My new rear rotary lamp
12-26-2005, 12:40 AM
#1
My new rear rotary lamp
I always liked how the RX-8 has a rotary-shaped fog light in other countries outside the USA - but like quite a few other options, this is something that's not available here as an OEM item. But it can be had... except that this one is not hooked up as a rear fog light, rather than an additional light that is on whenever the taillights are illuminated. It is hooked up to the license plate light.
I'm sure some adventurous types could wire it to the fog light switch and use a brighter bulb - but as an ornament, this works quite well and it looks great. I love it!
One additional advantage compared to the OEM rotary lamp is that this can be used together with the rotary accent (or without, if desired).
Now for the pics... the first few show the light assembly and the parts that come with the kit (minus some wire taps). It is a totally professional fabrication - look at how the lamp appears as an OEM item.
I'm sure some adventurous types could wire it to the fog light switch and use a brighter bulb - but as an ornament, this works quite well and it looks great. I love it!
One additional advantage compared to the OEM rotary lamp is that this can be used together with the rotary accent (or without, if desired).
Now for the pics... the first few show the light assembly and the parts that come with the kit (minus some wire taps). It is a totally professional fabrication - look at how the lamp appears as an OEM item.
Last edited by Tamas; 12-26-2005 at 01:55 AM.
12-26-2005, 08:46 AM
#13
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Last edited by chrism; 12-26-2005 at 08:48 AM.
12-26-2005, 01:23 PM
#15
Stuck in a love triangle
From what I can remember, I've never seen one with the rear rotary accent still in tact. All the rear lamps I have seen have always had to cut out that entire area.
Great job
Oh and Tamas....
Great job
Oh and Tamas....
12-26-2005, 08:23 PM
#20
Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
From what I can remember, I've never seen one with the rear rotary accent still in tact. All the rear lamps I have seen have always had to cut out that entire area.
Oh and Tamas....
Good thing you live so far away
Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad
Wait, doesn't the lamp sit inside or overlap the accent? Wouldn't you need to install the accent first?
Last edited by Tamas; 12-26-2005 at 10:58 PM.
12-27-2005, 08:44 PM
#24
Originally Posted by chrism
it did.....in europe and japan
Oh, and those are also real fog lights, while this one is usually just an extra taillight.
A rear fog light is a requirement in many European countries if I'm not mistaken.
