Would it be better to request the fog lamps be installed from stock or do it locally after getting the 8? Someone mentioned to me before that it is not a good idea to install fog lamps at all because it blocks the air in take, how true is that? Anyone can advise?

 

u got ur 8 oredi??

 

nope. I can't get it before I disappear to australia for 2 months of defence exercise, would be a waste of $$$. But the 1st period of window to buy is approaching in 2 months time so need to sort out the finer details in what I want for my ride.

 

my take is, buy the car 1st..... maybe by then u wldnt even like the look of the fogs.. 6AT most prob dun come with fogs.

1. do u intend to change bodykit?

2. wat is the purpose of the fog?

 

Nope, prob no body kit for me. Yah I know that the fog lamps dont come standard it is not so modular to install. Getting it more for asthetic reasons rather than for practical use. Better for me to request it from stock then?

 

Foggies quite unnecessary lah. Dont miss them at all after removing them...

 

i guess i'm a foggie kind of guy, but were there any issues when u had ur foggies on? higher engine temp?

 

higher engine temp becos of fogs????????

 

Sushi, if one day you got your 8... we can advise.... now, chill...

 

Really depends bro. For my previous ride, having foggies r for aesthetic. then i realise that when i change my headlight to white bulb, i need to change the colour of the bulb for my foggies as well!!! cas i cant stand the having different colours for the 'front light cluster' (i.e. white headlight, yellow pole light and foggies, u 'll see them quite often in our local road and imo, it s**ks). As such, additional cost are incurred and the best thing is, u dont get to use them often. Haizzz. Well, the 1st thing wen i got my 8, i've changed my HID to 8K bulbs and ofcourse, my pole light to white as well

As for the 8, i personally tink its nicer w/o the foggies. and yes, the position of the foggies r smacked in the middle of ur oil cooler's air path. Whether ther is ani repercussion, i'm not sure though.....

 

now...where have i heard that before?

foggies are practically useless la. like got 10" kukubird but cannot show anyone. then if you decide to show someone....police catch you for flashing

 

Thanx Het for your advice, yup that's the issue I'm concern about when you mention about it being in the middle of the oil cooler air path. Just wondering if any implications to car's well being. I think it looks nicer with the fog lamps too and thanx for the tip about the difference in light colour, will watch out for it.

 

paisey bro, go-stun abit, i meant to say i prefer the 8 without the foggies. But i can see u pretty adamant in having them. wateva the case, all the best in ur Zhning cheers

 

Aiyah... just buy the fog lamps. Why bother with the rest of the car?

Just hold up the fog lamps and pretend the rest of your arms & legs are the rims and your body the equivalent of the beautiful curves of the 8. We did this all the time when we were kids...

As for airflow issues, I highly doubt if a set of fogs will affect the car. It generates enough heat. Cant imagine it being even worse.

The solution for this is to drive as fast as possible all the time to ensure at least sufficient airflow into the radiator & rest of engine.

Spend your money on high quality UV/IR window tinting. V-Cool or 3M. Best value for money for the 8 esp if you are getting a dark coloured car.

 

SF,
get the car first. there are many foglights lying ard, including mine after i changed bodykit.

 

ok. so better to get it stock then? Save the hassle?

 

wat airspeed is saying is, get it witout fogs. they are many used fog lights lying around from those who have changed out their kits.

Come down on friday for the meetup. Doesnt matter whether u got ur 8 or not...

 

love to go but working late, maybe next time!

 

how late??? we oredi meeting 10pm, we usually there until abt 1am...... ur late cun be later than us wat....

come lah...

 

Come lah... I oso work late until have to fly back from overseas just to attend the meet this Fri!!