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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 08:05 PM
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i sat under my car for bout 30-40 minutes trying to remove the white retainer clips that are attatched to the fogs but i couldnt get em out...any tips would appreciated...i wanna change not only the lights, but put strobes in there soooo..
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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 08:07 PM
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is there a switch to the strobes? that idea sounds nice
Old Jun 26, 2001 | 09:33 PM
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is there a switch to the strobes? that idea sounds nice
i got the strobes from autozone for bout $10....comes w/ like 3 or 4 different colors, and not only is there a switch, but u can control the speed of the strobing
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Old Jun 26, 2001 | 09:43 PM
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i got the strobes from autozone for bout $10....comes w/ like 3 or 4 different colors, and not only is there a switch, but u can control the speed of the strobing
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is there any drilling required? my car is like brand new (800 miles) will this void whatever warrantee i have? i'd use like 2 of the same color, blue green, its all good
Old Jun 26, 2001 | 09:52 PM
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is there any drilling required? my car is like brand new (800 miles) will this void whatever warrantee i have? i'd use like 2 of the same color, blue green, its all good
i havent installed em yet, CUZ I CANT GET THE RETAINERS OFF THE FOGSSSSSSSS, but the back says that u need to drill .5" hole...but dunno, ill get back to u if i ever get em in...as for warranty ???
Old Jun 26, 2001 | 10:22 PM
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did u check the DIY page? u have to pry it out.
http://www.b15sentra.net/russ/maxsite/foginstall.html


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i havent installed em yet, CUZ I CANT GET THE RETAINERS OFF THE FOGSSSSSSSS, but the back says that u need to drill .5" hole...but dunno, ill get back to u if i ever get em in...as for warranty ???
Old Jun 27, 2001 | 04:10 AM
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did u check the DIY page? u have to pry it out.
http://www.b15sentra.net/russ/maxsite/foginstall.html


russ put a lot of effort into putting up that page to help take out the fogs. i wanted to change my fogs like 2 weeks ago, but still havent cause i cant get the fogs out! now i cant get the front clip back in, and the screw is not aligned with the fog light holder thingy, so maybe if i go to one of the maxima meets in nyc, one of you can change them for me
Old Jun 30, 2001 | 11:41 AM
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Originally posted by [maxi-overdose]
did u check the DIY page? u have to pry it out.
http://www.b15sentra.net/russ/maxsite/foginstall.html


ya i was using this Russ' website step by step, until i got to the retainer clips part, and i tried to pry em out, but i coulndt..
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Old Jun 30, 2001 | 12:16 PM
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err, just stick a (-) screw driver, under the clip, and push hard.

start from the left, push it out until you see it slightly tilted.

move onto the other side do the same, then, just go back and repeat.

it should be out after the 2nd time.

it takes me 20 seconds to pop them out now
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