*Fog Light Options*

[DoublinUp]

One of my fog lights is cracked, i planned on replacing both of them but i wanted to look at other options such as delets and different lights to replace them with...if you have done anything with your fog lights other than replace them with OEM, it be very helpful if you posted a picture to help me decide...thank you!

[ptldM3]

Do french fogs they look good on just about any color.

[DoublinUp]

where can i find thos? pics???

[e30'd much?]

the yellow fogs you see on some cars are "french fogs"

if you apply some yellow Lamin-X to your fog light lenses, you have french fogs

[giterdone]

french fogs is just putting the yellow lamin-x over them. It does look good.


I put zkw fog lights, with 6000k hids in them to match my low beams. Not everyone agrees with my move, but quitea few people have done this, and those of us who have, love it. Looks very nice since it all matches. I can't post pics while I'm at work, but I'll get some when I get home.

Or do a search on clumpymold, I know he has HIDs in all his lights, so you can get an idea, although I don't think he has the same bulbs/temperatures in all of his. I am blanking on the names of others who has done it. If all else fails, email matt at umnitza info@umnitza.com and he can get you pics of people who has done it.

[M3forJTB]

Go to the stealer and get a set of blanks (stock on 318's)... they're like $6 each. Paint them body color and Voila, cleanliness!

(You can even perforate the left blank for added flow to your CAI Airbox, as I have done)

They snap in/out similar to the stock fogs (with a flathead screwdriver) and you can put your fogs back in without any modification. (I use mine only in heavy rain)

[IronButt II]

A few months ago, I noticed one of mine had cracked. Haven't yet got around to doing anything about it yet... and noticed the other day that now both are cracked.

There are some of those fish-eye projector things out on eBay... but I'm not too sure I'll like the way the look. Most of em are butt-ugly... but there's a set out there with a black cross-hatch patern around the lens. Seems like it would match fairly well with the lower grille.

Only reason I'd consider that option over stock is that the lenses would be smaller targets for the low flying stones.

[DoublinUp]

the french fogs do look goodi think thats what im going to go with i wasnt aware thats what they where called...where can i get the yellow laminex for my lights...i order new lights for it tonight...as far as craked light ligt statted above im sure the yllow film will help them from cracking..does the laminex tay on well?

[giterdone]

Some pics of hid fogs.

I don't really have pics of the lows and the fogs on (don't do night shoots really. THe low beams are the same color though. :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/chazfrombfc/sig3.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/chazfrombfc/CIMG0038-progressfixed.jpg

[DoublinUp]

^thanks for the pic...does anyone have pictures of french fogs?

[DoublinUp]

bump... im still looking for some pics!

[giterdone]

do a search on n00bjabi. His cosmos had french fogs I know.

or just go browsing through the m3 section, you'll find quite a few people.

[M///BMW]

Some pics of hid fogs.

I don't really have pics of the lows and the fogs on (don't do night shoots really. THe low beams are the same color though. :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/chazfrombfc/sig3.jpg
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b13/chazfrombfc/CIMG0038-progressfixed.jpg

Hey just reminding you again that your grill is not straight.;)

[giterdone]

Hey just reminding you again that your grill is not straight.;)

:vffani the 2nd picture they are straight. :D

[GDS357]

Another option - You can keep the lens clear and use yellow/amber colored H1 bulbs...

[ptldM3]

If you don't want to wait for Lamin X you can pick up some yellow glass stainer at mitcheals crafts.

[DoublinUp]

i will go laminex..where can i buy it though?

[MARKSS]

lamin-x.com

[XanDer]

If you don't want to wait for Lamin X you can pick up some yellow glass stainer at mitcheals crafts.

Went to look for this stuff the other day, couldn't find one damn person that worked there. :mad

[Hugo]

French fogs FTW.

[cr2596]

Go to the stealer and get a set of blanks (stock on 318's)... they're like $6 each. Paint them body color and Voila, cleanliness!

(You can even perforate the left blank for added flow to your CAI Airbox, as I have done)

They snap in/out similar to the stock fogs (with a flathead screwdriver) and you can put your fogs back in without any modification. (I use mine only in heavy rain)

Im curious about this. How is this done, and do you have pictures? THanks.

[n00bjabi]

^thanks for the pic...does anyone have pictures of french fogs?
http://photos.bimmerforums.com/data/526/ZsM3077.jpg
http://photos.bimmerforums.com/data/526/medium/IMGP1774.JPG
http://photos.bimmerforums.com/data/526/medium/IMGP1887.JPG
Hope those help.

[Volf]

^thanks for the pic...does anyone have pictures of french fogs?

in sig

[EurotunerM3]

i have french fogs on my titanium silver 98. and they look legit, minus the fact that my corners and side markers are still orange, but that is a work in progress.

i cant post pictures yet, but pm me and i can send you a pic.

[Jrdeamicis]

Im doing fog light deletes.