Polished Exhaust Tip and Fog Lights...what would you do?

[globe9]

Hi! Just bought a 2010 Rogue S with 360 package in Wicked Black. It's a sweet ride and I especially like the chrome grill and door handles. Was surfing Ebay the other day and saw a guy from Canada selling a polished tailpipe/exhaust pipe cover. He says it just slips on and tightens with screws(exactly what I need, an installation I can do and doesn't require soldering or welding)...just wondering if anyone has seen these and if they think they're decent?

Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...bc2bf

He's got 100% feedback and I figure even if it only lasts a few years, it only cost $45. Besides this one, does anyone know where I can get something like this that is sold in stores? Maybe save $15 shipping.

Also, I read on here that even though my car did not come with fog lights, it is still wired for them. I would like to add fog lights. See some guy called Blinglights selling Xenon fog light kits for about $80....anyone ever used this? Are they decent? Where else should I be looking for a fog light kit?Where should I take for an install? Not sure I would tackle this on my own...mechanic could do this? Nissan dealership?

Anyway thanks!

[Pescakl1]

I am not sure the 2010 Rogue as the fog lights wirings in it if you don't have the fogs. I believe it was just the 2008 models, you may have a look at it before ordering.

What will be the use of the fogs in your case? If you need it for its main purpose, remember that you will have to change the lights knob close to the steering wheel. There is a thread about that in the FAQ.

If it is just for look, use whatever looks nice to you.

[casperfun]

I see no problem on the exhaust tip. I remember reading about a guy who bought a exhaust tip from ebay and showed it on the forum. I felt it worked and looked good. As you said, it is something easy for the DIY project.

You can also get them at the local automotive store. I also see plenty at the local Wal-mart in my area. I was interested once but I have a big chrome tip that came with my AWD SL.

[philipa_240sx]

The stock tip on the SL models isn't that expensive... about $30. Although not 'polished' it is pretty durable and it fits.

[gc444]

I forgot their name, but one of the members on the board tried bling lights and they did not work. I found out Nissan Sentra fog lights will work. They have both lights for about $130 on ebay (search ebay stores) and with the rest of the mounting hardware and switch will run about $70 if I remember correctly.

These foglights should work: http://cgi.ebay.com/04-05-06-0...4da0f
Modified by gc444 at 4:55 PM 3/19/2010

[Elton Noway]

...... Was surfing Ebay the other day and saw a guy from Canada selling a polished tailpipe/exhaust pipe cover. He says it just slips on and tightens with screws(exactly what I need, an installation I can do and doesn't require soldering or welding)...just wondering if anyone has seen these and if they think they're decent?

He's got 100% feedback and I figure even if it only lasts a few years, it only cost $45. Besides this one, does anyone know where I can get something like this that is sold in stores? Maybe save $15 shipping.

Yikes $45 for an exhaust tip! That's on the high end of the price range and is actually closer (if not more expensive) than what you might expect to pay at a Nissan dealership for a factory Rogue tip. (Even without the $15 shipping its still on the high end)

The good thing about the eBay tips is he advertises them as being stainless steel. Stainless steel is nice because you don't have to worry about them rusting away. That said , there is nothing mystical or special about the eBay "Rogue" tail pipe tips. In truth isn't anything that makes it Rogue specific. (i.e., its not a custom tip for Rogue only). An exhaust tip is an exhaust tip is an exhaust tip! Exhaust tips come in different styles and diameters. The key in buying a tip is simply finding one that will slip over your stock tail pipe (regardless of what car you drive) The exhaust pipe of the Nissan Rogue (all model years) has an inlet diameter of 2.25 inches. So, as long as you find a tip that says it will fits a 2.25 pipe that's all you need. Also, most aftermarket tips are held in place with a threaded screw or two. You can even find them at Pep Boys, Auto Zone or any number of auto part stores.



The various price ranges you'll find are usually the due to the difference between polished stainless steel versus chrome plated steel, the quality of the chrome plating process, and the thickness (gauge) of the sheet metal used during the manufacturing process. (Thin gauge pipes won't last as long) Why not stainless? To the purist... chrome plated steel looks better (warmer/deeper) than high polished stainless. If properly cleaned and waxed the high quality chrome plated steel tips can easily last for 5 or more years and look as good as new. On the down side they are more prone to pitting and rust. Moisture and water vapor can pool in the spaces between the tip and the exhaust pipe. This can cause the non stainless models to rust away from the inside out. (no big deal if you can replace them for ten bucks every 3 or 4 years. Stainless tips, if cleaned and waxed with the rest of your car should outlast the exhaust system.

If you don't feel like shopping your local brick and mortar store ... there are plenty of online sites selling exhaust tips... (like JC Whitney) selling tips that will fit the Rogue as low as $19.99...



http://www.jcwhitney.com/exhau....jcwx

Don't care for JC Whitney?... check out all these Rogue tips via Google:

http://www.google.com/products...&aq=f
Modified by Elton Noway at 10:04 AM 3/20/2010