[MikeOfAllTrades]

How would i install an hid kit for my fogs?

Just take the bumper off and plug 'em right in. You could mount the driver side ballast (preferably slim) somewhere above the horn, and the passenger side one could fit somewhere below the washer reservoir. Zip ties will do the trick.

 

[FuM]

Just take the bumper off and plug 'em right in. You could mount the driver side ballast (preferably slim) somewhere above the horn, and the passenger side one could fit somewhere below the washer reservoir. Zip ties will do the trick.

Thank you, I was like ohh man where the heck would i put the kits. One more question would i have to connect the wires the same way in this guide or no cause its Hids?

 

[MikeOfAllTrades]

Thank you, I was like ohh man where the heck would i put the kits. One more question would i have to connect the wires the same way in this guide or no cause its Hids?

The wiring should basically connect the same way. You'll just have an extension cord (the ballast) between the power cable from your vehicle and the bulbs.

 

[stealthmidget]

So after reading through your amazing how-to about a dozen times, I finally ordered my fog kit yesterday and hope to have it in time to put 'em in this weekend. One quick question - how heavy is the front bumper? Could I remove/replace it myself, or should I invest in a 12 pack to bribe a friend with? Thanks again for the detailed instructions!

 

[MikeOfAllTrades]

So after reading through your amazing how-to about a dozen times, I finally ordered my fog kit yesterday and hope to have it in time to put 'em in this weekend. One quick question - how heavy is the front bumper? Could I remove/replace it myself, or should I invest in a 12 pack to bribe a friend with? Thanks again for the detailed instructions!

It's shockingly light. I doubt you're scrawnier than I am, so it shouldn't be a problem.

Good luck!

 

[jleal]

wowwww nicee guide, u are awesome ,, how much did u expend buying all thaat
i have the same car but in gray lol, and I was curious about the price

 

[StitcH]

how much did u expend buying all thaat

Reading fail.

I actually shopped around for quite a bit, and was shocked to find that my good old dealership parts department had the best price out of everyone. It's not exactly cheap, but I picked it up for $215 for the fog kit (bulbs included), and $46 for the new turn signal stalk. One could do worse, especially considering there were no shipping costs.

 

[jleal]

hhahahahaha i didnt notice

 

[FuM]

So after reading through your amazing how-to about a dozen times, I finally ordered my fog kit yesterday and hope to have it in time to put 'em in this weekend. One quick question - how heavy is the front bumper? Could I remove/replace it myself, or should I invest in a 12 pack to bribe a friend with? Thanks again for the detailed instructions!

Bumper weighs like around 10 pounds. At first i thought it was heavy and i almost ripped it off the car with one hand lol.

Oh and I spent 280 for my kit, i think thats around what you might have spent jleal

@Mikeofalltrades : If i put a blue tint overlay over my 3000ks HiDs will it produce a lime green light?

 

[MikeOfAllTrades]

@Mikeofalltrades : If i put a blue tint overlay over my 3000ks HiDs will it produce a lime green light?

Sounds logical to me! But never tried it myself.

 

[FuM]

Would i be able to do the indy foglight mod, like is all the wiring the same on the 2010 and i can just splice and merge the same wires together to get the nice foglights on with just the parking lights?

http://www.mazda3forums.com/index.php?topic=88805.0

 

[BSUBigMac]

Bumper weighs like around 10 pounds. At first i thought it was heavy and i almost ripped it off the car with one hand lol.

Oh and I spent 280 for my kit, i think thats around what you might have spent jleal

@Mikeofalltrades : If i put a blue tint overlay over my 3000ks HiDs will it produce a lime green light?

Mixing light is different than mixing paint. You can look up a lighting color chart to attempt to find the color you are looking for!

Here is a very basic idea as to what I mean: http://www.ladyada.net/learn/proj1/AdditiveColorMixing.png

 

[FuM]

Mixing light is different than mixing paint. You can look up a lighting color chart to attempt to find the color you are looking for!

Here is a very basic idea as to what I mean: http://www.ladyada.net/learn/proj1/AdditiveColorMixing.png

Yeah i figured cause i was in stagecraft and they taught us different ways to mix light to get a certain colour, it definitely wasn't like mixing paint that's for sure.

 

[MikeOfAllTrades]

Would i be able to do the indy foglight mod, like is all the wiring the same on the 2010 and i can just splice and merge the same wires together to get the nice foglights on with just the parking lights?

HOW-TO: Independent Fogs WITHOUT running wires through the firewall

Unfortunately, that thread doesn't apply to the 2010. I'm not sure if anyone has been able to figure it out yet.

 

[FuM]

Installed =D

 

[kape]

Awesome write-up. I've been looking for fog light installation instructions and this one is amazing.

I live in Canada so the models may be slightly different. I have the Canadian Mazda 3 GS with the comfort package, whatever that means. So, one thing I notices it that the signal/light stalk is different than mine. Mine has automatic lights. Do they sell stalks that have automatic lights and fog lights?

Also, what kind of light bulbs do these fog lights use? I've been searching and some say 9006 some say H11. I think the Mazda3 Speed that comes with fog lights has H11 bulbs, but the Mazda 3 GT that comes with fog lights uses 9006. No one mentions what kind of bulbs the after-market fog light use. The place I bought my HID kit for the low beam from accidentally sent me two sets (for the price of one), so I was hoping I could use the extra H11 set for the fog lights. Can you confirm whether it would work or not?

 

[MikeOfAllTrades]

Nice lookin' install FuM!

Awesome write-up. I've been looking for fog light installation instructions and this one is amazing.

I live in Canada so the models may be slightly different. I have the Canadian Mazda 3 GS with the comfort package, whatever that means. So, one thing I notices it that the signal/light stalk is different than mine. Mine has automatic lights. Do they sell stalks that have automatic lights and fog lights?

Also, what kind of light bulbs do these fog lights use? I've been searching and some say 9006 some say H11. I think the Mazda3 Speed that comes with fog lights has H11 bulbs, but the Mazda 3 GT that comes with fog lights uses 9006. No one mentions what kind of bulbs the after-market fog light use. The place I bought my HID kit for the low beam from accidentally sent me two sets (for the price of one), so I was hoping I could use the extra H11 set for the fog lights. Can you confirm whether it would work or not?

When I bought my new signal stalk there were two options -- one with auto lights and one without, so you should be good. Just verify your parts dept has it before going ahead. The aftermarket fogs are also 9006's.

 

[FuM]

Nice lookin' install FuM!

Couldnt have done it without you Mike, I had my notebook on my engine with your thread the whole time haha:clap::clap:

That was my first solo body mod and I was really comfortable the whole way, thanks man!:dancin 1:

 

[maxx3]

mazdagear.com For some reason it's cheaper if you order in-store, though.

$273 through the link, but no free ship.

I just wonder if these parts are the same for right hand drive 5 door model ? Great tutorial

Cheers,

 

[krimson viper]

Can someone post up a pic of the front emd with these fogs, with lights off?