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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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I have a 95 SC and i just got 97+ Fogs, i thought it was plug and play but it looks like i got to do some work. Do i need to buy a different connector or harness in order for my 97+ fogs to work?
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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97 fogs will not bolt in a 95 bumper. there are 3 different styles of bumper and fog combos. i'm sure they could be modified but it doesn't seem like it would be worth the trouble to me
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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ya, that is a not go without a inordinate amount of work...


Sell the 97's to meeeeeeeeee!! lol
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Enigma8246
97 fogs will not bolt in a 95 bumper. there are 3 different styles of bumper and fog combos. i'm sure they could be modified but it doesn't seem like it would be worth the trouble to me
He has the 97+ bumper


I believe there were several threads covering the wiring modifications necessary. They should sticky that stuff.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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I just got RC car battery connectors and soldered them to each side. One to the body, one on the light. They clip in nice and tight, and they're waterproof.
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Old Jul 16, 2009 | 08:17 PM
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you can buy and modify an HID wiring harness and tie them in with your parking lights. Thats what i'll be doing on my '93
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryeno
why would you solder the connector to the bulb? Once the bulb is dead, you would need to replace it and the harness.
I didn't. I used the stock foglight connector, chopped it, and soldered the new connector on. Why in god's name would I solder it to the bulb?

I have the intrepid fogs, but I'm guessing they're set up the same way....
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 01:33 AM
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just get the foglight housing connectors for a 97. if you search I think there was a post with the exact part number. then take the metal pins out of your 95 connector and put them in the 97 connector. no wire cutting necessary
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by OneJay
I just got RC car battery connectors and soldered them to each side. One to the body, one on the light. They clip in nice and tight, and they're waterproof.
Those aren't waterproof
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by raine
Those aren't waterproof
They're definitely not, and they'll rust as well.....you should definitely put silicone over it or something.
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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they've at least held up well for me for a few months in the rain. Thats a good idea though romeo. Maybe I'll throw some heat shrink over the connectors this weekend. Thanks!
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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How much do those 97 fogs go for?
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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Search...if you still can't find...here it is...

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Old Jul 17, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by marcuse
How much do those 97 fogs go for?
~ 150 typically, depending on condition
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Old Aug 10, 2009 | 02:07 PM
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im guessing the 97+ fogs will fit the vertex kits. also 97+fogs possible on 93 sc3? and those connectors up top is for what again?

EDIT:
ok I just reread the connector part. so this means I just need the 97+ fog light assembly and it will be plug and play?

Last edited by ronricorum; Aug 10, 2009 at 02:13 PM. Reason: reread
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