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Old 12-17-2012, 05:08 PM   #51
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let me see the front ....
Eh...just go look at your switch bezel?
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Old 12-17-2012, 09:46 PM   #52
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Is there a gap between the lights and the chrome bezel for you?
Yes, there is a very slight gap. Since the lights ar not mounted directly to the piece in the bumper.

Back to your pic, were you able to obtain the switch bezel alone or did you have to end up buying the kit?

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Old 12-18-2012, 11:07 AM   #53
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Is there a gap between the lights and the chrome bezel for you?
A slight one at the bottom, but it doesn't bother me. It's not worst than when the honeycomb piece was on there?
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Old 12-18-2012, 03:54 PM   #54
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Yes, there is a very slight gap. Since the lights ar not mounted directly to the piece in the bumper.

Back to your pic, were you able to obtain the switch bezel alone or did you have to end up buying the kit?

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I found a guy on here selling the OEM Kit for $150. I jumped on it, dunno if he has any left. His username is Sense of Nature. Sent him a paypal payment and had the lights in less than a week.
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Old 12-18-2012, 09:07 PM   #55
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Not to go of topic but quick question, what color are the '11 base STi hids. So I know what to match in the fog lights
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Old 12-19-2012, 02:37 PM   #56
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Not to go of topic but quick question, what color are the '11 base STi hids. So I know what to match in the fog lights
Maybe 4300k, but I'd research it, Found this thread:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=478668
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Old 12-20-2012, 12:46 PM   #57
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So here's a question...

The lights are white. Not very good for "fog" purposes.

What do you guys think of replacing the fog light bulbs with a 3000k HID kit? The color temp of 3000k should be better (more yellow) for fog, no?

For color comparison, I like this site's image:

http://www.hidkitwarehouse.com/

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Old 01-24-2013, 04:27 PM   #58
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Okay here's a question, seeing how the wiring is there and everything... I wonder if we can just swap the actual light stalk on the steering column for the ones with the fog lights. On one of the trademotion sites the ones with and without foglights are both 63 bucks.

My plan would be buy the ebay lights, buy the chrome accent foglight pieces, the relay, and the headlight stalk.. all would be about 160 plus shipping.

I'd like that better than a separate switch
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Old 01-24-2013, 04:52 PM   #59
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Foglights don't come with the premium now? They were part of the premium package for 2010. wtf?
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Old 01-25-2013, 01:30 PM   #60
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Haha I had the opposite experience. Switch bezel was a pain in the butt and I definitely ruined the old plate getting the switches out. I definitely wouldn't think about cutting the original plate for the fog light switch, it wouldn't look pretty unless you deem yourself skilled in plastic cutting.

Relay wasn't as bad for me, glove box came right out when you disconnect the catch on the right side. I pulled way more screws though than the install manual called for. Almost freaked out when I saw white padding, thinking it was my airbag. I was lucky it was only padding between the plastic and airbag container.

Lights were pretty simple, just remove body clips and one screw to get access to the light ports. Had to pull on the wiring a little bit to get the slack I needed, but all is well and the lights work great.

2 Things I noticed though:

1) There's a slight hum when the car is on but not started.
2) There's a slight gap between the lights and light bezel, which could allow for moisture to get in.

Anyone else have that, or for those with stock lights installed, do you see a gap?
not sure about humming noise but i know there is noise when you press on the switch to turn them on, its a click sound from the relay.

as for the gap, i noticed that too. i didnt buy the entire kit, i actually had a subaru parts store find out all the pieces that i needed from the kit (he was nice enough to take apart a kit and get all the parts numbers) then he ordered them separately for me, came out way cheaper than the whole kit. anyways it came with some foam strips (not sure what they were for since i didnt have the instructions) so i had to figure it out on my own for the install (not rocket science; just need a service manual to know where things are). i used the foam to "seal" or at least close the gap so that dirt and dust doesnt get in as easily.

as for whether the gap is normal, it is. When i took the car for oil change i looked at the new cars with factory installed fogs and they had the exact same gaps. its just the fog covers and fogs lights not sitting perfectly as one would think but i guess its not a big deal if they come like that even from the factory. no problems with it so far (then again im without my subie since it got rear ended, should be getting it back soon).

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Old 01-25-2013, 01:35 PM   #61
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Okay here's a question, seeing how the wiring is there and everything... I wonder if we can just swap the actual light stalk on the steering column for the ones with the fog lights. On one of the trademotion sites the ones with and without foglights are both 63 bucks.

My plan would be buy the ebay lights, buy the chrome accent foglight pieces, the relay, and the headlight stalk.. all would be about 160 plus shipping.

I'd like that better than a separate switch
that was my original intention when i installed my fogs. i actually had the stalk and had to send it back. I sent it back because the stalk with the fog switch also has the auto headlight mode/switch. I didnt want to install it since my car doesnt have auto headlight. I considered change it so that it had auto headlight on/off (which i wish i had) BUT to enable that you need the sensor that sits on the dash and i figured it was too much of a hassle to deal with at that point since you have to buy the sensor and install it after taking off the dash.

but it is do-able. in the end the switch looks and works fine. i like you wanted it factory like but just went with the button.
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Old 01-28-2013, 09:25 PM   #62
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that was my original intention when i installed my fogs. i actually had the stalk and had to send it back. I sent it back because the stalk with the fog switch also has the auto headlight mode/switch. I didnt want to install it since my car doesnt have auto headlight. I considered change it so that it had auto headlight on/off (which i wish i had) BUT to enable that you need the sensor that sits on the dash and i figured it was too much of a hassle to deal with at that point since you have to buy the sensor and install it after taking off the dash.

but it is do-able. in the end the switch looks and works fine. i like you wanted it factory like but just went with the button.
Thanks for the input! Good to hear of someone trying the same thing. I will likely just buy the full package but was just trying to see if I could save a buck or two and get that factory look.
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Old 01-31-2013, 06:16 PM   #63
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Haha I had the opposite experience. Switch bezel was a pain in the butt and I definitely ruined the old plate getting the switches out. I definitely wouldn't think about cutting the original plate for the fog light switch, it wouldn't look pretty unless you deem yourself skilled in plastic cutting.

