Fog Replacement

370z2 · 01-25-2009, 12:37 PM

Anyone has plans on making the rear fog functional? I will.

Crash · 01-25-2009, 02:12 PM

I plan on it. JDM.

Minicobra1 · 01-25-2009, 02:17 PM

Yes, I want to. Either that or I'll get rid of it with a new bumper replacement.

G&M Performance · 01-25-2009, 02:27 PM

JDM here too. Depending on how it looks, I will place my university's logo on it so when I hit the brakes, you'll see a big "A." Roll tide!

Crash · 01-25-2009, 02:29 PM

I don't think that fog light turns on with the brakes. I'm pretty sure it's a constant on when there's fog.

G&M Performance · 01-25-2009, 02:32 PM

^^^^ Gotcha! Thanks.

veightkiller · 01-25-2009, 03:11 PM

yeah it would be great to have that thing functional.on the E90 you just have to buy the switch for the euro versions to get the rear for working or DIY version. i hope you just need to get the JDM switch or some DIY to get this one working.

Robert_Nash · 01-25-2009, 07:38 PM

I have seen some Nissan parts/repair manuals and it looks to me as if the parts needed (that aren't already there) could be ordered (although an ordering dealer may well have to go through a Canadian dealer to actually get them).

I fully expect some aftermarket company (or several) to come up with some easy kits to use the fog light area...I could see it being an optional back-up light or a light that does come on with the breaks and/or turn signals or perhaps a continuous-on that has a logo in it (like a "Z" or whatever one wanted there).

There seems to be pretty universal agreement that the area needs to be used in some way!!!

Crash · 01-25-2009, 11:26 PM

I'll have to add an HPI Nitro-star .21 motor in there and use the fog hole as the exhaust!

(+1 HP!) J/K

Nah, I will just order the parts from CA.

Minicobra1 · 01-26-2009, 03:20 AM

I was under my car earlier today and their is a wiring harness that goes to the fog light

I couldn't see if there was a bulb in there or not. I'll have to do a more thorough inspection this next weekend. So it may just be purchasing the switch to activate it.

Braden

Robert_Nash · 01-26-2009, 10:56 AM

I doubt that the actual electrical outlet/bulb housing is there - that would probably have to be purchased.

Of course, you'll either need a wiring diagram for the vehicle or do a lot of "hunting" for the wire's termination in the cab.

I wonder if the "switch" for the rear fog is designed to be on the stalk (with the headlights) or if it's a stand alone rocker switch on the dash somewhere???

Lug · 01-26-2009, 11:16 AM

Why not think outside the box and do something a little classy?

For example, I'm thinking those plastic trailer hitch testicles would mount there perfectly.

Robert_Nash · 01-26-2009, 11:26 AM

To each his own!

Lug · 01-26-2009, 12:23 PM

I can't believe I didn't even receive some big-time powerful rep points for my suggestion..........you people suck!

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z350boy · 01-26-2009, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crash

I don't think that fog light turns on with the brakes. I'm pretty sure it's a constant on when there's fog.

As US customers will be doing an aftermarket mod, you can arrange it any way you like.

01-25-2009, 12:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
370z2 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Miami Fl Posts: 15 Drives: GTI Turbo Rep Power: 290	Fog Replacement Anyone has plans on making the rear fog functional? I will.

01-25-2009, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I plan on it. JDM. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-25-2009, 02:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I don't think that fog light turns on with the brakes. I'm pretty sure it's a constant on when there's fog. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-25-2009, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	I have seen some Nissan parts/repair manuals and it looks to me as if the parts needed (that aren't already there) could be ordered (although an ordering dealer may well have to go through a Canadian dealer to actually get them). I fully expect some aftermarket company (or several) to come up with some easy kits to use the fog light area...I could see it being an optional back-up light or a light that does come on with the breaks and/or turn signals or perhaps a continuous-on that has a logo in it (like a "Z" or whatever one wanted there). There seems to be pretty universal agreement that the area needs to be used in some way!!! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

01-25-2009, 11:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	I'll have to add an HPI Nitro-star .21 motor in there and use the fog hole as the exhaust! (+1 HP!) J/K Nah, I will just order the parts from CA. __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

01-25-2009, 02:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	Yes, I want to. Either that or I'll get rid of it with a new bumper replacement.

01-25-2009, 02:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	JDM here too. Depending on how it looks, I will place my university's logo on it so when I hit the brakes, you'll see a big "A." Roll tide!

01-25-2009, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
G&M Performance Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 425 Drives: LS3 Genesis Coupe Rep Power: 227	^^^^ Gotcha! Thanks.

01-25-2009, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
veightkiller Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: vancity Posts: 163 Drives: 335i e90 Rep Power: 16	yeah it would be great to have that thing functional.on the E90 you just have to buy the switch for the euro versions to get the rear for working or DIY version. i hope you just need to get the JDM switch or some DIY to get this one working.

01-26-2009, 03:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
Minicobra1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Orange County, CA. Posts: 1,205 Drives: 370Z Tour, Spt, 6mt Rep Power: 645	I was under my car earlier today and their is a wiring harness that goes to the fog light I couldn't see if there was a bulb in there or not. I'll have to do a more thorough inspection this next weekend. So it may just be purchasing the switch to activate it. Braden

01-26-2009, 10:56 AM	#11 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	I doubt that the actual electrical outlet/bulb housing is there - that would probably have to be purchased. Of course, you'll either need a wiring diagram for the vehicle or do a lot of "hunting" for the wire's termination in the cab. I wonder if the "switch" for the rear fog is designed to be on the stalk (with the headlights) or if it's a stand alone rocker switch on the dash somewhere??? __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

01-26-2009, 11:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	Why not think outside the box and do something a little classy? For example, I'm thinking those plastic trailer hitch testicles would mount there perfectly.

01-26-2009, 11:26 AM	#13 (permalink)
Robert_Nash Track Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle TN/Savannah GA Posts: 762 Drives: '14 Q60IPL/'14Armada Rep Power: 17	To each his own! __________________ Robert -My Basset Hound Is Smarter Than Your Honor Student and Barack Obama -

01-26-2009, 12:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 19	I can't believe I didn't even receive some big-time powerful rep points for my suggestion..........you people suck! ll v