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Not Sure Whether To Keep These?

#1 Dean Bird

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Posted 03 October 2006 - 12:28 PM

My Puma's still in the bodyshop so whatever happens I cannot put these on now anyway. Wanted them to make the car look that little bit "Smarter" but not sure now,May even be illegal?

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Posted 03 October 2006 - 12:29 PM

What colour is your car?

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#3 Dean Bird

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Posted 03 October 2006 - 12:32 PM

QUOTE (XIIVVX @ Oct 3 2006, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What colour is your car?

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Panther Black matey

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Posted 03 October 2006 - 12:35 PM

Then I think they'd look OK.

Giving the police an excuse to stop you isn't always the best idea though

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#5 PumaJay

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Posted 04 October 2006 - 06:33 PM

im guessing there tinited rear lights...?? if so then theres nothing illegal with them aslong as the reflecters still reflect the light....if they dont then you can get pulled, but you can get round this by sticking so relfecters on the arse end of the car or on the lights

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#6 Big Boy Al

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Posted 04 October 2006 - 06:47 PM

yep there definately not too dark.

go for it they will look nice.

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#7 Dean Bird

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Posted 04 October 2006 - 07:05 PM

QUOTE (Big Boy Al @ Oct 4 2006, 07:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

yep there definately not too dark.

go for it they will look nice.

Yeah I'll give them a go. I'll post some pics when I get the car back from the bodyshop the end of next week.

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Posted 05 October 2006 - 07:44 PM

As mentioned above - as long as the reflectors are still visible and the lights shine through it will be fine.

Should look good on a Panther Black

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#9 Mork of Ork

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Posted 08 October 2006 - 02:11 PM

I have just got some of these off ebay but I can't figure out how to remove the rear light assembly or what tools I might need. (I am a bit crap when it comes to car maintenance)

Any tips would be appreciated.

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#10 Dean Bird

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Posted 08 October 2006 - 07:45 PM

What dissapointed me with these is that they are obviously sprayed rather than proper smoked glass. Good job though but still

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Posted 09 October 2006 - 09:06 PM

QUOTE (Dean Bird @ Oct 8 2006, 08:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What dissapointed me with these is that they are obviously sprayed rather than proper smoked glass. Good job though but still

Have you looked at your lights on tho, as when sprayed they can be blotchy, and you'll notice it.

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Posted 09 October 2006 - 11:23 PM

QUOTE (Mork of Ork @ Oct 8 2006, 03:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

IIRC these are 3 bolts holding the light in, accessible from inside the boot, behind the carpet flap. You need a ratchet handle, extension bar and bit.

Beware though when tightening up, don't overdo it. I believe overtightening of the fixing bolts distorts the light unit and causes the clear covers to form small cracks. There is a foam rubber weatherstrip between the light and body, just ensure the light is tight enough against this- don't keep tightening until the bolt is completely done up and won't turn...

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