headlight pods
headlight pods
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Aussie John

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1,021 posts

260 months

Wednesday 7th March 2007
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About to reassemble mine but as I didnt pull them apart not so sure what sealed the perspex to the pod. The remains of one looked like it was black foam tape but the other seemed to be sikaflex. Any help out there guys? John.

olemisery

51 posts

241 months

Wednesday 7th March 2007
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doublesided black foam tape , approx 5mm thick , I found some on the web when i did mine but have not got site details anymore . Did around the edges after assembled with a smear of sikaflex just to make sure 100% sealed .

Aussie John

Original Poster:

1,021 posts

260 months

Wednesday 7th March 2007
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Thanks Paul, sounds good to me, cheers, John.

GarryM

1,113 posts

312 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Alternatively, you can use sikaflex or similar to form the seal. I would think most are sealed this way. I used a black automotive sealer, the name of which I can't remember, as sikaflex is very "sticky" and I was a little concerned I may never get the pod and fairing apart again. Not a job I look forward to repeating mind you!

Aussie John

Original Poster:

1,021 posts

260 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Thanks Garry, yes the old sikaflex was a sod to remove, John.

Roberto Rica

306 posts

236 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Hi John

Did you not consider installing a pair of Sportmotive's 7" SE pods and headlights? I am having some installed as part of the respray.

Rob

Ballistic Banana

14,706 posts

296 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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A great article on sealing teh pods on Dave whitehouse site. griffsmith wrote it CLICKY

BB

antonyj

5,254 posts

310 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Roberto Rica said:
Hi John

Did you not consider installing a pair of Sportmotive's 7" SE pods and headlights? I am having some installed as part of the respray.

Rob




MMMMMMMMMM and lovely they are.....


Email ok Rob?

Roberto Rica

306 posts

236 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Hi Antonyj

Have you sent me an email?

Rob

antonyj

5,254 posts

310 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Roberto Rica said:
Hi Antonyj

Have you sent me an email?

Rob

yes,on the 4th,didnt you get it?

The AJP Griff

4,360 posts

284 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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antonyj said:
Roberto Rica said:
Hi Antonyj

Have you sent me an email?

Rob

yes,on the 4th,didnt you get it?

he hasn't confirmed he had mine,either?
Is your mail not working Rob?

Roberto Rica

306 posts

236 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Sorry AJP and Antonyj

Must be a problem - I'll see if I can get it sorted.

Rob

Aussie John

Original Poster:

1,021 posts

260 months

Thursday 8th March 2007
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Thanks for the link B.B. very helpful, John.

Aussie John

Original Poster:

1,021 posts

260 months

Friday 9th March 2007
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Hi Andy, a big YES! without car but just have it back from the painter so on the road in a couple of months. Did you still have the name of the place for cheap brake parts? Are you coming to Chatsworth this year? Was such a good day last time. John.

Aussie John

Original Poster:

1,021 posts

260 months

Saturday 10th March 2007
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Hi Rob, I considered a headlight conversion for a minute then thought it may be the straw that breaks the camels back, bet I will regret it in the long run though! cheers, John. PS are you going to Chatsworth?