Puddle Lights!!!
06-19-2004, 09:37 PM
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Puddle Lights!!!
I see that the Rx8s in Europe Japan etc get the option for Puddle lights(lights that are located under the mirrors and turn on when you open the door) I searched high and low on the internet to see if I could purchase the wiring kit and the lighting kit to install on my U.S. Model. If anyone has any ideas if it is even possible to get or can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated.
06-21-2004, 10:36 AM
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I believe that Canzoomer has them available on his price sheet list. They aren't cheap. Check www.canzoomer.com and look at the price list. I saw them there before...
06-21-2004, 10:37 AM
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'Zoomers got 'em.........
06-21-2004, 01:02 PM
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could somebody post a picture of these installed and demonstrate how they function? I don't see how LEDs mounted on the side mirrors would light up the ground much with the door open. I'm thinking the door might block the LEDs from lighting up the ground (or puddles) at your feet.
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06-21-2004, 01:13 PM
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Check out this thread of someone doing there interior with all blue lights, the second picture shows the puddle lights, I cant say how affective these are however I can say they look awesome and I want them on my US spec car.
Enjoy
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...nterior+lights
Enjoy
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...nterior+lights
02-17-2006, 08:43 AM
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I was thinking about ordering the mirror lights, until I saw that you need to put your SS# on the order form. How can I get these lights without giving out my SS#?? I think that's 
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Darkrose, ya thats what has prevented me from buying anything from Canzoomer.. I'm not about to give someone in another country (or even this country) my SS#!
There is a guy who makes a puddle light kit and can sell it to you via paypal or whatever. Drop me a PM if you are interested in the information. (My puddle lights should be here in the next couple of days.. but won't go on until spring)
There is a guy who makes a puddle light kit and can sell it to you via paypal or whatever. Drop me a PM if you are interested in the information. (My puddle lights should be here in the next couple of days.. but won't go on until spring)
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Rear fog light is located in the "rotor" design under the back bumper (the black cover area).
I still want to get the rear fog light, but I think I'm going to stick w/ OEM on that part. I want to get the switch and rear fog, and well.. use it as a rear fog.
The parts from Derwankel (AFAIK) really are more suited to an additional running light or brake light. (But they sure look like a much easier install)
I still want to get the rear fog light, but I think I'm going to stick w/ OEM on that part. I want to get the switch and rear fog, and well.. use it as a rear fog.
The parts from Derwankel (AFAIK) really are more suited to an additional running light or brake light. (But they sure look like a much easier install)
02-17-2006, 11:29 AM
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Rear fog light is located in the "rotor" design under the back bumper (the black cover area).
I still want to get the rear fog light, but I think I'm going to stick w/ OEM on that part. I want to get the switch and rear fog, and well.. use it as a rear fog.
The parts from Derwankel (AFAIK) really are more suited to an additional running light or brake light. (But they sure look like a much easier install)
I still want to get the rear fog light, but I think I'm going to stick w/ OEM on that part. I want to get the switch and rear fog, and well.. use it as a rear fog.
The parts from Derwankel (AFAIK) really are more suited to an additional running light or brake light. (But they sure look like a much easier install)
Darkrose, here's a pic from this site. http://home.comcast.net/~store0001/t.../IMG_1270h.jpg
03-17-2006, 11:36 PM
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I've got the parts catalog. We have puddle lights here in Australia. Sorry, but the catalog doesn't break down the mirror housing to include the puddle light details (other than the lamp number).
You'll need to buy whole pre-painted mirrors if you want original Mazda gear.
You'll need to buy whole pre-painted mirrors if you want original Mazda gear.
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Just an update. I got the puddle lights and finally got them installed. They are really nice, as Gomez said.. he makes good stuff..
As far as the install.. the tricky bit is getting the mirror glass off, and the inside door panel off.. everything else is fairly straight forward.. and depending on how **** you want to be, you can do like I did and unwrap/rewrap the wiring harness in the mirror with the puddle lamp wires.. (bit cleaner of an install IMHO). I also soldered the wires instead of using the power taps that come in the kit.
As far as the install.. the tricky bit is getting the mirror glass off, and the inside door panel off.. everything else is fairly straight forward.. and depending on how **** you want to be, you can do like I did and unwrap/rewrap the wiring harness in the mirror with the puddle lamp wires.. (bit cleaner of an install IMHO). I also soldered the wires instead of using the power taps that come in the kit.
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^^ we want pics!
congrats on the install.
congrats on the install.
05-04-2006, 02:39 PM
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any updates?
Fray: Got any pics?
Wasn't it believed that the lights were also ecu controlled? Are they controlled by the fob?
Fray: Got any pics?
Wasn't it believed that the lights were also ecu controlled? Are they controlled by the fob?
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Looks like I'm heading over to the dark side to check these out... thanks again
Looks like I'm heading over to the dark side to check these out... thanks again
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I'm going to be installed the rear JDM fog light this weekend.. I'll take pictures of the puddle lamps at that time.
One suggestion, get hyperwhite 194 bulbs for them when you do the install. They show up much better at night.
One suggestion, get hyperwhite 194 bulbs for them when you do the install. They show up much better at night.
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05-05-2006, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by fray
One suggestion, get hyperwhite 194 bulbs for them when you do the install. They show up much better at night.
Can't wait to see those pics of yours...
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