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Just another JDM Fog Light Mod Completed...

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Old 09-02-12, 05:25 PM
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Default Just another JDM Fog Light Mod Completed...

My notes:

- You only need the bottom holes of the fog light to mount on the bumper. If your trying to piece meal this off of ebay, this may save you a few bucks.
- I routed my wire harness across the bottom of the front bumper. This gave me enough slack across both ends.
- I temporarily hooked up power to the ignition. I may go back and link it to when the parking/low beams are on. See this thread for info: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...g-diagram.html

Enough writing, here are some pics:



Yes its a bug and I need to clean my car!

Driver side installed!


Passenger side exposed:


Passenger installed:


Lots of space once the plastic coverings are removed:


Money shot:
Old 09-02-12, 06:34 PM
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nice work,,, she look even better now.
Old 09-03-12, 07:11 AM
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F Sport + fog lights = sexy. I just don't get why Lexus didn't do this from the start
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That's the question all of us F-Sport owners don't understand.
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Originally Posted by Mojo122
That's the question all of us F-Sport owners don't understand.
also one of the main reasons i sprung for the luxury model instead of the base or f-sport. but i still think the f-sport lookes the best
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Originally Posted by Allb18c
My notes:

- You only need the bottom holes of the fog light to mount on the bumper. If your trying to piece meal this off of ebay, this may save you a few bucks.
So other than the JDM fogs, which other lights fits in there? I also read that some guy used fogs from a Toyota Venza to fit in that spot.

How about the harness, which one did you used? And where did you mount the switch?

Thanks.
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Venza, Camry, corolla, etc. They all use the same fog lamp.

For the wire harness I went semi fancy and got the harness that uses a remote control to activate. I was too lazy to run a switch into the cabin but looking back at it I could of done that easily also.

Do a search on eBay on remote control fog light harness and you will find the one I used.
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F-Sport with Fog Light is looking good.


If you are looking to save some money, the OEM STYLE fog lamp housing from us will fit on the NEW GS F-Sport and it will save you some money.

Option 4 & 5 come with OEM STYLE fog lamp housing.
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Originally Posted by Allb18c
Venza, Camry, corolla, etc. They all use the same fog lamp.

For the wire harness I went semi fancy and got the harness that uses a remote control to activate. I was too lazy to run a switch into the cabin but looking back at it I could of done that easily also.

Do a search on eBay on remote control fog light harness and you will find the one I used.
Awesome thanks for the info!

Originally Posted by Nigel-JDMParts
F-Sport with Fog Light is looking good.


If you are looking to save some money, the OEM STYLE fog lamp housing from us will fit on the NEW GS F-Sport and it will save you some money.

Option 4 & 5 come with OEM STYLE fog lamp housing.
I'm thinking of putting in HID bulbs for the fogs, are OEM style fog lamp housing able to withstand the extra heat? What about the harness? Are those made to withstand the extra voltage required for a HID setup?

Finally if I choose option 2, what kind of switch does it come with? Do you have a pic? Thanks.

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Originally Posted by mso4
I'm thinking of putting in HID bulbs for the fogs, are OEM style fog lamp housing able to withstand the extra heat? What about the harness? Are those made to withstand the extra voltage required for a HID setup?

My question also. Since I am thinking about doing HID. Do I really need the Lexus fogs or is the OEM style good enough?
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Originally Posted by Nigel-JDMParts
F-Sport with Fog Light is looking good.


If you are looking to save some money, the OEM STYLE fog lamp housing from us will fit on the NEW GS F-Sport and it will save you some money.

Option 4 & 5 come with OEM STYLE fog lamp housing.
Do you have the LED reflector for rear bumper?
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Originally Posted by mso4
...I'm thinking of putting in HID bulbs for the fogs, are OEM style fog lamp housing able to withstand the extra heat? What about the harness? Are those made to withstand the extra voltage required for a HID setup?

Finally if I choose option 2, what kind of switch does it come with? Do you have a pic? Thanks.
What extra heat? HID bulbs use less power and have lower wattage.
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
What extra heat? HID bulbs use less power and have lower wattage.
It does uses lower wattage but initially when you turn the HID on doesn't it draw significantly more voltage than say a 55w halogen bulb.
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Originally Posted by mso4
Awesome thanks for the info!



I'm thinking of putting in HID bulbs for the fogs, are OEM style fog lamp housing able to withstand the extra heat? What about the harness? Are those made to withstand the extra voltage required for a HID setup?

Finally if I choose option 2, what kind of switch does it come with? Do you have a pic? Thanks.
I think they will do fine, but of course lexus parts will have better quality for sure.

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Do you have the LED reflector for rear bumper?
I can look into it.
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Looks great! Nice pics too.


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