Anyone installed the factory Fog Lights???
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Anyone installed the factory Fog Lights???
I'm thinking of buying the Fog Light kit from Handa Parts.com. I downloaded the instructions and found them to be very informative, but it looks like quite a little project. I have the capablities and tools to handle the install but was wondering if there is "more to it" than what the instructions point out. [IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 You should be able to do it yourself no problem. Basically, things like this are a little fustrating for the novice installer. The guys that can do it quickly are not especially skilled or rocket scientist, they just have experience, meaning they have figured everything out a long time ago. Go for it! 
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Rep Power: 0 I just installed an OEM like set from Procarparts. It wasn't that bad except there was no template for cutting the bumper. Wire run had a few problems, but everything worked out great. If you have any questions on the install, just email me and I'll try and help out.
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Rep Power: 0 The kit from HandA is complete and it is really not that hard to install. the hardest part is routing the wiring harness under the dash because of the limited space. Other than that everything is "plu in".
FYI: On the instruction sheet from HandA, it says you need a hack saw blade to cut the bumper. You can actually use a sharp box cutter. Be careful on the driver side though because the wiring harness for the horn is directly behind it.
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FYI: On the instruction sheet from HandA, it says you need a hack saw blade to cut the bumper. You can actually use a sharp box cutter. Be careful on the driver side though because the wiring harness for the horn is directly behind it.
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Rep Power: 0 i would have installed them by now, but h and a accessories sent me the sedan kit and told me a f*cking month ago that they were sending the right one, but it still hasnt arrived[IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG][IMG]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/IMG]
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Rep Power: 0 << You should be able to do it yourself no problem. Basically, things like this are a little fustrating for the novice installer. The guys that can do it quickly are not especially skilled or rocket scientist, they just have experience, meaning they have figured everything out a long time ago. Go for it!
>>Thanks, thats what I needed to know, I've read the instructions about 3 times so I don't think I'll have a problem. I used to be a wizard at repairing power windows and anything inside a steering column some years ago, so from what I've seen I think I can handle it.
I'm also thinking about installing the 6 disc in-dash CD changer at the same time; I figure I might as well do it all at once.
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Rep Power: 0 << The kit from HandA is complete and it is really not that hard to install. the hardest part is routing the wiring harness under the dash because of the limited space. Other than that everything is "plu in".
FYI: On the instruction sheet from HandA, it says you need a hack saw blade to cut the bumper. You can actually use a sharp box cutter. Be careful on the driver side though because the wiring harness for the horn is directly behind it.
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I was wondering about how a hack saw blade played into the picture; and whats up with the drilling 6 holes part??? Is it for accsess for the blade to get started or just so the corners have no burrs.
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Rep Power: 0 we installed aftermarkets and it wasnt hard. i dont know about OEM because you have to cut into that black plastic piece on the front bumper. im guessing that would be the hardest part of the install process. the wiring harness is fit to OEM specs so everything should go smooth. i wired mine right to the fuse box . but i have to get ride of them cuz my xenon kit is here. oh well!
oem kit was quick and easy...only really hard part was getting the wiring done under the dash...cramped as hell...then when you wire the lights into the passenger compartment...the grommet you look for is near the top of the right front fender...to run the wire into the cabin past the dash that is in the way, i took a wire coat hanger ran that i could manipulate to reach the hole and attached the wire to it to get it where it needed to go...i also got mine from hparts.com
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