WTB: Best places for OEM fit Fog lights

[k-existence]

I know there is Ebay and also dealership... anywhere else?

looking for fogs that will fit my 2008 M3 GX.
If your selling them, feel free to PM me =D

thanks

[Nextmod]

I have them coming in, you can see it before you buy it =)

[k-existence]

Ooo.. how much?

[mazdabetty]

oooooh yah I wanna see these too... sooo weary about buying off ebay.... do they look like the ones the hatches come with by any chance? And will they fit in an 05 sedan?

[bman13]

or 08 hatch :)

[Nextmod]

My shippment came in, but havnt unpacked everything yet

[towelsnap]

sedan or hatch Peter? There has been lots of attempts for a group buy so you for sure have a market for lots of buyers. (I've got an 06 GX base model)

[mazdabetty]

My shippment came in, but havnt unpacked everything yet

PICTURES NOWWWWW!!!!!!! :chuckle

[mzkaye729]

PICTURES NOWWWWW!!!!!!! :chuckle

Yes, I'm looking for some fog lights too ! PM me the price, Peter ! Mods > Maintenance LOL ... FML.

[mazdabetty]

Yes, I'm looking for some fog lights too ! PM me the price, Peter ! Mods > Maintenance LOL ... FML.

And then forward that exact PM to me.... ahhahahha

[mzkaye729]

And then forward that exact PM to me.... ahhahahha

LOL reminds me of my track days in elementary... like a relay race hahaha !

I wonder if this comes with the switch though. Is it a switch or stalk with a switch on it ? Ah, damn it, Peter. PM me... so I can forward to mazdabetty ahahaha !

[mazdabetty]

ahhahah

I imagine it would be the button switch, which I don't really mind, less confusing..... cuz clearly I get very overwhelmed/confused as soon as I set foot in my car. (So many buttons to push, switches to switch, knobs to turn.... *amused*) :chuckle

[mzkaye729]

ahhahah

I imagine it would be the button switch, which I don't really mind, less confusing..... cuz clearly I get very overwhelmed/confused as soon as I set foot in my car. (So many buttons to push, switches to switch, knobs to turn.... *amused*) :chuckle

Actually, I dont mind the switch as long as the damn thing works hahahaha ! But oh man... I'm still scared to mess with the battery cable or else my RPMs will go crazy ! If there's ANY way at all that this can be installed without taking out the battery cables, I'm so in !

[Nextmod]

This shippment is just to test the products. so I only have 2 pairs here for those who are interested.

if you are interested let me know asap so I can save you a set =)

[mzkaye729]

This shippment is just to test the products. so I only have 2 pairs here for those who are interested.

if you are interested let me know asap so I can save you a set =)

Peter, are they the fog lights with the yellow lens cover or the clear lens cover ?

[towelsnap]

mods delete most sorry meant for a pm

[mazdabetty]

oooh battery cables? Scary stuff.... yah now i'm not sure...


I migghtttt depending on price.... but then again I dunno if I wanna be a guinea pig... lol

[mzkaye729]

oooh battery cables? Scary stuff.... yah now i'm not sure...


I migghtttt depending on price.... but then again I dunno if I wanna be a guinea pig... lol

Lol ! Do "guinea pigs" get discounts !? hahahaha !

[mazdabetty]

yah yah give these two guinea pigs a deal!!!!!

[mzkaye729]

yah yah give these two guinea pigs a deal!!!!!

Oh gosh.. as much as I would like to REALLY get a set.. I dunno. I don't wanna risk having my car stall again... always seem to happen when I mess with the battery cables so I dont know if I wanna be bravestar and install the foglights LOL

[k-existence]

hmm...
peter pm me a price so... i guess that price includes installation?
i wanna know if these are the circle ones (http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-37980719936795_2064_120468706)

my 2008 should have the pre-wiring all set up tho i think... o.O will it require touching the battery and stuff...

[mazdabetty]

Oh gosh.. as much as I would like to REALLY get a set.. I dunno. I don't wanna risk having my car stall again... always seem to happen when I mess with the battery cables so I dont know if I wanna be bravestar and install the foglights LOL

ugh no kidding.... I feel for ya... why would we have to mess with the battery though? And why do the best mods have to be so complicated? :( Weren't these cars pre-wired for fogs?

