DIY Rear foglight - Page 10 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Brzzee · 09-25-2013, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by jacobzking

I used the kahtec module which was super simple. after I pulled the lower light unit out of the car, i just attached the kahtec unit to the light (on top near where the 10mm bolt is) with some 3m double sided tape. the blue wire from the kahtec went to the + side of the new light bulb. i fused the black wire and the - wire of the bulb with a 12" piece of black wire and grounded it to the car (right above the muffler is an easy to see, easy to access 10mm nut sticking out. i just found a 10mm bolt and screwed it on to the wire to ground it. then on the red wire from the kahtec, i ran that through the grommet in the trunk on the left side (where all the other wires go, by the spare tire tools), ran that up to the green wire on the 3rd brake light and tapped it in. i spent maybe 2 hours total between finding wire, a light socket, removing the unit, dremeling out the hole and notches, disassembling the trunk, etc. i could probably do it over in about 45 minutes now that i know what to do.

Which kahtec unit did you use? Great write up! PM sent as well.

STV3 · 09-25-2013, 09:47 AM

Installed mine over the weekend. Got lazy and bought the phasetek kit. Very happy with it though

FLYFISHR · 09-30-2013, 03:51 PM

This maybe a dumb question, but when you remove the reflector do you have to undo the bumper and diffuser and take it out the bottom or can it be remove via the opening in the bumper that the reflector is in? I haven't seen this mentioned any of the searches I did.

STV3 · 09-30-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYFISHR

This maybe a dumb question, but when you remove the reflector do you have to undo the bumper and diffuser and take it out the bottom or can it be remove via the opening in the bumper that the reflector is in? I haven't seen this mentioned any of the searches I did.

you have to get under the car and remove the two push pins holding the supports for the rear bumper and then you can kinda just bend it outward to get in there and get the light housing out.

there are two 10mm bolts, 2 push pins, and a clip holding the housing in.

FLYFISHR · 09-30-2013, 04:47 PM

If I understand this correctly I get in under the car to remove the pins and undo the bolts and clip. Take out the backup lights and then it will come straight out the opening in the bumper?

zc06_kisstherain · 09-30-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FLYFISHR

If I understand this correctly I get in under the car to remove the pins and undo the bolts and clip. Take out the backup lights and then it will come straight out the opening in the bumper?

opposite which means you take it off forward to muffler. be careful! you might break plastic clip as i did. (even it breaks, don't need that much)

milhouse · 09-30-2013, 10:49 PM

Is there a way to tap into the BRZ fog lights to do this? I know it can't be done with the FRS but the BRZ limited has fogs.

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BRZ_son! · 12-13-2013, 12:20 PM

I have the NSIDIUS INDUSTRIES plug and play kit on mine! Love it!! Super easy to install and didnt have to cut into my OEM wires.
www.nsidiusindustries.com

JOSI · 12-14-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BRZ_son!

I have the NSIDIUS INDUSTRIES plug and play kit on mine! Love it!! Super easy to install and didnt have to cut into my OEM wires.
www.nsidiusindustries.com

80 Dollars for that..?..

its never really a smart idea to add additional load onto existing wiring..I'm gonna start mass producing mine and make a killing.. This cost me 10 dollars to make it mostly consists of free parts from junkyard Hondas.

Real deal plug n play

JFBRZ711 · 12-15-2013, 08:30 PM

JOSI, what light are you plugging that 194 base in place of? I'm interested if less than what other kits are going for

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BRZ_son! · 12-15-2013, 09:39 PM

JOSI, I've had this kit installed for about a year now with no problems. Its still running the same amperage fuse for the rear taillight circuit and has never had a problem holding up. If using the correct gauge wire, it will not give much load to the existing circuit. Plus its a quality made harness made in the USA

TheLaughingMan · 12-16-2013, 02:06 AM

FYI to people wanting to do this mod, the grey plastic housing is SUPER brittle. Be extremely careful with the tabs (as the OP mentioned), when tightening the bolts down, and drilling the hole. The tabs on mine broke off (and I thought I was being careful), my drill bit caught and torqued the plastic (breaking off a large piece), and the tab that the bolt goes against snapped when I was tightening everything back up. I managed to fix the housing using some special adhesive that melts the plastic and bonds it back together...but it would have been nice to not break it in the first place. Let this be a warning and learn from my mistakes!

Finished product:

JOSI · 12-16-2013, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by JFBRZ711

JOSI, what light are you plugging that 194 base in place of? I'm interested if less than what other kits are going for

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I un did my tail light indicator light.. In Iowa I don't need them.. I know some places do legally require them. I have enough to make an additional harness... If your interested you can have it for free.

. As long as I can get some feed back from you?. LMK

tonystewart · 12-16-2013, 06:05 PM

Very nice

09-30-2013, 03:51 PM	#129
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