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Khan Islam
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31 V8 Limited
Posts: 18
Reg: 04-2006
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Hey guys,
can the cornering lights work as fog lights? i heard that cornering lights can be converted in to fog lights. if yes how it can be done. I have a 1994 V8 ltd.
thanks |
Nephtali Nani
Tinkerer
victoria
TT & V8
Posts: 18
Reg: 04-2006
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Not really Khan, But they can be wired to your headlight so they switch on without turning.
Have a perv at the link below
http://soarercentral.com/sc-forum/messages/282/24892.html#POST35403 |
Daniel Lee
DieHard
Victoria
Soarer GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 559
Reg: 07-2005
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I though that the 94 Soarers come with the driving lights, like the one in the picture:
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Mike Triggs
DieHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 581
Reg: 07-2005
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Yes, I thought 94-96 lights were fogs. They certainly are on our '95. The switch is on the light stalk. |
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1525
Reg: 07-2005
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Maybe it was produced in 1993 and registered first time in 1994. |
Khan Quach
Newbie
Victoria
UZZ31 V8
Posts: 5
Reg: 04-2006
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Is there any differences between reflector patterns from 91 turning lights to 94 fog lights? |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 3369
Reg: 05-2005
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Or possibly Khan, your Soarer IS a 94 model that someone's (dealer?) put a 91 - 93 front bar on  |
Kris Antczak
TryHard
SA
UZZ30 V8
Posts: 216
Reg: 07-2005
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I have a 91 model and I was thinking of re-wiring the turning lights to a seperate switch, so that I can turn them on and off like Fog lights.
Whats your opinion on this guys?? |
Nick Petkovic
TryHard
WA
Soarer V8 Limited
Posts: 139
Reg: 02-2006
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that is probably the best way to go. Is there a way that they can be wired so when you turn your lights off they go off too. And when you turn them back on they go on as well, and you still have a separate switch to turn them off when you spot cops. That would be good wouldn't it? |
Jeff Smith
TryHard
NSW
TT Limited :-) equiped toyota torsen diff
Posts: 263
Reg: 07-2005
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The 94 model have got the fog lights and the switch is were the head light switch is.If the front bar has been changed then the switch should still be there(strange). |
Jeff Smith
TryHard
NSW
TT Limited :-) equiped toyota torsen diff
Posts: 264
Reg: 07-2005
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The compliance plate does it say 94 model?It has a 91-93 front bar(again strange)maybe a late 93 model but labelled 94 |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 3376
Reg: 05-2005
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There's a tutorial on Reepa's site about converting existing turning lights into fogs.
A very easy job, but you can take it further, and actually re-shape the bulb holder area to bring the bulb more into a fore & aft position, rather than the obvious side angle that they are on as cornering lamps. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT
Posts: 1069
Reg: 09-2005
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On a similar subject, has anyone ever stumbled accross lights that would fit the small circle gaps on the front of a bomex kit? |
Khan Islam
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31 V8 Limited
Posts: 19
Reg: 04-2006
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it is written 1994 on compliance plate and there is no extra switch inside for fog lights! actually where should be the switch? My V8's cornering lights exactly look like 1993-1996. can anyone do the cornering lights conversion in Melbourne? |
Khan Islam
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31 V8 Limited
Posts: 20
Reg: 04-2006
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here is my V8 and the cornering lights...
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Mike Triggs
DieHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 583
Reg: 07-2005
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Callum Finch wrote on Tuesday, May 02, 2006 - 08:57 pm:On a similar subject, has anyone ever stumbled accross lights that would fit the small circle gaps on the front of a bomex kit?
Our Wizard has small round lights, Callum, six of them, all Cibie. They aren't common, but they are out there. They were used extensively in Japanese "Aero" kits like that fitted to our car. I have seen them come up on TradeMe.
What diameter hole are you trying to fill? |
Mike Triggs
DieHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 584
Reg: 07-2005
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Khan, you'd be fascinated to know there's a Khan (same spelling) Christian here...a descendant of Fletcher Christian of Mutiny on the Bounty fame. |
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1526
Reg: 07-2005
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Easy to find out Khan. Is your headlights (the ones in the middle) glass or plastic.
If they're glass then it's the '94 and if it's glass then it's 91-93.
Another way: get the engine number and look up the production date:
http://www.jkwebdesign.co.uk/lexusclub/productiontables.htm
btw: I would love to have cornering lights instead of the useless fog lights. Living in Sydney they are not really that useful since it's illegal to use them if it's not foggy. |
Mike Triggs
DieHard
Norfolk Island
3.0GT G-Pack
Posts: 587
Reg: 07-2005
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Benny Gammelmark wrote on Wednesday, May 03, 2006 - 11:41 am:If they're glass then it's the '94 and if it's glass then it's 91-93.
Plastic, if 91-93 ?
Really, about the foglights in Sydney? I use mine all the time here, as cows have free reign, and would be inclined to, over there, too. I have been stuck behind stupid BMW drivers who have left their rear one on for hundreds (it seemed of kms.
The Subaru had a single foglight at the rear too (other side was a single reversing light- I lost count of the comments about "one reversing light") and it was worse than a brake light- when it blew I never replaced the globe in over 5 years. |
Khan Quach
Tinkerer
Victoria
UZZ31 V8
Posts: 7
Reg: 04-2006
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Never met anyone with my name before, gonna take an opportunity to say:
"Howdy Khan!" 
Funny we both have green V8's, from Melbourne and yes, "seemingly" same corner lights.  |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT
Posts: 1075
Reg: 09-2005
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Mike, o rly?
~4cm i think.
Standard bomex kit i guess..
Here is a pic: http://members.iinet.com.au/~lynk@iinet.net.au/images/car/slr_Soaring01.jpg
Sorry, thats the best i could do for front on. |
Khan Islam
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31 V8 Limited
Posts: 21
Reg: 04-2006
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Hey Khan
same name, same car!Its great. Glad to meet you u mate. Go V8.....Go KHANZ..... |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have LESS Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 3402
Reg: 05-2005
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Spooky! possums  |
Khan Islam
Tinkerer
VIC
UZZ31 V8 Limited
Posts: 22
Reg: 04-2006
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Benny, do you look up the production date by VIN or Engine no? VIN doesnt match with the list at all. If the engine no is 1UZ0197275, it should be around April 1994. is it correct?  |
Khan Quach
Tinkerer
Victoria
UZZ31 V8
Posts: 8
Reg: 04-2006
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Likewise matey!
I believe it's the number just above your engine which is the VIN # stamped into the chassis firewall. Eg Mine is UZZ31-0007587, meaning about september 91. |
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