Retrofitting foglights into late model...

[M42Technik]

Yes I did.

Then the problem may be that the wire you need are not setup for late models, I am not sure how you could splice them in since early fogs don't take H3 bulbs...sorry man, I dunno shit about early models.

[cbouchez]

Yes I did.

[M42Technik]

What about the plugs?

I found the wires but they are by the engine bay 1986 E30.

I'll take some pics shortly...

Hmm you might have a problem since you are doing it for an early body E30. Did you do a bumper conversion?

[cbouchez]

What about the plugs?

I found the wires but they are by the engine bay 1986 E30.

I'll take some pics shortly...

[beejay]

I got this part number for the rely is it the same one? 61.31.1.374.631

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[M42Technik]

How much did the french fogs cost, if you don't mind me asking?

They are the same price as regular fogs at $175 each from the dealer at retail price. So a total of $350. Try and get someone with a wholesale account.

The problem is, I bought them and one was faded to a green, so I have to get another set.

[E30 Reaktionär]

How much did the french fogs cost, if you don't mind me asking?

[M42Technik]

ps- what do u mean "freanch fog lights" ? is there "american" ones? what is the difference?

Ron, the only difference is that in France they have to have a yellow foglight and headlight system, thus making them yellow in appearance from the factory, the glass is yellow, not clear.

Otherwise it is a clear glass everywhere else in the world.

[ron1999]

Man
this thread is so good.
a real help about fitting those fog lights...
thanks

ps- what do u mean "freanch fog lights" ? is there "american" ones? what is the difference?




Ron.

[passdanachos]

H3 bulb? Can you upgrade to HID? Or is that a downgrade like angel eyes?

[M42Technik]

I have the foglights as well but I haven't installed them yet. Couple of questions though:

What are the wire colours for the foglights and the switch, so I know what wires I am looking for?
Where on the fuse box do I install the relay and fuses? (or do I just read the fuse cover / Owners manual and it tells me there?)

Thanks for the info!

Unsure of the colors, it apparently will be hanging with the base that plugs into the H3 bulb. The owners manual will tell you the fuse number.

[passdanachos]

I have the foglights as well but I haven't installed them yet. Couple of questions though:

What are the wire colours for the foglights and the switch, so I know what wires I am looking for?
Where on the fuse box do I install the relay and fuses? (or do I just read the fuse cover / Owners manual and it tells me there?)

Thanks for the info!

[PiercedE30]

I got my old lamin-x yellow protective film and they looked pretty good.

[M42Technik]

do you know where to find just a yellow lins/glass like a replacement?

LaminX has them, and maybe BavAuto, but LaminX for sure.

[moatilliatta]

do you know where to find just a yellow lins/glass like a replacement?