Fogs replaced with LED !
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Also, can you get a ballpark of the shipping cost to the US? Trackable with insurance would be ideal.
Thanks!!
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I think mesh would be ideal, although the matte black isn't that bad however I think the fitment on the inside edge seems a little off like it doesn't follow the body line as well. The outside edge seems like a great fit.
Considering that you need to cut the bumper to fit these, if you were to install these and then change your mind, would it still be possible to revert back to the OE foglight?
Considering that you need to cut the bumper to fit these, if you were to install these and then change your mind, would it still be possible to revert back to the OE foglight?
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I think mesh would be ideal, although the matte black isn't that bad however I think the fitment on the inside edge seems a little off like it doesn't follow the body line as well. The outside edge seems like a great fit.
Considering that you need to cut the bumper to fit these, if you were to install these and then change your mind, would it still be possible to revert back to the OE foglight?
Considering that you need to cut the bumper to fit these, if you were to install these and then change your mind, would it still be possible to revert back to the OE foglight?
I used to drive with my HID fogs on at night. But fogs are fogs, they can't illuminate the road in front much. In my opinion, my car looked cool with fogs (HID or halogen) on. But after switching to LED, i don't think i will ever want to revert back to fogs. And i think this is the direction the future models is heading.
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Yes I really like those, and they look better than the upcoming 204 LED.s however I didnt like the plastic cover that appears to be completely smooth?
I personally wouldnt want a job that screams DIY, and with the above plastic cover it just doesnt look good enough for me.
I personally wouldnt want a job that screams DIY, and with the above plastic cover it just doesnt look good enough for me.
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Hakkinen.. the mod is great, i have to admit!... but to me those plastic bases.. they look a little "off" ...now that i see the upclosed photo, they don't even flow with the car's body line on the bumper..
Sorry, was a bit motivated to do it, but now i held back.. They sure look nice!..
Sorry, was a bit motivated to do it, but now i held back.. They sure look nice!..
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Question is: are you willing to cut the bumper. Because once you do that, if you decide to switch back to normal halogen fogs, then you have to find some way to secure your fogs.
Wiring is simple. You can either direct wired them to your fog cables. Or you can connect wire from the fuse box in such a way when you start your car, the DRL also lights up. But you may have to get your dealer to remove the error message since your car can't detect the fogs now.
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Hakkinen.. the mod is great, i have to admit!... but to me those plastic bases.. they look a little "off" ...now that i see the upclosed photo, they don't even flow with the car's body line on the bumper..
Sorry, was a bit motivated to do it, but now i held back.. They sure look nice!..
Sorry, was a bit motivated to do it, but now i held back.. They sure look nice!..
Anyways, $700 is not a small sum to pay. If there is a mesh version, i am sure it will go way up to $800 ++.
I really don't mind the matt black on my black car. Everyday i am enjoying admiring glances from many car owners & the DRL's reflection off the car in front of me. So bright.....
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Hakkinen.. the mod is great, i have to admit!... but to me those plastic bases.. they look a little "off" ...now that i see the upclosed photo, they don't even flow with the car's body line on the bumper..
Sorry, was a bit motivated to do it, but now i held back.. They sure look nice!..
Sorry, was a bit motivated to do it, but now i held back.. They sure look nice!..
Since mesh is not available, I wonder how they would look wrapped in CF?
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bump.... who the hell has done this mod with mesh?
havent seen anybody yet with hocky stick style with mesh
that would be ultimate...
sure wish there was an easy DIY
havent seen anybody yet with hocky stick style with mesh
that would be ultimate...
sure wish there was an easy DIY
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I am thinking of doing this myself. I have found the OEM e-class DRL online for about $200 each.
You guys are correct, I can't locate it currently, but someone else in Taiwan had this mod done and used the e-class mesh and had the shop modify the mesh to make it fit into his bumper. I didn't realize it had to be cut out for it to fit... That kinda puts a damper on things for me then.
How do you secure them to the bumper then?
You guys are correct, I can't locate it currently, but someone else in Taiwan had this mod done and used the e-class mesh and had the shop modify the mesh to make it fit into his bumper. I didn't realize it had to be cut out for it to fit... That kinda puts a damper on things for me then.
How do you secure them to the bumper then?