[towelsnap]

ugh no kidding.... I feel for ya... why would we have to mess with the battery though? And why do the best mods have to be so complicated? :( Weren't these cars pre-wired for fogs?

they are pre -wired

[mzkaye729]

ugh no kidding.... I feel for ya... why would we have to mess with the battery though? And why do the best mods have to be so complicated? :( Weren't these cars pre-wired for fogs?

I'm not sure. I asked Joe and he said in my case, maybe I shouldnt try it out because I cant afford to stall this car now LOL.

I didnt know they came pre-wired. In my case though... I think it's best to stay away from electrical mods for the time being... this is the same reason why I won't put HIDs on my car just yet :(

[Gizzmo_jr]

They are pre-wired in the sense you get the wiring harness from the foglight housing back to the fuse panel I think. I don't know if you get the signal wire up to the steering column or not. I think you do, but you gotta buy the stalk thou.

[k-existence]

I read somewhere the 04-06 are not pre-wired... but the 07+ are prewired... just a plug and play? I could be wrong...

the other place was ebay and there is a local dealer I could pick up fogs from them in North York and get Dan to install them.

jus waiting for peter to reply...

[Gizzmo_jr]

towlsnap's 06 sedan is pre-wired. At least the front bumper harness is 100% there.

[mazdabetty]

Hmmm good to know, hopefully 05's are the same...

ok peter so here are these pics???? lol

[k-existence]

Yup. I'm awaiting photos before i commit to being a guinea pig

[towelsnap]

...sold I'm a guinea pig .. thanks Gizzmo_jr for doing the install

[Gizzmo_jr]

...sold I'm a guinea pig .. thanks Gizzmo_jr for doing the install

um what?

[towelsnap]

Install guide after purchase

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=1afdda9aa7c6d6ca09846a44cc4be9 4a&topic=19719.0

[mzkaye729]

Install guide after purchase

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?PHPSESSID=1afdda9aa7c6d6ca09846a44cc4be9 4a&topic=19719.0

OOOOOOOKKKK, I'm SOL on this one as the first step is to remove negative battery cable hahaha !!

[Nextmod]

07-09 Sedan
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j106/nextmod/Mazda3Fog.jpg

04-06 sedan
http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j106/nextmod/mazda3fog04-06.jpg

[mazdabetty]

ohhh the 04-06 only come in yellow? poo.

How come they're always oval? There are no aftermarket circles out there?

[Pyro]

what about rectangular ones?

[Pyro]

here's an example of the rectangular fog light
ie: http://www.ecrater.com/product.php?pid=3969700

anyone know if this site is legit? free shipping to canada

[k-existence]

I don't know if that site is legit... it looks a little shady... maybe better to buy from Ebay? lol

I like the oval fogs. I'm getting the set from peter on Saturday! Yay

[Thrizzl3]

i just need 2 lenses..where can i get those from?

[towelsnap]

Pm'd you Pete on shippin can't wait to install them

[Nextmod]

ohhh the 04-06 only come in yellow? poo.

How come they're always oval? There are no aftermarket circles out there?

I have both colors instock right now =) Yellow or Clear

[towelsnap]

ohhh the 04-06 only come in yellow? poo.

How come they're always oval? There are no aftermarket circles out there?

He's got clear for 04-06 just bought a set :) :bana2

[mazdabetty]

awww JEALOUS!!!!!! Can I borrow them sometime? :( hahahah

[towelsnap]

lol he has lots left :) can't wait to install them yellow laminx 3000k hids... DROOOOOL!

[mazdabetty]

Wut, i thought he said he only had 2 sets? Well in that case...

how muchiessss???? And what if they break right away? Any warranty?

