Making clears stay in
#1
I just put my clear front bumber lights on,but the side parking lights don't stay in to tightly. I read how to do it on maximadriver.com, but I can't really seem to get under the fender like how he explains it. Is it possible to tighten them from the fog lights? Or any other ways?
#3
What I did was wrap some of that plastic that they come wraped in on the ***** and made them tighter and I have had them in for 4 months and have had no problems yet....
Originally posted by 98BlaximaSE
I just put my clear front bumber lights on,but the side parking lights don't stay in to tightly. I read how to do it on maximadriver.com, but I can't really seem to get under the fender like how he explains it. Is it possible to tighten them from the fog lights? Or any other ways?
I just put my clear front bumber lights on,but the side parking lights don't stay in to tightly. I read how to do it on maximadriver.com, but I can't really seem to get under the fender like how he explains it. Is it possible to tighten them from the fog lights? Or any other ways?
#4
What I did was wrap some of that plastic that they come wraped in on the ***** and made them tighter and I have had them in for 4 months and have had no problems yet....guess its kind of a lazy way but hey it works...![idea](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/idea.gif)
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Originally posted by 98BlaximaSE
I just put my clear front bumber lights on,but the side parking lights don't stay in to tightly. I read how to do it on maximadriver.com, but I can't really seem to get under the fender like how he explains it. Is it possible to tighten them from the fog lights? Or any other ways?
I just put my clear front bumber lights on,but the side parking lights don't stay in to tightly. I read how to do it on maximadriver.com, but I can't really seem to get under the fender like how he explains it. Is it possible to tighten them from the fog lights? Or any other ways?
#5
here's the solution.
if you compare the clears with the factory, you'll see that the piece that plugs into the little hole for the sides are a little bit shorter. that's why the factory sides snap in while the clears don't. i had my sides come off while driving on the highway, so i had to solve the problem! just loosen that plug piece and unscrew it until its just as longer or longer than the factory piece. also i found that the factory plastic holder fit the plug better than the aftermarket. when you put the clear sides on, make sure it snaps in place.
good luck
good luck
#7
Re: here's the solution.
Originally posted by seven
if you compare the clears with the factory, you'll see that the piece that plugs into the little hole for the sides are a little bit shorter. that's why the factory sides snap in while the clears don't. i had my sides come off while driving on the highway, so i had to solve the problem! just loosen that plug piece and unscrew it until its just as longer or longer than the factory piece. also i found that the factory plastic holder fit the plug better than the aftermarket. when you put the clear sides on, make sure it snaps in place.
good luck
if you compare the clears with the factory, you'll see that the piece that plugs into the little hole for the sides are a little bit shorter. that's why the factory sides snap in while the clears don't. i had my sides come off while driving on the highway, so i had to solve the problem! just loosen that plug piece and unscrew it until its just as longer or longer than the factory piece. also i found that the factory plastic holder fit the plug better than the aftermarket. when you put the clear sides on, make sure it snaps in place.
good luck
#8
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Basically, you might want to try securing them from the inside. Then, no matter how hard of a hit you take, they will NOT pop out. Also, this makes them less prone to people taking them if you live in a bad area. I do not know the exact web site that I got the info from, but they are out there. Try doing a search or something on the Org. Take it easy
#9
yea securing them from behind the bumper is really the only way to keep them in ...
when i did it, i had one hell of a time getting my arm up underneath the fender, but its doable. you need to unscrew 1 screw on each side and then you will be able to jam your arm up under the fender
your best bet is once u got your old lights out and your arm up under the fender is to have someone else guide ur hand to the right spot to secure the lights
when i did it, i had one hell of a time getting my arm up underneath the fender, but its doable. you need to unscrew 1 screw on each side and then you will be able to jam your arm up under the fender
your best bet is once u got your old lights out and your arm up under the fender is to have someone else guide ur hand to the right spot to secure the lights
#11
I agree with using the OEM plugs and screwing them into the clear lenses. I also used some weatherstripping around the perimeter of the lens assembly just far enough back so that when I installed them it would fit snug and you can't see the weatherstripping.
#13
Originally posted by dmbrazilian
What I did was wrap some of that plastic that they come wraped in on the ***** and made them tighter and I have had them in for 4 months and have had no problems yet....
What I did was wrap some of that plastic that they come wraped in on the ***** and made them tighter and I have had them in for 4 months and have had no problems yet....
Originally posted by 98BlaximaSE
I just put my clear front bumber lights on,but the side parking lights don't stay in to tightly. I read how to do it on maximadriver.com, but I can't really seem to get under the fender like how he explains it. Is it possible to tighten them from the fog lights? Or any other ways?
I just put my clear front bumber lights on,but the side parking lights don't stay in to tightly. I read how to do it on maximadriver.com, but I can't really seem to get under the fender like how he explains it. Is it possible to tighten them from the fog lights? Or any other ways?
I wrapped the bubblewrap around the part that goes toward the back of the car, and it's on pretty snug.
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