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SNV · 05-28-2012, 03:24 AM

Still wondering if anybody has done some kind of mini projector retrofit on their fog lights? Or even did dome kind of projector install. I came across a few metal fog housings. They are more of a universal fog though. I know a vender here sells a projector set but they are a little overpriced in my eyes lol. Plus I really didn't like the tie wrap part of the install.
Another thing I was thinking about is, I have 25watt hid fogs now. They do look great but are a little to bright to use at night. (I won't blind other drivers by putting them on in traffic. I only use them on back roads at night). I was thinking about maybe opening them up and painting the inside (the chrome) black or IBM (it would match car nice). By painting it, it should cut down on the light throw a lot. With no reflection it should really cut down the beam. The only thing that worries me with trying it is the fog housings are around $80-$90 a set :(. I was thinking the would be cheaper but haven't found a good price on them yet.
Any thoughts or ideas? I'm trying to get as much info and ideas this week. I'm hoping to do my projector headlight install this coming weekend. I would light to do everything at once being I'll have it all ripped apart lol. T.I.A.

camaro4mybday · 05-28-2012, 07:53 AM

i just did an install with the oracle/hella projectors and there pretty dam sweet the light output is insane and totally safe for hid and still have halos too if you choose

SNV · 05-28-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AACstyle

That would be my only suggestion here. By the time you get finished hacking up the factory fog light to accept a functional projector there will not be much left. If you use the Hella unit its basically already retrofitted for you and ready to install.

I bookmarked around 15 different sets of projectors. Even some of the BMW aftermarket ones. They are in mounts but can be pulled apart. The biggest thing I'm worried about is mounting them to the Camaro. If I remember correct even the Hella's you sell weren't a straight away mount :(. I'm looking for some way to mount to keep them level and even.

Unfkwthabl · 05-28-2012, 03:37 PM

I plan on using these when I do my fog lights. I used the morimotos from them for a headlight retrofit and was amazed at the quality for the price.

http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=249

=Stephens= · 05-28-2012, 05:15 PM

I got these from Ebay, they are HID projector fogs. They came with bulbs, but I fitted them with HID w ballasts. And use them for my fog lights.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MK1-Universa...4248a3&vxp=mtr
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_2871wt_1396
Here is the links for what I used.

05-28-2012, 03:24 AM	#1
SNV Drives: 2014 RRM 2ls Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 1,307 View My Garage	Retrofit Fogs? Still wondering if anybody has done some kind of mini projector retrofit on their fog lights? Or even did dome kind of projector install. I came across a few metal fog housings. They are more of a universal fog though. I know a vender here sells a projector set but they are a little overpriced in my eyes lol. Plus I really didn't like the tie wrap part of the install. Another thing I was thinking about is, I have 25watt hid fogs now. They do look great but are a little to bright to use at night. (I won't blind other drivers by putting them on in traffic. I only use them on back roads at night). I was thinking about maybe opening them up and painting the inside (the chrome) black or IBM (it would match car nice). By painting it, it should cut down on the light throw a lot. With no reflection it should really cut down the beam. The only thing that worries me with trying it is the fog housings are around $80-$90 a set :(. I was thinking the would be cheaper but haven't found a good price on them yet. Any thoughts or ideas? I'm trying to get as much info and ideas this week. I'm hoping to do my projector headlight install this coming weekend. I would light to do everything at once being I'll have it all ripped apart lol. T.I.A.

05-28-2012, 07:53 AM	#2
camaro4mybday "Camaro Joe" Drives: 2010 SILVER ICE 2LT/RS CAMARO Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: long island ny Posts: 2,366	i just did an install with the oracle/hella projectors and there pretty dam sweet the light output is insane and totally safe for hid and still have halos too if you choose

05-28-2012, 03:37 PM	#4
Unfkwthabl Drives: 2011 V6 Synergy Green Camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Wood Dale, IL Posts: 248	I plan on using these when I do my fog lights. I used the morimotos from them for a headlight retrofit and was amazed at the quality for the price. http://www.theretrofitsource.com/pro...roducts_id=249

05-28-2012, 05:15 PM	#5
=Stephens= Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Kearney, Nebraska Posts: 3,541 View My Garage	I got these from Ebay, they are HID projector fogs. They came with bulbs, but I fitted them with HID w ballasts. And use them for my fog lights. http://www.ebay.com/itm/MK1-Universa...4248a3&vxp=mtr http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...ht_2871wt_1396 Here is the links for what I used.