PIAA Fog Install on 99-01 TL Warning 56K

[benzo555]

Hey guys, did the install on the PIAA 510 on my TL today reaching high heat of about 95 degrees (feels like over 100). There is no cutting involved of the bumper support with my install. 56K users you might need to wait a while before the pics come up. (sorry)

The PIAA Ion 510 Lights
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/PIAA.JPG

After all the cutting end result should look like this. Be sure to use a file and file off the excess plastics.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/08.JPG

I decided to make L brackets from Home depot.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/19.JPG

I drilled the a hole here so I can mount the L Bracket
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/15.JPG

Here is what it looks like when Installed
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/16.JPG

I put the bumper back on to see where I need to drill the hole for the fog to mount and to adjust it.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/18.JPG

Once I measured carefully, I marked the hole where it needs to be drilled.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/20.JPG

The hole is clearly visible for mounting at this time. You will need to repeat that for both sides.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/22.JPG

Use the supplied PIAA wires to mount everything. I will not go over it here. Here is the final product. I will wire to my accord switch another time since im tired
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/24.JPG

If yo guys have any Q's feel free to PM me or reply.

[TL_DipLoMat]

ok dude, right now u are the man!!!

i didnt know it was so easy cuz a lot of people keep saying "heavy modifications"! i can deal with the drilling and cutting you did.

a few q's for u
where do u live?
how much was the enite project (list individual prices please)?
how much time?
where did u get the fog lights?

why are u my hero?
how come u cut out the whole thing of the foglight cap instead of a circle the size of the fog light?

am i asking you too many questions?

im so happy, thanks bro!!!

Sef

[benzo555]

Thanks man.. I feel so priviledge to be the "man" LOL

The entire project was about $250. The fogs really costing that much. I really measured the fogs wrong so they are a lil "big" so they stcik out just a lilttle. I realy dont care. But if you get smaller fogs you should be fine and probably an easier install than me.

The brackets and bolts from home depot was about $6-$7 bucks with tax. I already had the zip ties so there you have it.

It took me about 4 hours to install everything. Mainly because I did not know what I was going up against the bumper support etc.

I really cut the entire hole because I cant make perfectly round circles. It would look really off anyway. Its easier to cut the whole thing off. I just used a hacksaw blade and a drill.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/04.JPG

You will need to drill holes around the corners so you can manouver the blade easier.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/06.JPG

[TL_DipLoMat]

hot shit!!!!

(looking for fog lights as we speak)

[benzo555]

Update. Here is how to wire the accord fog switch to the PIAA wire harness.

1) Cut the PIAA harness. You will see three wires
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/wiring1.JPG

2)Connect the black and red wire to (- Black of PIAA) Then connect the Blue and Red/Black to (+ Red of PIAA ) and finally connect the green wire to (+ White of PIAA).
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/wiring3.JPG

Here is a look of the accord fog harness on the rear of the switch.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/wiring2.JPG

Thats all folks :-)

[songoku]

I think those lights stick out too much.

http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/24.JPG

[spyder5786]

wow very nice install..im jealous..time to hacksaw some bumper covers...heheh

[benzo555]

Originally posted by songoku
I think those lights stick out too much.

Thats true. I can always drill another hole towards the front of the bracket to make it more flush. But I just got too tired. I bet I spent less time then you did!!! j/k

[Dirt McGirt]

Looks like a clean install.....great work!

[songoku]

Originally posted by benzo555
I bet I spent less time then you did!!! j/k

That's true!!

[benzo555]

OK Paul.. you got me mad.. so I decided to flushmount the darn fogs!! Yep I had to cut the bumper support using a Makita Hacksaw. Took me another 3 hours to install it all. I think it was well worth it.

You will see the circled area where I had to cut the excess off of the bumper support. You can compare to the above pictures to see how much it was taken out.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/flush3.JPG

Yes, Paul it looks much better than sticking out.
http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/flush5.JPG

http://benster.alphadata.net/TL/foginstall/flush6.JPG

[1999TL]

now that looks better. good going Paul.

[TL_DipLoMat]

looks a lil cleaner but i still applaude ur efforts!!

[disgookonfiya]

does anyone have fogs that fit perfectly???? like custom made..... b/c i have a set of PIAA's but they are the slim driving lights and i don't feel like puttin them in, b/c i don't want to put a small light in a huge hole.....

[jplasse]

dont cut the hole as big if ur lights are smaller, i will show u guys my set up. i have piaa's also but didnt cut the whole black piece out, just cut it out the shape of the fog lights, clean as hell.