DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

Pat C. · 02-20-2012, 08:08 PM

Do you mind if I ask you a couple of question? First off, how does this unit mount? Don't show it as having the same backing as the normal style, or does it slip "into" the blank filler housing? . Also, did you wire in the on/off switch they sell too, or did you just tie into the existing rear wires. All i'm wanting to have is the blinking for backup along with the extra brake light. Will send thanks in advance. Wasn't sure if I should have sent you a PM or not.
Pat

Dembflyr · 02-20-2012, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat C.

Do you mind if I ask you a couple of question? First off, how does this unit mount? Don't show it as having the same backing as the normal style, or does it slip "into" the blank filler housing? . Also, did you wire in the on/off switch they sell too, or did you just tie into the existing rear wires. All i'm wanting to have is the blinking for backup along with the extra brake light. Will send thanks in advance. Wasn't sure if I should have sent you a PM or not.
Pat

If you want it to do multiple things you'll have to isolate the inputs using relays. And add a flasher unit for the blinking reverse light. Either that or you'll have to install a dual filament harness. Do you have experience wiring relays? I have a schematic in my album that you can use for a reference. If you need a schematic for your specific application PM me and Ill try to help.

As far as fitment the JDM lamp bolts right into place. Not sure about the Evo-r.

I know this thread is long but all the info you need is in here.

Pat C. · 02-21-2012, 10:34 AM

I thought I had read that if you use the LED variety, some of these features are already integrated within unit.
This has been the reasoning for me to post the original question. That being, if you use the Evo-R unit from the Z-Store, do you have to do anything differently to mount, along with using or not using the wiring kit they sell with the console switch.
No, i've not had a lot of electrical experience especially with wiring in relays and such. This is why I'm asking the questions "before" i decide to purchase.
Appreciate the comments. Probably just need to email the Z-Store with my questions..
Pat

Dembflyr · 02-21-2012, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pat C.

I thought I had read that if you use the LED variety, some of these features are already integrated within unit.
This has been the reasoning for me to post the original question. That being, if you use the Evo-R unit from the Z-Store, do you have to do anything differently to mount, along with using or not using the wiring kit they sell with the console switch.
No, i've not had a lot of electrical experience especially with wiring in relays and such. This is why I'm asking the questions "before" i decide to purchase.
Appreciate the comments. Probably just need to email the Z-Store with my questions..
Pat

Sorry. I didn't notice that you were specifically asking about the evo r light.

martin82 · 02-21-2012, 12:04 PM

Pat, if you get the Evo R fog light it is very easy to install and wire up. You do no need a switch in the console if you only want flashing reverse and brake light. You will just tap into the driver's side tail light wiring. There is a grommet once you remove the plastic covers in the trunk that you will be able to tap easily. It is just 2 wires, and 1 ground. 1 to trigger the reverse flashing and the 2nd for brake light. The DIY tells you exactly what color wires you need, then just ground it, there is a grounding bolt right by there also

Forgot to mention, you do not need to remove the bumper, taillight or anything like that. Just jack up the car a bit will make it easier to work on removing the fog assembly etc.

Pat C. · 02-21-2012, 10:57 PM

Dembflyr, no worries. Seems like the Evo R model is the way to go for something that's on the lower section of the car.
Martin just seems to make sense about only having the light function in this manner. Most of the time I'm driving the car here in Alaska, it's daylight. With that, it seems like an economical way to prevent someone from running into the back of me, or to help others when I'm backing up.
Won't be any sweat for me to access this wiring. Already been into the rear area installing Dynamat. Might look at doing the light install over Spring Break. Am wanting to jack the car up enough to change out the diff. fluid anyway.
Couldn't own one of these cars without the forum!!
Much appreciated!!
Pat.
And by the way, we received another 4 inches of snow today. Right around 8 ft. total for the winter.

LunaZ · 03-08-2012, 12:15 PM

Epic rain light!

sfearl1 · 03-08-2012, 02:41 PM

^^ not sure what i'm looking at...

LunaZ · 03-08-2012, 03:04 PM

It's the rain light on the new F12!

sfearl1 · 03-08-2012, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LunaZ

It's the rain light on the new F12!

oh nice!

scottIN · 03-14-2012, 07:52 AM

For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it.

