Digsy Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 Ahem, if I could have everyone's attention for a second please? I'd just like to put in my claim for the most pointless modification to be made to a MKIV Supra so far this year. My 6-month quest to "do something about my JIC rear foglamp" is at last over. The whole job entailled: Taking the feed from the main power supply / fuse box, from the wire that feeds all the other lights. The feed is now via its own fuse and relay, mounted in the footwell. Wiring in the proper MKIV foglamp switch. Earthing this correctly took two diodes, and splicing into the correct wire under the steering column. I also had to hand-make a plastic bezel for the switch cutout. Swapping my J-spec tail lamps for GavinL's "garage clearout" ones. Downloading ALL the wiring diagrams from MKIV.com. Modding both tail light connectors to include the sixth pin for the foglamps, so the UK spec ones just plug straight in. And the piece de resistence: Modding a spare fuel / temp dial face (courtesy of Wilfman) to include the fog lamp indicator - shame on those who said it couldn't be done! This also required modding the flexi-pcb on the back of the instrument cluster, and adding an extra pin into one of the instrument cluster connectors to earth the bulb. I just wanted you all to assess my level of anal retention It started out as a five minute job and sort of snowballed.... ...and I don't even use my rear fogs. Even when it is foggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted September 15, 2002 Share Posted September 15, 2002 Who needs Horlicks for a good nights sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Congratulations Darren. I do hope you are not going to become one of those road users who uses their rear fogs in inappropriate conditions just so you can admire your handiwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt C Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Blue Peter eat your heart out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Classic. Randy here are you digging all this pics up from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Picked up from everywhere! When I see some cool pic I just download!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Good work Darren. There's something satisfying about getting things to fit similar to OEM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Harwood Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Rest assured that you have won the competition for the most expensive fog light modification to an OE specification. Does look go though. Very detailed... What's next on the adjenda? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 16, 2002 Author Share Posted September 16, 2002 Originally posted by Matt Harwood What's next on the adjenda? Therapy I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flipfinger Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 How about making your avatar circular? It drives me nuts.....not because they're 3 spokes, but because it's all lumpy.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 HAHAHAHA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Originally posted by Flipfinger How about making your avatar circular? It drives me nuts.....not because they're 3 spokes, but because it's all lumpy.... Ever unspoken to avoid hurting his feelings - now the truth is out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Originally posted by Bradb HAHAHAHA Ha!Ha!Ha!Ha! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted September 16, 2002 Share Posted September 16, 2002 Originally posted by Bradb HAHAHAHA HOHOHOHO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted September 16, 2002 Author Share Posted September 16, 2002 Originally posted by Flipfinger How about making your avatar circular? It drives me nuts.....not because they're 3 spokes, but because it's all lumpy.... Sorry to cause you distress, Flip. I think someone kerbed it during the upload. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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