Audi/BMW side marker MOD
 

Thanks to KiwiBlazer for the support as I was inspired by him to take on this project.

Smoked Side Markers- $12.00 Ebay
Side Marker Pigtails- $10.00 Ebay
20 count of Cutting wheels- $6.00 Hardware Store
Black Foam Sheet- $1.00 Craft Store
Dremel, Wire, Connectors and Bulbs I already had.

First find a location for the side marker. I looked online for a template but came up empty handed. So I just eyeballed a location and made my own template out of cardboard.
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Then tape the area you are going to be cutting.
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Using the template, trace the oval onto the tape.
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(now for the scary part!) DRILL your first hole into the fender. I drilled 4 in a row to eliminate the amount of cutting needed.
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A steady hand is needed for the rest. Begin cutting with the dremel cutting wheel.
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Remember, cut little at a time and test fit often.
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Once cutting is complete use the grinding/sanding wheel to smooth the edges.
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One last test fit and pray :D
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Clean Cut :D
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Time to wire it up. Attach leads to the pigtails (remember to measure and leave enough room for both headlight removal and side marker removal.
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Tuck the wires away and splice them into a corner light, I chose the 97 bulb in the headlight housing.
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Repeat for opposite side (flip template over) measure the finished side and double check your markings on the other side.

I found once installed that there was a little gap between the housing and body. I bought a sheet of black foam from the craft store, and cut a ring to fit around the light. Made it look finished and OEM.
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Before:
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After:
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Installed:
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All lit up:
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Looks good mate! Glad to help out.

That's what this forum is all about!

Looks good!:icon_razz:

Thanks Guys!!! :D I'm really happy with the way they turned out!