New foglights help (space, kind, etc)

[Archon810]

Hey guys, I got my new Accord 4 days ago, and so far I'm very happy with it and excited as hell.

First of all, I was looking on eBay and stumbled upon these Hella foglights(eBay). What do you think?

Second of all, if I decide to get them, I was wondering where I would put them, as there are no openings in the bumper (see pic) of the car.



And third, since I am kind of reluctant to install the lights and wire the switch myself, how much would the dealer charge just for installation? How about a performance shop?

Thank you to all who reads and replies here.

[RY2K]

they will rip you off

what does it look like under the front of the bumper?

[JJJ784]

i think they're too big. personally, i'd go with the hella micro de ones.

[Archon810]

Originally posted by RY2K
they will rip you off

what does it look like under the front of the bumper?

that's the best picture I have for now. I really love the Angel Eyes, I absolutely love them.

[RY2K]

i guess you could put them on either side of the bottom grille(check out my photoshop)
and take the front plate off


don't buy those on ebay you can find them for like $50 or cheaper in an auto parts store

[96GreenCivic]

Love your car!

[Archon810]

well, i just called the dealer and the foglights they would install would run me $600 installation included. So dealer is not an option. Should I trust those performace shops to run the wiring and the switch?

[cwa107]

Originally posted by Archon810
well, i just called the dealer and the foglights they would install would run me $600 installation included. So dealer is not an option. Should I trust those performace shops to run the wiring and the switch?

You can get the OEM fogs from http://www.handaaccessories.com for much less than the dealer and install them yourself. Nothing to it... just leave yourself plenty of time.

[JJJ784]

Originally posted by Archon810
well, i just called the dealer and the foglights they would install would run me $600 installation included. So dealer is not an option. Should I trust those performace shops to run the wiring and the switch?

OMFG!!!!! $600 my ASSS!!!!!!! i say NEVER EVER EVER ****ING EVER go back to that dealer again! it does not cost $600 to install foglights. anyhow, i say install them yourself! if not, any other place will NEVER charge $600 to put them in. you might look at $50-$75 for the install and shop parts max imo.

[Archon810]

yeah i figured it wont cost as much of course. The service dept guy said they'd have to cut the bumper and run all the wiring and shit and the breakdown was:
$330 for Honda foglights
$270 for labor
which is complete bs.
If i do decide to go with foglights, it'll be angel eyes for sure, if they fit like RY2K drew it.
I'll keep you guys posted.

[aznaccord97]

installing the foglight is easy, they are just making a big deal out of a easy job.

[99aznaccord]

Dude, I jsut bought myself a pair about a week ago and just installed them a few days ago. Let me tell you....they are money well spent. I got them for my 6th gen and they look JUST like OEM until you turn on the angle eyes and night. I got mine for $40 plus shipping which came up to about $55 at most. I love how bright they are. They are bright enough to drive WITHOUT your headlights. Also remember to aim them down after the install. I think they look great and now I can see so much more than what I have with my 9005 silverstar conversion. And the angle eyes at night......beautiful. They are soooo white with a hint of blue.

[illusion]

NOTHING looks as good as OEM fogs. There are better lighting ones, for more money than the OEMs. as was said earlier http://www.handaaccessories.com/accext03.html $238, it'll take you a few hours to install but well worth it. They light bery well, and look good too.




dealer should charge and hour or two to install, so still not that bad priced. here's the 4 door install instructions(yours is a 4 door I assume because you don't have the bumper ducts. http://www.handaaccessories.com/accord/03-4drfogs.pdf


I loooooooove OEM fogs.
old headlights


new headlights

[Archon810]

Originally posted by 99aznaccord
Dude, I jsut bought myself a pair about a week ago and just installed them a few days ago. Let me tell you....they are money well spent. I got them for my 6th gen and they look JUST like OEM until you turn on the angle eyes and night. I got mine for $40 plus shipping which came up to about $55 at most. I love how bright they are. They are bright enough to drive WITHOUT your headlights. Also remember to aim them down after the install. I think they look great and now I can see so much more than what I have with my 9005 silverstar conversion. And the angle eyes at night......beautiful. They are soooo white with a hint of blue.

awesome, do you have any pictures yet? i'd love to see them. also, check ur pm box.

[Archon810]

Originally posted by illusion
NOTHING looks as good as OEM fogs. There are better lighting ones, for more money than the OEMs. as was said earlier http://www.handaaccessories.com/accext03.html $238, it'll take you a few hours to install but well worth it. They light bery well, and look good too.


dealer should charge and hour or two to install, so still not that bad priced. here's the 4 door install instructions(yours is a 4 door I assume because you don't have the bumper ducts. http://www.handaaccessories.com/accord/03-4drfogs.pdf


I loooooooove OEM fogs.
old headlights

new headlights

I get your point man, but I am not ready to cash out $500-$600 for a pair of lights and dont trust myself enough to try to install them myself. Angel eyes on another hand, were always my passion, and if I can make it happen, I will, but OEM ones are just too expensive for me. I got payments to make every month, so :-/...