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headlight bracket fixed.. but we'll see how long it lasts.

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Old 01-19-2007, 12:05 PM
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Default headlight bracket fixed.. but we'll see how long it lasts.

<img src="http://dave-new.com/S4/headlight_bracket/DSCN0877.JPG">

<img src="http://dave-new.com/S4/headlight_bracket/DSCN0879.JPG">

BTW, the new headlight bulbs are brighter than the old ones!
Old 01-19-2007, 12:07 PM
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Default WTH is that red stuff? No JB Weld available?

Oh, and as for the bulbs, told ya so.

Now that you can see, properly aim your headlights, since you took them out, and you'll really be amazed.

ModifiedA4.com has a GREAT writeup.
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some gasket RTV that I threw on there for kicks..
Old 01-19-2007, 12:15 PM
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That's a very tidy fixation with custom plating. Creative.
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do you have a pic that is zoomed out a bit?
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no, and btw, don't ever buy a nikon coolpix 8700..
Old 01-19-2007, 12:43 PM
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Default lol, got it ... so that is for the bottom tab right? i need to fix mine too

what did you do there? used a metal plate and screws to hold the 2 together, and a bunch of jb weld/gasket stuff all over?
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Default thanks, dremel is one of my favorite tools.:)

I replaced valve stem seals on a 1.5L '93 tercel the other day and the $15 harbor freight valve spring compressor legs were too wide. The dremel came in very handy to make it work. Everyone should have a dremel in their tool box.
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Default that's the bottom of the passenger side headlight

Yea, the plastic was cracked mid way up the tab. The two screws are on opposite sides of the crack. The RTV is on there to hopefully make the whole thing stronger. I used some old aluminum brackets I've had laying in the garage for years..
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Default Mine have been busted off for a while now....don't see a reason to worry about it.

So far I don't see the need if you have all 3 other tabs secured.


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