E46 M3 fog lights on an SI?

**atruhondagrl** · 03-29-2007, 11:40 AM

So, I went to a Chevy dealership (research!) and noticed that the Cobalt SS has projector fogs. Why the hell Honda can't do this simple addition on a Civic is beyond me but anyway... seeing another members DIY on Nissan fogs on his car got me thinking. What if there was a full set that would work on the FG2. This is where the bimmer lights come into play.

Here's a pic of what they look like

They're oval shaped. Since I'm here in the dirtbowl I can't just readily go out and check the size of BMW lights. Does anyone have an idea if these would work in place of the OEM ones? Or willing to see if they work? I would just go out and try this on my own if I were back home but.....

***striker_1818*** · 03-29-2007, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

So, I went to a Chevy dealership (research!) and noticed that the Cobalt SS has projector fogs. Why the hell Honda can't do this simple addition on a Civic is beyond me but anyway... seeing another members DIY on Nissan fogs on his car got me thinking. What if there was a full set that would work on the FG2. This is where the bimmer lights come into play.

Here's a pic of what they look like

They're oval shaped. Since I'm here in the dirtbowl I can't just readily go out and check the size of BMW lights. Does anyone have an idea if these would work in place of the OEM ones? Or willing to see if they work? I would just go out and try this on my own if I were back home but.....

anything will fit with a little customazation. Even some headlights on the bottom to mimic the WRX fogs. The thing is making some brackets for the fogs to get a clean and perfect fit unless you want some ugly lookin fogs that u can tell they don't belong there?

BlackSupraC2 · 03-29-2007, 01:23 PM

i like the jdm ones much better than projector fogs

**atruhondagrl** · 04-04-2007, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackSupraC2

i like the jdm ones much better than projector fogs

JDM kills the look of the car. The yellow just doesn't go with my car. But these do.

fg2k20z306 · 04-04-2007, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

JDM kills the look of the car. The yellow just doesn't go with my car. But these do.

Who said JDM or aka Yellow fogs doesnt go well with Fiji Blue Pearl?

**atruhondagrl** · 04-04-2007, 08:23 PM

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Who said JDM or aka Yellow fogs doesnt go well with Fiji Blue Pearl...?

I'm not saying that it doesn't go with FBP. It doesn't go with my car.

fg2k20z306 · 04-04-2007, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

I'm not saying that it doesn't go with FBP. It doesn't go with my car.

ohh i know i think its because you got the clear headlights going on.

**atruhondagrl** · 04-04-2007, 08:38 PM

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ohh i know i think its because you got the clear headlights going on.

Yep. Thats it. I'm having a retro set made and all they will have is the amber reflector piece. Not the whole insert. I'm using the tiny piece just to get any anxious cops off of my butt should i have a problem.

***J-Ro*** · 04-04-2007, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

Yep. Thats it. I'm having a retro set made and all they will have is the amber reflector piece. Not the whole insert. I'm using the tiny piece just to get any anxious cops off of my butt should i have a problem.

Like this?

***striker_1818*** · 04-04-2007, 10:44 PM

why are your projectors seated too far back?

**atruhondagrl** · 04-04-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by J-Ro

Like this?

Hey buddy!

I'm going for a different look. Too much of a pain to describe here. I'll post pics in June when I get them on the car.

***rippars*** · 04-04-2007, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

Hey buddy!

I'm going for a different look. Too much of a pain to describe here. I'll post pics in June when I get them on the car.

o snap cant wait to see what yo ugot in store... mine come friday!

torn on the amber inserts tho.

***J-Ro*** · 04-04-2007, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by atruhondagrl

Hey buddy!

I'm going for a different look. Too much of a pain to describe here. I'll post pics in June when I get them on the car.

Different look, eh? Now I'm curious

**atruhondagrl** · 04-04-2007, 11:02 PM

All I'll say is no blue paint in my lights.

**Nomar06** · 04-04-2007, 11:03 PM

The projector from the BMW fog will fit with a retro to our fogs. The whole BMW projector and housing looks like it wont fit. What you really want to do is buy a set of 03-05 Lexus fogs. They are true projectors using HID bulbs. That BMW ones in your pic have halogen lights. I know the Lexus fogs are yellow but you can find ones with a clear lense. Seen them on ebay with the clear lenses.

