fixing rear fog lights
10-16-2006, 10:37 AM
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fixing rear fog lights
Any other shops other than MM has very good experience with the rear fog lamp? Looking for a fast fix, rather than be a guinea pig for some Accessory shop. cause mine is PI.
10-16-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mkl22
Any other shops other than MM has very good experience with the rear fog lamp? Looking for a fast fix, rather than be a guinea pig for some Accessory shop. cause mine is PI.
10-17-2006, 02:14 AM
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went for a drive up north. and during heavy rains, i can hardly see the car in front of me. So think that a rear fog kinda useful, it also adds a bit of color to the otherwise black 'bum' 
10-17-2006, 06:51 AM
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Inter moonson season is approaching. Based on the weather report, there's an indication of of the onset of North Easterly winds. Could potentially clear our haze problem...save some money buy better brakes...even if you can't see, can still stop in time.
10-17-2006, 09:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Yellow Cab
rear fog lamp from MM is normal bulb. Try to get LED 1.
its Tested during one of the trips to Malaysia together with JetBlast. and It was raining very heavily. and the Only car that can be seen is the one with the Mazda Bright Red Rear fog light.
10-20-2006, 12:21 AM
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rear fogs
Decided to DIY. finished installing the light behind. next is the wirings.
will only use fogs when the visibility is bad la. I know how it is like driving behind someone with rear fogs on for no reason. Main use is on NS highway during heavy rains. Trust me, you can barely see the car in front.
anyway fogs be it front or rear are there to allow people to see you. its purpose is never to illuminate the road for you to see. Headlights do the job of throwing the beam forward to illuminate the road ahead. The fogs throw a wide beam to allow others to see you more clearly.
will only use fogs when the visibility is bad la. I know how it is like driving behind someone with rear fogs on for no reason. Main use is on NS highway during heavy rains. Trust me, you can barely see the car in front.
anyway fogs be it front or rear are there to allow people to see you. its purpose is never to illuminate the road for you to see. Headlights do the job of throwing the beam forward to illuminate the road ahead. The fogs throw a wide beam to allow others to see you more clearly.
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10-20-2006, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by mkl22
Decided to DIY. finished installing the light behind. next is the wirings.
will only use fogs when the visibility is bad la. I know how it is like driving behind someone with rear fogs on for no reason. Main use is on NS highway during heavy rains. Trust me, you can barely see the car in front.
will only use fogs when the visibility is bad la. I know how it is like driving behind someone with rear fogs on for no reason. Main use is on NS highway during heavy rains. Trust me, you can barely see the car in front.
10-20-2006, 12:53 AM
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just want to share,i've ordered Derwankel rear rotary lamp light 
here's the thread: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/check-out-my-latest-creation-77979/page4/
here's the thread: https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-exterior-appearance-body-kits-27/check-out-my-latest-creation-77979/page4/
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10-20-2006, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by wen pin
Wah! not bad, can DIY! where you get ur light from and how much?
anyway not difficult to DIY. there are instructions although its in Jap, still fairly readable by recognising the characters which are the same as chinese. Had the tools to cut the bumper also. USed a dremel. quite easy. except that i had to remove the bumper to screw in the light. was told by another forumer in the US , that no need to remove bumper, But i didn't have a short stubby screw driver to screw it in, thus had to remove bumper. Took an additional 20mins as i'm not too familiar to take it out.
DIY also has its benefits. I get good workmanship instead of leaving it to the shop which anyhow bang it in and then say sorry if they damage any part.
Also must be careful when i reverse into a lot. scraping the bumper now , might break the light. haha
10-20-2006, 01:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mkl22
bought it from a bro here. $250.
anyway not difficult to DIY. there are instructions although its in Jap, still fairly readable by recognising the characters which are the same as chinese. Had the tools to cut the bumper also. USed a dremel. quite easy. except that i had to remove the bumper to screw in the light. was told by another forumer in the US , that no need to remove bumper, But i didn't have a short stubby screw driver to screw it in, thus had to remove bumper. Took an additional 20mins as i'm not too familiar to take it out.
DIY also has its benefits. I get good workmanship instead of leaving it to the shop which anyhow bang it in and then say sorry if they damage any part.
Also must be careful when i reverse into a lot. scraping the bumper now , might break the light. haha
anyway not difficult to DIY. there are instructions although its in Jap, still fairly readable by recognising the characters which are the same as chinese. Had the tools to cut the bumper also. USed a dremel. quite easy. except that i had to remove the bumper to screw in the light. was told by another forumer in the US , that no need to remove bumper, But i didn't have a short stubby screw driver to screw it in, thus had to remove bumper. Took an additional 20mins as i'm not too familiar to take it out.
DIY also has its benefits. I get good workmanship instead of leaving it to the shop which anyhow bang it in and then say sorry if they damage any part.
Also must be careful when i reverse into a lot. scraping the bumper now , might break the light. haha
cheers
10-20-2006, 05:40 AM
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nowadays the rear light got so many options....
original mazda, monster garage led, derwankel brake light, rx8strakes led.
actually to fix the rear light no need to cut or drill or take out bumper.
i installed my own too, quite simple n fun.
original mazda, monster garage led, derwankel brake light, rx8strakes led.
actually to fix the rear light no need to cut or drill or take out bumper.
i installed my own too, quite simple n fun.
10-20-2006, 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackEight
nowadays the rear light got so many options....
original mazda, monster garage led, derwankel brake light, rx8strakes led.
actually to fix the rear light no need to cut or drill or take out bumper.
i installed my own too, quite simple n fun.
original mazda, monster garage led, derwankel brake light, rx8strakes led.
actually to fix the rear light no need to cut or drill or take out bumper.
i installed my own too, quite simple n fun.
10-20-2006, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by clarencel
Which one did u get?
you try this link, quite fun..shows u how the light works..parking light, brake light
http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?...PROD&ProdID=30
but i can't wait for the leds to blow........so i can make my own design.
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