rear fog light

jamesj1996 · 06-23-2014, 09:59 PM

hey guys im confused about the rear foglight. i see ones for like 60 bucks its the light and a wire connecting from it. . then i see a full kit for like 150 that includes all wiring. which one do i need if i want my rear fog light to show up and come on

da mayor · 06-23-2014, 10:01 PM

I have the Evo-R rear fog light and its super bright and plug n plY virtually

Z34_Nismo · 06-23-2014, 10:10 PM

Evo-R get spliced into rear lights.

If you want oem setup, you will need both, unless you own a 2012+ Z. That was the first year in which they came with a prewired harness needing only the foglight & rocker switch or stalk to complete.

Limeybastard · 06-23-2014, 10:14 PM

The confusion with Z fog lights continues. To me a fog light is activated ( in adverse conditions) by a button or switch inside cabin that once lit has a higher light output than regular tail lights almost on par to brake light output.

jamesj1996 · 06-23-2014, 10:25 PM

i have an 09 z...and so if i get the evo kit then its just plug and play? i saw ones where u can turn it on and off by the center console area...thats alot of wiring. what do i do if i just want it to come on when the headlights are on or daytime lights are on

Z34_Nismo · 06-23-2014, 10:48 PM

You will need to splice the wires to your lights.

Try checking out the DIY section, there are a few ways to get this done.

jamesj1996 · 06-23-2014, 10:56 PM

real quick sorry for the stupidity of me but what is spicing it ?

jamesj1996 · 06-23-2014, 11:11 PM

basically wat i wanna know if so i just have to buy the light and replace the oem and it will come on or is that only for the japanese models? US models require extra wiring right

Z34_Nismo · 06-23-2014, 11:13 PM

Splicing just means you will be adding/joining a new set of wires (from the Evo R foglight) into your current light circuit by cutting, stripping the wire back and either soldering or using butt connectors to tie it in. Doing this will turn your foglight on when your lights are switched on.

Z34_Nismo · 06-23-2014, 11:29 PM

Whatever foglight option you choose will need some wiring.
Here are a couple DIY's you should check out:

OEM setup:
DIY:REAR Fog Light install with New harness for US spec 370Z + Radar hardwire w/pics

Evo R:
DIY: EVO-R Foglight Install

jamesj1996 · 06-23-2014, 11:36 PM

thanks alot bro ill look into it more

joel mac · 06-24-2014, 12:11 AM

Did the rear fog light not come stock on the American cars? I have one on my 09 sport that as a dial switch beside the head light switch on the signal arm Canadian car though.

06-23-2014, 09:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	rear fog light hey guys im confused about the rear foglight. i see ones for like 60 bucks its the light and a wire connecting from it. . then i see a full kit for like 150 that includes all wiring. which one do i need if i want my rear fog light to show up and come on

06-23-2014, 10:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
da mayor Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 313 Drives: #TheGoldenZ Rep Power: 15	I have the Evo-R rear fog light and its super bright and plug n plY virtually __________________ #TheGoldenZ [GTSPEC][RAVSPEC][AutoVisionNY][631Coatings vinylwrapped][Evo-R][SoFreshLifestyle][Intrack Tires][Project Mu][MXP][HempsteadAutoCollision][SNTRL]

06-23-2014, 10:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z34_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 172 Drives: Nismo Moonbeam Rep Power: 12	Evo-R get spliced into rear lights. If you want oem setup, you will need both, unless you own a 2012+ Z. That was the first year in which they came with a prewired harness needing only the foglight & rocker switch or stalk to complete. __________________ CarbonSignal: V2 Fenders, Nismo Moonbeam & Lip Kit\|Swift Springs\|aFe Stage 2 Intakes\|Berk HFC\|Finite Element RC Ducts\|NST UD Pulley Kit

06-23-2014, 10:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
Limeybastard A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: FL and London UK. Posts: 1,514 Drives: 2014 370Z Sport. Rep Power: 17	The confusion with Z fog lights continues. To me a fog light is activated ( in adverse conditions) by a button or switch inside cabin that once lit has a higher light output than regular tail lights almost on par to brake light output. TreeSemdyZee likes this.

06-23-2014, 10:25 PM	#5 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	2009 370z i have an 09 z...and so if i get the evo kit then its just plug and play? i saw ones where u can turn it on and off by the center console area...thats alot of wiring. what do i do if i just want it to come on when the headlights are on or daytime lights are on

06-23-2014, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z34_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 172 Drives: Nismo Moonbeam Rep Power: 12	rear fog light You will need to splice the wires to your lights. Try checking out the DIY section, there are a few ways to get this done. __________________ CarbonSignal: V2 Fenders, Nismo Moonbeam & Lip Kit\|Swift Springs\|aFe Stage 2 Intakes\|Berk HFC\|Finite Element RC Ducts\|NST UD Pulley Kit

06-23-2014, 10:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	splice ? real quick sorry for the stupidity of me but what is spicing it ?

06-23-2014, 11:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	basically wat i wanna know if so i just have to buy the light and replace the oem and it will come on or is that only for the japanese models? US models require extra wiring right

06-23-2014, 11:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
Z34_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 172 Drives: Nismo Moonbeam Rep Power: 12	Splicing just means you will be adding/joining a new set of wires (from the Evo R foglight) into your current light circuit by cutting, stripping the wire back and either soldering or using butt connectors to tie it in. Doing this will turn your foglight on when your lights are switched on. __________________ CarbonSignal: V2 Fenders, Nismo Moonbeam & Lip Kit\|Swift Springs\|aFe Stage 2 Intakes\|Berk HFC\|Finite Element RC Ducts\|NST UD Pulley Kit

06-23-2014, 11:29 PM	#10 (permalink)
Z34_Nismo Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 172 Drives: Nismo Moonbeam Rep Power: 12	Whatever foglight option you choose will need some wiring. Here are a couple DIY's you should check out: OEM setup: DIY:REAR Fog Light install with New harness for US spec 370Z + Radar hardwire w/pics Evo R: DIY: EVO-R Foglight Install __________________ CarbonSignal: V2 Fenders, Nismo Moonbeam & Lip Kit\|Swift Springs\|aFe Stage 2 Intakes\|Berk HFC\|Finite Element RC Ducts\|NST UD Pulley Kit

06-23-2014, 11:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
jamesj1996 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new jersey Posts: 291 Drives: 2009 370z cp sport Rep Power: 11	thanks alot bro ill look into it more

06-24-2014, 12:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
joel mac Base Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: edmonton Posts: 46 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 397	Did the rear fog light not come stock on the American cars? I have one on my 09 sport that as a dial switch beside the head light switch on the signal arm Canadian car though.

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