[towelsnap]

break? the lens covers? get laminx from mlebonde they won't break than :)

[k-existence]

peter said if they are deflective we can replace it! =D

[k-existence]

hmmm how hard is it to make these fogs HID? lol is it as simple as changing the bulb... or is there some complex wiring involved (I have no idea :bang )

[towelsnap]

To my knowledge no, Gizzmo_jr and many others have done this , I know there are lots of step-by step instructions

[k-existence]

crap too complex lol I'll just stick with the stock bulbs

[towelsnap]

My fogs are in just need to pick them up at the Post Office

[k-existence]

how do they look =D
are you installing them yourself? or getting someone to do it for you

[Gizzmo_jr]

I'm installing them for him, we'll take a look at it tomorrow perhaps.

[k-existence]

:O wanna install mine too ;)

[Gizzmo_jr]

We're both not from the GTA region.

[k-existence]

aweeeeeee damn

[Thrizzl3]

aweeeeeee damn

install is easyyyyy i did mine myself lol

[Nextmod]

He's got clear for 04-06 just bought a set :) :bana2

My fogs are in just need to pick them up at the Post Office


Thanks buddy glad you got it okay =)

[Nextmod]

still have one set of yellow here

and 3 sets of clear ones are coming in a few days

still have the last set of 07 plus instock also

[towelsnap]

Pics up tonight kids /install and after shots **note my new fogs are done with laminx and 3000k hids**

[Gizzmo_jr]

Fit and Finish
(note, yellow laminx has been aplied.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3835478113_0834ee7796.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2448/3836270126_0628075b1f.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2509/3835478193_b217017ffc.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2504/3835478587_db641f65bb.jpg

Output
Really wide and high
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/3835478737_90c0dd3538.jpg

Install Notes
06 Sedan GX base came with factory fog wiring (wiring from bumper back), fog fuse, and fog relays.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3539/3836270318_6e20b8cd9f.jpg

Basic Black w/Red tied to ground will mimic the stock fog light switch on the stalk. This connection to be interrupted by the switch provided.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3835478301_8866de21bb.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3835478401_4b10bb511c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3449/3836270460_3bf89a43a7.jpg

[towelsnap]

thanks buddy for your help Gizzmo, good product and very easy to install

[k-existence]

OoOoo

im jealous. Im waiting for clear lamin x to be back in stock then im gonna get someone to install

[towelsnap]

you'll like :). Check to see if your pre-wired or not . If you are follow Gizzmo_jrs step by step . And it will explain everything.

[Thrizzl3]

wait those are HID H11's where did you mount the ballast?

[Gizzmo_jr]

wait those are HID H11's where did you mount the ballast?

Between the bumper and the black plastic arm that comes down from the fog light housing

[Gizzmo_jr]

Here we go, don't say didn't warn you....
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2495/3837422823_763e5ce3b0_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2439/3837422749_4b94d960c0_o.jpg

[mazdabetty]

ahahhahhahahah, good one... better get those fixed asap!!!

[mzkaye729]

Omg, I didnt realize they were THAT scattered ! Um, yeah... get those shields lol but that's CRAZY visibility. It'll help me a lot when I drive home from a closing shift as the roads I take barely have any lights on them and the pylons everywhere dont help :(

[Gizzmo_jr]

Fog lights should be wide and low, below the low beam line.
Extra light at night not in the city is fine, but be mindful of other drivers.

[towelsnap]

Again please note this is only with HIDS.. with reg bulbs its not as bright nor blinding. Overall the fogs I am pleased with . and would recommend for an inexpensive mod and that helps with visibility.

[Harbour Rat]

Wow, even with HIDs my fog lights didn't do anything like what Gizzmo_jr posted. The HIDs were brighter than the halogens but they didn't shoot light way up in the air like that. My pattern was the same as with halogens, fairly flat across the top and about half as high as the low beams. That wild spray of light up the front of the garage looks like my high beams do now with 55 watt HIDs.

[mazdaskit]

Anyone have the install guide to them i have the plugs on the bumper just dont know how to hook them up with the switch

[TheMAN]

that kit looks quite a bit different than the OEM Mazda one
if this forum allows posting attachments I would post the mazda instructions for everyone to see

[k-existence]

that kit looks quite a bit different than the OEM Mazda one
if this forum allows posting attachments I would post the mazda instructions for everyone to see

...is it an image? or pdf?

image: use imageshack
pdf: save as image and use imageshack OR// upload on megaupload

[TheMAN]

too much trouble for me