how to install ek foglights in a civic wagon

ChaseChase Wagonist
in Bodywork & Cosmetic Modifications
Hello everyone. Quick question. Does anyone have a write up on how to install 96-98 ek civic fog lights into a wagon? I've been told you have to hammer the radiator support to make them sit flush. Anyone have any experience doing this? I've tried searching but ive only found installs for other fog lights. Also if you have installed them how did you wire them in? Thanks I'm advance for the help!

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  • MrJayDMMrJayDM Wagonist
    Here is a picture of EK fog on a wagon..
    I dont think it looks right!!
    http://happystance.net/2013/10/04/old-school-swag-pedros-91-civic-wagon/
    They look better on an integra
    http://www.azht.net/forum/showpost.php?p=1839205&postcount=8

    I cant find anything with install directions!!
    Someone figured it out I'm sure you can too!!
  • greenteagodgreenteagod Moderator
    Yeah I'm on the opposite side of the fence on that one. I think they look worse on the integras, maybe if they were flipped to the opposite sides but that's just a very square area they're sitting in and they have the rounded side up against a squared off corner.

    Unfortunately I've not installed fogs on anything myself yet. Check out http://www.civicwagon.com/showthread.php?18815-driving-offroad-light-mounting&highlight=rigid+fog though. He installed some awesome fog lights, maybe he has some input on what needs done.

    With regard to wiring, that is entirely up to you. Do you want to get an OE fog light switch and wire it in? Either way, relay off a main power source activated by your button, or switch or whatever you like for the wiring. That can be as form/function as you like.
  • 91 RT4WD91 RT4WD Wagonist
    I think they look worse on an Integra. I am not sure if I like or hate them on a wagon.
  • beastmodebeastmode Senior Wagonist
    Check out wagonigabko2011's build thread he performed this upgrade >> http://www.civicwagon.com/showthread.php?15074-Gab-s-Wagon-build
  • ChaseChase Wagonist
    Thanks guys but I totally gave up on the idea after seeing this. I am not about to smash in my radiator support in order to install fogs. Thanks though for all the help everyone.128.jpg
  • greenteagodgreenteagod Moderator
    From that angle all I see is a horn. From the pics I've seen fogs installed there the light is about flush with the face of the bumper there. If you were looking to set it way back in so it was flush with the opening, I could see how that would cause a problem.

    Otherwise move the horn and see just how much room you actually need there.

    Hell I'd be tempted to nab the HID kit if it were in the right color temperature. But I'm too big a fan of LED.
  • Ryanthegreat1Ryanthegreat1 Wagonist
    Can't stop now!

    That space is a lot deeper than the picture makes it look.

    Also take the bumper off and get yourself a couple of bastard files. A round and a flat to clean up the cuts and make it look factory. It is all in the details.

    Harbor fright sells some decent files for cheap. If you want fancy files Nicholson makes some real nice stuff.

    Rotary tools tend to just melt this plastic and make a mess out of things.
  • MrJayDMMrJayDM Wagonist
    beastmode wrote: »
    Check out wagonigabko2011's build thread he performed this upgrade >> http://www.civicwagon.com/showthread.php?15074-Gab-s-Wagon-build
    All he did was cut off a bracket on the back of the light..
    It looks easy enough...

    The more I see pictures the more I think i'm going to try out the EK fogs, especally after seeing wagonigabko2011 build thread

    I want to swap my horn anyway!!
    On my EJ1 I had an F350 horn, it was loud.. Most people had no ideal I was honking!!
    My first car 89 Ford Escort I installed one of those oooga horns from the old model T's, it was the funnest thing..
    I would scare the shit out of people standing on the side of the road!!
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