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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by LoopyLoo » Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:50 am

bongonaut-evv wrote:I have fitted an RDX LED lamp with flush fit surround (usually seen on Land Rovers) you can buy aftermarket ones (on Ebay) which are commonly used on KIT cars. You only need to drill 3 small holes, one for the wire and 2 for the screws so causes little damage to the bumper.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RDX-LED-Rear-Fog- ... 3365970f69
Thats looks more like the sort of thing I'd be able to fit - I'm terrified of cutting my bumper. Do you have a pic of it fitted on yours? I can't quite visualise the size or where to put it :)
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by T9sus4 » Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:13 am

Does "E Mark" mean it's UK road legal and MOTable?

That would be just the solution for me, as I could have my second reversing light back (with the monster LED bulbs, too - I should be able to see something at last).
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by mikeonb4c » Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:38 am

bigdaddycain wrote:Ah very good! :D I'd have used something similar myself if i'd known about them before i chopped my bumper up! #-o
Now you wouldn't! Those recessed rectangular ones look tops IMHO 8)
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by lpgimports » Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:53 am

All personal opinions but the flush fit ones look more OE to me.

E marked is required to meet conditions and build regs so a must for an IVA test as is a switch which has the correct rear fog symbol, so the little round switches with a red dot are not ok for an IVA. For an MOT you are likely to get away with anything that is roughly off centre to the right and shines bright red and has a switch with a warning lamp...

There are two different versions the true flush fit which is a two piece model with a surround and then the lamp and housing. There is an easy fit version which has the frame and housing in one and mounts from the outside and the red lenses protrudes about 8MM and look garbage....

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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by bongonaut-evv » Thu Mar 03, 2011 9:30 pm

Thats looks more like the sort of thing I'd be able to fit - I'm terrified of cutting my bumper. Do you have a pic of it fitted on yours? I can't quite visualise the size or where to put it :)
I would but dont know how to add a picture I tried using the Img tool but did not know how to upload the picture.
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by Doone » Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:27 pm

Does "E Mark" mean it's UK road legal and MOTable?

That would be just the solution for me, as I could have my second reversing light back (with the monster LED bulbs, too - I should be able to see something at last).
There are several flush fit fog lights available, a quick search on EBay found these. As Paul said, some are more 'flush' than others, so some will protrude slightly from the bumper.
As your Bongo is already UK registered, to be MOT legal, you'll need a switch (on the dash) that illuminates when the rear fog light is on. You can pick these up pretty cheaply from most car accessory shops.
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by Doone » Thu Mar 03, 2011 10:30 pm

bongonaut-evv wrote:
Thats looks more like the sort of thing I'd be able to fit - I'm terrified of cutting my bumper. Do you have a pic of it fitted on yours? I can't quite visualise the size or where to put it :)
I would but dont know how to add a picture I tried using the Img tool but did not know how to upload the picture.
There's guidance on this link that tells you what you need to do, to upload a photo to the forum. :)
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by bongonaut-evv » Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:06 pm

LoopyLoo wrote:
bongonaut-evv wrote:I have fitted an RDX LED lamp with flush fit surround (usually seen on Land Rovers) you can buy aftermarket ones (on Ebay) which are commonly used on KIT cars. You only need to drill 3 small holes, one for the wire and 2 for the screws so causes little damage to the bumper.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/RDX-LED-Rear-Fog- ... 3365970f69
Thats looks more like the sort of thing I'd be able to fit - I'm terrified of cutting my bumper. Do you have a pic of it fitted on yours? I can't quite visualise the size or where to put it :)
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It does stick out a liitle from the rear bumper but the led ones are narrower the the standard bulb type, plus if you fit a standard bulb type you need a larger hole in the bumper for the bulb holder to sit into.P.S. its not very clear but there is a light covering of snow in this pic.
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by bongonaut-evv » Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:07 pm

Doone wrote:
bongonaut-evv wrote:
Thats looks more like the sort of thing I'd be able to fit - I'm terrified of cutting my bumper. Do you have a pic of it fitted on yours? I can't quite visualise the size or where to put it :)
I would but dont know how to add a picture I tried using the Img tool but did not know how to upload the picture.
There's guidance on this link that tells you what you need to do, to upload a photo to the forum. :)
Thanks mate! :D =D>
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Re: rear fog light flush

Post by T9sus4 » Fri Mar 04, 2011 8:39 am

Doone wrote:As your Bongo is already UK registered, to be MOT legal, you'll need a switch (on the dash) that illuminates when the rear fog light is on. You can pick these up pretty cheaply from most car accessory shops.
Thanks, Lorna! I'll have a look at my switch when I get the van back from getting new trousers (today? fingers crossed!), I'm actually not sure if it's illuminated. There's still time before the MOT next month...
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