DIY: of complete FOG LAMP install

ivan_star · 01-18-2015, 01:05 PM

So does the light turn on when the headlights turn on? If it does, does it go brighter when brakes are applied like the break lights?

ivan_star · 01-24-2015, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivan_star

So does the light turn on when the headlights turn on? If it does, does it go brighter when brakes are applied like the break lights?

Thanks man that's what I was talking about. Really appreciate it.

6MT-Z34 · 01-18-2015, 01:12 PM

No its just one brightness usually as bright as the break lights, you can wire it as you want but if you want it to turn with your headlights and go brighter when brakes you will need to modify it ...follow this Rear Foglight - Running light AND brake light

lgarcia · 01-23-2015, 09:00 PM

I wired mine to be on when the lights are on, it is bright!
My connection goes to the license plate light, used the Z1 extension, very easy this way

Bluerings · 03-02-2015, 01:04 AM

I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 nuts keep spinning with the studs,I am out of ideas,can anyone help me out with this???? Thanks....

sageone · 03-02-2015, 06:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluerings

I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 nuts keep spinning with the studs,I am out of ideas,can anyone help me out with this???? Thanks....

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottIN

For those having issues with the bolt spinning / loctite, here's what I did: spray the nuts with some PB Blaster. Let it sit for about 30 seconds. Then take your 10mm and do a quick / hard turn on the nuts to break the (now softened) loctite. Both of mine spun right off doing this. Less than a minute to remove it.

I'd normally break loctite with a wrench / hammer combo, but I couldn't get a hammer in there. A quick turn should accomplish the same thing. The key is, you have to do this first, not after you've jacked with them and spun the head.

I personally haven't done this mod, but did a little research. Some have had to cut the nuts off with a Dremel tool as well.

lgarcia · 03-15-2015, 03:40 PM

Lucky for me I didn't have any issues getting the nuts off, I can see how it can be a challenge if they spin. You can dremel or use heat to get them off.
There's a picture here in the forum of the notch to drill with the Dremel. If I can find it I'll send it you.

Gianni · 03-19-2015, 06:40 PM

I want to install the rear fog light on my Z but I need to know if it is legal to have 4 brake lights? Can the 4 brake lights be on at the same time or is that illegal? I'm in Arizona btw.

6MT-Z34 · 04-12-2015, 07:56 AM

Does anybody know the gauge wire of the tail lights? Nissan uses a really fine wire gauge and I need to buy some extra wire the same gauge to clean up the installation

joker77 · 06-08-2015, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 6MT-Z34

Does anybody know the gauge wire of the tail lights? Nissan uses a really fine wire gauge and I need to buy some extra wire the same gauge to clean up the installation

Been wondering about this myself. I've got this http://http://www.amazon.com/iJDMTOY...fog+light+370z

locked and loaded ready for install. Thanks for the write up Simota1!

LennyK · 06-09-2015, 01:40 PM

GREAT INFO _ THANKS

JMZ · 04-27-2016, 10:11 AM

Thanks for posting this DIY Simota1. Finished install yesterday. Bought the fog light from Z1 Motorsports. It was simple to install and thank goodness my 2 10mm bolts on the dummy light didn't have locktight. Used the green wire on my passenger side taillight as a power source. Using as a brake light and works great!

Simonm · 05-08-2016, 12:19 PM

How did you guys wire it at the back of the bumper? did you guys add some kind of insulation?

JMZ · 05-11-2016, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simonm

How did you guys wire it at the back of the bumper? did you guys add some kind of insulation?

Are you asking how to secure it? If so, I used zip ties to secure it to the rear bumper. Make sure it's far enough away from the exhuast. Don't want it to get hot and melt. LOL.

Simonm · 05-16-2016, 10:52 PM

The cable i have just goes accross from the middle to the rear light. Can i ask for a picture on how it looks like under?

06-09-2015, 01:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
LennyK Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Mountain Top Posts: 270 Drives: 370Z Roadster 2010 Rep Power: 209	GREAT INFO _ THANKS __________________ *** ROADSTER * TOURING * 2010 * PLATINUM * GRAPHITE * * Z * NISSAN * 370Z * NISSAN * Z *** Last edited by LennyK; 08-18-2015 at 07:58 AM.

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Fog Lamp install with DIY harness question	wdkwang	Exterior & Interior	10	03-02-2015 01:02 AM
Install of Stillen G3 Intakes complete - review, etc.	semtex	Intake/Exhaust	83	06-23-2010 12:19 PM
Forged Performance: TEIN Flex Install 370Z Complete	Sharif@Forged	Brakes & Suspension	37	02-19-2010 03:51 AM
Install complete ( Finally ) Item list, Cost, Time	355890	Audio & Video	11	06-28-2009 11:14 PM

01-18-2015, 01:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
ivan_star Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: North Las Vegas, NV Posts: 47 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370z Cpe Rep Power: 12	So does the light turn on when the headlights turn on? If it does, does it go brighter when brakes are applied like the break lights?

01-18-2015, 01:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 17	No its just one brightness usually as bright as the break lights, you can wire it as you want but if you want it to turn with your headlights and go brighter when brakes you will need to modify it ...follow this Rear Foglight - Running light AND brake light

01-23-2015, 09:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 13	I wired mine to be on when the lights are on, it is bright! My connection goes to the license plate light, used the Z1 extension, very easy this way

03-02-2015, 01:04 AM	#5 (permalink)
Bluerings Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Houston Posts: 7 Drives: 14 370Z Touring Rep Power: 12	I cannot get the factory dummy fog light thing out,the 2 nuts keep spinning with the studs,I am out of ideas,can anyone help me out with this???? Thanks....

03-15-2015, 03:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
lgarcia Base Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 154 Drives: 2014, 370Z PW Rep Power: 13	Lucky for me I didn't have any issues getting the nuts off, I can see how it can be a challenge if they spin. You can dremel or use heat to get them off. There's a picture here in the forum of the notch to drill with the Dremel. If I can find it I'll send it you.

03-19-2015, 06:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Gianni Base Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Scottsdale Arizona Posts: 143 Drives: 09 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 12	I want to install the rear fog light on my Z but I need to know if it is legal to have 4 brake lights? Can the 4 brake lights be on at the same time or is that illegal? I'm in Arizona btw.

04-12-2015, 07:56 AM	#9 (permalink)
6MT-Z34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,726 Drives: PW Z Rep Power: 17	Does anybody know the gauge wire of the tail lights? Nissan uses a really fine wire gauge and I need to buy some extra wire the same gauge to clean up the installation

04-27-2016, 10:11 AM	#12 (permalink)
JMZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38 Drives: '15 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 11	Thanks for posting this DIY Simota1. Finished install yesterday. Bought the fog light from Z1 Motorsports. It was simple to install and thank goodness my 2 10mm bolts on the dummy light didn't have locktight. Used the green wire on my passenger side taillight as a power source. Using as a brake light and works great!

05-08-2016, 12:19 PM	#13 (permalink)
Simonm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z MT Rep Power: 13	How did you guys wire it at the back of the bumper? did you guys add some kind of insulation?

05-16-2016, 10:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Simonm Base Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: DFW Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z MT Rep Power: 13	The cable i have just goes accross from the middle to the rear light. Can i ask for a picture on how it looks like under?