Custom Foglights

[Rey99C280]

Hey guys, guess what I did? I used a 96-98 Mustang foglights for my 99 C280. A friend of mine has a muffler shop and help me fabricate a bracket for it. I moved my horns to the engine bay to accommodate these foglights.

I got it from eBay:
Foglights:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-98-FORD-MUSTANG-GT-FOGLIGHTS-FOG-LIGHTS-LAMPS-97_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33709QQihZ020QQitemZ 300021471931QQrdZ1

Wiring Harness: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=005&item=150003388249&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

To power these foglights, I had to go to a Car Stereo shop and asked them to wire it in such a way I can control it with my factory switch. It was done in an hour. Using the Wiring Harness, they tapped in to the wiring that controls the OEM Foglights and run a wire to the back where the batteries are. I still don't understand why they can't find power line from the engine bay.

Anyway, It was a clean install and I'm happy. Tell me what you think. . .

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rdsuayan/IMG_0007.jpg?t=1165299133

[newbenz2]

Looks great....

[NEA-4311]

Vvvery nice work! Also, great part! Thumbs up dude! Well done.

[Rey99C280]

another pic. . .

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=EEEECC&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2418000-2418999/2418392_16_full.jpg

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=EEEECC&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2418000-2418999/2418392_16_full.jpg

[alphanumeric]

I think it looks pretty OEM with a sporty look! nice find

[rollinrealbig]

thats pretty sick!!

[jstrat85]

wow thats a nice clean look! it looks oem.

[Frenchy]

Wow ! Great !

Neeeeeeeeeeeed some better Pics !! :D :bunny:

Thanks sharing that with us ! ;)

Do you still use the foglight inside headlights ?

If yes, I presume that's the reason why they run a wire directly to the battery to power a relay activated by your OEM headlight switch.

Even, they could power it wiring it to the 12V Bolt on the right side of the engine Bay, near the Fuse Box.

BTW, have you got some pics of the custom bracket made by your friend ?

Regards,

Frenchy.

[Frenchy]

Hi,

Here a quick fotoshop done, just to see the result on my Baby....

I like it...:bunny:

Just click on the pic for a 800x600 vue.

http://www.kirikoo.net/images/tn/tn_forum_2frenchy-20060828-231225.jpg (http://www.kirikoo.net/images/2frenchy-20060828-231225.jpg)

Since my car's color is not dark, i'm thinking about filing each little hole beside the foglights with some plastic pieces painted in 744 silver, so the foglights will seem to fit the entire hole perfectly ;)


Regards,

Frenchy.

[ryhi]

are you the :ninja: inside?

[Frenchy]

Nope :D

It's a friend of my brother, that wanted to take some fresh Air, cause the engine was runin' and Aircon was On...;)

[alphanumeric]

I cant really tell from the pics but are the foglamps slant eyed? not that I am racist or anything (but wait, arent we all a lil racist? lol)

[Frenchy]

UP !!

@Rey99C280 :

Please, can you take some closer pics of the final result ?

And if you have a pic of the custom bracket made by you friend ?

Thanks in advance,

Regards,

Frenchy.

[Abuimad]

i am jealous..looks great...how much did it end up costing you (i am currently saving up for a c36 front bumper)

[Frenchy]

Hi,

What dou you Guys think about Those Opel Zafira foglights ?

http://www.kfzteile-online.com/img/061/19-0145-05-2.jpg

Regards,

Frenchy.

[Frenchy]

Hmmm...Forget It...:(

They seem to be too Big...

http://www.ahl-chemnitz.de/images/zafira_2.jpg

[Frenchy]

Here another pic of Mustang's fog light :

http://www.innerauto.com/includes/images/Inner_Auto/Ford_Parts/Ford_Parts_1/Ford_Mus_Fglight.jpg

http://www.procarparts.com/store-list2.asp?makerID=9&modelID=65&year=2002&cat=4&sub=26

http://www.procarparts.com/products/FRD-MUS-9698-EUCL-XXXX-FL2X.JPG

Those foglights exist in smoked version :

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-97-98-FORD-MUSTANG-GT-FOGLIGHTS-FOG-LIGHTS-SMOKE_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33709QQihZ020QQit emZ300021643649QQrdZ1

http://images.andale.com/f2/127/115/13396688/1152898306646_LFMST96GDP.jpg

[Frenchy]

Hi,

I've sent 4 mails to the Bloody sailor of those Mustang Foglights, but he never replys me.

Please, can anyone try to send him a mail ?

