 Rubber insulation around headlights!!?? |
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 Jul 30, 2008 - 1:16 AM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jun 18, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%)  |
Is there a way to keep the rubber insulation for the headlights from coming out. I'm always fixing them. I tuck them in pretty tight, then after driving around I have to always push them back in. Any ideas?
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Jul 30, 2008 - 7:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 16, '08 From va beach Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
The same thing happens to my left headlight rubber. I haven't been able to fix it either
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Jul 31, 2008 - 12:18 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 18, '08 From Crestview fl Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
same problem here i think im gonna try superglue i will let you know how it works!
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Jul 31, 2008 - 3:32 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '07 From Netherlands Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
I have that problem too with my headlights.
I'm modifying my newly bought JDM headlights and noticed that the rubber insulation was glued on the side of the glass. Maybe you can use glue or kit. |
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Jul 31, 2008 - 4:27 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
There are clips that hold the headlight lens to the housing.. although i don't think they're absolutely necessary so i relocated some of the clips and made it so they clamp the rubber seal to the housing instead. Also, just to be safe I used strong glue to hold it in in case these clips were to come off (which they tend to btw). For this, you'd of course need to take your bumper off to get to the headlights which is extra work
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Jul 31, 2008 - 10:35 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 5, '08 From Warsaw, Poland Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Take off the rubber, apply clear silicone and this should stop the slippage for a few months. It will go back to what it is now because the bonnet, fenders and the bumper shake while you drive causing the rubber to slip off. e-11 corollas have the same problem.
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Jul 31, 2008 - 10:43 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
I had to laugh out loud when I saw this thread, because I'm constantly tucking in my passenger side rubber "seal" and there are no words to describe the sheer aggravation it causes me. I'm OCD enough as it is without some damn rubber circle constantly rearing its obnoxious-ass self at me... mocking me, day in and day out...
 Oh but I'll get the last laugh yet. You wait little rubber seal, victory shall be mine! Muwahahahaha --------------------  |
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Jul 31, 2008 - 11:45 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 2, '08 From Scotland Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Clear silicone sealant FTW
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frisp HKS Super Power Flow Induction Kit, HKS Silent Hi Power Exhaust, Fensport Decat, SS-III Spolier Projector Lights, LED JDM Tails, GT4 Nose, Tein Super Street coilover kit, 17" Aerospeed RSGT's, White dash LED's JDM Wind Deflectors, TRD Quick Shift, Stainless Sill Covers. Gen 7 leather, 3VZ-FE 3ltr V6 To be done.... Ganador mirrors, 2 Pot BrakesStainless brake lines, Decent Disks/pads |
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Jul 31, 2008 - 4:44 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 27, '07 From North Carolina Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
same problem. isnt there like a part # for the clips that anyone knows off the top of their head????
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Aug 1, 2008 - 3:13 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 2, '08 From Scotland Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
Never managed to track down a part number
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frisp HKS Super Power Flow Induction Kit, HKS Silent Hi Power Exhaust, Fensport Decat, SS-III Spolier Projector Lights, LED JDM Tails, GT4 Nose, Tein Super Street coilover kit, 17" Aerospeed RSGT's, White dash LED's JDM Wind Deflectors, TRD Quick Shift, Stainless Sill Covers. Gen 7 leather, 3VZ-FE 3ltr V6 To be done.... Ganador mirrors, 2 Pot BrakesStainless brake lines, Decent Disks/pads |
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Aug 1, 2008 - 4:34 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Oct 28, '07 From epworth uk Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
as said clear silicone work a treat
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Aug 1, 2008 - 3:11 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
yeah im going to try the glue tactic. Cause this time today it almost fell off while i was driving on the expressway. I saw it flaring in the wind and i had to pull over to fix it. GEEZZZ.....
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Aug 12, 2008 - 12:15 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jul 12, '08 Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
rofl. its amazing to find out my fury is universal. I solved it by fixing the clips. thats how its supposed to be but they tend to work loose after....years. so no glue necessary
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Aug 12, 2008 - 1:54 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 28, '07 Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
hot glue....
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Aug 24, 2008 - 10:11 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 14, '03 From Long Island, N.Y. Currently Offline Reputation: 1 (100%) |
i tried to buy those damn clips at toyota and the guy laughed at me...said i had to buy the entire headlight lol.
so i just glued them on |
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