Relay wasn't as bad for me, glove box came right out when you disconnect the catch on the right side. I pulled way more screws though than the install manual called for. Almost freaked out when I saw white padding, thinking it was my airbag. I was lucky it was only padding between the plastic and airbag container.

Lights were pretty simple, just remove body clips and one screw to get access to the light ports. Had to pull on the wiring a little bit to get the slack I needed, but all is well and the lights work great.

2 Things I noticed though:

1) There's a slight hum when the car is on but not started.
2) There's a slight gap between the lights and light bezel, which could allow for moisture to get in.

Anyone else have that, or for those with stock lights installed, do you see a gap?

For the relay, was it a four prong relay or five prong relay?
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Old 02-04-2013, 07:57 PM   #64
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For the relay, was it a four prong relay or five prong relay?
Sorry man, didn't take notice to how many prongs.
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Just got my wife her second Subie, a 2012 Imp premium. I'd like to add the fogs. What does it take to get the switch bezel out? Just some time in an odd, upside down position under the dash?

Thanks, this thread has really helped.
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Old 02-14-2013, 03:43 PM   #66
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Just got my wife her second Subie, a 2012 Imp premium. I'd like to add the fogs. What does it take to get the switch bezel out? Just some time in an odd, upside down position under the dash?

Thanks, this thread has really helped.
basically....the relay install location for the fogs are on the passenger side behind the glove box...i choose to remove the entire glove box during my install but I've heard you can get to it from underneath and behind the box....i removed the box so that I could figure out which slot was the correct. i bought mines piece meal so didnt have instructions. i had to look it up through the schematics.
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Old 02-14-2013, 03:45 PM   #67
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i was originally going to put HID in my fogs but after reading about that idea, i scrapped it because I didnt want 1. the car to catch fire 2. damage to the harness since the fog housing are small and won't dissipate the heat well..just my own preference even though i've seen so many cars with HIDs in fog.

safety first....plus having blinding bright fogs might work against you in the chance you need them for fog etc. im in so cal so its more for looks.

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So here's a question...

The lights are white. Not very good for "fog" purposes.

What do you guys think of replacing the fog light bulbs with a 3000k HID kit? The color temp of 3000k should be better (more yellow) for fog, no?

For color comparison, I like this site's image:

http://www.hidkitwarehouse.com/

And for further comparison:

Xenon HID 3000k vs 4300k - YouTube
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Just got my wife her second Subie, a 2012 Imp premium. I'd like to add the fogs. What does it take to get the switch bezel out? Just some time in an odd, upside down position under the dash?

Thanks, this thread has really helped.
It's about an 1-2 hour job depending on your skill set. If you buy the full on kit, there are instructions included, though no words, just pictures. Here's the PDF:

http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/661...FogLampKit.pdf

Should provide you everything you need to know. Its relatively simple.
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It's about an 1-2 hour job depending on your skill set. If you buy the full on kit, there are instructions included, though no words, just pictures. Here's the PDF:

http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/661...FogLampKit.pdf

Should provide you everything you need to know. Its relatively simple.
Thanks! The on-off switch is my only real concern now. Looks like a real monkey job to get under the dash and get the 2 screws out. The pictograph instructions are such nice head scratchers. Everything else looks easy enough.

I should have mentioned my brother (70) has a WRX. He don't drive slow either.
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i was originally going to put HID in my fogs but after reading about that idea, i scrapped it because I didnt want 1. the car to catch fire 2. damage to the harness since the fog housing are small and won't dissipate the heat well..just my own preference even though i've seen so many cars with HIDs in fog.

safety first....plus having blinding bright fogs might work against you in the chance you need them for fog etc. im in so cal so its more for looks.
Yea I am a little worried about the melting/burning of the bumper and housing. I have a cheap set of Xentecs I'm going to try out first as a test run. If they work out, might look at upgrading. Luckily the Fog lights themselves are only $40, so if they melt, its not a huge loss. Not too concerned about the "flare" or "bleed" from these lights though, as the reflective housings are small (< 3"). Will report back once I get them loaded up.
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Thanks! The on-off switch is my only real concern now. Looks like a real monkey job to get under the dash and get the 2 screws out. The pictograph instructions are such nice head scratchers. Everything else looks easy enough.

I should have mentioned my brother (70) has a WRX. He don't drive slow either.
Well unless your over 250 lbs with a giant beer gut, it won't be that hard to get down and monkey around under the dash.
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dang where was the pdf when i was installing mines...haha o wells, glad it worked out hahaha i love the internet. lol

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It's about an 1-2 hour job depending on your skill set. If you buy the full on kit, there are instructions included, though no words, just pictures. Here's the PDF:

http://techinfo.subaru.com/proxy/661...FogLampKit.pdf

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Quick post so I can this later as a reference. Im liking the a la cart option for the fogs.
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Well unless your over 250 lbs with a giant beer gut, it won't be that hard to get down and monkey around under the dash.
Thanks, glad I quit drinking then. Looks like a job for Spring.
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basically....the relay install location for the fogs are on the passenger side behind the glove box...i choose to remove the entire glove box during my install but I've heard you can get to it from underneath and behind the box....i removed the box so that I could figure out which slot was the correct. i bought mines piece meal so didnt have instructions. i had to look it up through the schematics.
where did you buy your relay? I have all the parts, just need a relay.
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