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Fog Lights--Has Anyone Installed Aftermarket Fog Lights on a 2010

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Main Forum' started by mr.scott.com, Jul 15, 2009.

  1. mr.scott.com

    mr.scott.com New Member

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    I Know, I know, the fog light issue has been raised before, but I am getting antsy to take the next step. :rockon:

    It has been well documented that no one (except for the 2010 model 5 owners) are happy about the gray covers where the fog lamps are supposed to be. There are some aftermarket options available, and I am considering the Bling Light option which is ~$90 in the PC store and ~$72 directly from the Blight Light dudes. I have absolutely no mechanical aptitude :eek:, so I will need to hire someone to do this. :eek:

    The Bling Lights have a sorta blue housing, but I have a ribbon blue car, so I am okay w/ it. :rockon:

    Has anyone gone this route yet? If so, what was the success? :rolleyes:

    Approximately how much will it cost for me to have this installed, and where should I go for installation (what type of place)? :rolleyes:

    What do you think and what do you suggest? :rolleyes:

    Any input that folk can provide would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks! :cheer2:
     
  2. LAPriusIV20

    LAPriusIV20 New Member

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    Easy on the smiles there buddy.

    I have seen the ones they offer on PC shop, but I would strongly advise holding out for a few more weeks until other aftermarket lights are available. I am guessing someone will make a xenon fog light that comes with matching bulbs to swap out your headlights.

    These things come with instructions. It's really not that hard.
     
  3. mr.scott.com

    mr.scott.com New Member

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    Not that hard is different for folks like me who are not mechanically inclined means, "ire someone"!
     
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    I don't like the gray covers either but honestly they probably put out almost as much light as my 2005 fog lamps.
     
  5. 32kcolors

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    My V's fog lamps put out pretty decent light, at least compared to my previous cars.
     
  6. Azimuth

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    I have the ones from PC shop on order. I'll post an update once I get them in.
    If I can't install them or don't have time, I will have my local tint shop install them.
     
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  7. The green contractor

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    I have the bling lights installed on one side to see how it looks. I also ordered the factory trim pieces for $92. The trim does not go back to a parallel plane with the front of the car so if you recess the lights all the way around and point straight forward there is a good 3/4 to 1 inch gap between the lens and the trim toward the center of the car, it looks stupid. so I move them out 3/8 inch and rotated outward slightly and they look pretty nice. I still haven't wired them to test if light works angled out it might have to angle back in. I will let you know when I am finished with it.