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Joey289 03-26-2013 11:21 AM

Did you buy pre-cut tint for your fogs or just by some at walmart and cut it yourself? Which shade is that? I want the lightest tint that hides them but also lets the fogs stay bright.

03MachMe 03-26-2013 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey289 (Post 23698)
Did you buy pre-cut tint for your fogs or just by some at walmart and cut it yourself? Which shade is that? I want the lightest tint that hides them but also lets the fogs stay bright.

I ordered mine from bigworm graphix here on the site. I went with the darkest ones but you could get prolly the Middle one and be fine

DirtyD 03-26-2013 11:46 AM

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Get with Bigworm Graphix. Tell him you need some vinyl for '13 fog lights (~5.5" diameter)

03MachMe 03-26-2013 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Joey289 (Post 23695)
I am still on the fence about what to do with fog lights.

I am going to run the CS style down in the front valance so these are the options I am debating.

1) CS lower fogs tied into running lights with a relay. Keep stock fogs on switch, in current location, and tint them. (CS fogs on when headlights are on)

2)Option 1, but with fog lights moved closer to the center and tinted.

3)CS lower fogs tied into fog lights. Keep stock fogs on switch, in current location, and tint them. (CS fogs on when stock fogs are)

4) Option 3, but move fogs to center.

5)CS lower fogs tied into stock fog light harness. Remove stock fog lights.

The deciscions will take longer than the install lmao.

By Texas law you can only have 2 fogs just an FYI. Most cops won't notice but some might

DirtyD 03-26-2013 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 23709)
By Texas law you can only have 2 fogs just an FYI. Most cops won't notice but some might

Exactly why I'm still trying to figure out my system. I want the grill lights on with the headlights (maybe even with the parking lights) and then have the lower fogs on the fog light harness, but still want to have to ability to run all 6 lights when I want to.

Joey289 03-26-2013 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 23709)
By Texas law you can only have 2 fogs just an FYI. Most cops won't notice but some might

You can have as many lights as you want as long as they are not turned on correct? I would be able to turn atleast 2 off (maybe all 4 off depending on how I wire it) .

03MachMe 03-26-2013 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Joey289 (Post 23720)
You can have as many lights as you want as long as they are not turned on correct? I would be able to turn atleast 2 off (maybe all 4 off depending on how I wire it) .

Yea as long as you are not on a public road with more than 2 auxiliary lights and 2 headlights you are good

DirtyD 03-26-2013 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 23721)
Yea as long as you are not on a public road with more than 2 auxiliary lights and 2 headlights you are good

Or on a dark county/country road (which is the only place I would run all 6 of mine)

03MachMe 03-26-2013 12:56 PM

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Or on a dark county/country road (which is the only place I would run all 6 of mine)

Still technically illegal. Its a public road. Prolly wouldn't be a problem but just so you know

DirtyD 03-26-2013 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 03MachMe (Post 23724)
Still technically illegal. Its a public road. Prolly wouldn't be a problem but just so you know

I know, that's why I'm having a hard time trying to figure out my own relay harness to stay within that law.

If I were able to wire in the grill lights to the headlights, would it be legal to still have those illuminated when I engage my high beams? (Be used for short range light)

03MachMe 03-26-2013 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DirtyD (Post 23726)
I know, that's why I'm having a hard time trying to figure out my own relay harness to stay within that law.

If I were able to wire in the grill lights to the headlights, would it be legal to still have those illuminated when I engage my high beams? (Be used for short range light)

As long as there is not another car within 300 ft that you would be hitting with the high beams

DirtyD 03-26-2013 09:34 PM

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As long as there is not another car within 300 ft that you would be hitting with the high beams

Nope. I respect other drivers and the first set of headlights I see, even if 2-3 miles down the road, I turned them off, and never turn them on with a car in visible sight in front of me.

Joey289 07-08-2013 01:52 PM

Well I finally got it installed. I also made brackets and removed stock lower grill. However, with it being a Silver car I think I need to paint that part of the bumper behind the grill black...it sticks out like sore thumb. What do y'all think?

Before:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps6a2a82ca.jpg

After:
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j2...ps3d837585.jpg

JDBishopArts 07-08-2013 01:55 PM

Yes, for sure paint it black. Looks good.

03MachMe 07-08-2013 02:14 PM

Looks good. I plastidiped mine in that spot


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