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An idea for aftermarket vendors. Replacement lower grille with foglights

Old Jun 9, 2007 | 11:47 PM
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An idea for aftermarket vendors. Replacement lower grille with foglights

Agent 47 currently offers a replacement mustang GT lower grille that has brake ducts holes.
http://www.agentfortyseven.com/resty...owergrill.html

How about a replacement lower grille for the Mustang GT that has fog lights? I.e. replace those current stock honey comb insert areas with a replacement grille that has fog lights built in.

I think there would be a substantial market for this, and it would probably spur additional sales of aftermarket upper grills that delete the factory fog lights (like the CDC and Cervini billet grilles, the Shelby GT overlay, and the expected bullitt honey grille) http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showpo...1&postcount=32

Probably alot of owners shy away from these grilles because they don't want to lose the fog light functionality.

I haven't patented it so feel free to steal my idea and make it a reality.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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Something like this. Not very creative but you get the idea.

This would be a lot cheaper than buying a replacement fascia with built in fogs like the Roush or Steeda ones, or buying the GT/CS fascia and the aftermarket fog light inserts offered by Shelby.

Plus you don't have the added expense of having to paint the new fascia.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 12:13 AM
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God yes! I have been trying to figure out a way to monkey some lights down there on my own... I would LOVE to have an actual lower grille instead! Especially since I have the Shelby GT grille and no longer have any fog lamps...
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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I would want exactly this type of thing for my new '08. However, I would suggest that the fogs be more fitting of the lower facia, a la the 95-98 Mustang GTs in those holes.

Better yet... I would somehow get the little turn signals done up so that the interior portions of them were foglamps... but that's just me.

The grille? ABSOLUTELY WANT IT SO BADLY IT'S NOT EVEN FUNNY.

Overall, I love that look... and I want it.

Someone make the grille for sure... and the fogs would be awesome.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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Another design attempt. I like the round ones better.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 12:29 AM
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Yep, I am liking the round ones better as well...
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 06:18 AM
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Even though I just ordered my center fogs grille, I'd replace it anytime with a black billet one if a lower grille with fogs were available. And yes, make them round, otherwise they don't go with the rest of the car's styling.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 06:52 AM
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I would buy one too. I have an extra lower grille that I have been working on but the only problem is finding the right driving lights to fit because of the size. They would have to be 3in or smaller.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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I suspect that with a little fitting the Fog light kit from a 2003-2004
Mazda6 could be made to work using just the harness (relay) and the rear fog light bracket/mount.

I had installed this kit on my old 2003 6 and it appears it's the right size. A little modification to the bracket, cutting a hole in the lower grill and it might work.

I've seen them on clearence for $100

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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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I just did a quick search and found a few on this site including these 2 that are 2.9" tall
http://www.koolglo.com/lighting/html...s_-_hella.html



Here's some more with 3.25" diameter
http://www.slickcar.com/productdetai...?ProductID=293
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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i JUST installed my CDC black billet grille and love it, the only problem is it doesnt match the lower "honeycomb" grille. if somebody released a billet grille with fogs it would be perfect.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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I took measurements a while back of the lower grille to look for lights and found them... The honeycomb part of the lower grille is approx. 3" tall by 8" wide... So the lamps would have to be 3" or smaller, so those 2.9" would work...
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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afblue, that is exactly what is stopping me from buying a cdc grille. i dont want to lose my fogs. if someone ever came up with a nice design, i would get it.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Well, if no aftermarket vendors step up, maybe one of us can come up with a do-it-yourself solution and post it in a thread on here like taco bill does.

E.g.
Step 1. Take a hole saw, cut a 3" diameter hole in the center of each side of your lower grille.
Step 2. Mount the XXX model foglight using the XXX mounting braket to secure the fog light in place.
Step 3. Using a XXX tool, splice your old fog light wires and connect to XXX extensions
Step 4. Attach fog light connectors to extensions.

Warning: Don't use the instructions above on your car. They are just an example and I really don't know what I'm talking about

Assuming no vendors chime in, after we get some more votes/positive posts, I'll email some vendors. 2 that come to mind are Agent 47 and Silver Horse racing. I'm sure there are others.

CDC and Cervini also might have a vested interest since they sale the fogless upper grilles.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Be an interesting mod/idea.
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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Definitely interested perfect timing

I got the bug the other day for the CDC black billett grill and would like to retain some foglights of some kind.....
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Burke0011
Definitely interested perfect timing

I got the bug the other day for the CDC black billett grill and would like to retain some foglights of some kind.....
See thats my only problem. I wish there was a billett grill which allowed me to keep my foglights. I love the four lights illuminating the raod ahead of me.

Slightly off topic. Do they sell a grill which has the foglights factory style without the pony in the middle? I think without the pony the front end would less cluttered. Anyone?
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Old Jun 10, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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As soon as a friend recoops from a fall off a tractor, he has a CNC machine and we were going to work on a lower grill for the GT/CS. both with and with out fog lights. I bought a set of PIAA's I want to set in, they are about 2" round.
Guess we can always start work on a set for the GT also.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:51 AM
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Would love this idea...if only had one for the lower GT/CS opening. I know the GT-H has one, but it is billet....and I like the black out look!!!
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Dougxox
As soon as a friend recoops from a fall off a tractor, he has a CNC machine and we were going to work on a lower grill for the GT/CS. both with and with out fog lights. I bought a set of PIAA's I want to set in, they are about 2" round.
Guess we can always start work on a set for the GT also.
Keep me updated on this Doug....very interested!!!! Tired of having bugs and rocks flying up in that stupid opening!!!
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