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Old Apr 21, 2015 | 08:17 PM
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During a search for driving lights I followed a link to "Better Automotive Lighting" that showed what looks like add-on grill lights but I can't find an offering. I don't want to swap out all the stuff necessary to put in the V8 grill, and would replace the fog lights anyway. Any help out there?
Old Apr 22, 2015 | 01:15 AM
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I'm not sure what it is you are wanting to add.
Old May 29, 2015 | 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by chuckstur
During a search for driving lights I followed a link to "Better Automotive Lighting" that showed what looks like add-on grill lights but I can't find an offering. I don't want to swap out all the stuff necessary to put in the V8 grill, and would replace the fog lights anyway. Any help out there?
You can buy all the parts you need on ebay to put in OEM bumper driving lights for <$100
Old May 29, 2015 | 02:25 PM
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Paul, you got a link to one you can post?
Old May 30, 2015 | 11:18 AM
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All you need are these bezels:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2010-2012-Ford-Mustang-Left-Driver-Right-Passenger-Fog-Light-Covers-OEM-NEW-/191578608616?hash=item2c9af993e8&vxp=mtr
And this light kit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SET-OF-2-FOG-LIGHTS-FIT-2008-2012-FORD-FOCUS-CLEAR-Wiring-Kit-Included-0197-09-/141540444252?fits=Make%3AFord%7CModel%3AFocus&hash=item20f477c85c&vxp=mtr
The listing says Ford Focus, but they are the exact same lights as the v6 Mustang. The only difference between these lights and stock is you will have a dash-mounted switch for the driving lights instead of having the lights integrated with the stock light switch.

There is an advantage of this too... with the OEM driving lights, you can't have the high-beams and driving lights on at the same time.... turning on the high beams turns off the driving lights. With these, you can have both high beams AND driving lights on at the same time since they are on two different circuits.

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Old May 30, 2015 | 11:32 AM
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Here's what mine looks like... I added an inexpensive HID 6000k kit also for around $30.
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Old May 31, 2015 | 06:25 PM
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Thanks to all that have replied. What I really want is big driving lights in the grill and I don't want to have to change the plastic surround. I guess the GTs have this but I understand you have to change the grill and surround.
Old May 31, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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That's what I was looking for also Chuck, but I was looking at the kit that AM has for below the grill like Pauls. It gives you the auto headlight option also along with the fogs staying on during brights usage and the fogs can also be used as DRLs.
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Originally Posted by chuckstur
Thanks to all that have replied. What I really want is big driving lights in the grill and I don't want to have to change the plastic surround. I guess the GTs have this but I understand you have to change the grill and surround.
I'm pretty sure you have to swap out the whole front end to GT parts to get a grille with built-in lights. I haven't seen any grilles with that option for the V6
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