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codyJDM
12-07-2008, 10:27 PM
I figured a nice DIY was in order :)

This is for an 86-87 front bumper, and is very simple and extremely sturdy and durable.

Materials:

-Fog lights of your choice(I used these) they included a generous kit with hardware and wiring.

http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/9251/1feb1wv5.jpg

-50mm corner braces(these will be used as the brackets)

http://www.stanleyhardware.com/catalog_images/web_detail/302810_web_detail.jpg

-Basic hand tools

-Sheet metal screws

Step 1: Remove front bumper by removing the 4 10mm bolts behind the bumper lights and the 4 screws on the inner fender.

Step 2: Pop out the fog light covers with a flathead screwdriver.

Step 3: Position your corner brace in a vice, and drill a hole where you decided you wanted the fog light housing to sit in the corner brace.

Step 4: Position your corner brace on the bumper support, and drill one of the three sheet metal screws into the bumper support(to allow adjustability)

Step 5: Once the corner brace is aligned, drill in the remaining sheet metal screws and you will have something that looks like this:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/badubagabi/DSCN0941.jpg

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/badubagabi/DSCN0945.jpg

As you can see, the 2inch corner brace fits PERFECTLY between the bumper support and the foam, so that will serve as your guide for placement.

Step 6: Install fog light housing without lense and align them to your liking

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/badubagabi/DSCN0943.jpg

Step 7: Install fog light lenses, and reinstall the bumper in reverse order of removal.

Very straight forward and simple install. IMO the best way you could do it on an 86-87 front end. I'd rate it a 4/10 on difficulty. Takes about an hour to do with some patience. They are is easy to adjust and will not budge once you align them to where you like. The only downside is that you must make your adjustments perfect while the bumper is off, because the bolt that holds the fog light to the bracket it behind the bumper as you can also see in the pictures

The outcome should look something like this:

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b307/badubagabi/DSCN0947.jpg

Now sit back, and enjoy your new fog lights :cheers:

Civic Accord Honda
12-07-2008, 11:54 PM
if i could rep people on the site like you can on most sites i would def rep you!,

they look totally awesome! great diy and i cant wait to use this diy on my next 3g :D ,

so since i cant rep you here have this cookie
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:uHg8hJpCj0WQ-M:http://thehealthblogger.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/cookie.jpg

codyJDM
12-08-2008, 08:12 AM
Cookies ftw :D

micky
12-08-2008, 04:06 PM
I like your fog lights yellow
think about looking round fog lights clear?
congrattukation yoor fogh lights very good

LxAcc510
12-08-2008, 11:19 PM
sticky sticky stickky!

Thanks codster. I'm bookmarking this shit and following your diy when i find another pair like yours online.

johnnygo
12-08-2008, 11:43 PM
there's a pair on ebay right now just type in "bosch halogen fog lights" they're in a black box but its the same part number as these.

Catalyst
12-09-2008, 08:37 AM
Damn that looks good Cody! I've been searching for the perfect Yellow light, rectangle fogs just like yours, and now I know what kind to get! In fact I am going to try and snag that set thats on Ebay right now.

Thanks for the writeup!