**Nomar06** · 04-04-2007, 11:04 PM

oh, if you ever decide to visit your buddies in Charlotte i could do the retro in a day or two.

**atruhondagrl** · 04-04-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nomar06

The projector from the BMW fog will fit with a retro to our fogs. The whole BMW projector and housing looks like it wont fit. What you really want to do is buy a set of 03-05 Lexus fogs. They are true projectors using HID bulbs. That BMW ones in your pic have halogen lights. I know the Lexus fogs are yellow but you can find ones with a clear lense. Seen them on ebay with the clear lenses.

Hmmm... another person playing devil's advocate tonight. Lets seee.... google...

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Originally Posted by Nomar06

oh, if you ever decide to visit your buddies in Charlotte i could do the retro in a day or two.

I could possibly find a way to work this into the schedule. lol. Thanks.

***striker_1818*** · 04-04-2007, 11:19 PM

=] go truhondagrl

**Nomar06** · 04-04-2007, 11:45 PM

Look at my pics with the yellow retro done. Cant really see the yellow unless you look at it from the front.

**atruhondagrl** · 04-05-2007, 12:21 AM

Looking good from here. But do you have any close ups?

03-29-2007, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
atruhondagrl The Ocho's Red Queen Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 30,232 Ztard iTrader: 27 / 100%	E46 M3 fog lights on an SI? So, I went to a Chevy dealership (research!) and noticed that the Cobalt SS has projector fogs. Why the hell Honda can't do this simple addition on a Civic is beyond me but anyway... seeing another members DIY on Nissan fogs on his car got me thinking. What if there was a full set that would work on the FG2. This is where the bimmer lights come into play. Here's a pic of what they look like They're oval shaped. Since I'm here in the dirtbowl I can't just readily go out and check the size of BMW lights. Does anyone have an idea if these would work in place of the OEM ones? Or willing to see if they work? I would just go out and try this on my own if I were back home but..... __________________ Needs more cowbell. My Z/ My Si

04-04-2007, 11:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
atruhondagrl The Ocho's Red Queen Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 30,232 Ztard iTrader: 27 / 100%	All I'll say is no blue paint in my lights. __________________ Needs more cowbell. My Z/ My Si

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Nomar06 Rickeh™ iz hella PRDM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 29 Posts: 38,227 iTrader: 16 / 100%	The projector from the BMW fog will fit with a retro to our fogs. The whole BMW projector and housing looks like it wont fit. What you really want to do is buy a set of 03-05 Lexus fogs. They are true projectors using HID bulbs. That BMW ones in your pic have halogen lights. I know the Lexus fogs are yellow but you can find ones with a clear lense. Seen them on ebay with the clear lenses. __________________

04-04-2007, 11:04 PM	#16 (permalink)
Nomar06 Rickeh™ iz hella PRDM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 29 Posts: 38,227 iTrader: 16 / 100%	oh, if you ever decide to visit your buddies in Charlotte i could do the retro in a day or two. __________________

04-04-2007, 11:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Nomar06 Rickeh™ iz hella PRDM Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Age: 29 Posts: 38,227 iTrader: 16 / 100%	Look at my pics with the yellow retro done. Cant really see the yellow unless you look at it from the front. __________________

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BlackSupraC2 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northern VA Age: 21 Posts: 402 Alejandro Heredia iTrader: 0 / 0%	i like the jdm ones much better than projector fogs

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*striker_1818* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Farmingdale, New York Age: 24 Posts: 11,890 I Love Kristina iTrader: 19 / 100%	why are your projectors seated too far back?

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*striker_1818* VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Farmingdale, New York Age: 24 Posts: 11,890 I Love Kristina iTrader: 19 / 100%	=] go truhondagrl

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atruhondagrl The Ocho's Red Queen Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 30,232 Ztard iTrader: 27 / 100%	Looking good from here. But do you have any close ups? __________________ Needs more cowbell. My Z/ My Si

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