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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Installation instructions for OEM driving lights

I'm looking for installation instructions for the factory driving lamps (p/n 63 12 0 144 132). Can anyone help me out?

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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 02:10 PM
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Here you go.
http://www.outmotoring.com/pages.php?pageid=3
 
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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Maaan.....are you workin her to death for these mods or what?!?!
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 07:43 PM
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Maaan.....are you workin her to death for these mods or what?!?!
LOL These were never in the plan really ... just came across a really good deal Need to make a mounting bar now though because I don't really like the way the OEM lights mount to the hood.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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Need to make a mounting bar now though because I don't really like the way the OEM lights mount to the hood.
That they mount on the hood or where they mount on the hood?
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 12:25 AM
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That they mount on the hood or where they mount on the hood?
He's just bitchin cause he doesnt want to cut through the grill.. . Hey Steve...I cant think of any way around how they mount...well, unless you make an angled bracket that attaches to the core support and clear when the hood closes...
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Motor On
That they mount on the hood or where they mount on the hood?
I don't want to mount them to the hood.

I probally do something like this - http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...-brackets.html

 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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He's just bitchin cause he doesnt want to cut through the grill.
Whatever... at least I have a grille!



http://www.azeuropeans.com/Forums/vi.../start=15.html
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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Your such a b@stard.... Who knows...maybe I'll zip tie it on for the Friday meet.....lol
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by UKSUV
Your such a b@stard.... Who knows...maybe I'll zip tie it on for the Friday meet.....lol
LOL

You coming down to T town this Friday? Maybe I'll have to show up
 
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Old Jan 9, 2008 | 08:44 PM
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Thinkin about it.......I hate rollin' my high $ whip through the ghetto. Gettin all those stares and everyone wanting to carjack me...
 
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by ///ACS330Ci
I don't want to mount them to the hood.

I probally do something like this - http://www.outmotoring.com/mini-coop...-brackets.html

Darn, I ordered these from Outmotoring this past weekend and then got a phone call saying they had an inventor error and only had one. No plan for a resupply since they are considering making something locally but it will be at least 6 weeks. I guess I'm back to making something myself.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 08:33 PM
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Outmotoring driving light brackets

I recently ordered the outmotoring Gen1 low driving light brackets for my Hella 500 lights and really liked them, the fit and finish is very nice. 2 things I didn't like were the cheesy alunimum self tapping screw (1 broke) I replaced with stainless steel and the L bracket to secure the top horizontal bracket. The lights are mounted and now I'm looking to see if anyone has wiring instructions so that I can use the factory foglight toggle. If I can use the foglight toggle, can I use the driving lights with out the low/high beams being illuminated?

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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 05Greenie
I recently ordered the outmotoring Gen1 low driving light brackets for my Hella 500 lights and really liked them, the fit and finish is very nice. 2 things I didn't like were the cheesy alunimum self tapping screw (1 broke) I replaced with stainless steel and the L bracket to secure the top horizontal bracket. The lights are mounted and now I'm looking to see if anyone has wiring instructions so that I can use the factory foglight toggle. If I can use the foglight toggle, can I use the driving lights with out the low/high beams being illuminated?

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The fog toggle tells the BCM to light the fogs, and automatically turns them off when high beams are on - the exact opposite function you want. The fogs will turn on with the running (aka parking) lights.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
The fog toggle tells the BCM to light the fogs, and automatically turns them off when high beams are on - the exact opposite function you want. The fogs will turn on with the running (aka parking) lights.
What is the BCM? Will the driving lights work with the lowbeams illuminated using the foglight toggle?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2010 | 11:02 PM
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BCM - Body Control Module Basically, the computer that tells the car what to do. The driving lights *could* work with the low beams, but they would be blinding any driver coming the other way, and the fog toggle does not lend itself to quickly turning them on and off vs. the steering wheel mount high beam switch.
 
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Old May 1, 2010 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Eric_Rowland
BCM - Body Control Module Basically, the computer that tells the car what to do. The driving lights *could* work with the low beams, but they would be blinding any driver coming the other way, and the fog toggle does not lend itself to quickly turning them on and off vs. the steering wheel mount high beam switch.
Thanks Eric for all the inputs....I'll post back when I have the lights wired.
 
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