DIY: EVO-R Foglight Install

chuckd05 · 03-19-2011, 03:35 PM

I finally put mine in today... and may need to take it off and re - install it because with my blacked out valence , I liked how the dummy lights color was very much the same as the valence.. this one stands out... I wired it to reverse to blink and brake to be steady.. but put a switch in-line the brake wire so I can turn it off it I get sick of it... everything works great but the color is a little to bright.. also on one side of the light I can see a smidge of white where I didn't with the stock one.. so I need to take it off again, tint it, and spray inside of the bumper where the light sits... oh well.. but overall I am happy with it...

Also, yesterday and this morning I sprayed PB blaster on my bolts and they came off VERY easily. I'm not sure if mine were just installed without locktite of the pb blaster worked but they came off with zero hassle.

ProfessorDave · 03-30-2011, 07:40 PM

Chuckd, do you have pics with the blacked out valance? I like the look of your valance, and have plans to have mine painted the same way. But I think I can picture how the EVO-R light would stand out. Post a pic if you can

shoopajae10 · 03-31-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chuckd05

I finally put mine in today... and may need to take it off and re - install it because with my blacked out valence , I liked how the dummy lights color was very much the same as the valence.. this one stands out... I wired it to reverse to blink and brake to be steady.. but put a switch in-line the brake wire so I can turn it off it I get sick of it... everything works great but the color is a little to bright.. also on one side of the light I can see a smidge of white where I didn't with the stock one.. so I need to take it off again, tint it, and spray inside of the bumper where the light sits... oh well.. but overall I am happy with it...

Also, yesterday and this morning I sprayed PB blaster on my bolts and they came off VERY easily. I'm not sure if mine were just installed without locktite of the pb blaster worked but they came off with zero hassle.

I had a feeling the EVO R lights would be noticeably different if you have painted valence. Do you mind taking some pictures?

So you were able to achieve the look of dim when on and brighten on brake and blink in reverse?

happytheman · 05-01-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

So you were able to achieve the look of dim when on and brighten on brake and blink in reverse?

I am interested to know the answer to this as well. I think it would be the perfect setup if it could be dimly lit and get bright when brakes are used while at the same time be configured to yet blink when in reverse.

While I appreciate the technical information that Svre46 provides in his posts, I have zero understanding of current, voltage and amps. (Please don't try to explain..my head will explode)

I do really well with CroMagnon-like directions in all honesty! Draw me a pretty picture with crayons (use the whole box if necessary) and I'll cope well!

KaienZ34 · 05-01-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by happytheman

I am interested to know the answer to this as well. I think it would be the perfect setup if it could be dimly lit and get bright when brakes are used while at the same time be configured to yet blink when in reverse.

While I appreciate the technical information that Svre46 provides in his posts, I have zero understanding of current, voltage and amps. (Please don't try to explain..my head will explode)

I do really well with CroMagnon-like directions in all honesty! Draw me a pretty picture with crayons (use the whole box if necessary) and I'll cope well!

soldknow · 05-13-2011, 06:01 PM

I just installed my EVO-R foglight to my black 09 Z...I have a stupid question...After I took off the old fake light & housing (which like everyone else, had to cut off one nut), do I no longer use any part of the old housing that held the fake light? If not, I did it right but is there any possibility of the new foglight getting wet under there? I am worry wart so I had to ask...
I have the fog light attached directly to the bumper with the plate and 4 connectors. I have RED on RED [for being on when the lights are on] and the White on Green [so when I hit the brakes, it flashes]. On a bad note

, 2 LED's are bad so I called MotorSports and they are shipping me another one. I have the smoked foglight but not too crazy about it so the replacement, I requested to be red.
Thanks for everyones pics, insructions and tips to make this a job "somewhat" well done!

Next, F.I. Exhaust!!!

Bonzo · 06-03-2011, 01:12 PM

This light looks pretty cool and appears easy to install. I'm looking to just have it as a 2nd "brake only" light, and flashing when in reverse. So I tap one lead into the brake only lead (color?) and one into the reverse lead. Cool.

But I went to the EVOR website and it won't let me click on this item. I can click on others, like carbon fiber parts, but not this. Is it out of stock or what?

2ndChance · 06-03-2011, 11:07 PM

I'm doing this mod tomorrow but I dont have the black housing (had my bumper replaced) so I will use some epoxy to glue it from the inside.

Will try this wiring:

-ON with parking light
-Flash with brake light
-Flash with reverse (using a diode to not activate brake light when reverse is on, viceversa)
-Separate switch for constant ON
-Flash when door is open (not sure about this one)

03-19-2011, 03:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 21	I finally put mine in today... and may need to take it off and re - install it because with my blacked out valence , I liked how the dummy lights color was very much the same as the valence.. this one stands out... I wired it to reverse to blink and brake to be steady.. but put a switch in-line the brake wire so I can turn it off it I get sick of it... everything works great but the color is a little to bright.. also on one side of the light I can see a smidge of white where I didn't with the stock one.. so I need to take it off again, tint it, and spray inside of the bumper where the light sits... oh well.. but overall I am happy with it... Also, yesterday and this morning I sprayed PB blaster on my bolts and they came off VERY easily. I'm not sure if mine were just installed without locktite of the pb blaster worked but they came off with zero hassle. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

03-30-2011, 07:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 20	Chuckd, do you have pics with the blacked out valance? I like the look of your valance, and have plans to have mine painted the same way. But I think I can picture how the EVO-R light would stand out. Post a pic if you can __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

05-13-2011, 06:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
soldknow Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 7 Drives: 09 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 16	I just installed my EVO-R foglight to my black 09 Z...I have a stupid question...After I took off the old fake light & housing (which like everyone else, had to cut off one nut), do I no longer use any part of the old housing that held the fake light? If not, I did it right but is there any possibility of the new foglight getting wet under there? I am worry wart so I had to ask... I have the fog light attached directly to the bumper with the plate and 4 connectors. I have RED on RED [for being on when the lights are on] and the White on Green [so when I hit the brakes, it flashes]. On a bad note , 2 LED's are bad so I called MotorSports and they are shipping me another one. I have the smoked foglight but not too crazy about it so the replacement, I requested to be red. Thanks for everyones pics, insructions and tips to make this a job "somewhat" well done! Next, F.I. Exhaust!!! __________________ Oldknow

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06-03-2011, 01:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bonzo Track Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 690 Drives: Finally, a 370Z!!! Rep Power: 3373	This light looks pretty cool and appears easy to install. I'm looking to just have it as a 2nd "brake only" light, and flashing when in reverse. So I tap one lead into the brake only lead (color?) and one into the reverse lead. Cool. But I went to the EVOR website and it won't let me click on this item. I can click on others, like carbon fiber parts, but not this. Is it out of stock or what?

06-03-2011, 11:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
2ndChance Base Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Panama Posts: 240 Drives: like he stole it Rep Power: 201	I'm doing this mod tomorrow but I dont have the black housing (had my bumper replaced) so I will use some epoxy to glue it from the inside. Will try this wiring: -ON with parking light -Flash with brake light -Flash with reverse (using a diode to not activate brake light when reverse is on, viceversa) -Separate switch for constant ON -Flash when door is open (not sure about this one)