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lsonboost · 07-11-2005, 06:49 AM

just wondering if there is a write up anywhere on putting fog light into flip ups and leaving them as lazy eyes how hard is it and what do you need? like this click me

SochBAT · 07-11-2005, 07:05 AM

Simple, just think.

Buy some PIAA driving lamps, MSRP @ 250 or so. should come wth mounting brackets.
Mount lamps onto headlight cover, open up the headlight pivot control, make it lazy, unplug, or never use highbeam.

lsonboost · 07-11-2005, 07:32 AM

is it easy to do the dual fogs on each 1 low beam and both high???

**ThatGuy** · 07-11-2005, 08:53 AM

Did you not see the post I made in the Gallery?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

For those that don't know: It is ILLEGAL to use foglights or supplemental driving lights in place of headlights in most if not all States in the US. This has been covered on numerous occaisions in the Forums.

Now if you still want to do it, then SEARCH the forums. This has been asked NUMEROUS TIMES.

Mervyn · 07-11-2005, 04:08 PM

I think someone posted a video on how to do the sleepy eyes..

Nan Desu Ka?! · 07-11-2005, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mervyn

I think someone posted a video on how to do the sleepy eyes..

wow, way to miss that one completely. thats totally not what he asked lol.
+1 for effort though.

p.s. that video is on 240sxforums.com in the DIY forum.

SilviaDriver · 07-11-2005, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThatGuy

Did you not see the post I made in the Gallery?

Now if you still want to do it, then SEARCH the forums. This has been asked NUMEROUS TIMES.

also, why the FUCK would you want to use fog lights as driving lights? last time i checked fog lights never put out as much light as normal headlamps.

they are designed for what they are named. for FOG. not for driving.

SochBAT · 07-12-2005, 01:32 AM

PIAA also makes driving lamps, higher intensity lamps.

Bright, but eye-catching.
Clean, but ill-eagle.

I would do that to my car, but i have neither the funds, or the intention of gettin pulled for those headlights.

Tell us how much you get fined for them. =]

Andrew Bohan · 07-12-2005, 02:55 AM

get some hella h9's and call it a day

Drift101 · 07-12-2005, 03:27 AM

i did the PIAA headlight/foglight thingy. I used the PIAA P-3000 driving lights/foglights combo for a dual effect, and for those that say that foglights don't offer enough light, you are semi correct. The driving lights are angled a bit higher than the foglights and can be used as "high beams" and the foglights can be used for regualr driving. The good thing about this foglight set up is that the fog lights is extremely bright, it is also extremely YELLOW. Driving around with yellow foglights as headlights draws some unwanted attention from the Pork-Crew. Aside from that, the foglights are very narrow in the light pattern. but if you are able to setup a relay to use both of the driving lights and the foglights, its DAMN BRIGHT!!! People will curse you and honk at you for havgin sucha bright setup. Also, with the sleepy eyes set up, your car will look extra sexy, with super bright driving lights.... it was an awesome combo that I miss dearly since I was getting the wrong kind of attention from cops.... but yeah..... buy the lamps, drill the lamp mounts, and mount those suckers on..... then BAM, you find yourself getting fix it tickets left and right! enjoy

lilredstiffy · 07-12-2005, 07:59 AM

I don't think people are cursing you because the foglight combo is bright, it is probably because its incorrectly aimed at the road and pretty much blinding anyone you encounter.

***FaLKoN240*** · 07-12-2005, 12:01 PM

If someone could get this done correctly, and get the beam pattern right, I believe that there would be lots of buyers.

bdeisle · 07-12-2005, 12:50 PM

as for the illegal part. i guess it all depends on where you live. cause in MD you could get away with it cause cops do not know shit about cars .

atom · 07-12-2005, 01:14 PM

http://www.rallylights.com/hella/90mm_modules.asp

Jesus, use these and call it a day. Anyone who uses auxiliary driving/fog lamps as their primary light source is a jackass.

Andrew Bohan · 07-12-2005, 01:54 PM

^^ yup, that's the best way. that's what clearcorners uses too, and that's the reason

Quote:

Originally Posted by i'm driftaholic

get some hella h9's and call it a day

**ThatGuy** · 07-12-2005, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bdeisle

as for the illegal part. i guess it all depends on where you live. cause in MD you could get away with it cause cops do not know shit about cars .

Your ignorance is blinding. Be sure and use that same excuse when you are standing in front of the judge.

xkamikazestormx · 07-12-2005, 06:25 PM

trust me ...

if you are going to use fog lights for your headlights ..

dont... you wont be able to see jackshit ..

i did it a couple wks ago .. and its so bad .. i put it back to stock

scir16v · 07-13-2005, 01:59 AM

I did the clearcorners style setup. The light output is great, and doesn't blind anybody.

