Say it ain't so... Nismo Foglight Install

OTW Z-Boy · 03-27-2016, 04:36 PM

Tada.

kenchan · 03-27-2016, 04:44 PM

..also..JAPANPOWER

Kzonts · 03-27-2016, 05:01 PM

Damn! I just put in iJDMTOY rear fog light but luckily mine isn't a Nismo.

Nice work!

OTW Z-Boy · 03-27-2016, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzonts

Damn! I just put in iJDMTOY rear fog light but luckily mine isn't a Nismo.

Nice work!

Very nice love PW on a Z

OTW Z-Boy · 03-27-2016, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

..also..JAPANPOWER

Those aren't for the Z but yeah love me some Rays... Those are on the DD.

kenchan · 03-27-2016, 06:54 PM

dogdamn, u haz two nismos?

fak we all failed..

OTW Z-Boy · 03-27-2016, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

dogdamn, u haz two nismos?

fak we all failed..

Long story... Had a 2011 PW ST and put about 90K on it quick. Traded that for the Juke RS and missed the Z everyday. Found a deal on the Nismo Z that I just couldn't pass up.

Louie cat · 03-28-2016, 12:57 PM

I was wondering the same since mine is empty too.

kenchan · 03-28-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Louie cat

I was wondering the same since mine is empty too.

wallet or..?

TriNismo · 03-30-2016, 02:23 AM

Thanks for this thread.. I was thinking of getting a fog light for my Nismo but dang I'm not about to take off my bumper just for a light. You saved me some $$$ buddy!

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OTW Z-Boy · 03-30-2016, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by TriNismo

Thanks for this thread.. I was thinking of getting a fog light for my Nismo but dang I'm not about to take off my bumper just for a light. You saved me some $$$ buddy!

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Your welcome...

I wouldn't say it's impossible to do the install without removing the bumper, but with the visibility and the additional bracing and angles in the area where the fog goes I had just had enough.

Steps are just:
1. Remove interior trunk panels
2. Remove taillights
3. Passenger side bumper 2 bolts 2 push pins
4. Drivers side 1 bolt 2 push pins
5. Underneath 2 bolts 6 push pins
6. Carefully remove bumper with placing something to support the bumper if doing it alone

That's pretty much it. Don't doubt it... Do it!

TriNismo · 03-30-2016, 09:59 AM

How was getting the nut and bolts on the fake fog light off? I've read it's a pain because it spins or rusts together and some people have to cut it off

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OTW Z-Boy · 03-30-2016, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TriNismo

How was getting the nut and bolts on the fake fog light off? I've read it's a pain because it spins or rusts together and some people have to cut it off

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I've been very lucky and haven't had that issue.. I have heard that though.

This is the 3rd one I've done and I've found the following helps:

Leave the car parked with the rear facing the sun for a couple hours. Then if possible use a combination wrench on the nut. Counter clockwise slow even pressure. Probably the stripping issue comes from just forcing it thus gouging the plastic where the bolt seats in the housing.

You can also soak the nut in acetone or penetrating oil I've heard that too.

kenchan · 03-30-2016, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TriNismo

Thanks for this thread.. I was thinking of getting a fog light for my Nismo but dang I'm not about to take off my bumper just for a light. You saved me some $$$ buddy!

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wat? taking off the bumper is easy. just do it.

i need to do the foglamp on my STI..

OTW Z-Boy · 03-30-2016, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

wat? taking off the bumper is easy. just do it.

i need to do the foglamp on my STI..

Yeah pretty straight forward getting over the mental aspect of "I'm taking off the bumper of my 40 thousand dollar car to install a 60 dollar light?" Is the real struggle

03-27-2016, 04:36 PM	#16 (permalink)
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03-27-2016, 05:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Kzonts Track Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Greenville, SC Age: 61 Posts: 872 Drives: 2019 Roadster Rep Power: 200741	Damn! I just put in iJDMTOY rear fog light but luckily mine isn't a Nismo. Nice work! OTW Z-Boy likes this.

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03-30-2016, 02:23 AM	#25 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 505	Thanks for this thread.. I was thinking of getting a fog light for my Nismo but dang I'm not about to take off my bumper just for a light. You saved me some $$$ buddy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk OTW Z-Boy likes this.

03-28-2016, 12:57 PM	#23 (permalink)
Louie cat Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: florida Posts: 261 Drives: 2010 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 142	I was wondering the same since mine is empty too.

03-30-2016, 09:59 AM	#27 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 505	How was getting the nut and bolts on the fake fog light off? I've read it's a pain because it spins or rusts together and some people have to cut it off Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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