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GTS Headlight Covers - These suck!

Old 03-07-2009, 05:26 PM
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The driver side cover will not stay flush to the headlamp. Anyone had the same problem?
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Old 03-07-2009, 05:49 PM
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thats the inherent problem with mass produced molded plastic.... maybe adj the headlight housing itself? just an idea and not sure if it is a good one.
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Old 03-07-2009, 07:45 PM
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I have heard of a few people that had a problem keeping them on.

They look good, but I wont go that route myself. I had them on my previous tbird and man did it cut out the light ever so bad. I live pretty much in the woods and the deer run ramped, so I need as much light as possible, lol. Need some KC lights on my roof!
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Old 03-07-2009, 07:48 PM
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Not just keeping them on but they will pop out and stick pointing out at a 45 angle from the headlamp. Waste of money, never buying these things again. The rears aren't much better. Bad fitment all around.
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Old 03-07-2009, 07:59 PM
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They are both probably illegal in your state, but you could try a heat gun and some gentle persuasion.
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Old 03-08-2009, 12:42 AM
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had them, they sucked, ditched them, got headlight splitters
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i think those are illegal, what color is your S197?
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Old 03-08-2009, 12:58 AM
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Ok guys...easy fix. Go to Home Depot or whatever you have near you and get the Rubber electrical tape. The same 3M stuff we know and love, only its thicker and rubberized. Put a strip on the part that folds under the light, slide it in, it grips the paint. Problem solved, and enjoy the look!
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Old 03-08-2009, 01:02 AM
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i had the same problem...i actually just purchased a set of headlights off ebay that are black, and DOT authorized..that would be what i recommend, and the tail lights too...the covers work awesome for the fog lights tho..as you can tell in my sig..i just got the headlights so those will go on soon
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Originally Posted by KLO
Ok guys...easy fix. Go to Home Depot or whatever you have near you and get the Rubber electrical tape. The same 3M stuff we know and love, only its thicker and rubberized. Put a strip on the part that folds under the light, slide it in, it grips the paint. Problem solved, and enjoy the look!
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I took mine off cause a cop pulled me over. Ill soon be getting them tinted.
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