Fog Lights Alternative
Re: Fog Lights Alternative
well i have to thow my 2 cents in
grittracing turn signals, grittracing front spoiler with fog lights and grittracing bumber whole blanks.
grittracing turn signals, grittracing front spoiler with fog lights and grittracing bumber whole blanks.
- 124ADDHE
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Re: Fog Lights Alternative
Grittracing, that's an excellent look! When I dropped my bumper I just took the angle grinder to my front end and installed the old-style turn signals....but I had a set from my 74', maybe they are expensive?
Regards,
Keith Cox
1973 124 Spider
1973 John Deere 500c backhoe
1987 Jaguar VDP
2013 passat tdi
2015 cherokee
Keith Cox
1973 124 Spider
1973 John Deere 500c backhoe
1987 Jaguar VDP
2013 passat tdi
2015 cherokee
- RoyBatty
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Re: Fog Lights Alternative
Here's where I decided to place my 4" Hella Angel Eyes.
These things are letting me see things in the road at night that I didn't know were there!
No more near misses with suicidal deer for me.
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Optilux ... l_2500.jsp
These things are letting me see things in the road at night that I didn't know were there!
No more near misses with suicidal deer for me.
http://www.hella.com/produktion/Optilux ... l_2500.jsp
- boogiedude
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I installed a set of Hella 500 fog lights in the lower grill area. These things are amazing. I can literally light up an entire 2 lane highway(both directions of traffic) with these things and the beam is perfectly flat and and doesnt spill up into oncoming traffic/passenger compartments. I'll try to take a picture of the beam pattern tonight at some point to show off. This in my mind is a huge huge huge huge huge upgrade. Best $90 I've spent in terms of improving visibility and safety
WP_000424 by boogiedude, on Flickr
Photo_DF0B711B-9821-9FBE-19D0-326FF46D03A2 by boogiedude, on Flickr
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Photo_DF0B711B-9821-9FBE-19D0-326FF46D03A2 by boogiedude, on Flickr
WP_000407 by boogiedude, on Flickr
Photo_C7AFB7C1-A946-317E-4807-A1BB6447CCD0 by boogiedude, on Flickr
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You might want to check these: http://www.optronicsinc.com/driving-new.html
I picked up a set of the small rectangulat lights and plan to mount them thru the spoiler
I picked up a set of the small rectangulat lights and plan to mount them thru the spoiler
- RoyBatty
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Re: Fog Lights Alternative
Another board member has asked to see images of how my lights are mounted. So for all that may be interested.
Here you can see the orientation of the mount bracket on the rear of the lamp
Here with the hood open you can see the lens and the bracket mounting screws.
Here you can see the orientation of the mount bracket on the rear of the lamp
Here with the hood open you can see the lens and the bracket mounting screws.
- opus10583
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Re: Fog Lights Alternative
Hi,
Which wheels are those?
Thanks,
Mark
Which wheels are those?
Thanks,
Mark
leeputmanjr wrote:My setup:
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
- Special
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My Green Car aka Torrino - http://www.fiatspider.com/f15/viewtopic ... 30&t=30089
- opus10583
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Re: Fog Lights Alternative
Hi,
Are those Campagnolos or Cromodoras, Type No.?
Thanks,
Mark
Are those Campagnolos or Cromodoras, Type No.?
Thanks,
Mark
Special wrote:
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
- opus10583
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Re: Fog Lights Alternative
Thanks, love that look, would have liked to have a found a set like them.leeputmanjr wrote:Yes, they are BiTurbo rims.
Might still be looking but, I just bought a set of vintage Campies in Italy.
Do you know how much they weigh?
Thanks,
Mark
...Yes; I know what it means: Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino.
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
DOLCETTO: 1978 CS1; 10:1, DMS, 4-2-1...
ANDIAMMO: 2012 500 ABARTH
Acquista il Biglietto; Prendere la Gita! - Hunter S. Thompson
Re: Fog Lights Alternative
No, sorry, no idea how much they weigh!
I used to run CD-3's (Magnesium, VERY light!):
However, with 13" rubber getting tough to find, the 14" BiTurbos seemed to make sense. I also like how they 'fill-out' the wheel well better.
I used to run CD-3's (Magnesium, VERY light!):
However, with 13" rubber getting tough to find, the 14" BiTurbos seemed to make sense. I also like how they 'fill-out' the wheel well better.
Re: Fog Lights Alternative
...and back on topic...here is where I used to have my driving lights:
Since then, I have set the '74 bumpers back MUCH closer to the body, and I added a chin spoiler. Putting the lights below (I think) helped 'draw the eye' to the improved front end aesthetic.
Since then, I have set the '74 bumpers back MUCH closer to the body, and I added a chin spoiler. Putting the lights below (I think) helped 'draw the eye' to the improved front end aesthetic.