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Iceman22
#31
Is it possible in a smart way to remove the headlights (low beams), without removing the front bumper ?
I mean, there is only 3 bolts, it must be a way to remove them from the underside of the car?
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rave2n
#32
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QUOTE (Iceman22 @ Apr 17, 2012 - 9:09 AM) *
>Is it possible in a smart way to remove the headlights (low beams), without removing the front bumper ?
I mean, there is only 3 bolts, it must be a way to remove them from the underside of the car?



No...any attempts will lead to broken tabs.
Iceman22
#33
Then I have a BIG problem, I can not remove my front bumper anymore (see picture why), and I need to remove the headlights because they fail on MOT test, they are RHD and I live in LHD country... This is a nightmare...
I think I just gonna have to cut off the tabs holding the headlamp and just use one bolt instead of 3, or I have to destroy the frontbumper/spats and do it all over again... frown.gif



This post has been edited by Iceman22: Apr 17, 2012 - 9:42 AM
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mak5603
#34
That's rough man! kindasad.gif
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rave2n
#35
Aw that does suck...

I would redo the spats before I even thought about breaking the projectors.

I don't even think you could break the tabs and get it out that way...it just wouldn't fit with the crashbar and all the elements that hold them in place. It definatly cannot come out the rear..

This post has been edited by rave2n: Apr 17, 2012 - 10:57 AM
mkernz22
#36
How dare you even think about breaking those projector lights! And you still wouldn't be able to get them out.
Should have thought about that before you molded your spats on. That's why I would never mold the front end because you never know when you'll need to take stuff off.

Edit: I was gunna say you could just unbolt the fenders with the bumper and take it off as a whole, but you also mold the side skirts to the fenders...

This post has been edited by mkernz22: Apr 17, 2012 - 2:14 PM
Iceman22
#37
Sorry, I was desperate and in bad mood, I will not break the projector lights. Yeah I was stupid to agree on molding the front-end when I knew the headlights won't pass the test anyway. I'm a idiot...
I guess I have to pay for my mistake, send the car to someone that can somehow remove the spats and install them in a more clever way, or just cut a line downthrough so it will be possible to remove the front bumper.

This post has been edited by Iceman22: Apr 17, 2012 - 3:08 PM
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jordisonjr
#38
I think cuttin a line right down the splitters would be the best way.
Then one they are apart,you could just sand it so that the gap is equal the whole way through.
Then you can just put the bumper on and essentially have 2 pieces of splitter.
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rave2n
#39
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QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 17, 2012 - 4:50 PM) *
>I think cuttin a line right down the splitters would be the best way.
Then one they are apart,you could just sand it so that the gap is equal the whole way through.
Then you can just put the bumper on and essentially have 2 pieces of splitter.


I'd just take the thing off as a whole as you mentioned before. Cut it at the skirts.
jordisonjr
#40
I'd much rather cut two splitters and risk messing them up then a set of TRD skirts.
Would be much cheaper te replace splitters than skirts, if you did happen to screw up.

And then you have to remove bumper and fenders, and have to worry about re aligning the fenders when you put them back on, and if the "molding" on from the splitters to the bumper and fender will hold up, cause it looks like they are only joined at a very small point.

Just my take on it though.

This post has been edited by jordisonjr: Apr 18, 2012 - 11:29 AM
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mkernz22
#41
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QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 18, 2012 - 11:50 AM) *
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QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 17, 2012 - 4:50 PM) *
>I think cuttin a line right down the splitters would be the best way.
Then one they are apart,you could just sand it so that the gap is equal the whole way through.
Then you can just put the bumper on and essentially have 2 pieces of splitter.


I'd just take the thing off as a whole as you mentioned before. Cut it at the skirts.


You actually can't do that (I just realized) because there is a bolt under the low beams that you need to get to in order for the fenders to come off.
rave2n
#42
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QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Apr 18, 2012 - 12:27 PM) *
>I'd much rather cut two splitters and risk messing them up then a set of TRD skirts.
Would be much cheaper te replace splitters than skirts, if you did happen to screw up.

And then you have to remove bumper and fenders, and have to worry about re aligning the fenders when you put them back on, and if the "molding" on from the splitters to the bumper and fender will hold up, cause it looks like they are only joined at a very small point.

Just my take on it though.


Good points.

Reason I figured skirts is less surface area to cut, meaning less to repair.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Apr 18, 2012 - 2:01 PM
jordisonjr
#43
Another thing is the TRD skirts are much harder to find/ship for a decent price than the splitters are.
But as stated before, Apparently you can't take off the bumper and fenders all at once.
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rave2n
#44
Well not trying to one up or anything here, but just because it is stated, doesn't make it factual



I don't see anything near the low beam socket that is attached to the fender. There is a the beam support, but that is not attached to said fender.
mkernz22
#45
Yeah there is. Those two nuts right in front of you, and there is one on the underside of that section connecting the fender to the body.

This post has been edited by mkernz22: Apr 18, 2012 - 5:03 PM
rave2n
#46
meh...we'll see tomorrow.

This post has been edited by rave2n: Apr 18, 2012 - 7:08 PM
mkernz22
#47
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QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 18, 2012 - 8:04 PM) *
>meh...we'll see tomorrow.


I've taken apart 3 parts cars, 4 if you include my DD. You have to take the bumper off first, then the headlights, and then the fenders.

This post has been edited by mkernz22: Apr 18, 2012 - 7:27 PM
rave2n
#48
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QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Apr 18, 2012 - 7:27 PM) *
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QUOTE (rave2n @ Apr 18, 2012 - 8:04 PM) *
>meh...we'll see tomorrow.


I've taken apart 3 parts cars, 4 if you include my DD. You have to take the bumper off first, then the headlights, and then the fenders.


Cool thanks for the info!
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Iceman22
#49
Thanks for the tips guys, I will let the guys who takes the job start with the splitters and not messing the side skirts.
If it turns out it will be easier to break the splitters and do it over again then they just have to. I will just buy a new set (which isn't so expensive), and let them install it so I can remove them in the future..
The guy who did this molding is a great guy, he painted the car and it's good work, so I can't blame him, I guess he didn't know that is so hard to remove the headlights and that it was necessary..
I don't regret that the side skirts and rear bumper splitters is molded though, because they won't be needed to be removed unless there will be a car accident.

This post has been edited by Iceman22: Apr 18, 2012 - 8:24 PM
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richee3
#50
I'd personally just break the molding then sand down and touch up appropriately, and reinstall them as you wish. That's just me though. That's some really rotten luck... Is there no way to take the projectors off, do the cutoff mod, and have them approved?
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Bigblock
#51
Bumping it up.

Seems the subject is on a rise lately.

I followed it. Pics & instructs are great!!

Thanks Batman722!!

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Topaz95GT
#52
Here we go. Wish me luck. Just fixed my tabs.

My 1 question is: Anyone got a how-to on wiring the 2nd bulb on these projectors? I saw the thread that said you can wire it into the side markers, wasn't sure if anyone else had any ideas.

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