FYI: Ebay fogs

[M3Nick]

I just picked up a set of fog lights on ebay....

If anyone goes this route, be aware the kits don't exactly fit into the bumper 100%... Mine don't sit flush against the front of the bumper because the shape of the lights aren't exact. They also leave about 1/4" to 1/6" extra gap around all sides... I'm looking to fill this gap with some black sort of foamy insulation.

It was a little frustrating for me to fit them, but, you get what you pay for.

The exact kit I received was "Carri - TB001MD".

[Donutz]

Do you have a pic or link to these fogs? I'm in the process of collecting parts for a full retro on my lights and I've been looking at fogs on ebay.

Thanks man!
Jason.

[KPao]

i bought some too. should be here in a week. ill let u know if i have the same problem

[M3Nick]

KPao, If you don't have the same problem, I'll be tearing my bumper off again and trying to re-fit them. And I'll probably call you over to help :chuckle... Seriously, I did spend about an hour trying to get it right, but no go. there's gaps towards the 'inside' of the light fixture.



FOG <gap> LICENCEPLATE <gap> FOG


Jason, Here's a link to the auction:

http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=360071964584&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=023

Still trying to think of what I can stuff in there. Hopefully I can find something black and foamy that I can just shove in there. Or something like wire tubing. HAHA thats it!! I'll use a part of the PVC tubing from the crappy wiring harness they provided! I'll be back.

[eqlso]

Do you have an 07 or 08? Those look like the exact same ones I have and I don't have much of a gap. Or maybe I just haven't noticed it. Upload some pics plz!

[sudz]

My fogs from e-bay were slightly too BIG! Really had to force it in there.

As well, I've had them in for about 2 months now, and i took a rock on one of them and the glass cracked. :-( I have seen moisture in it, but it seems to have burned away ATM.

[M3Nick]

Do you have an 07 or 08? Those look like the exact same ones I have and I don't have much of a gap. Or maybe I just haven't noticed it. Upload some pics plz!

05 ... Pics later today!

[Jeff-TheBiz]

05 ... Pics later today!

Listing says 04 05 06, but they have an 07 picture??

[M3Nick]

Yeah - its strange. The box I got thought has "Carri - 04 Mazda 3 Fog lights"

*shrug*

[2005mazda3]

yes i have the same problem. the fog light don't fit perfect it leave r little space but i guess i can live with it. i was trying to post some pic but don't how.

i had the 2005 GS.

[Noisy Crow]

They also leave about 1/4" to 1/6" extra gap around all sides... I'm looking to fill this gap with some black sort of foamy insulation.

Foam weather stripping! Comes in different widths, different thinknesses, is self-stick, and will stand up to being outside.

[M3Nick]

Foam weather stripping! Comes in different widths, different thinknesses, is self-stick, and will stand up to being outside.

Yeah - this is what I was thinking! I was going to have a look at a hardware store, but if you know of any place that has it for sure, it'd save me some search time :)

[McGuyver_3]

Thats funny i baught a set way back in the day 05 and they fit perfectly