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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:32 PM
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For anyone wanting to do the fog lights

Found someone selling the accord kits for $49 shipped

Just got my set. Heck of a deal

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/_W0QQ...T#ht_500wt_722
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:38 PM
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wow nice price for being OEM as well

I remember 3-4 years ago when i bought the accord fog light set on ebay (depo/plastic) it was like $60-70
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:42 PM
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wow nice price for being OEM as well

I remember 3-4 years ago when i bought the accord fog light set on ebay (depo/plastic) it was like $60-70
Yup, now I can't wait till I get them in and get them fitted into my bumper
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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good deal indeed.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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Awesome find !

I remember buying my OEMs for $55 (which is CHEAP as hell), but damn only $40 now?! =P

OP take some pics of your kit for some proof heheh (not doubting though).

You know where to find my DIY thread...

I feel like buying a few kits to do installs around my area =P
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeteeDan
Yup, now I can't wait till I get them in and get them fitted into my bumper
throw some HID's on em !
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Awesome find !

I remember buying my OEMs for $55 (which is CHEAP as hell), but damn only $40 now?! =P

OP take some pics of your kit for some proof heheh (not doubting though).

You know where to find my DIY thread...

I feel like buying a few kits to do installs around my area =P
Just bought the kit tonight so probably won't see it till late next week. PM me a link to your diy thread as I'm off next fri-sun so I'll find time to get it installed. Any helpful tips would be nice too :-)
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Twisdit
throw some HID's on em !
There a thread on it? I'll be lost trying to get it set up with out a guide
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 09:57 PM
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The best tip I can give you is take your precious time.

You want to install them so they are pointing forward as much as possible opposed to pointing out sideways.

As for wiring them, you'll probably want to wire them to your low beam fuse or ignition wire, wiper motor wire, etc.
You definitely don't want to wire them to your parking lights because blinking HIDs when you lock/unlock your car = not good.

If you need help while doing the install, just shoot me a PM and I'll get back to you asap.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
The best tip I can give you is take your precious time.

You want to install them so they are pointing forward as much as possible opposed to pointing out sideways.

As for wiring them, you'll probably want to wire them to your low beam fuse or ignition wire, wiper motor wire, etc.
You definitely don't want to wire them to your parking lights because blinking HIDs when you lock/unlock your car = not good.

If you need help while doing the install, just shoot me a PM and I'll get back to you asap.
will do, i'll probably be PM'img you a bit

as far as the lights them self, Are they already HID's? or are people just installing them in the fogs before putting them on the car
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeteeDan
will do, i'll probably be PM'img you a bit

as far as the lights them self, Are they already HID's? or are people just installing them in the fogs before putting them on the car
No worries =)

The fogs come with halogen bulbs.

If you want HIDs, you'll just have to take out the halogen bulbs and wire in the HIDs and such while you're wiring the fog harness.

So first step: remove bumper
second: fit in the fog assemblies into bumper
third: wire fog harnesses into car
fourth: add HIDs!
fifth: place bumper back on
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 10:13 PM
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No worries =)

The fogs come with halogen bulbs.

If you want HIDs, you'll just have to take out the halogen bulbs and wire in the HIDs and such while you're wiring the fog harness.

So first step: remove bumper
second: fit in the fog assemblies into bumper
third: wire fog harnesses into car
fourth: add HIDs!
fifth: place bumper back on
i think i'll leave the halogen bulbs in for now. just book marked you diy thread so ill be ready to go starting next friday morning.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 11:04 PM
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Damn thats a good deal!!!
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 01:20 AM
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thats an awesome deal! fog lights sure makes a great enhancement to the car!

can the fog lights be added with the a-spec kit installed? (without having to removing the a-spec kit?)
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 06:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kthai417
thats an awesome deal! fog lights sure makes a great enhancement to the car!

