dinoc

Hi everyone,

Any idea if there are any aftermarket projector fog lights for CL9/CL7 ('06 models) ?
I want to replace my stock ones with some projector type ones (I like the look and maybe I'll put some HIDs on them, too)

chuson

I'm trying to complete the Projector HID Fog idea awhile ago, trying so hard and did tons of research, and found out it's close to impossible unless you custom made it.

The nicest way is go on e-bay and buy a set of TL/TSX/Lexus D2S Projector, the reason why not pick the BMW or Audi is, I found their design is a little different than the Japanese one, their side are open while the Jap one is close, which means the bulb will expose in the air. Being @ the foglight location, it's dangerous to leave it in a open spot for rain/slow to attack it.

You can then pick up a set of D2S Ballast forum/e-bay used, it really doesn't matter unless it doesn't work. Buy a D2S/D2C bulb with the color you like, then you are done- almost

Now you need to fabricate a foglight cover to hold it. You can do it with the "original fog-light" slot cover. Cut a circle to fit the projector and such. OR, I saw some people shove it into the OEM foglight housing. This can be done if you use tiny small projector, buit it doesn't look too nice.

Good Luck on the projector, it's not easy but if you can figure it out... that will be so nice.

rex.

i was thinking the same..... also try looking at the subaru fog lights or even the x5.. those housings look like they may work

kaliraver69

I remember when I first joined this board somebody had ordered a pair of EDM CL7 fogs and those had projectors inside of them. Those were for the 04/05 model though not 06. I remember he had bought them from England. Hope that some what helps you guys.

dinoc

Mugen have some retro HIDs fog lights , but seems to be very expensive ...

http://www.mugen-power.com/street/ac...ts/parts8.html

@chuson please post a DIY when you finish them
@ kaliraver69 to you have any pics or links ?

JCG

See here, half way down the page. My fogs are from a 2004 2.2CDti. They are directly plug and play. They are actually not a full projector type housing, but the bulb does sit perpendicular to the housing.


https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13591


Here is a daytime pic of the fogs.

http://autosoldalak.hu/sajat_oldalak...QI060059_1.jpg

dinoc

I'm not sure what do you mean by "not a full projector type" ?
I have the stock ones which are not projector type, so now I want to switch them to "a full projector type"

slobeatz

JCG: Is the glass on those foglights as prone to cracking as the US fogs? Where did you get them from?

chuson

Nah, it's too mechnically inclined and I don't have time/money to invest into this project. What I have done is bought a new e-bay OEM style foglight, w/ a blue-tint foglight protector to replace my old cracked-lens foglight unit. Installed the HID ballast and HID bulb and call it a day.

Nothing special.
Daytime Picture


Night-time Picture with JUST HID Fog.


Night-time Pciture wtih HID fog + 8000K HID headlight.


This thread here is from Club RSX, please read ALL pages as the DIY is in between and alot of pictures on update, it should help you alot.
Click HERE

RSX w/ 3000K (Left)/ 6000K (Right) HID Projector fog for comparison


RSX w/ 6000K HID Projector Fog in da snow

My HID Fog is no where as sexy as those projector HID fog, I hope I have time to deal with that.

dinoc

@chuson you car looks HOT, man !
Anyway, putting HIDs on OEM fog lights it's a good option.
I'll try to see what can be done with projectors first, if too much trouble or too high costs then I'll choose you way

chuson

Thanks, just make sure you read the thread (Link) I posted. It has a DIY, as well as the place to buy. You can try those first (from e-bay cheap stuff) and see how's the result. If you like it you can upgrade it later by picking up better projector.

JCG

Slobeatz -- the glass on these lights is very thick. I have had them for about 2.5 years now with no problems at all. I got them from Chiswick Honda outside London. They were pretty expensive as they are OEM for the 2005 Accord 2.2cdti. They are easiest to install with a US fog harness.


JCG