Center light unused sockets
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Drifting
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Center light unused sockets
I removed my center light yesterday to repair and noticed that are two unused sockets. Anyone ever do anything with these? Would be kinda good to use them a brake lights.
Also, I feel the design of these lights are very poor. I have cars from the 70s and 80s that still have red in them and don't crack like this. What's going on with these? Why are they fading like this? And, the cost to replace them is a bit ridiculous. Just venting.
Anyway, I have to literally glue mine back together and figure out a way to make them look good again.
Know where I can find a couple of tail light bulb mounts?
Also, I feel the design of these lights are very poor. I have cars from the 70s and 80s that still have red in them and don't crack like this. What's going on with these? Why are they fading like this? And, the cost to replace them is a bit ridiculous. Just venting.
Anyway, I have to literally glue mine back together and figure out a way to make them look good again.
Know where I can find a couple of tail light bulb mounts?
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I used Gus's tail light film and am happy with the way it turned out. If you do it make sure you take your time and get a really small needle to poke holes to get it to lay flat. My wife, who couldn't care less, says it looks much better.
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I have my old cracked center part somewhere in the attic. Are the holes the same size as the regular brake light holders? Do you need to add a relay or anything for the extra power load when you wired them. Think i will hit the attic tonight and see if I can find it.
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The holes are non-existent. You need to open them up yourself.
I documented the process, scroll down a bit.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...ew-months.html
I documented the process, scroll down a bit.
https://rennlist.com/forums/964-foru...ew-months.html
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I did not attempt to recreate the 'insert, turn, and lock' functionality of the OE socket and housing cutouts. Instead, they fit into the 1" hole with a light pressed fit and stay in place nicely. They include a small gasket for the hole. I do not recall if I trimmed any off of the socket.
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Drifting
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Cool, I'm gonna order a set of those GM sockets and do this mod while the reflector is out to be repaired.
Can anyone recommend a good glue to hold the reflector back onto it's base? Epoxy?
Can anyone recommend a good glue to hold the reflector back onto it's base? Epoxy?
Drifting
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I used this Loctite Epoxy on my wife's Audi after a brain fart. It's been 3 years now and it is holding as well, if not better than before I broke the part. Mix the epoxy on a piece of cardboard and if you are applying to a delicate area and you don't want to goop it all over, use a toothpick to apply to the surfaces. I am sure could also use JB Weld.
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From: chin on taint
I used a soldering iron (woodburning pen would also work) to make the holes in mine, Drill or saw creates too much vibration to use on that brittle plastic
Depending on size of the gap I would use Loctite stik n seal ultra
Depending on size of the gap I would use Loctite stik n seal ultra