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Old 11-10-16, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Ok i'll try to tonight.

NO idea about the versions but i find that weird too. I know for sure it has a cutoff though because i would not tolerate a big round spotlight for a split second. they'd immediately go in the trash if that was the case
tell me about it. That big round spot light is annoying!
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Originally Posted by Gerxiong89
tell me about it. That big round spot light is annoying!
yeah even though i have a cutoff though, i can't really notice my foglights making that big of a difference at night.

I miss my old setup in my 2016 CT200h. ( I Really miss that car)

RX350 bi-xenon with modded clear lenses (also spaced), CBI bulbs, Denso Ballasts and TRS LED Fogs. Very very bright and wide output. Driving around at night was so fun.
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Originally Posted by E46CT
yeah even though i have a cutoff though, i can't really notice my foglights making that big of a difference at night.

I miss my old setup in my 2016 CT200h. ( I Really miss that car)

RX350 bi-xenon with modded clear lenses (also spaced), CBI bulbs, Denso Ballasts and TRS LED Fogs. Very very bright and wide output. Driving around at night was so fun.
i bet. I had the fxr 2.0 on my 4runner with the fusion fogs. Love it.
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Originally Posted by Gerxiong89
i bet. I had the fxr 2.0 on my 4runner with the fusion fogs. Love it.
ah yes. i had FXR 3.0s on my E36 M3... they were fantastic. CBIs and Denso. fog lights didn't even matter...
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Originally Posted by E46CT
not in the US. they are $1000 in japan.
So why would they left out the fog lights for IS200T?
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Originally Posted by jincuteguy
So why would they left out the fog lights for IS200T?
has nothing to do with IS200t. has to do with the F sport bumpers. the fogs aren't supplied or offered for US-spec F sport 3ISs.
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Originally Posted by E46CT
has nothing to do with IS200t. has to do with the F sport bumpers. the fogs aren't supplied or offered for US-spec F sport 3ISs.
Yea I mean why didn't they offer fog lights for the Fsport bumper?
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Originally Posted by jincuteguy
Yea I mean why didn't they offer fog lights for the Fsport bumper?
no idea. Ask lexus that but I believe lexus of Japan does.
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Originally Posted by jincuteguy
Yea I mean why didn't they offer fog lights for the Fsport bumper?
Could be anything. Marketing, packaging, accounting. Lights also have to meet certain DOT requirements and have to be certified for certain markets. Could be a multitude of reasons. doesn't matter. we don't get it.
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Originally Posted by Gerxiong89
tell me about it. That big round spot light is annoying!
Here's my fog light pattern. It's not razor sharp. and it's inconsistent at best. but it is defined. This was taken with the LED DRLs on. I did not install a switch to turn the fog lights on independently. I drew a line where the fogs are (The yellower light) don't pay attention to the bluer light above (those are the LEDs)--confirmed by covering the fog with my hand and seeing the glow of the LEDs above. I'll probably just end up going matchbox projectors... waiting for you to do it first

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Originally Posted by E46CT
Here's my fog light pattern. It's not razor sharp. and it's inconsistent at best. but it is defined. This was taken with the LED DRLs on. I did not install a switch to turn the fog lights on independently. I drew a line where the fogs are (The yellower light) don't pay attention to the bluer light above (those are the LEDs)--confirmed by covering the fog with my hand and seeing the glow of the LEDs above. I'll probably just end up going matchbox projectors... waiting for you to do it first

I'll start on it when I have time.
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Here's my fog light pattern. It's not razor sharp. and it's inconsistent at best. but it is defined. This was taken with the LED DRLs on. I did not install a switch to turn the fog lights on independently. I drew a line where the fogs are (The yellower light) don't pay attention to the bluer light above (those are the LEDs)--confirmed by covering the fog with my hand and seeing the glow of the LEDs above. I'll probably just end up going matchbox projectors... waiting for you to do it first

The fog lights you got are the Replica ones on Amazon?
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any chance you will do a pictured or even a video guide on how to hardwired into cabin for the switch? i would be greatly appreciate it. i have a spyder kit and it has a switch relay. but idk how to get it through the firewall. i think tapping into headlight is fine by me, i think i can DIY.
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Didn't do the switch. Per the first page.


Anyway continuing the other conversation... I installed 2014+ Genuine Corolla Original Equipment projectors as my fog lights today. Very happy. =D I have to fine tune the rotation and vertical aim of the driver's side and trim the aftermarket F Sport covers to fit the lens better. Wish I could make a custom cover.. oh well.

So now I have 6 factory LED projectors total. HAHA
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Originally Posted by E46CT
Didn't do the switch. Per the first page.


Anyway continuing the other conversation... I installed 2014+ Genuine Corolla Original Equipment projectors as my fog lights today. Very happy. =D I have to fine tune the rotation and vertical aim of the driver's side and trim the aftermarket F Sport covers to fit the lens better. Wish I could make a custom cover.. oh well.

So now I have 6 factory LED projectors total. HAHA
sick!! Pictures better be coming.


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