Because i can't find such stuff here in Europe, or maybe can someone place a bid for me ?

I've got a Paypal account, and would naturally pay for all, ship & packaging...etc...

Thx,

Frenchy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-98-FORD-MUSTANG-GT-FOGLIGHTS-FOG-LIGHTS-LAMPS-97_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33709QQihZ020QQitemZ 300022945614QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[Rey99C280]

I still can't figure out how to insert pictures... Can somebody show me how? for the meantime, here's a clearer picture of my foglights.

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=EEEECC&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2418000-2418999/2418392_17_full.jpg.

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=EEEECC&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2418000-2418999/2418392_18_full.jpg

I'm still using the OEM foglights.

[Rey99C280]

Let's try that again. . .

http://www.cardomain.com/member_pages/show_image.pl?bg=EEEECC&image=http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2418000-2418999/2418392_17_full.jpg

[SLAMMED_C]

nice job dude.. they look really good.
I wouldnt bother with filling in the holes.. not that noticable really.

[Frenchy]

Thanks for the Pics Rey ;-)

To insert some pics, just do like this :

[img ]http://www.cardomain.com...etc...etc....jpg[/img ]

And they will appear directly.

Note that i've add a space after the "g" of "img", that's just to show you the form. Actually, there's no space after the "g".

@Slammed_C : You're right, but if you fit those on a 744 silver, then the hole ill be noticable, IMO. ;)


Pleaaaaaaaaaase, can someone place a bid for me, since the seller seems do not want to send stuff in Europe ?...:( :(

Or, i'm gonna take a kit ("Buy it now") and then he must answer me....i will tell him that i've sent him 4 mails and have no answer....

Regards,

Frenchy.

[Rey99C280]

Originally posted by Frenchy
Thanks for the Pics Rey ;-)

To insert some pics, just do like this :

[img ]http://www.cardomain.com...etc...etc....jpg[/img ]

And they will appear directly.

Note that i've add a space after the "g" of "img", that's just to show you the form. Actually, there's no space after the "g".

@Slammed_C : You're right, but if you fit those on a 744 silver, then the hole ill be noticable, IMO. ;)


Pleaaaaaaaaaase, can someone place a bid for me, since the seller seems do not want to send stuff in Europe ?...:( :(

Or, i'm gonna take a kit ("Buy it now") and then he must answer me....i will tell him that i've sent him 4 mails and have no answer....

Regards,

Frenchy.


Were you able to buy it? Send me an e-mail with your address so we can figure out how much it cost to ship from California to Europe. I can buy it for you.

rey99c280
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/6/web/2418000-2418999/2418392_21_full.jpg

[Frenchy]

Hi Rey,

Thanks for your reply ;-)

I've found an other Eaby seller that is OK to send me the foglights, just need a "confirmed" Paypal account...mine should be OK, since I have a "Premier account" opened 3 years ago.

I will take you updated, if The seller can't be paid by Paypal, he told me he will refound the money.

I will please you then, if I cannot do the deal with that seller.

He asks me 115$ shipped for the foglights (75$ + 40 $ for Ship.)

Here the link of this seller (Velocity Mustang Performance)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150021092223&ssPageName=MERC_VI_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT&refitem=150023257707&itemcount=4&refwidgetloc=active_view_item&usedrule1=StoreCatToStoreCat&refwidgettype=cross_promot_widget

Regards,

Frenchy.

[Frenchy]

Hi Rey,

This is what i just recieved...:(:(:(:(:(



Hi Frenchy, unfortunately your address is unconfirmed (please see below). Due to Paypal rules we are unable to ship to unconfirmed addresses. I am going to refund this payment. If you would like we can accept checks and money orders. Please let me know what you would like to do, thank you!

Jason Starkey
VMP Tuning Inc

[Frenchy]

Hi,

Yesterday I received The Mustang Foglights :banana:

So coming soon, some pics and tutorial ;)

[rman]

i'll be looking into that mod as well....very nice!

plus it'll make a ford boy like me a little happy knowing a piece of the blue oval is on my benz.....LOL

[Rey99C280]

Good luck guys!

Frenchy, sorry I couldn't help you with your purchase. I had a problem with my PayPal account but it's fix now.

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rey99c280

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[Frenchy]

Hi Rey,

No Problem Dude ;)

Can you please post a pic of the custom Bracket made by your friend ?

Thx,

Frenchy.

[strictlyspeakin]

Rey

I love the look. And I want them.

What is the opening size in your bumper? Here's hoping the difference between 94 & 99 isn't too big.

