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300CE wrote:Something like this any good monkey boy:

http://bit.ly/14NqvJX" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I'm looking on getting some if these (I currently have front fogs but they don't work & are looking a bit manky):

http://bit.ly/1elW5DP" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

hey,

the wiring kit looks good, might give that a price comparison, TBH for the fogs all i need is the relay.

i've already got some spots as well, but again i'm a bit unsure where to wire from etc, i'm thinking the need to be wired via headlights by law?

those fogs / spots look good, but be careful the listing reads like they are not sure which they are, fogs and spots are two very different things?
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Yeah, for the price that kit isn't bad as you'll probably pay a fiver for the relay alone (always handy having extra wiring)! :D

I don't think theres a requirement by law on front fogs for vehicles the age of ours (although am prepared to be corrected). My current fogs are just set up to a separate switch on the dash via a relay - they don't work either & are not an mot failure.

Will have a proper look into those lights on the link :ok
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Using the rear fog switch ensures the front fogs only come on when the headlights are used
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kevtherev wrote:Using the rear fog switch ensures the front fogs only come on when the headlights are used

i forgot to ask, regarding the fogs, is there any angles or distances needed etc?
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now, regarding spotlights, do they need to be wired via light switch by law or just a switch on the dash?
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monkeyboysee wrote:
kevtherev wrote:Using the rear fog switch ensures the front fogs only come on when the headlights are used

i forgot to ask, regarding the fogs, is there any angles or distances needed etc?

nope
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monkeyboysee wrote:now, regarding spotlights, do they need to be wired via light switch by law or just a switch on the dash?

wiring to the rear fog switch means you'll never leave them on if you forget.
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kevtherev wrote:
monkeyboysee wrote:now, regarding spotlights, o they need to be wired via light switch by law or just a sdwitch on the dash?

wiring to the rear fog switch means you'll never leave them on if you forget.

getting confused now. i've got all i need now for the foglights thanks.

now i'm asking about spotlights, ie do they need to be wired via light switch by law or just a switch on the dash?
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just found this, not sure if i'm confused?

http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/in ... 018AAtPSF6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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or this, bit better

http://www.ehow.co.uk/how_4811329_wire- ... -beam.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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