you at?? and the fog lights how much did those run you???
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01-09-2004, 10:46 AM
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So how do you wire the fogs in? The ones I am looking at are 12v / 55W. I want them to come on when I turn on the parking lights. I was thinking of just tapping into the small parking bulb, but I believe I will be pulling too much wattage from that wire if I do that.
I don't want a switch in the cabin - I made that mistake once and bought a lot of batteries because of it.
I don't want a switch in the cabin - I made that mistake once and bought a lot of batteries because of it.
01-09-2004, 10:53 AM
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Shouldn't be too difficult to wire to the cabin. I'm thinking of replacing the blank by the VDC with another button. Perhaps get an extra from Nissan, keeping the interior stock looking. I can't see how it'd be a safety issue as long as it was done right.
Regarding the 5.5" Hellas...all I've been able to find that size are CATZ SR series.
Regarding the 5.5" Hellas...all I've been able to find that size are CATZ SR series.
01-09-2004, 10:53 PM
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If you are worried about them staying on b/c you forget to turn the switch off in the cab -- just wire the switch to the ignition (on/off). That way, they turn off when you turn the car off -- even if the switch is still on.
01-12-2004, 09:52 AM
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Re: hidfogs
Originally posted by big-al
using a pair of Hella 5.5" round conversion housing w/H1 hidset. by cutting a perfect round hole on the two plates inside the grill, flushmount the housing from the inside(behind plate). for angle adjustments, the plate is held by two plastic clip on top to the bumper reinforcement, therefore, improvise a strap-bracket on the bottom of the plate to move in or out. before all this can happen, u must re-locate the oil cooler sat behind the right plate. total etimated time;5-6hrs. PM me for more details..good luck!!
using a pair of Hella 5.5" round conversion housing w/H1 hidset. by cutting a perfect round hole on the two plates inside the grill, flushmount the housing from the inside(behind plate). for angle adjustments, the plate is held by two plastic clip on top to the bumper reinforcement, therefore, improvise a strap-bracket on the bottom of the plate to move in or out. before all this can happen, u must re-locate the oil cooler sat behind the right plate. total etimated time;5-6hrs. PM me for more details..good luck!!
Where did you re-locate the oil cooler?
01-12-2004, 08:53 PM
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hidfogs
just came back from CES. saw a few Zs there. anyway, here's the hella part#71456. it's 5.75" sorry bout the mistake!!!! it's available in H1 or H4. the oil cooler is relocated to the center radiator support beam with a homemade bracket. BTW my H1 hidset is up for sale when my new ones arrives. funny, can't seem to remember what brand it was, but it's a diamond white8000k. prolly sell for $300 local/pickup.PM
01-14-2004, 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by Beaker02
So, I know it looks cool, but does it actually improve the fog driving visibility?
So, I know it looks cool, but does it actually improve the fog driving visibility?
01-28-2004, 11:37 PM
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Fog lights are used to let other people see you better, not to improve visibility...
01-29-2004, 02:21 AM
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Originally posted by MastaKillaZ
Really? I thought fogs were for your visibility since headlights are too high up and will reflect back in your face. the lower the better (theoretically) but beam pattern is probably just as important as height. and weren't companies using yellow fogs because the color is supposed to penetrate the fog better?
Really? I thought fogs were for your visibility since headlights are too high up and will reflect back in your face. the lower the better (theoretically) but beam pattern is probably just as important as height. and weren't companies using yellow fogs because the color is supposed to penetrate the fog better?
Hey Al, very nice job man!
01-29-2004, 06:22 AM
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Re: hidfogs
Originally posted by big-al
using a pair of Hella 5.5" round conversion housing w/H1 hidset. by cutting a perfect round hole on the two plates inside the grill, flushmount the housing from the inside(behind plate). for angle adjustments, the plate is held by two plastic clip on top to the bumper reinforcement, therefore, improvise a strap-bracket on the bottom of the plate to move in or out. before all this can happen, u must re-locate the oil cooler sat behind the right plate. total etimated time;5-6hrs. PM me for more details..good luck!!
using a pair of Hella 5.5" round conversion housing w/H1 hidset. by cutting a perfect round hole on the two plates inside the grill, flushmount the housing from the inside(behind plate). for angle adjustments, the plate is held by two plastic clip on top to the bumper reinforcement, therefore, improvise a strap-bracket on the bottom of the plate to move in or out. before all this can happen, u must re-locate the oil cooler sat behind the right plate. total etimated time;5-6hrs. PM me for more details..good luck!!
01-29-2004, 09:45 AM
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Aren't you guys worried that road debris might damage/crack the foglights? I have permanantly removed the 2 plastic pieces that are behind the slats when I installed the aftermarket grill. So I guess I have to think up some other way to attach the fogs.