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06-18-2010, 10:02 PM | #1 | |
I'm No Mechanic.
So, I'm in the process adding fogs to my Yaris, and for a guy that's not too into cars, this is some tough stuff (lame, I know).
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After one hour, the car looks like this, bumper hanging off, fog lights screwed in, wiring half done... but tomorrow's another day, and hopefully I can start up when it's cooler in the morning, versus 70 and humid right now... All I know is that you guys that can do this stuff with your eye's shut, I've got nothing but !
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06-18-2010, 10:45 PM | #2 |
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You are off to a great start!
Some people just need more time, but in the end, you will have done it right and have some self satisfaction. I haven't done any mods to my car yet, and am by no means as smart as many here. With my old cars, they were old and beat up, so I didn't mind if I messed up a little. Keep up the good work and let us know how it all turns out. |
06-18-2010, 10:58 PM | #3 |
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It's funny I was in the same boat as you were just a couple of days ago, I am no mechanic either!
Here's what mine looked like during the fog lights install: I did read from other threads that you don't really need to remove the bumper completely , so I think you are okay (better off). Good luck tomorrow (* I'm still working on my wiring) .
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06-19-2010, 06:46 AM | #4 |
It's 6:45 AM (I'm so glad that the Army has me rewired to get up at such a horribly early time) and I'm about ready to give it another go!
I'm not looking forward to grounding the things though, as the bolt that already has some stuff grounded to it is in a tight spot. Yeah, this picture I found in another DIY fails to mention that they removed the head light! Luckily, I've got little hands and a tiny ratcheting socket set! Well, off we go!
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06-19-2010, 07:19 AM | #5 |
Progress Report #3
20 minutes later: All engine bay connections made. Bumper still off just in case we have any loose connections. Much easier than I thought!
Note to self: Don't start projects involving ripping your Yaris apart after a long day at work! On to the steering wheel!
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06-19-2010, 10:20 AM | #6 |
Banned
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leave the hard work to the big boys
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06-19-2010, 11:51 AM | #7 |
Just for anyone installing fogs...it can be done without removing the bumper. Just loosen the covers from the bottom and bingo.
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06-21-2010, 09:59 PM | #8 |
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Ah, guess you bring your Yaris to the dealer then -- good for you.
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06-19-2010, 12:13 PM | #9 |
OK, so I've got everything together, and they work!
Oh, the sweet smell of success!
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06-19-2010, 06:18 PM | #10 |
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Woohooooo congrats! Got mine done too!
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06-19-2010, 06:31 PM | #11 |
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Nice work. Jealous of your cluster.
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06-19-2010, 06:46 PM | #12 |
Drives: 2009 Meteorite Metallic LB MT Join Date: Oct 2008
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Congratulations!
I want fog lights, too. However, I am real leery of taking off the steering wheel for the light stalk. I'm going to have to do some hard thinking on that. Of course, you both know you have the best color!! Meteorite Metallic FTW. |
06-19-2010, 07:56 PM | #13 | |
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BTW, nice jobs on the fogs fellas. Looks like you guys went with the factory bezels? Too clean to be that aftermarket one...yes? |
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06-21-2010, 10:07 PM | #14 | |
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I just got the instrumental panel fog lights indicator to work as per CTScott's directions -- He's da man! Washed and vacuumed! -toy .
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06-22-2010, 04:39 PM | #15 | |
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I may do the idicator trick as well. Looks like the fit for the bezels as improved over the older '09+ kit that I saw. |
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06-22-2010, 06:05 PM | #16 |
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Yes the bezels aren't too bad there is a slight gap at the top (less than 1mm) where you can see some light shine through but it isn't noticeable at all.
The fog lights seem to be of good quality (glass, not plastic). The entire kit cost $115 with shipping included. As for the fog light dash indicator, I would say if you can tap 12V from the the fog lights switch (when flipped to "ON") wires and feed that 12V signal to the D2 connector Pin 7 red wire, it would take you no more than 15 minutes to fire up that indicator (* that includes removal of the front instrument panels to get to the cluster/D2 conn). -toy .
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06-22-2010, 06:01 PM | #17 | |
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Car looks great! Dig the wheels, what are they? I've got to do a photoshoot here sometime soon as well, 'cause I'm jealous of your
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06-22-2010, 06:12 PM | #18 | |
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The wheels are 17's Enkei CDR9. I do like them and I'm glad I picked them and no regrets... They weigh around the same as the OEM steelies. cheers. -toy .
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