TSX Fog light retrofit with Lexus ES300 projectors

[pdpgps]

Just a little intro...

My most recent project was to create a unique, custom set of fog lights that used projectors instead of reflector housings like our cars currently do and be extremely durable. I was sick and tired of my fogs cracking; I went through an ebay set in 3 weeks which cracked on the highway from rocks. I then paid the overpriced fee to get authentic password:jdm fogs and even lamin-x'ed, only to have them crack too, only from the inside because password:jdm neglected to mention the bulbs they include can run so hot they crack the lenses from the inside!! I bought 3000k HID fogs to help the heat issue and that seemed to work. However, light output didn't seem that much more improved although the light were now stronger, but they were scattered all over the place.

I took my project to HID Illusionz in Brooklyn, NY which retrofitted a new set of ebay fogs with lexus es300 fog projectors. These guys were recommended because they were small enough to fit in our fog lights. Additionally, I had to switch to H3 bulbs. The retrofit cost $170 including labor, and they replaced the lenses with lexan. Tonight I swapped out my password:jdm fog lights with help from fellow TSXclub member gmchu, and we tested it out together comparing his 07 tsx with fogs to mine.

The conclusion, the projectors are intense. They amplify the light output for the fog lights to an insanely blinding level. We ran into difficulty adjusting the cut off as the retrofit seemed to inadvertently disable our ability to adjust the cut off. The cut off is now about an inch above the headlight cut off. It definitely blinds any car in front at a 2 car length distance. But I'm not going to be an a$$hole and run them anyways while I'm driving. Probably only if I'm the only car on the road or if it's raining real hard I'll turn my fogs on for now. I'm definitely working on a fix for this though so I can use my fogs anytime.

Without further ado...Enjoy!














they appear greenish because my HIDs are warming up


lighting up a wall with just fog lights only


...at this distance

[tsxtasy]

Looks great =o Is there any chance that they would make this kit for other people and ship them out?

[lcrazyaznl]

Pretty neat!

A bit of a costly project though heh.
But i can say it beats broken fogs ugh...

[msm_ching]

cool. nice work!

[BlueTSX05]

damn, that looks nice

[Tishkevich]

mmm sexayyy.. I think the only thing I don't like about the 1st gen tsx's besides the little to no room in the drivers seat ( lol ) is the fogs are centered under the head lights, makes it look less mean.. but this kit I must say makes it look like complete sex on wheels

[Racing Gear]

I love functional lighting mods!

Since I retrofit, I actually tried the exact same project/set up a coupe of month ago but I didn't like how the circle lense didn't flow in an oval bezel opening.

None the less, good job on Rich's part! Now it motivates me to finish my custom fog set up...

[Dark]

Looks great, nice and strong output.

I've been wanting to do something like this but with E46 bi-xenons (running a 3000k hid kit). I'd run two switches, one to tun them on and one to actuate the flapper.

[chuson]

Looks very nice, someone finally put my dream foglight setup into life.

[endlesswinterco]

chris- turned out great, can't wait to see them tomorrow.

[sortudo7]

Looks great man, loving that cut off Chris.

[pdpgps]

Originally Posted by tsxtasy

Looks great =o Is there any chance that they would make this kit for other people and ship them out?

It is a possibility, there'd have to be large demand for it though.

[scratchieepants]

very very nice, I like.

[1TSXer]

This would be so kick ass if you could adjust the cut-off. I've seen a couple of guys on the 8thgencivic forums do something like this.

[kuma912]

How would this fit with a mugen hid front lip?