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VE6SDW 08-29-2012 11:44 PM

2013 American Grille and LED Fog Lights
 
I Don't really like the look of the 2013 Canadian GT Grille.
So I have been looking hard for an American grille and LED fog lights.
I have found a limited supply of them, for just under $40us.
I ordered a set to see how it goes.

So far I did receive the fog lights, Yes they are LED lights, but more about them in a bit. The grille has black edging and the pony emblem still in it. The grille has some minor damage from the heat sinks rubbing on it. Hey for $40 I am not complaining one bit. But I did call them and let them know that I wish to buy a second Grille/fog light assay. And see if I have better luck.

Now I did get the parts from Saleen, as 2013 Mustang take-off parts.

So for I think I will be very happy in the end. But I do have a question.
The LED fog lights have 4 connector plugs on them. Does anyone know the wiring for them, a schematic is good enough for me.

I am very busy lately, and have not had a chance to check with my local dealership yet.

I will post photos and info here as I go with this, I know I am not the only one that likes the fog lights in the grille.

Thanks.

VE6SDW 09-01-2012 09:57 PM

I have just found and ordered H11 to LED conversion harness set from Starkey Products, Inc.

Next week end I plan to head to Edmonton to order a brake cooling kit from the SVT dealer. I will do the parts change all on the same day.

I will post before and after photos.

VE6SDW 09-17-2012 11:30 PM

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Here is the Before.
I should have the after this weekend coming, assuming that I receive the LED fog light harness that I ordered.

VE6SDW 09-22-2012 08:55 PM

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I am now half way there.
I have the new grill and lights installed, I am waiting still for the light harness. and new covers for the old fog light openings.

As a side note: the new upper grill has a slightly different "honey comb" design from the lower grill, now with some looking around I have found that the 2013 BOSS302 lower grill is a perfect match. So I will need to get that to finish the look i want.

VE6SDW 09-23-2012 07:40 AM

I have just now found that Starkey Products, Inc. now sells complete GT grill kits that include all the parts needed to do the swap that I am in the middle of, including the lower grill, but not the lower fog light openings cover.

Here is a link to them: http://www.starkey-products.com/suns...duct_list&c=12

DublDee 09-23-2012 09:40 AM

Looks really good. :tup

digger56 09-23-2012 09:49 AM

looks great!! I dont like the new grill also,its the 2 big fogs that really looks kewl!:tup

VAEM 09-23-2012 06:06 PM

A DEF upgrade. I'm not a fan of the Canadian GT grille either. Looks great.

ChadStang 09-23-2012 08:52 PM

Looks really good

GregsGT 10-12-2012 11:12 AM

Does anyone know why our fogs are different from the US model, not that I care I think mine looks great.

herbz 10-12-2012 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by GregsGT (Post 183549)
Does anyone know why our fogs are different from the US model, not that I care I think mine looks great.

Not really sure why but I prefer the US ones myself. The front looks like it is missing something on the Canadian model.

ChadStang 10-13-2012 12:45 AM


Originally Posted by GregsGT (Post 183549)
Does anyone know why our fogs are different from the US model, not that I care I think mine looks great.

It has something to do with daytime running lights.

VE6SDW 10-14-2012 12:23 AM

I have been told a lot of different stores.

But according to the Hi-Way traffic act.
Fog lights must not be higher that the head lights. The U.S. fog lights centre is about 1/2" higher then the head lights.

Now that may or may not be the true reason.

I ordered my Mustang with a block heater, and I don't think that the power cord will go though the U.S. GT grill. I have rerun my block heater cord up by the air box.

VE6SDW 10-20-2012 12:56 AM

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Here are my photos of my mod'ed front end, with the new fog lights.

Photos are:
1: As I received my car from Ford.
2: Day time running lights.
3: Headlights and fog lights.
4: Just headlights.

Both the upper and lower grills are 2013 take offs from the States, as are the fog lights.
The lower cover are for the Canadian V6 with no fog lights.
I spent about $225.oo for all the parts. All parts are Ford OEM, except for the wiring kit for the LED fog lights.

DublDee 10-20-2012 08:44 AM

Much much better! :tup

ChadStang 10-21-2012 05:48 PM

Looks good

milner_7 12-16-2012 07:07 AM


Originally Posted by GregsGT (Post 183549)
Does anyone know why our fogs are different from the US model, not that I care I think mine looks great.

I as well am a fan of the 2013 grille. It has a cleaner look IMO. But of course to each their own. Your swap looks great though!!

cruuuzin 02-22-2013 03:53 PM


Originally Posted by GregsGT (Post 183549)
Does anyone know why our fogs are different from the US model, not that I care I think mine looks great.

Probably they only had so many leftover parts...:LOL:

cruuuzin 02-22-2013 03:56 PM


Originally Posted by GregsGT (Post 183549)
Does anyone know why our fogs are different from the US model, not that I care I think mine looks great.

I'm undecided too, not sure which I'd prefer. Although I wish the fogs were HID as well as the headlights.

-PLOTNIK- 03-04-2013 08:56 AM

nice look

Shelbydreamz 03-09-2013 09:58 PM

I think they look great, much nicer than the stock canadian grille & lower driving lights

Whitelion95GT 03-10-2013 01:42 AM

Looks GOOD!


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