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Old 11-13-07, 05:01 AM
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Arrow fog lights yes or no ?

If yes where should i put them on my stock fb ? and if not why not ?
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Really, it's up to you if you want to use them or not. As far as mounting them, some people find a way to mount them to the bar that goes across the front of the car right behind the stock air damn. That's the only place I can think of right off the top of my head. I do know that those with an airdamn with pockets they put the foglights in there.

I've always liked foglights. Choose the right ones and it gives the car an extra sporty look.
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I loved the ones I used to have on mine. Fit the car perfectly
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like this most of us put them here

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A used to have a couple of big round spots mounted below the bumper. I used 130 watt bulbs in them, and they would light up a mile of road on the darkest of nights. Very useful considering the number of deer in this area. Plus, they made my car look somewhat like a rally car, which is always cool.

Unfortunately, they did not mix well with frozen cones on the autocross courses.
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Originally Posted by FirebirdSlayer666
I loved the ones I used to have on mine. Fit the car perfectly
that looks nice thanks for the pics too everyone. so i have a rear wiper switch that doesnt work at all (bad motor) and i was thinking of just re wiring it for the fog lights any thoughts ? does and donts still new to this 7 scene every one has been so helpfull thanks
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I'd be better if you used the wiring kit that came with the foglights. IIRC, even the switch has to be able to withstand so much amperage from the power that is going through it. I remember messing with one foglight kit that kept burning out the damn switch (but the fuse remained intact, go figure) so I finally replaced it with a strong one. Plus, it's better piece of mind when you go to rip something out and wonder what "this one wire does".
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Originally Posted by Kentetsu
A used to have a couple of big round spots mounted below the bumper. I used 130 watt bulbs in them, and they would light up a mile of road on the darkest of nights. Very useful considering the number of deer in this area. Plus, they made my car look somewhat like a rally car, which is always cool.

Unfortunately, they did not mix well with frozen cones on the autocross courses.
Do you have a picture ?
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Originally Posted by 85 FB
I'd be better if you used the wiring kit that came with the foglights. IIRC, even the switch has to be able to withstand so much amperage from the power that is going through it. I remember messing with one foglight kit that kept burning out the damn switch (but the fuse remained intact, go figure) so I finally replaced it with a strong one. Plus, it's better piece of mind when you go to rip something out and wonder what "this one wire does".
Or, you can use ANY switch you want, as long as you route the power through an appropriate sized relay.
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You can do someting like this
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You can do someting like this
Yea that was the only place i saw to mount fog lights my air dam is stock. And i am not to clear on if i need to remove the vents on the air dam to mount them on the inside. Dude do those lights swivel?? lmao
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Originally Posted by MR.TUCKER
Yea that was the only place i saw to mount fog lights my air dam is stock. And i am not to clear on if i need to remove the vents on the air dam to mount them on the inside. Dude do those lights swivel?? lmao
No they dont swivel.
Just put some plates behind the lights
You dont need to remove the air dam to put them on
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Originally Posted by MR.TUCKER
Do you have a picture ?
Not the best angle, but all I could find in the time I have right now. Enough to give you a good idea though...
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my local mazda dealer still has a pair of orig mazda lights with the little vinyl mazda covers for sale in his display cabinet
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Or, you can use ANY switch you want, as long as you route the power through an appropriate sized relay.
A relay. I wish I knew that stuff a long time ago. But, back then I was still learning a few things about electrical systems.
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