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Archangel1183
01-23-2008, 04:06 PM
I wasn't sure where to post this. I did a retrofit for a guy on another forum. I know this isn't a Nissan but its usually the same for most fog lights. I took a few pics of the steps. These are the same capsules that I had for sale here.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/3-1.jpg

Tools used: Screwdriver and Dremel with 2 types of cutting bits.
You can find them at Home Depot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/6.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/7.jpg

Started by cutting out the stock bulb holder with the circular cutting bit.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/3.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/4.jpg

After cutting it off, I made the hole bigger with the smaller metal cutter.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/1.jpg

I kept checking to see if it fits so I wouln't make the hole too big. I wanted to get a snug fit.

Test Fitment and it fit fine. It touches the inside cutoff shield a bit but it doesn't get in the way.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/2.jpg

Finally I used silicone around the inner edges to keep it in place. He's gonna let it dry for 24 hours before installing them on his car. I'll post some night time pics when all done.

Here's a teaser shot.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/10.jpg

Daytime shots

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/8.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/9.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v120/katfish/Celica%20Fog%20Retrofit/10.jpg

Night time shots
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Who_Salsa/IMG_3804.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Who_Salsa/IMG_3806.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Who_Salsa/IMG_3814.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Who_Salsa/IMG_3807.jpg
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a93/Who_Salsa/IMG_3803.jpg

They look a lot brighter in person. The camera and angles suck. :/
urmyhero4now
01-23-2008, 04:10 PM
pretty cool.
homegaragespl
01-23-2008, 04:17 PM
what you doing is kool and all....but they sell yellow bulbs for these type of application haha

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=169226

its far more effortless, and cost effective
Archangel1183
01-23-2008, 04:21 PM
what you doing is kool and all....but they sell yellow bulbs for these type of application haha

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=169226

its far more effortless, and cost effective

You can't compare yellow bulbs to these. I've gone through bulbs, yellow paint, and clear vinyl. None of the compares to this. There's a reason why JDM cars went with these and not any of the above.

HID's are nice and bright but cost 5x more.
undesiredshoe
01-23-2008, 06:48 PM
You can't compare yellow bulbs to these. I've gone through bulbs, yellow paint, and clear vinyl. None of the compares to this. There's a reason why JDM cars went with these and not any of the above.

HID's are nice and bright but cost 5x more.

wow, jdm yellow. To me, yellow is yellow is yellow is...

yellow.
Archangel1183
01-23-2008, 06:52 PM
wow, jdm yellow. To me, yellow is yellow is yellow is...

yellow.

Some people don't like dull, faded yellow, but if thats what you like then congrats.
Cloud9
01-23-2008, 07:10 PM
wow, jdm yellow. To me, yellow is yellow is yellow is...

yellow.


haha agreed, JDM= new word for better. lol
Gjohnson7
01-23-2008, 10:39 PM
Yeah, the yellow bulbs don't compare to the capsuels. here's a link on other nissans.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=336973&highlight=comparison+fog+light
Archangel1183
01-24-2008, 04:51 PM
Yeah, the yellow bulbs don't compare to the capsuels. here's a link on other nissans.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=336973&highlight=comparison+fog+light

I was gonna post that but figured, why bother. Ignorance is bliss.
sc ka24e
01-28-2008, 03:05 PM
recentley installed a set on s13 bricks ,previously had those exact yellow h3 bulbs.. wasnt doing it for me ..... instaled these and it makes such a difference... .. exactley why the s13 dual and such use a yellow capsule typle like these..............
2iv0 sx
01-28-2008, 03:46 PM
I retrofitted these into my Canadian DTRL a long time ago since I got them for free

I was a noob fitting these and I cracked the capsule, but they still lit up brighter than my yellow bulbs that I had....
Archangel1183
01-29-2008, 02:08 PM
Thanks guys. Good to hear from people that have actually tried and know what they're talking about. Some ignorant people are so quick to speak without actually knowing, and another is trying to advertise his cheap fading bulbs.
djguamstyles
02-24-2008, 12:48 PM
Nice write-up, I have like 10 pairs of these capsules too myself that I sell to USDM DA Integra guys who want yellow fogs, but not the JDM one-piece lights, as these capsules bolt right in, no modifications needed at all. (Duh, since they came out of an Acura)