After-market M3 lights..Opinions

[Peje]

ok so which bit am i cutting out to de-lense? if the's a wrong way to do this im syre to b the one to do it i can assure u!!

Pete

 

[pablo]

the glue around each of the inner lenses mate. 2 largeish circular bits of glass.

 

[Peje]

ok went out n had a look.

Im guessing it the two plastic circles that cover the two seperate lights?? so i just cut these out?

 

[Peje]

oops...question answered.

i dont wanna do this myself incase i fook it up!!

 

[Andy_A]

its easy mate, cut out the 2 glass lenses using a stanley knife then pop the unit back together again.

 

[Jason]

Did it effect the beam at all?

 

[pablo]

no and it passes MOT.

 

[Jason]

mite get a chance next w'end and a few other wee jobs

 

[Andy_A]

Before

Lens casing

The grey silicone that needs removed

The lenses

Final result

 

[Jason]

Excellent... suppose if you keep the lense's could always bang them back in

Good way to get rid of the condensation too

 

[Peje]

ok mine just arrived...well 2 sets actually but long story.....

insructions on how to fit seem really good, have it all step by step, with pictures and wee tips

only question is wot exactly is black mastic?? im assumin its some form of bonder but would rather ask on here than in a shop

Pete

 

[Jason]

I can only see the 2 top bolts were the hells the bottom ones???

 

[Peje]

im in uni atm but ill have a look on the instruction sheet when i get home if pablo hasnt answered ur question before then

Pete

 

[pablo]

I can only see the 2 top bolts were the hells the bottom ones???

on the sides of the headlights pointing DOWN! (ie vertical)

 

[Jason]

so i shud be able to reach down with a socket?

 

[pablo]

yup one is under the indicator the other on the opp side. 8mm from memory

 

[Jason]

does the indicator need to come out too then??

 

[pablo]

yup pull it out first before doing anything really. there is a clip that holds it on, look down the side of the indicator/headlight edge and you will see it.

 

[Jason]

okie doke... away for a hunt here

 

[Jason]

Pablo unless you need hands the size of a ladyboy - i cant see a way of getting the indicator out let alone see where the two 8mm bolts are?!

 

[pablo]

see attached pic. stck your big finger down in the red circled area and release the clip.

the yellow circles are where the bolts are.

remove the plastic trim circled in green for access to the one on that side

 

[Jason]

the big big bit going over the nose cone??

 

[pablo]

yup....

 

[Jason]

away to have another look here cheers pablo

 

[Peje]

brilliant...there's questions answered before i even had to ask them

nice one lads!!