are there any issues with the XML2 fog bulbs in a coupe with sport bumper ... (clears washer fluid tank)?

thanks.

 

You can buy LED fog lights from Retrofit Source made for G37 ( on sale now ) and not worry about any fit issue. Just want to let You know.

 

There are the LED foglight housing.

 

yeah, i know where the foglights are located. my question was, "do the big-*** XML2 bulbs have enough clearance behind them to fit?"

Diode Dynamics has told me it might be a little close, but they will fit.

 

so the XML2 foglight bulbs dont fit (coupe, sport bumper).

they might if you remove the front bumper and the washer fluid tank, but no way otherwise ....

 

They do fit, albeit a bit tight in proximity to the washer fluid tank/

You may have to remove the bumper for installation, but that doesn't mean they don't fit.

Please stop misinforming members on the forum by saying they don't fit

Nick C.

 

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy DD's products a lot, but...

Proper projection housings (XB PnP LED option) vs using oem/halogen bulb based housings w/ the XML2's? Am I missing something on why XML2's would be opt'd for?? Pricing is almost on par with each other too if you factor the almost always running Nissan/TRS discount.

 

that information might have been helpful before i ordered, because i wouldnt have. i've removed bumpers before, and while its not extremely difficult, i dont feel like dealing with misalignments and broken clips to change some bulbs. its a PITA enough with standard bulbs.

while they appear to be a quality product, i didnt want to deal with the extra B.S.

 

... so i installed the XML2 bulbs without removing the front bumper.

i followed the DIY on removing the front bumper - removing all plastic pop-its and bolts, but without actually removing the bumper. i probably could have left the driver-side bumper bracket and wheel well screw alone (pass-side washer tank is the problem), but i just wanted to be sure i had enough play.

from underneath, i had enough room to *gently* push the bumper forward enough to get the bulb in the socket in front of the washer tank.

i was glad to not actually have to remove the bumper, because the last time i had to do it to change a bulb in somewhat cold weather (different car), i broke about 4-5 plastic clips. i ran a heater in my garage for a while so the bumper would be warm and more flexible.

 

I just installed the XML2s on my '13 Sport Coupe
It's a tight fit behind the washer tank but it does fit.

You don't have to remove the bumper. Search for SuperJoey's DYI
You only have to unbolt half the under liner and the front of the wheel well liner, then pull them out of the way. Removal is unnecessary.

You don't even have to take the wheel off just turn it all the way in.