sharkfin chrome side repeaters

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    aimee_s
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    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...

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

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    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.

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

    They'll fall out otherwise! :(

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

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

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    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!

    Dear Lord, If you wont make me skinny, please make my friends fat-very Fat.

  8. #8
    aimee_s
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    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
    thanx for your help..probably wouldnt have been lookin so cool drivin along with them flapping at the side of the car!

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    Eggy7496
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    were is the best place to get those shark fin side repeaters?

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    aimee_s
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    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...

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