I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

370zproject · 04-15-2012, 01:52 AM

531890_10151422443655858_613600857_23622491_1842279755_n.jpg had mine for a month still love it people are backing off a lil bit

i have it set to blink on brake and reverse

jboffill · 04-23-2012, 03:11 PM

Do you have the specs on the flasher and the relay?

amrbasha · 04-24-2012, 02:15 AM

man there is no way in hell i can do this on my own.

Stealth36 · 04-28-2012, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it.

I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

I wish I thought of this. Both of mine are currently spinning. I may just cut them off since I can't get to the back of them...

02-20-2012, 08:08 PM	#211 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 14	gurneyeagle Do you mind if I ask you a couple of question? First off, how does this unit mount? Don't show it as having the same backing as the normal style, or does it slip "into" the blank filler housing? . Also, did you wire in the on/off switch they sell too, or did you just tie into the existing rear wires. All i'm wanting to have is the blinking for backup along with the extra brake light. Will send thanks in advance. Wasn't sure if I should have sent you a PM or not. Pat

02-21-2012, 10:34 AM	#213 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 14	Are you sure? I thought I had read that if you use the LED variety, some of these features are already integrated within unit. This has been the reasoning for me to post the original question. That being, if you use the Evo-R unit from the Z-Store, do you have to do anything differently to mount, along with using or not using the wiring kit they sell with the console switch. No, i've not had a lot of electrical experience especially with wiring in relays and such. This is why I'm asking the questions "before" i decide to purchase. Appreciate the comments. Probably just need to email the Z-Store with my questions.. Pat

02-21-2012, 10:57 PM	#216 (permalink)
Pat C. Base Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Eagle River, Alaska Posts: 70 Drives: 10' 370Z coupe M6 Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the info. Dembflyr, no worries. Seems like the Evo R model is the way to go for something that's on the lower section of the car. Martin just seems to make sense about only having the light function in this manner. Most of the time I'm driving the car here in Alaska, it's daylight. With that, it seems like an economical way to prevent someone from running into the back of me, or to help others when I'm backing up. Won't be any sweat for me to access this wiring. Already been into the rear area installing Dynamat. Might look at doing the light install over Spring Break. Am wanting to jack the car up enough to change out the diff. fluid anyway. Couldn't own one of these cars without the forum!! Much appreciated!! Pat. And by the way, we received another 4 inches of snow today. Right around 8 ft. total for the winter.

03-08-2012, 12:15 PM	#217 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	Epic rain light! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-08-2012, 02:41 PM	#218 (permalink)
sfearl1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,300 Drives: 2013 FBO E85 GTR Rep Power: 18	^^ not sure what i'm looking at... __________________ Scott

02-21-2012, 12:04 PM	#215 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 20	Pat, if you get the Evo R fog light it is very easy to install and wire up. You do no need a switch in the console if you only want flashing reverse and brake light. You will just tap into the driver's side tail light wiring. There is a grommet once you remove the plastic covers in the trunk that you will be able to tap easily. It is just 2 wires, and 1 ground. 1 to trigger the reverse flashing and the 2nd for brake light. The DIY tells you exactly what color wires you need, then just ground it, there is a grounding bolt right by there also Forgot to mention, you do not need to remove the bumper, taillight or anything like that. Just jack up the car a bit will make it easier to work on removing the fog assembly etc.

03-08-2012, 03:04 PM	#219 (permalink)
LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 512	It's the rain light on the new F12! __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

03-14-2012, 07:52 AM	#221 (permalink)
scottIN Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Castle, Indiana Posts: 764 Drives: '12 370Z Rep Power: 55	For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it. I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

04-15-2012, 01:52 AM	#222 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	531890_10151422443655858_613600857_23622491_1842279755_n.jpg had mine for a month still love it people are backing off a lil bit i have it set to blink on brake and reverse __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

04-23-2012, 03:11 PM	#223 (permalink)
jboffill Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 38 Posts: 152 Drives: Crazy Rep Power: 14	Do you have the specs on the flasher and the relay? __________________ JAV0 2011 Black Cherry ll ARK GRIP True Dual Exhaust System - Burnt Tip ll STILLEN Generation 3ll

04-24-2012, 02:15 AM	#224 (permalink)
amrbasha Base Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: NWI Posts: 12 Drives: 10 370Z Black 6MT Rep Power: 13	man there is no way in hell i can do this on my own. MagmaRed370z likes this.

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