fog light retro plans
10-17-12, 06:03 PM
#1
fog light retro plans
i bought an extra set of foglights and i have decided to do a retrofit. i have done one before but this time its a bit more involved as i am going to use the factory housing. i see people have used the bosch mini fogs which is 1.5" lens. i wanted something bigger possibly looking into a 2.5" so i can get a wider beam.
Any recommendations as to which ones to use i have heard people use the fx-r projectors but was seeing if there is anything better. i have philips hid kit in my halogen headlights and its not really cutting it for me.
i am also going to try to have the beam start from 80 -90 degrees from the front bumper as i need the extra width with my tint. so i can see whats around the corners.
Any recommendations as to which ones to use i have heard people use the fx-r projectors but was seeing if there is anything better. i have philips hid kit in my halogen headlights and its not really cutting it for me.
i am also going to try to have the beam start from 80 -90 degrees from the front bumper as i need the extra width with my tint. so i can see whats around the corners.
10-17-12, 06:14 PM
#2
Just did my fogs this week end. I went with the MH1 from the retrofit source I love them sooo much and I can see so much better now. Go big if you do a Bosch mini its not going to give you the full potential. I went with JVX IS250 fog light retrofit guide. Search the internet and you will find it. I love them I went with 4300k and I cant be happier.
10-17-12, 10:50 PM
#4
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http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-USING-MINI-H1. That's a nice retrofit if you want more distant lighting. They are pretty wide IMO. If you want more width, angle the projectors outwards.
If you want FX-Rs, you need to check the measurements because the fog light housings have limited space.
I'm using Hella H3 projectors with 2" lens that are similar to the Bosch mini's. I added the yellow capsule for the yellow look because yellow bulbs and overlays aren't effective.
Here are some pics of my progress:
http://www.hidplanet.com/forums/show...-USING-MINI-H1. That's a nice retrofit if you want more distant lighting. They are pretty wide IMO. If you want more width, angle the projectors outwards.
If you want FX-Rs, you need to check the measurements because the fog light housings have limited space.
I'm using Hella H3 projectors with 2" lens that are similar to the Bosch mini's. I added the yellow capsule for the yellow look because yellow bulbs and overlays aren't effective.
Here are some pics of my progress:
10-18-12, 12:37 AM
#5
Remember the guide is for the 2010 and earlier cars. The 2011+ ones, it's different and more difficult to do and limited projector options because it uses a H11 fogs and there isn't much free room to play with because if the housing.
Since I have 2011, it was done a shop and the clearance was very tight. They managed to get the Morimoto Matchbox into them.
Since I have 2011, it was done a shop and the clearance was very tight. They managed to get the Morimoto Matchbox into them.
Last edited by Sango; 10-18-12 at 12:40 AM.
10-18-12, 06:25 AM
#7
I cant get a good shot of the light out put with my Iphone4s. I can tell you the truth is see a **** ton better than with those crappy stock fogs as they dont do ANYTHING other than showing that you have fog lights. I would double check on the FX's with the dimension because the MH1 is a very tight squeeze I could only image with the FX as it is a full blown real headlight projector compared to the beginners MH1.
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10-18-12, 08:07 AM
#8
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...r6/photo-7.jpg
OLD shot with just the headlights on which is soooo horrible.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...r6/image-3.jpg
New shot with the fogs on it still dosent do it justice at all. The camera just plan sucks but I will tell you I no longer have to try hard to see at night. PLUS I have my whole windshield tinted 40%!!!
OLD shot with just the headlights on which is soooo horrible.
http://i215.photobucket.com/albums/c...r6/image-3.jpg
New shot with the fogs on it still dosent do it justice at all. The camera just plan sucks but I will tell you I no longer have to try hard to see at night. PLUS I have my whole windshield tinted 40%!!!
10-19-12, 09:42 AM
#9
I need wider. i am always driving down dark roads with animals running out and sometimes people... But for those who have done a retro is it possible to angle the lens outward instead of straight forward?
I'm going to use an hid kit too... Not the Ebay style probably a d2s Phillips something like that so i can have the cleanest output.
I'm going to use an hid kit too... Not the Ebay style probably a d2s Phillips something like that so i can have the cleanest output.
10-19-12, 11:13 AM
#11
This is also a future mod for me.. I did my own retrofit using MH1 projectors from TRS on my 99 Accord, really easy because there was no cutting or dremeling involved. I just had to open up the headlights, then seal them up afterwards.
I'd love to see how you accomplish this with the fx-r projectors, if you go that route. Subbed
I'd love to see how you accomplish this with the fx-r projectors, if you go that route. Subbed
10-19-12, 04:43 PM
#12
i would open up my headlights and start measuing insides but i havent narrowed down which projectors to go with. those fx-r would be ideal but they are WIDE... i would have to fabricate something to keep them steady in the back housing, i know since its behind the bumper it doesnt have to look pretty but im too picky to have the back end looking a mess.
so far the largest lens size is 2" in the fogs?
so far the largest lens size is 2" in the fogs?
10-19-12, 08:09 PM
#13
You can squeeze in a 2.5" lens. I just wanted a nice bezel around the projector so I opted for 2".
You can angle the projector because the reflector in the housing is off-centered and the front plastic lens on the fog lights is curved to the side:
reference from JVX
The FX-R will be a challenge. A lot of custom work to make it fit onto such a small reflector and to keep the factory aiming.
You can angle the projector because the reflector in the housing is off-centered and the front plastic lens on the fog lights is curved to the side:
reference from JVX
The FX-R will be a challenge. A lot of custom work to make it fit onto such a small reflector and to keep the factory aiming.
10-20-12, 04:27 PM
#14
my biggest worry with the fxr is the side where the lens meets the back housing if i measured correctly it will be sticking out the sides of the plastic casing close to the mounting tabs. the stock adjuster i could use still but might have to relocate it to another part of the back housing of the assembly.
i wish i had somewhere local to get some projectors. i'm going to keep researching to find a wide beam full size projectors. hopefully by the end of next week i will have some ordered. trying to get this done before thanksgiving.
i was hoping to fit the ls430 in our housing! yea right
i wish i had somewhere local to get some projectors. i'm going to keep researching to find a wide beam full size projectors. hopefully by the end of next week i will have some ordered. trying to get this done before thanksgiving.
i was hoping to fit the ls430 in our housing! yea right