[Rey99C280]

New look!

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rdsuayan/IMG_0198-1.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rdsuayan/IMG_0199.jpg

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rdsuayan/IMG_0206.jpg


Frenchy, I'll try this weekend to take some pictures of the bracket. I spoke to my friend and he said that he welded the brackets where the horns where located before. He's making sure that it won't vibrate and come lose.

rey99c280

[Rey99C280]

Originally posted by strictlyspeakin
Rey

I love the look. And I want them.

What is the opening size in your bumper? Here's hoping the difference between 94 & 99 isn't too big.

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i think the 94's have a smaller opening than the 99's. I'm not really sure. The size & shape of the mustang foglights was perfect for my car.

[MirageHatch]

hows the ride quality with your 19's? im afraid ill feel every bump and ripple in the street!? appreciate your thoughts on this!

[Rey99C280]

Originally posted by MirageHatch
hows the ride quality with your 19's? im afraid ill feel every bump and ripple in the street!? appreciate your thoughts on this!

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There not bad at all. I still have my stock shocks so it's still has that soft ride. I already replaced my Springs with H&Rs and next week, Bilstein Sports shocks will be installed too. It will be stiffer. I have a 350Z so I'm use to a rough or stiff suspension. I maybe the wrong person to ask. I'm going more for the LOOKS.

[benzofanatic]

Major props to you for this mod, it really looks stock. so how much did this cost you when you were finished?

[Frenchy]

Wow ! :cool:

I definitely Love Black 202 !! Very Nice with those 19" !

No Rubbing ?

Regarding the Bracket, thanks for the explanation.

I presume that he has made a Bracket like a Ring that maintains the Foglight around the Bulb Holder, right ?

Because there are 2 Clips on each side of the Foglight housing, but i can't imagine how to use them for the Bracket.

Or maybe, i Have to fix the Foglights First (with Brackets screwed on Previous Horn holder), and then fit the Bumper Back.

So when I remove the Bumper, both foglights still in Place fixed to their Brackets ;)

Regards,

Frenchy.

[Abuimad]

wow...i am really loving your car....looks great man

[Rey99C280]

Originally posted by benzofanatic
Major props to you for this mod, it really looks stock. so how much did this cost you when you were finished?

If I remember it was $60 for the foglights, $30-40$ wiring harness, $30 on Silverstar bulbs, $150.00 wiring install & a 6 pack of beer for my friend to install bracket . :)

Of course, you can always do it yourself.

[Rey99C280]

Originally posted by Frenchy
Wow ! :cool:

I definitely Love Black 202 !! Very Nice with those 19" !

No Rubbing ?

Regarding the Bracket, thanks for the explanation.

I presume that he has made a Bracket like a Ring that maintains the Foglight around the Bulb Holder, right ?

Because there are 2 Clips on each side of the Foglight housing, but i can't imagine how to use them for the Bracket.

Or maybe, i Have to fix the Foglights First (with Brackets screwed on Previous Horn holder), and then fit the Bumper Back.

So when I remove the Bumper, both foglights still in Place fixed to their Brackets ;)

Regards,

Frenchy.

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Frenchy,

It's funny. I like the color of your car. I was actually looking for a silver 202 when I found mine. It's a pain to keep my car clean.

My wheels don't rub at all. Well after I had my front wheels shaved to correct the offset.

Foglights:
Lot's trial and error. After you fixed one foglight, the other one will be easy. We didnt have to remove the front bumper when he was fabricating the brackets. oh before I forget, you have to shave some of the bumper openings & clips. Make sure not to cut so much because your car is silver.

http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n178/rdsuayan/IMG_0242.jpg

Post some pictures when you're done.

Where did you buy your HIDs?

rey99c280

[Frenchy]

Hi,

Thanks for the Pic ;)

Yesterday i try to fit quickly a foglight, just to see how it looks :)

And Yes, i see that i'd have to cut a little bit a part of Bumper's clip and opening.

Did you cut the little bracket of the foglight, I mean the little bracket where the setting screw stands.

Regards,

Frenchy ;)

[Rey99C280]

Originally posted by Frenchy
Hi,

Thanks for the Pic ;)

Yesterday i try to fit quickly a foglight, just to see how it looks :)

And Yes, i see that i'd have to cut a little bit a part of Bumper's clip and opening.

Did you cut the little bracket of the foglight, I mean the little bracket where the setting screw stands.

Regards,

Frenchy ;)

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We didn't cut anything on the foglight. Only on the bumper opening.