Broken Foglight

hotrod · 01-26-2007, 01:50 PM

Anyone try to replace the glass/plastic if it was broken or cracked. One of mine is broke looking to see if there are any alternatives to buying another set.

SiRyan · 01-26-2007, 02:07 PM

my first set of fogs cracked. I bought another and also I bought lamin x film to help it from not cracking so easily.

Kakashi · 01-26-2007, 02:11 PM

hotrod · 01-26-2007, 02:30 PM

Can you replace the lens????

civic4ever28 · 01-26-2007, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiRyan

my first set of fogs cracked. I bought another and also I bought lamin x film to help it from not cracking so easily.

were can i get the film 2 keep it from cracking cause im going 2 order fog lights soon

SiRyan · 01-26-2007, 02:57 PM

http://lamin-x.com/

**jrMartinez24** · 01-26-2007, 03:11 PM

Do u have H.I.D'S in ur fogs? Mine cracked 2 and I was told that maybe the HID'S cracked the lens b/c it got 2 hot. Don't know if that's true or not but it has happened twice already 2 me

FG2z_K · 01-26-2007, 03:11 PM

Just sux I got mine cracked. The lamp comes in as the whole assembly. So you have to get a new lamp or modify to fix things yourself. I checked with Honda Parts.

SiRyan · 01-26-2007, 03:14 PM

I got HID's in my fogs. but I don't think that was the case bc it was only my driverside one that cracked plus there was a little hole near the bottom of it. Since I've put on the lamin x film I've had no problems with them.

hotrod · 01-26-2007, 03:16 PM

No HID's for me.

**jrMartinez24** · 01-26-2007, 03:18 PM

the 2 times that it happened it was on my driver's side fog. Kinda sux 2 keep replacing the entire thing everytime. I guess I will get that lamin-x thing

civic4ever28 · 01-26-2007, 03:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiRyan

http://lamin-x.com/

thanks man

***GETxERxDONE*** · 01-26-2007, 07:55 PM

i wouldnt get the 20 mil lamin-x it burns easily when you leave your fogs on and arent driving, i saw mine smoking in about 6 mins when i wasnt moving. and no HIDs will not make it crack, hids put out less heat than the regular bulbs. they are basically a flourescent light use less energy and put out less heat while putting out more light

FG2z_K · 01-26-2007, 08:28 PM

does the right and left fog lamp interchangable?

**J-Ro** · 01-26-2007, 08:32 PM

Guys, don't do the lamin-x thing, it doesn't work. My original passenger side foglight broke, so I replaced them and got lamin-x... less than two months later the driver's side broke, and I'm not a tailgater.
Whenever I get around to it, I'm going to dig out my original driver's side (thank GOD I kept it) and make a lexan shield... it's the only sure way to prevent damage to our fragile, fragile foglights

brdhouse · 01-26-2007, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hotrod

Anyone try to replace the glass/plastic if it was broken or cracked. One of mine is broke looking to see if there are any alternatives to buying another set.

you might find some useful info in this thread:

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=348644

jasongg06 · 01-26-2007, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jrmartinez24

Do u have H.I.D'S in ur fogs? Mine cracked 2 and I was told that maybe the HID'S cracked the lens b/c it got 2 hot. Don't know if that's true or not but it has happened twice already 2 me

HID's produce less heat than halogens, so it wasn't the HID's.

caveman74 · 01-26-2007, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brdhouse

you might find some useful info in this thread:

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=348644

Thats what was on my mind to do. I have the same lexan in my garage. Nothing is going to melt or break it. And it is a helluva lot cheaper than a new set of fogs...

hotrod · 01-29-2007, 10:21 AM

I think I might try the lexan. Hopefully it wont yellow to fast.

caveman74 · 01-29-2007, 04:19 PM

It wont yellow, I read the RSX thread and the guy said it lasted around 8 months, then it began to bubble. But he thinks that was caused by the metal shield inside. I'm still gonna do it, for $ 3.00 it is alot cheaper than $65.00.

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SiRyan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo,Ca. Age: 23 Posts: 5,547 iTrader: 16 / 100%	my first set of fogs cracked. I bought another and also I bought lamin x film to help it from not cracking so easily.

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hotrod Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NS Posts: 88 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	Can you replace the lens????

01-26-2007, 02:57 PM	#6 (permalink)
SiRyan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo,Ca. Age: 23 Posts: 5,547 iTrader: 16 / 100%	http://lamin-x.com/

01-26-2007, 03:11 PM	#7 (permalink)
jrMartinez24 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Probably your state Posts: 71,072 Ricky iTrader: 61 / 100%	Do u have H.I.D'S in ur fogs? Mine cracked 2 and I was told that maybe the HID'S cracked the lens b/c it got 2 hot. Don't know if that's true or not but it has happened twice already 2 me

01-26-2007, 03:11 PM	#8 (permalink)
FG2z_K Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 215 Jason iTrader: 2 / 100%	Just sux I got mine cracked. The lamp comes in as the whole assembly. So you have to get a new lamp or modify to fix things yourself. I checked with Honda Parts.

01-26-2007, 03:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
SiRyan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Vallejo,Ca. Age: 23 Posts: 5,547 iTrader: 16 / 100%	I got HID's in my fogs. but I don't think that was the case bc it was only my driverside one that cracked plus there was a little hole near the bottom of it. Since I've put on the lamin x film I've had no problems with them.

01-26-2007, 03:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
hotrod Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NS Posts: 88 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	No HID's for me.

01-26-2007, 03:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
jrMartinez24 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Probably your state Posts: 71,072 Ricky iTrader: 61 / 100%	the 2 times that it happened it was on my driver's side fog. Kinda sux 2 keep replacing the entire thing everytime. I guess I will get that lamin-x thing

01-26-2007, 07:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
*GETxERxDONE* Dont Mess With This Zohan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Age: 22 Posts: 7,221 Nichuma Ben Gabriel Ha Levi iTrader: 2 / 100%	i wouldnt get the 20 mil lamin-x it burns easily when you leave your fogs on and arent driving, i saw mine smoking in about 6 mins when i wasnt moving. and no HIDs will not make it crack, hids put out less heat than the regular bulbs. they are basically a flourescent light use less energy and put out less heat while putting out more light

01-26-2007, 08:28 PM	#14 (permalink)
FG2z_K Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 215 Jason iTrader: 2 / 100%	does the right and left fog lamp interchangable?

01-26-2007, 08:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
J-Ro Hail corporate masters. Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario Age: 26 Posts: 2,469 Jason iTrader: 4 / 100%	Guys, don't do the lamin-x thing, it doesn't work. My original passenger side foglight broke, so I replaced them and got lamin-x... less than two months later the driver's side broke, and I'm not a tailgater. Whenever I get around to it, I'm going to dig out my original driver's side (thank GOD I kept it) and make a lexan shield... it's the only sure way to prevent damage to our fragile, fragile foglights

01-29-2007, 10:21 AM	#19 (permalink)
hotrod Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NS Posts: 88 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	I think I might try the lexan. Hopefully it wont yellow to fast.

01-29-2007, 04:19 PM	#20 (permalink)
caveman74 Senior Member Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Woodstock, Ga Posts: 2,388 Kevin iTrader: 19 / 100%	It wont yellow, I read the RSX thread and the guy said it lasted around 8 months, then it began to bubble. But he thinks that was caused by the metal shield inside. I'm still gonna do it, for $ 3.00 it is alot cheaper than $65.00.