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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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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.
Attached Thumbnails My new rear rotary lamp-p1010321.jpg   My new rear rotary lamp-p1010322.jpg   My new rear rotary lamp-p1010323.jpg  

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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Very nice. Are these from derwankel from the "other side"?

Make sure you have some installed pics.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 12:43 AM
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A hole must be cut into the rotor-shaped recess - I used a hole saw. The end result non-illuminated and with the lights on...
Attached Thumbnails My new rear rotary lamp-p1010324.jpg   My new rear rotary lamp-p1010327.jpg   My new rear rotary lamp-p1010330.jpg  
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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Finally, some close-up shots.
Attached Thumbnails My new rear rotary lamp-p1010331.jpg   My new rear rotary lamp-p1010333.jpg   My new rear rotary lamp-p1010335.jpg  
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
Very nice. Are these from derwankel from the "other side"?
Yep

Make sure you have some installed pics.
Your wish is my command, sir
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 12:56 AM
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looks great!
well done
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:01 AM
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wow! i like that a lot...good job!
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:32 AM
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Nice. I panicked when I saw the cut hole in the rear rotary crest, but it looks sweet in the end.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 02:35 AM
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sweet
I always wanted that mod
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 02:44 AM
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do it mike!
you can make it as a reverse light too......
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 06:27 AM
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Nice...
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 06:57 AM
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Nice job ! Where did you get it ?
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:46 AM
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we can tell you but others may kill you....pm me...or click on my sig and go to page 2 all the way at the bottom!

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by EZZY
you can make it as a reverse light too......
That's correct - the lens can be clear instead of red upon request.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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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....
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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This is such a great mod! I just finished installing mine and am ordering the rear rotary accent shortly:
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 01:45 PM
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The accent goes on after the lamp is installed. You scared me for a sec, I had to dig up the instructions to be sure.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 02:46 PM
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he does make an awesome product doesnt he

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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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.
That's the case with the OEM fog light - but to my understanding, this one is manufactured to either fit together with the rotary accent or without. It's made according to your request.

Oh and Tamas....
Geez... you're starting to scare me
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?
The lamp sits inside the accent, there's no overlapping. You have to install the light first and then the accent. If you already have the accent on, you must pull it off and then reinstall.

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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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OK ... this just looks SICK! ... Gotta get me one of these. Love the look with the accent ... looks like it should have come this way from the factory.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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it did.....in europe and japan
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by chrism
it did.....in europe and japan
Not exactly - those don't fit the rear accent and this one does
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.
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Old Dec 29, 2005 | 03:44 PM
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They look great guys ... glad you are enjoying them.
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