Ideas for hat square thing on the back bumper

brucelidat · 05-24-2012, 08:57 PM

Do I need to order any wires or connectors or anything to have the european spec fog light work in my car? I don't want a switch or anything, just for it to go on whenever my headlights are on or maybe just when I apply the brakes or reverse.

UNKNOWN_370 · 05-24-2012, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

From what I understand , that lense covered square thing on the back bumper is for the Japaneese spec 370 z fog light which we don't get.

I'm thinking of installing a TDS ( Tailgating Deterrent System ) . That square is just about the perfect size to mount a spring loaded box full of size seven ball bearings and it could be rigged to be activated from inside the cabin.

Of course I'm just kidding ( maybe not ) but I was wondering if anyone has utilized that space for something else besides a rear view camera.

Also, I read somewhere that you can purchase the Japaneese spec fog light kit and that it is just a bolt on. Anyone have a pic of this set-up ?

Hmmmm I acyually like this idea. I might remove my foglight and use this mod instead?

cossie1600 · 05-24-2012, 10:48 PM

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

shadoquad · 05-24-2012, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. If you like a block of black plastic in the middle of your rear bumper better than a functioning light, then so be it.

cossie1600 · 05-24-2012, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Everyone's entitled to their opinion. If you like a block of black plastic in the middle of your rear bumper better than a functioning light, then so be it.

It's not so much the light, it's the idea of 4 brake light that is ghetto. Only thing that has more is some dirty old truckers rig

shadoquad · 05-25-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

It's not so much the light, it's the idea of 4 brake light that is ghetto. Only thing that has more is some dirty old truckers rig

If you say so

I don't use it as a brake light. It is a fog light. If my headlights and tails are on due to foggy conditions, on goes the fog light.

Again, opinions are like elbows, we all got em

LunaZ · 05-25-2012, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

So all the non-US spec Z's are ghetto?

kenchan · 05-25-2012, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Maybe it's me, the center fog light is a little ghetto for me.

i only use mine in dense fog or during pouring rain as a fog lamp. it's very functional. im not a fan of turning it on or flashing with the brake lamps.

kellyefields · 05-24-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by geddy lee

From what I understand , that lense covered square thing on the back bumper is for the Japaneese spec 370 z fog light which we don't get.

I'm thinking of installing a TDS ( Tailgating Deterrent System ) . That square is just about the perfect size to mount a spring loaded box full of size seven ball bearings and it could be rigged to be activated from inside the cabin.

Of course I'm just kidding ( maybe not ) but I was wondering if anyone has utilized that space for something else besides a rear view camera.

The only problem I see is that the ball bearings will not bounce high enough. They need to be released higher to get that bounce on those SUV's

ZOLE · 05-25-2012, 02:32 PM

I've highly considered installing the factory fog light there. I agree with Shado, anything that helps in foggy conditions is a plus in my book. I live around an area that gets foggy quite frequently on my morning drives to work. I've been rear ended before and was not a fun experience.

I do like the ball bearing idea though.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-25-2012, 02:39 PM

I've been thinking about getting the fog light too, but then I might have to get it tinted. Otherwise it might look weird with my tinted tail/brake lights. However, tinting the fog light reduces its actual functionality so I come to the conclusion that I shouldn't get it.

kellyefields · 05-25-2012, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

I've been thinking about getting the fog light too, but then I might have to get it tinted. Otherwise it might look weird with my tinted tail/brake lights. However, tinting the fog light reduces its actual functionality so I come to the conclusion that I shouldn't get it.

if you go with the evo-r they have the tinted ones and best of all they are led so when you step on the brake they really light up and get your attention.

b1adesofcha0s · 05-25-2012, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyefields

if you go with the evo-r they have the tinted ones and best of all they are led so when you step on the brake they really light up and get your attention.

But will it be any brighter than my tinted tail lights? If not then there's really no point in me getting it. Besides, I'm saving up money for track mods

kellyefields · 05-25-2012, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by b1adesofcha0s

But will it be any brighter than my tinted tail lights? If not then there's really no point in me getting it. Besides, I'm saving up money for track mods

It will be much brighter and if you wire it to flash like I did it will really standout. I believe someone did a video on here that linked to youtube. If you go to youtube and google the Evo-r foglight for a 370Z I am sure it will come up.

EDIT: Found a clip to give you an idea of what it will look like.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhtS0WD3a3U

LunaZ · 05-25-2012, 02:42 PM

The Ferrari 458 and 599 have two low-mounted rear fog lights, for a total of 5 lights on the back of the car. Totally ghetto! LOL

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ZOLE Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reisterstown, MD Posts: 164 Drives: 370Z PG Touring MT Rep Power: 17	I've highly considered installing the factory fog light there. I agree with Shado, anything that helps in foggy conditions is a plus in my book. I live around an area that gets foggy quite frequently on my morning drives to work. I've been rear ended before and was not a fun experience. I do like the ball bearing idea though. __________________ "In my universe, evolution kills the strong". -Dilbert

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b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 143	I've been thinking about getting the fog light too, but then I might have to get it tinted. Otherwise it might look weird with my tinted tail/brake lights. However, tinting the fog light reduces its actual functionality so I come to the conclusion that I shouldn't get it. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

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LunaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vagabond Posts: 6,704 Drives: Project: a white one Rep Power: 514	The Ferrari 458 and 599 have two low-mounted rear fog lights, for a total of 5 lights on the back of the car. Totally ghetto! LOL __________________ 2009 370Z Sport/Touring/Navigation \| see my journal for mods facebook: Be my friend... or not.

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