can the fog lights be added with the a-spec kit installed? (without having to removing the a-spec kit?)
I dont see why you would have to remove the a spec kit? the fog lights are installed on the grille which is above the lip lol
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 06:19 AM
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You have to partially remove the front lip on the sides. Reason is, you have to remove the lower grills, which sits behind the front lip.
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Does this seller only ship to US?
I don't see rates for canada :S
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 11:15 AM
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just bought mine because he said the magical word of "OEM Honda Kit".. hopefully he actually has them.. not sure if I should be worried if they hot.. oh well
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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just bought mine because he said the magical word of "OEM Honda Kit".. hopefully he actually has them.. not sure if I should be worried if they hot.. oh well
I got my Tracking number today so I'll let ya know as soon as they get in
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keep us updated i might be interested!
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 01:34 PM
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ez, if they legit not suer if they will be around.. heck.. even if they aint the price is still worth it since the plastic/depo stuff is the same price... question is.. are you a gambling person? well are ya?
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Ahh...I've wanted to do this really bad but I don't have the time or knowledge to do this DIY mod. Anyone located in Oklahoma or know any members here that could help???
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 06:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DejaVu85
Does this seller only ship to US?
I don't see rates for canada :S
I think the seller only sells to US.

Maybe contact them to see if they would ship up to Canada.

If not, do you have any friends who live down there?

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Ahh...I've wanted to do this really bad but I don't have the time or knowledge to do this DIY mod. Anyone located in Oklahoma or know any members here that could help???
Have you checked out my DIY?

It basically guides you through every step and cut and splice.
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^ will do! Thanks
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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^ will do! Thanks
No problem =)

If you have any other questions you can always shoot me a PM !
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got the kit in the mail today and got all my other stuff for the install. Cant wait to get started friday morning

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Indeed it is OEM! =D

Looks like you're all set!!!

I should be online Friday morning if you need any help.
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarplayer16
Indeed it is OEM! =D

Looks like you're all set!!!

I should be online Friday morning if you need any help.
Also ordered the 04-06 chrome trim for the grills and will trim those to fit once the fogs are installed

ALSO: most of the wire connectors in the kit have a cream colored gunk in them. Is if suppose to stay in there or is something wrong?

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Originally Posted by GeeteeDan
Also ordered the 04-06 chrome trim for the grills and will trim those to fit once the fogs are installed

ALSO: most of the wire connectors in the kit have a cream colored gunk in them. Is if suppose to stay in there or is something wrong?
Can you link me to the 04-06 chrome trims?
You might have to cut them to fit with the fogs.

The connectors have that "gunk" in them.
It helps insulate the connection I heard, so I left most of it in there.
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Can you link me to the 04-06 chrome trims?
You might have to cut them to fit with the fogs.

The connectors have that "gunk" in them.
It helps insulate the connection I heard, so I left most of it in there.
I'll leave the gunk in then. As far as the chrome trim. Once the fogs are installed I'll trim the chrome piece to make it flush and look good.

My dremel is going to get plenty of action this weekend
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got my set today! need to go chase down some DYIs since no instructions came with it... ya i know it is simple but better safe than sorry
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got my set today! need to go chase down some DYIs since no instructions came with it... ya i know it is simple but better safe than sorry
Guitarplayer has a DIY thread, just look in the garage
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Originally Posted by GeeteeDan
I'll leave the gunk in then. As far as the chrome trim. Once the fogs are installed I'll trim the chrome piece to make it flush and look good.

My dremel is going to get plenty of action this weekend
You'll love the look on SSM =)
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You'll love the look on SSM =)
I know, I'm upset I have to work the next two days or I would be out in the garage getting the front bumper off now. Hate having the parts ready to do something and not being able to do them right this instance
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getting my set 2morrow! Where did you order chrome strips?
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getting my set 2morrow! Where did you order chrome strips?
From the online walmart (aka EBay)
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The chrome strip compliments the fogs nicely =)

Without the fogs, the chrome strip appears too long imo.
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Was waiting for you guys to get yours, to make sure they were legit lol. Just ordered mine.
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Friday can't get here fast enough
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