Fitting aftermarket guard indicators GC/F8

[Timmah]

So I bought a set of aftermarket guard indicators for my car a while back off Trademe. They are very cheap and not the perfect fitment the seller said. However, I am posting to show some Kiwi ingenuity and how I managed to make them fit and stay.

The Problem

The silver clip in the photo is meant to go inwards when you\'re installing them, to give a little pressure and hold the indicator in the guard. However, I\'ve found that it\'s far too stiff and my attempts in adjusting it ended up with it breaking.

My solution

Unscrew the plastic clip from the stock indicator

And then screw it onto the aftermarket indicator.

Perfect!

Except they\'re now next to impossible to get off. But oh well!

Also, I\'ve had these on for a year now and have passed two warrants. I decided to remove them and do this mod after drying and applying silicone sealant in hopes to make them water tight.

[Guest]

looks good mate its honestly the little things that make a car look cleaner

[sti555]

how do u remove the guard lights.do u need to remove the guard itself.cheers

[Timmah]

 sti555 said:

how do u remove the guard lights.do u need to remove the guard itself.cheers

The stock ones should pop right off with some wriggling. Don\'t be afraid to use a little muscle.

[Johnnynz]

 sti555 said:

how do u remove the guard lights.do u need to remove the guard itself.cheers

Look atr the pics above, the light kind of slides back a bit to release that catch and then the front edge lifts out. Use your fingers not a screwdriver or you will damage your paint.

[sti555]

cheers guys.thanks for that,i thought it wouldnt be that easy,haha hopefully nobody pinches mine.im putting crystal lights throughout.just put the 1609 headlights in today and got me some crystal clear corner lights on the way

[sti555]

 Timmah']

[quote name='sti555 said:

how do u remove the guard lights.do u need to remove the guard itself.cheers

/quote]

The stock ones should pop right off with some wriggling. Don\'t be afraid to use a little muscle.

haha my muscles are having a little trouble getting them off.i have studied the picture above and am pulling from side to side.might have to destroy the factory ones to get them out,think vice grips and a tea towel will do the trick.cheers

[ADIKT]

Pull guard lining off? And attack from behind?

[ADIKT]

What about crystal bumper indicators?

[sti555]

lol they are crystal ones in the photo mate.the stock ones are ugly orange..i just put in a orange bulb,if it was a clear bulb i think id be asking for it

[Guest]

Narva do phantom ones roughly $4ish max. Part number not coming to min 47383 or something?