Well, after a couple hours doing the install, I installed HID foglights...

I ordered 4300k so that they match my OEM bi-xenons, but it looks like they sent me 6000k, so I'm kinda pissed about that. We'll see how they respond (it's a big sponsor on the other forum).

But, I think they look great and the night entry looks amazing, especially with my new LED license plate lights.

Here are a bunch of pics...

And, everyone was totally right about the driver side foglight being a pain in the ***. I couldn't manuever my hands b/c of the damn tank there...

 

More Pics...

 

dude that looks great! really makes me want to get HID fogs...but I want to keep my Ion Yellow color cuz of all the fog out here from the ocean

 

thanks!

that's true, I figured that since I was in LA, that it wouldn't be too big much of a consideration.

also, I was driving in heavy fog a week back and the oem foglights weren't helping at all, so it can't be too much of a loss...

 

BTW, they do have yellow HID fogs. Just in case you didn't know.

 

I know they do Just seems to be a hastle to install these...but what Ion yellow HID's would you recommend...I know you installed yours a while back and can pretty much tell the install steps down good.

 

Can you post a pic of how everything is mounted? Is the ballast visible?

 

If you're talking about CarLAB, I'm sure they'd be happy to return the fogs and correct the mistake.

 

I understand that, but it's just the hassle of me having to uninstall and change the bulbs out. It's another couple hours wasted. Also, there was another minor issue that happened prior to me actually receiving the lights, so that's kinda annoying...

 

if I have to take it apart again (which I probably do) then I will post a pic. they're mounted using double sided tape...

 

looks prime

one question:
when your driving around, and have the fogs on along with the main bi's.. is it too bright? blinding on coming traffic? or even getting pulled over??

 

Phil,

So was it plug and play, just like they had mentioned? Where did you mount the ballasts?

 

Yep, it was plug and play. I had to flip over the terminal b/c the positive and negative was different on our cars, but the only problem was getting my hand past the tank for the driver's side.

I ended up mounting the ballasts to the side in the area by the sidemarkers using double sided mounting tape.

I mounted the igniters directly beneath the bulb are using double sided tape.

I'm gonna have to redo it b/c they sent me the wrong temp bulb, but yeah, hopefully it'll be easier this time...

not bad for someone who has no jacks/no lift and was using a $15 screwdriver set from pep boys...

 

Your car is looking great and I love your rims too! They look very nice on your car. Btw, may I ask where can I get this plug and play kit for your car? So if I want to install xenon fog, is there a special plug and play HID kit that I have to purchase or all 9006 HID kit will work? Also, for the installation, is there any special rewiring or anything that i have to do or any bypass i have to go through at the dealership about the ecu? Do you just turn your fog light on with the oem light switch? Sorry for asking many questions.

Thanks in advance,

Nico

 

Dude, you could've hit me up and I would've lent you my cousin's tools that I use all the time...LOL...Guess it doesn't matter, cuz you were able to get the job done.

Hmmm...that'll be a tough choice whenever I do my body kit (HID vs. PIAA Ion Yellow)...well, that's still a while away, so until then I'll be content with what I have.

Looks good though. The 6000k would've looked fine, if you had 6000k headlights also. All good though. Flip, Darwin and all the peeps at the place you got them from are really good peeps.

 

Thanks! There is a special kit, and not really rewiring, but the cables and everything are all there. You don't have to go to the dealership to change the ECU and everything with the light switch is the same.

I PM'd you as to where to get it...

 

haha, thanks man!

I was contemplating on just having them send me 6000k bix bulbs at a discount instead of sending me the 4300k foglights (b/c they are a pain to install). But, I'm not a fan of losing that much functionality by going to the 6000k. Hopefully it'll be all good. There was a problem with my order on their end prior to me getting it, so hopefully they'll be able to resolve this matter quickly.

 

looks great. i think its about time to get some hid fogs to match myself.

 

Dude...i think you car looks pretty bad ***... i put those led license plate lights on my car as well and I have HID foglights as well....but they are a pain in the *** to change...i got in a minor fender bender the other day and had to replace one of the lights... and now i'm awaiting my insurance money so i can get my new front end

 

thanks man!

your car looks tight too! sorry to hear about the fender bender...

 

Dang, those HID fogs are bright.

You should try to bolt those ballasts down with the included mounting brackets. They're heavy and there's always a chance it could fall down.

I still need to install my 4300K HID fogs. I'll probably install them when I do the engine swap because I need to have the front bumper removed to install the water pump for the intercooler.

 

the fog's more blue than the stock headlight. change to 6000k asap...

 

Ooh, did see "engine swap"? Nice! How much is it costing to do the whole thing?

 

yeah me too...but at least i get to put on a new carlsson front end ..i have it all picked out and everything!

 

looks great. over kill though