Wanted 04 cv8 front fog light

[vxr2010]

Hello I think I can post a wanted ? Can any one help please , I need to aquire a front near side if it's different from offside , 2004 Monaro cv8 fog light , can any one advise where or who may have one and what price are they going for , thanks in advance

[THUNDER STORM]

vxr2010 said:

Hello I think I can post a wanted ? Can any one help please , I need to aquire a front near side if it's different from offside , 2004 Monaro cv8 fog light , can any one advise where or who may have one and what price are they going for , thanks in advance

When I wanted one, I decided to search e bay world wide and got a pair of lights for around £17 from I think Latvia.

These lights fitted in same hole but had to alter mounting a little to fit them.

They are not exact match but no one can tell difference except they are brighter.

Or you could pay a fortune for original replacement.

Hope this helps.

Ade

[Big Al.]

vxr2010 said:

Hello I think I can post a wanted

OH

[hsvgts454]

Try raving he's got a few in his yard

[maccavvy]

THUNDER STORM said:

When I wanted one, I decided to search e bay world wide and got a pair of lights for around £17 from I think Latvia.

These lights fitted in same hole but had to alter mounting a little to fit them.

They are not exact match but no one can tell difference except they are brighter.

Or you could pay a fortune for original replacement.

Hope this helps.

Ade

any more info on what you got

[ARAF]

maccavvy said:

THUNDER STORM said:

When I wanted one, I decided to search e bay world wide and got a pair of lights for around £17 from I think Latvia.

These lights fitted in same hole but had to alter mounting a little to fit them.

They are not exact match but no one can tell difference except they are brighter.

Or you could pay a fortune for original replacement.

Hope this helps.

Ade

any more info on what you got

Any good?

wikipedia said:

Latvia is a democratic parliamentary republic established in 1918. The capital city is Riga, the European Capital of Culture 2014. Latvian is the official language. Latvia is a unitary state, divided into 118 administrative divisions of which 109 are municipalities and 9 are cities.

[vxr2010]

I have ordered two types on eBay about 17£ per set so when I take the bumper off , if I have to take it off, one should fit and leave me a spare set , I went for about 80 mm in size , I expect a used one is prob difficult to source as I have contacted usual helpful sources and one was a no go

[Janosh]

Still trying to decide what to do about mine... Can you post a link to the ones you ordered?

[jameshsv]

vxr2010 said:

I have ordered two types on eBay about 17£ per set so when I take the bumper off , if I have to take it off, one should fit and leave me a spare set , I went for about 80 mm in size , I expect a used one is prob difficult to source as I have contacted usual helpful sources and one was a no go

Dont think you need to take bumber of.

[vxr2010]

Don't know if this will work , both are on eBay for under 20£ to your door , one is by halfords , the search is under fog lights

[vxr2010]

[vxr2010]

The first photo I was going to remove the silver bezel or paint it black and then fit it , at the cost of 17£ I bought the halfords one so I should have at least one that will fit , next thing fit drl to each car lol

[vxr2010]

One light is 80mm the other 75 mm

[THUNDER STORM]

vxr2010 said:

This is similar to the ones I bought, but I think I got these as the original ones are oval.http:/www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FRONT-FOG-SPOT-LIGHTS-UNIVERSAL-CAR-VAN-/281152360384?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_

Check measurements first, great price.




Ade

Edited by THUNDER STORM on Tuesday 13th January 19:14

Edited by THUNDER STORM on Tuesday 13th January 19:24

[vxr2010]

Well I got them fitted , it would have been much easier and quicker to take bumper off as it was a bit fiddly , at least my pocket is not as empty , I used the halfords ones as they arrived first , the light is more of a drl but I never use front fogs and it fills the space

[jameshsv]

They still look nice and bright chris.And a job well done.

[THUNDER STORM]

Well done mate, like me, its satisfing to know you dont have to pay the silly money for original ones. I think these will last longer than oe ones as I think the glass was too stressed for our climate.

Ade

[vxr2010]

Hi James and Ade , a bit of a fiddle to do, plus the lining up with holes and the lights , I cut the wires off the old fog lights and soldered them on to the new lights , I made a slight error the ones I used were the larger ones but brackets on either would fit the same , and much cheaper than new or oe parts , bumper off would have been easier and quicker , the front bumper trim needs to come off from the bumper but that is four screws and a bit of bending of the plastic trim , so when am I doing either of your lights then lol

[THUNDER STORM]

vxr2010 said:

Hi James and Ade , a bit of a fiddle to do, plus the lining up with holes and the lights , I cut the wires off the old fog lights and soldered them on to the new lights , I made a slight error the ones I used were the larger ones but brackets on either would fit the same , and much cheaper than new or oe parts , bumper off would have been easier and quicker , the front bumper trim needs to come off from the bumper but that is four screws and a bit of bending of the plastic trim , so when am I doing either of your lights then lol

I have allready fitted mine mate and I did not remove bumper but I did raise car to get access, a lot easer.

Ade

[jameshsv]

vxr2010 said:

Hi James and Ade , a bit of a fiddle to do, plus the lining up with holes and the lights , I cut the wires off the old fog lights and soldered them on to the new lights , I made a slight error the ones I used were the larger ones but brackets on either would fit the same , and much cheaper than new or oe parts , bumper off would have been easier and quicker , the front bumper trim needs to come off from the bumper but that is four screws and a bit of bending of the plastic trim , so when am I doing either of your lights then lol

When i have a look at yours it could be an option m8