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08-27-2014, 12:13 PM | #23 |
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Seems to have stopped cracking.
Washed the car twice, and no obvious signs of leaking. Fingers crossed.
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01-05-2017, 06:45 AM | #25 |
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I have the same problem, cracked on the upper PS top corner. Since I recently purchased my 06Z4MR I took it to the local stealership in St Pete, I went to the part dept to get an idea of what I could still get. I actually had the parts guy walk out to my car and look things over. I pointed out the cracked third light. He was like " oh you'll be replacing that often "
Why is this simple lense that every car has, without any problems, designed so poorly on a $ 60K car ? PartsGeek has several listed. Some say fit Z4 ( listed at $61)/ Some say fit MR ( the ones listed at $121 ) Are all E85's the same light ? I read earlier in this post that the M's came with clear lenses. I have red, which I think would look better with my Imola red. |
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01-05-2017, 12:45 PM | #26 |
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Make sure you get the new, lower force, springs and get some Nylok nuts from Lowes and install them about 1/2 way.
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01-05-2017, 07:33 PM | #27 |
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Yep, will do. Should I get the washers ? exact ones listed in SIB also? Not sure if I need those when using the Nylock.
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01-05-2017, 07:53 PM | #28 |
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Memory is shot.
I used the washers, but I can't remember if there was anything special about them or if they were just plain M4 washers, or if it looked like they were necessary.
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01-15-2017, 12:50 AM | #29 |
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3rd stop light.
It takes little effort to remove the perspex/glass. Inside is a row of red LED probably floating loose. secure that in place from the outside with bathroom RTV rubber at intervals. Cover the aperture with a long piece of thick-ish clear tape. Add a little black or red smoke. Use a knife to get the shape. ("smoke" comes from light window tint material, free from cut-offs at your local.) Alternativel Tape up the aperture and knife the tape to shape. Remove tape and stick it on suitable perspex. Cut that to shape. Lightly "smoke" the perspex and stick it in place with RTV.. The LEDs are now soft mounted and there's no more screws, springs, leaks or cracks. The "look" is as professional as you make it. |
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01-17-2017, 05:35 PM | #30 |
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thanks
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Can someone please tell me is the Z4 and the Z4MR the exact same third brake light ?
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Thanks for clearing this up. I like the red matching my Imola Red car...upon further inspection it appears previous owner used some sort of glue/sealant around the edges of light, so it's going to take some careful scapeing away of material before install. Now just need to decide on red/clear. Stealership quoted me $ 76.26 for the clear, but $ 130 for the red...figures I like the red better
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03-20-2017, 04:01 PM | #34 |
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LOL same here, I like the red one which was about $100 when I bought it online a couple of years ago. Don't go to the dealer. I've seen it way cheaper than $130 online. try ECStuning.com.
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will do, thanks
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just replaced my clear light. if anyone wants one for a project, my old clear light is available, with the signature left corner cracked section of course.
$20 to cover shipping, will partial refund if shipping costs less than that. Or you can pick it up from me in Anaheim for free. |
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