I would never use foglamps or driving lights for my main lighting. The beam pattern is crappy and doesn't travel as far as it should. Another thing, there is no cutoff in the beam at all. The hella's have a really defined cutoff, and when aimed correctly, the cutoff is right below the rear window of most cars.

07-11-2005, 06:49 AM	#1
lsonboost Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Age: 37 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	flip up headlight conversion just wondering if there is a write up anywhere on putting fog light into flip ups and leaving them as lazy eyes how hard is it and what do you need? like this click me

07-12-2005, 03:27 AM	#10
Drift101 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: East Bay Posts: 343 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i did the PIAA headlight/foglight thingy. I used the PIAA P-3000 driving lights/foglights combo for a dual effect, and for those that say that foglights don't offer enough light, you are semi correct. The driving lights are angled a bit higher than the foglights and can be used as "high beams" and the foglights can be used for regualr driving. The good thing about this foglight set up is that the fog lights is extremely bright, it is also extremely YELLOW. Driving around with yellow foglights as headlights draws some unwanted attention from the Pork-Crew. Aside from that, the foglights are very narrow in the light pattern. but if you are able to setup a relay to use both of the driving lights and the foglights, its DAMN BRIGHT!!! People will curse you and honk at you for havgin sucha bright setup. Also, with the sleepy eyes set up, your car will look extra sexy, with super bright driving lights.... it was an awesome combo that I miss dearly since I was getting the wrong kind of attention from cops.... but yeah..... buy the lamps, drill the lamp mounts, and mount those suckers on..... then BAM, you find yourself getting fix it tickets left and right! enjoy __________________ Drag racing is for fast cars. Drifting is for fast drivers.

07-12-2005, 07:59 AM	#11
lilredstiffy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: louisiana Posts: 618 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't think people are cursing you because the foglight combo is bright, it is probably because its incorrectly aimed at the road and pretty much blinding anyone you encounter. __________________ KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST KEEP CHARLIE MERCER BANNED HES A GOOD FOR NOTHING RACIST

07-12-2005, 12:50 PM	#13
bdeisle Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: balti md Posts: 108 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	as for the illegal part. i guess it all depends on where you live. cause in MD you could get away with it cause cops do not know shit about cars . __________________ 93 h/b. ka24de-t3(14), enthapy controlled .20bore, weistco 8.5.1cr, gReddy FMIC, E/L mani,t3 turbo to a 3in D/P to a HKS(88mm)HiPower and for cool sound effects the oldskool HKS Superblow, and you ask what about fuel? let me tell you 580cc, yes i said 580cc's, act clutch/flywheel. Buy my Coolio trading cardz!

07-13-2005, 01:59 AM	#18
scir16v Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 171 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I did the clearcorners style setup. The light output is great, and doesn't blind anybody. I would never use foglamps or driving lights for my main lighting. The beam pattern is crappy and doesn't travel as far as it should. Another thing, there is no cutoff in the beam at all. The hella's have a really defined cutoff, and when aimed correctly, the cutoff is right below the rear window of most cars. __________________ Scott Driving Angle Motorsports

07-11-2005, 07:05 AM	#2
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 35 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Simple, just think. Buy some PIAA driving lamps, MSRP @ 250 or so. should come wth mounting brackets. Mount lamps onto headlight cover, open up the headlight pivot control, make it lazy, unplug, or never use highbeam.

07-11-2005, 07:32 AM	#3
lsonboost Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Age: 37 Posts: 76 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	is it easy to do the dual fogs on each 1 low beam and both high???

07-11-2005, 04:08 PM	#5
Mervyn Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Uh Posts: 277 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I think someone posted a video on how to do the sleepy eyes..

07-12-2005, 01:32 AM	#8
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 35 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	PIAA also makes driving lamps, higher intensity lamps. Bright, but eye-catching. Clean, but ill-eagle. I would do that to my car, but i have neither the funds, or the intention of gettin pulled for those headlights. Tell us how much you get fined for them. =]

07-12-2005, 02:55 AM	#9
Andrew Bohan Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Location: Location Posts: 8,330 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	get some hella h9's and call it a day

07-12-2005, 12:01 PM	#12
*FaLKoN240* Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 16,761 Trader Rating: (73) Feedback Score: 73 reviews	If someone could get this done correctly, and get the beam pattern right, I believe that there would be lots of buyers.

07-12-2005, 01:14 PM	#14
atom Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,196 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.rallylights.com/hella/90mm_modules.asp Jesus, use these and call it a day. Anyone who uses auxiliary driving/fog lamps as their primary light source is a jackass.

07-12-2005, 06:25 PM	#17
xkamikazestormx Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: California Posts: 2,786 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	trust me ... if you are going to use fog lights for your headlights .. dont... you wont be able to see jackshit .. i did it a couple wks ago .. and its so bad .. i put it back to stock

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