Hey guys,
Just got an Optima LX a few months ago. Been trying to mod it up a bit and I thought I'd show the new quad led fog/drl lights I just got for the car. Was also wondering if anyone on here has them and if so I was curious if I would need to remove the bumper to install them.
I’d say you would need to remove the bumper, that’s what I did to replace my fog lights with just mesh. There’s a post on here if you search for bumper removal.
hmmm didn't know this was even an option for this generation. I still prefer the look of the traditional fog +drl look of the SX.
but as Steve mentioned, you do need to take the front bumper off and replace it, when i swapped my regular fog for fog + DRL, that's what I did. there's videos on youtube on how to take your front bumper off
I was worried about that at first but they are identical to the entire housing on my LX. I'll show some pics when I get them installed. But I'll put up a couple pics of how the lights where shown when I bought them as well as one of my cars fogs as of right now. If you guys still dont think they will fit please let me know.
Thanks
Here are the pics of my new drl/fogs installed. Also painting the chrome of grill black. I'm really happy with the results. Please let me know what you guys think?
Wow, I have to say I am very impressed. I stand corrected, the only thing I can think of is that the vendor has changed the design of these to make them backwards compatible on the previous year generation. I think they look great!
I wish I could do this on mine, but I do have the LED DRLs right above the fog light. Which it looks like you don't. All of the sadfaces in the world for me. Looks awesome though!
I also like the headlight replacement, (info on model and where bought) can you post pics at dusk with the running light on etc. What an awesome job you done!
See what you get for all your hard work!
Installing mine tomorrow, You did have to cut the bumper support correct? Also, did you have any trouble with the windshield washer reservoir being in the way? Thanks for your help.
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