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Old 07-25-2014, 07:28 PM
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3M film was no match for Dwane's droving at this week's LCMT DE... I caught a rock and literally smashed my passenger side foglight.

These are, ahem, $250 per side from Sunset. Any other options?

Was wondering, any advantage to getting some ducts instead to flow air to the oil cooler? I plan to add a second oil cooler soon, so maybe that would be overkilll...

Bright side, had the rock hit the bumper, it would have made a nice hole for sure.

Cheers

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Old 07-25-2014, 08:12 PM
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Thanks guys. Not the end of the world, just usual wear and tear.

Car is fairly minty for a dual-use 993, so will check the real condition of the other foglight and go from there to ensure a good match.

Was initially thinking ducting, but will probably just replace as original.

Second oil cooler, however, is in the cards.

Cheers

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I'd leave the broken one in there as a 'badge of honor'.
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Look for a used one, but the problem is that it might not match the driver side in terms of wear. The reflective surface on the inside tends to turn yellow over time. The other option is to find a used one, then repaint both insides with reflective coating. Separating the glass is a major PITA but it's doable and the end result is well worth it.

I think Andreas had a DIY on that a while back.
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Matt Lane -
I might have a used spare lens/glass cover.
I changed the fog & blinker lens just for good measure a while back.
Good Ole Gert fixed me up. www.carnewal.com
PM me. I'm away from home for another two weeks.. But once home there yours.
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Cheers, MS
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I have an extra used one, it has a couple pits in the lens and missing tab but enough tab for the screw to hold it in. PM me if you want it.
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Originally Posted by Matt Lane
3M film was no match for Dwane's droving at this week's LCMT DE... I caught a rock and literally smashed my passenger side foglight.

These are, ahem, $250 per side from Sunset. Any other options?

Was wondering, any advantage to getting some ducts instead to flow air to the oil cooler? I plan to add a second oil cooler soon, so maybe that would be overkilll...

Bright side, had the rock hit the bumper, it would have made a nice hole for sure.

Cheers

Matt
They're useless as lights anyway
put ducts in
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Originally Posted by M. Schneider
Matt Lane -
I might have a used spare lens/glass cover.
I changed the fog & blinker lens just for good measure a while back.
Good Ole Gert fixed me up. www.carnewal.com
PM me. I'm away from home for another two weeks.. But once home there yours.
Postage and the next time I'm in Montreal drinks are on you. $

Cheers, MS
Originally Posted by H.H.Chinn
I have an extra used one, it has a couple pits in the lens and missing tab but enough tab for the screw to hold it in. PM me if you want it.
Originally Posted by Bill Verburg
They're useless as lights anyway
put ducts in

Mike - you bet, drinks on me. I make a wicked Martini - heck, if you can make it, I'll build as many as you can handle!

PM sent - no rush. That's what duct tape is for.

Harlan - thank you. Hold tight, just in case!

Bill - yeah, no fog here, and they neer really get used. Just looking for something to match the non-broken side for now. Trying to visualize what your ducts are venting - the oil coolers, not brakes right? If I may ask, where did you get them and how is the fitment?

Cheers

Matt
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Item 231284162387, loads of guys have them on here, under $200 delivered in 48 hours
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Hey Matt , I have a set in the garage and they are yours if you want, Took them off years ago as I went euro and ducts... They should be good.
Pm me as we both live in Montreal
Cheers Danny
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I would keep the fogs on a Canadian car, as they are properly wired to be daytime running lights.

With the large vehicles out there, you want to be visible.
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Originally Posted by Matt Lane
..... Trying to visualize what your ducts are venting - the oil coolers, not brakes right? If I may ask, where did you get them and how is the fitment?

Cheers

Matt
yes, oil coolers, I bought them used so am unsure who made them
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