I've finally gone and done it.

macmattom · Postby **macmattom** » 13 Mar 2010 20:09

Well, after months of deliberating I finally decided to put on some fog lights. I've been pondering whether to fit any, and if so what sort and where to fit them. I was split between what I ended up with or a pair hanging underneath like most later 7s/8s. I was hoping to get a pair of those Mazda Eunos fog-lights which are nice and slim, and put them next to the number plate, but couldn't find any for less than Â£16 each, plus postage. After much deliberation, I opted for these. They aren't as shallow as the Mazda ones, but don't stick out any further than the rear light lens, so actually fit really well. The following images won't be to everybodies taste (not my fault you've got no style [8D] ) but I reckon they look great, and it's my car [:D].

They are a set of original period Raydyot (sp [?]) fogs, won from ebay for 99p [:D] (Â£6 postage, but happy with Â£7 overall [:)]). The number plate isn't secured yet, just held up with a bit of masking tape, hence it's a little bit skew, but that'll be put right when I fix it permanently. So, just the case of that leaking water pump now [:(!].

The pheonix rises from the ashes - just give it time!

(two and a half years and counting - but who's counting!!)

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Steve-LPS-Thomas · Postby **Steve-LPS-Thomas** » 13 Mar 2010 20:58

A Speke built coupe with a paint job that makes you want to lick it... I don't have a problem with that!

Well done..Nice car.

Regards Steve

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REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 13 Mar 2010 21:00

If you look at pages 112 & 114 of Chris Harveys "TR For Triumph" there are a couple of pictures of PVC 568 W (X925), a quite famous experimental TR8 used for all sorts of trim development/evaluation. Both pictures show the rear panel with the same type of fog lights in the same place you've got yours, could possibly have been a future placement had the marque lasted a while longer.
These would appear to have subsiquently been removed and replaced with a traditional set under the rear bumper. This car is currently still for sale in south England for Â£ 13000.

http://finance.autoexposure.co.uk/classicdd.cfm?Account=SHD8011135&VehicleID=AETV28772097&Image=http://images.autoexposure.co.uk/SHD8011135/AETV28772097_1a.jpg

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8

REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 13 Mar 2010 21:11

My car's gone down a slightly different route, I think both ideas are better than extra lights hanging under the bumper like an afterthought.

[img][IMG]http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr92/REPLIC8-2008/pics006.jpg[/img][/img]

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8

bmcecosse · Postby **bmcecosse** » 13 Mar 2010 21:42

That's a neat installation in the rear bumper! I just double filamented the side lights so they are now side + brake, and used the old brake lights as the rear fog warning lights. Not absolutely legal - but the MOT man is perfectly happy - and I ONLY ever use them to pass the MOT!

nervousnewowner · Postby **nervousnewowner** » 13 Mar 2010 22:38

mac you pinched my idea.....lol and now i can see what will look like on mine......

other idea i am toying with is converting the drivers side reverse lamp to a 21watt bulb and red lens, just trying to decide how to get it red, am sure this should still be legal..... anyone any ideas?

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

PeterTR7V8 · Postby **PeterTR7V8** » 14 Mar 2010 07:07

Rather than installing fog lights I moved to a place that doesn't have fog. Saved a bit of time there.

Yours look good though.

gaz · Postby **gaz** » 14 Mar 2010 07:13

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nervousnewowner

just trying to decide how to get it red, am sure this should still be legal..... anyone any ideas?

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...
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why not use an old piece of red lens from a scrapper cut to shape and place it behind the clear lens you wish to change just like the indicator that way you can always change it back if you dont like it

It rides again..... and again wehey!!!!!!!

saabfast · Postby **saabfast** » 14 Mar 2010 07:39

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by nervousnewowner

mac you pinched my idea.....lol and now i can see what will look like on mine......

other idea i am toying with is converting the drivers side reverse lamp to a 21watt bulb and red lens, just trying to decide how to get it red, am sure this should still be legal..... anyone any ideas?

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...
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You could use red bulbs like the kids use in their 'Lexus style' lights on boy racer cars.

Alan
Saab 9000 Stg 1
Saab 9000 2.3 FPT Auto
'81 TR7 DHC

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 14 Mar 2010 08:47

Now I like the ones set into the bumper looks as if they should be there

I have a question

. How hard was that to do?

. What car did the lights come from?

. How much space is in behind the bumper?

. does the metal work behind the bumper have to be cut?

OK I had 4 questions...[:D]

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Bobbieslandy · Postby **Bobbieslandy** » 14 Mar 2010 10:29

Another thought...... how about converting the reflectors next to the tail lamps into foglamps? sort of half foglamp and half reflector to keep the MOT man happy? infact, when i get time i'll do it myself! the only issue would be if a foglamp has to be of a certain area so as to be legal. from the outside it would look completely standard, which is nice!

Rob

Bobbieslandy · Postby **Bobbieslandy** » 14 Mar 2010 10:37

Ooops, thought the tail / brake lamp was double filamented already! so thats not just a reflector then? going to have to have a peek now!

REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 14 Mar 2010 11:01

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Now I like the ones set into the bumper looks as if they should be there

I have a question

. How hard was that to do?

. What car did the lights come from?

. How much space is in behind the bumper?

. does the metal work behind the bumper have to be cut?

OK I had 4 questions<hr height="1" noshade id="quote"></blockquote id="quote">

The install was done by the PO when it was converted to V8. I have no idea what the lights are from. All I know is they're japanese lights & the conversion was done in 94/96 so they won't be from anything newer than that.
There's not much space between the plastic & metal bumper parts so a clearance hole needs to be formed in both bits. It's a pretty simple job once you've found some suitable lights.
Sorry I can't be of more help.

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8

macmattom · Postby **macmattom** » 14 Mar 2010 12:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by REPLIC8

My car's gone down a slightly different route, I think both ideas are better than extra lights hanging under the bumper like an afterthought.

[img][IMG]http://i473.photobucket.com/albums/rr92/REPLIC8-2008/pics006.jpg[/img][/img]

Andy
1981 UK SPEC TR8

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Andy,

I also REALLY like yours [:D] , and might have considered it if a) I'd thought about it [V] and b) been brave enough [:I]. It looks superb.

I also like Peter's idea - am working on that with swmbo [;)].

Mac.

The pheonix rises from the ashes - just give it time!

(two and a half years and counting - but who's counting!!)

http://s733.photobucket.com/albums/ww338/macmattom/

nervousnewowner · Postby **nervousnewowner** » 14 Mar 2010 13:47

mac, you have the original bumpers blended in too do you? also toyed with swapping back bumper for peugeot 405 as supposed to be a straight swap but then leaves me wondering what to do with the front of the car.....

the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

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