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Old 05-04-13, 03:08 AM
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I tried to install the JDM fog light myself last night and so far so good. As far as the fog light it is plug and play but not the DRL...still need to run some wires to the DRL switch which I will complete later today. I took some pictures during the installation.

Front bumper off


Stock Fog light


Stock vs JDM


JDM fog light installed


Testing the blue DRL



Testing the LED Fog light


Bumper back on with LED fog light

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Luckily I did not have to remove the bumper on my F-sport to put those foglights in. I could access the area for the foglights by removing the plastic cover and going from underneath the bumper in front of the wheel well to insert both fog lights in less than 45 min.
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Man, that looks sweet! I'm not paying $1,700 for that though. Jealous you were able to get them for $600. Good work man!
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Originally Posted by jtrue28
Man, that looks sweet! I'm not paying $1,700 for that though. Jealous you were able to get them for $600. Good work man!
+1 looks good to expensive, you are lucky!
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Those are awesome - love the blue led during DRL mode.
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Nnnniiiiccccceeee.... Can you switch from blue to white or is it automatic? Good job on the install.
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Originally Posted by sydtoosic
Nnnniiiiccccceeee.... Can you switch from blue to white or is it automatic? Good job on the install.
There is a DRL switch for the blue DRL. I wired it so that it can be turn on and off anytime. The fog light works just like before. Here are some night pictures....the LED fog light is really bright!
But I am skeptical about using the blue DRL, I think any blue lights in front is illegal. Anyone can confirm??

The blue DRL


LED fog light OFF


LED fog light ON


The DRL switch mounted besides the coin storage

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Bright & Nice! Love those LED fog lights.

I'm curious why they made jdm fog DRL blue? White would be standard for DRL?
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Ya, I was wondering if the blue drl illegal, put im sure its illegal in ca.
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Yeah, I'd bet my house that the blue LEDs are 100% completely illegal in most, if not all, states. Really can't believe Japan allows that.
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Its 100% illegal in CA.
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i like... really liking the blu LEDs. as far as being legal, IDK.
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Very Nice......Like the BLUE DRL.

It is illegal in C.A., I am sure we will get pull over as soon as we are out of the garage.

Be careful when you drive with DRL on.
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Def illegal in PA. Don't know about Cali. Be careful!
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It's illegal for sure.


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