Just got my 2013 Kia Rio5 SX

[Danno001]

Just in case the diagram is not clear, remove the wheel fender liner to get to the foglights.

[Rosscofat]

it took a bit of effort.. took about 15 mins.

Ordered up the HK lowering springs that should make it look level

[Rosscofat]

[qwkvet]

fog lamps are made to be used in fog/rain low visibility situations at night. that is why they are synced to come on only with low beams. high beams make things worse in rain, snow, fog etc. they arent made to run all the time and put a pretty big pull on the battery to run them.

[marleyfan61]

Originally Posted by qwkvet

fog lamps are made to be used in fog/rain low visibility situations at night. that is why they are synced to come on only with low beams. high beams make things worse in rain, snow, fog etc. they arent made to run all the time and put a pretty big pull on the battery to run them.

Fog lamps used to be for fog etc, but now they are more of a cosmetic accessory. The fogs that come stock don't really compare to true fog lights from 20 years ago.

[Rosscofat]

the lamps pull less then 6watts now so they can be run anytime. i have hid coming thursday which will help now that the fogs have gone cosmetic

love the look.. i am going to do the DRL led swap so the last led is orange also.

I Am wiring up a relay to always open my side mirrors when the car starts.. and close when turned off.. it will be a pain but worth it

[Rosscofat]

Got the HID in with zero issues.. Love it..

got 6000k HID from Dynamic Diode H11b config

pretty much actual HID color

[Rosscofat]

Noticed after installing the HID the keyfob has a hard time locking the doors unless you are close or until the lights have turned off.. I tested each ballast and no matter what side is unplugged it happens.. both attached to the metal frame to the corners of the hood. Not much of a bother for me.