sharkfin chrome side repeaters

[aimee_s]

has anyone fitted these? I just put mine in today, and not totally convinced that they wont fall out!!! Got the clip bit in, but the 'pin' that sticks into the hole nearer the front of the car didnt seem to click in, just kinda sits there.... is that right? anyone else find this, or have i mucked up somewhere...

[Heather]

Do a search, think this has discussed a lot in the past.:)

[john]

It will go in but you have got to hold the back of it and press very hard.

Once they are in you will find it very dificult to get them off again.

[Smurf]

Ditto the above - hold the back, and press hard until you have a distinct CLICK.

They'll fall out otherwise! :(

[KenL]

A wee bit clear silicone sealant will hold fast if you are worried.

[aimee_s]

thanks...ill give that a try tomorrow--too cold and dark now!! :D

[Sheilz]

I felt mine were also a bit wobbly even though they were installed by an expert after I tried pressing so hard on the first pair I broke a clip. A bit of blu tack did the trick for me!
:D:D

[aimee_s]

with a hammer in one hand and a pair of scissors in the other...(dont ask) the pin bits are most definitely lodged into place now :D
thanx for your help..probably wouldnt have been lookin so cool drivin along with them flapping at the side of the car!

[Eggy7496]

were is the best place to get those shark fin side repeaters?

[aimee_s]

i got mine from http://www.coolnew.co.uk
£53-90 inc. P+P. quite expensive i thought, but you get clear repeaters and orange bulbs with it. you can get them off ebay for about £40 too...

[X30YES]

Ebay !

[Smurf]

I got mine from Cool New too - they seemed the cheapest at the time.

(Don't expect them to be metal though - they are silver plastic ! )

[Wul]

got mine from john aka zooooom :D

[Sheilz]

Checkpoint in Aberdeen for me. Got mine for £36 and they put them on for me too.
:D:D:D

[Eggy7496]

checkpoint wins! do they think they would suit my car? its all black and red??

[aimee_s]

i think they would! even the fact that they are with clear repeaters makes such an improvement on the look of the car...but they do look proper snazzy!

[Eggy7496]

woo, off to buy! they easy to fit?

[aimee_s]

pretty easy yeah! take out the side repeaters, push them towards the back of the car and lift out at the front and disconnect the wires (twist the boxy thing) Then open your bonnet and put your hand down the side and push the grilles out.
Fitting is the reverse of above, but jus make sure that youve pushed the front clips in so that it wont budge. I drove around with mine just sorta sittin in place for a day until i got the advice mentioned previously on this thread...just wedge something at the back of the point and push hard from the outside until it sticks, or clicks in!!! it is only a 5/10 min job though once you realise how to jam the pin thing in!