HELP!! DIY fog install
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i tried looking at this and this is really no help.
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...oglight+install
anyone have a more in depth DIY? My HID has the ballast so i have to hide those and i really have no idea about this.
A friend was going to help me but he cant today and i am just to excited to wait.
I tried the search option and couldnt find anything
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...oglight+install
anyone have a more in depth DIY? My HID has the ballast so i have to hide those and i really have no idea about this.
A friend was going to help me but he cant today and i am just to excited to wait.
I tried the search option and couldnt find anything
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That is actually the best thread to do your fogs on this forum. I used this exact thread when I swapped my fogs on my old 530. The only other alternative would be to put the car on a lift and remove the front, under belly plate to get a better view/look inside. You should be able to mount the ballasts anywhere inside. You might want to consider using a bonding agent as well. I did this instead of using the tap screws to mount the ballasts.
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='823272' date='Mar 21 2009, 06:51 PM
That is actually the best thread to do your fogs on this forum. I used this exact thread when I swapped my fogs on my old 530. The only other alternative would be to put the car on a lift and remove the front, under belly plate to get a better view/look inside. You should be able to mount the ballasts anywhere inside. You might want to consider using a bonding agent as well. I did this instead of using the tap screws to mount the ballasts. ![Thumbsup](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/thumbsup.gif)
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You can also take off the headlight to mount the ballast correct and plug in the bulbs for the fog.
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='823389' date='Mar 21 2009, 10:21 PM
You can also take off the headlight to mount the ballast correct and plug in the bulbs for the fog.
i did it while installing my m-tech front bumper, with everything off the hid fog install was so simple... otherwise def just go the route of taking off the headlight helps if u cut the wheel and jack up one side at a time to get in the fender liner
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here's my DIY. it's for a 6 but the 5 is essentially the same.
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waiting is the worst when you want something real bad.. mine went pretty easy like the install shown..had to maneuver my skinny arm like a pretzel.. but i got it.. i think the drivers side was harder on my car..good luck
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Originally Posted by melimel' post='824740' date='Mar 23 2009, 01:34 PM
waiting is the worst when you want something real bad.. mine went pretty easy like the install shown..had to maneuver my skinny arm like a pretzel.. but i got it.. i think the drivers side was harder on my car..good luck![Wink](https://5series.net/forums/images/smilies/imported/wink.gif)
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Follow the DIY... I found the driver's side more difficult as well.
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Originally Posted by lorinzo' post='824804' date='Mar 23 2009, 04:55 PM
Follow the DIY... I found the driver's side more difficult as well.
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Originally Posted by lorinzo' post='824804' date='Mar 23 2009, 04:55 PM
Follow the DIY... I found the driver's side more difficult as well.
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