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new headlights?

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:49 am
by Baby_Girl
2 questions...

1. Where can i get new headlights from mine are sun damaged n really annoying me...

2. maybe a stupid question but i really want to no... in my passanger side under the glove box n to the left of where your feet sit there r 2 ring thingys any ideas as to what its for???

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 8:54 am
by harry90
if your headlights are delaminating we have a great DIY that fixes this (go to diy section)....other than that, someone may have spares if your really keen on new ones, and mitsubishi sells them for about $700 each headlight.
as for the 2 rings. i believe thats for a fire extinguisher...or if you really want, a nos tank holder.

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:02 am
by Grue
If you've got a couple of hours to spare, really to recommend the DIY! Can do it by hand, so you don't even need a buffing machine.

Just ask if u run into probs, done it a couple of times to a couple of different cars now.

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:03 am
by I8A4RE
yeah girl totally agree with harry you dont need news ones just follow the Diy guide i assure they will come up looking like new.

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:04 am
by Baby_Girl
there a little small for any sort of fire extinguiser...
the headlights r just yellow n starting to crack

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:10 am
by I8A4RE
the holes are for a flare.... yes the fto's came out factory with a flare :lol: . I just had a look i have heaps of stuff left over from when i did mine, you can use some of that if you like i can show you how to do it, if you live near by..... There has even been talk of having a DIY day soon

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:20 am
by Baby_Girl
a flare wtf y would it come out with a flare?
yeah i heard about the DIY day but unfortunantly most of these events happen on a sunday so i cant make it unless i have like a months notice...
thanks for the info i will try the diy this weekend...
;)

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:27 am
by Richy
the 2 rings are there to hold a flare... :P

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:31 am
by brimstone
try to aviod replacing the lights at all costs, i asked around if anyone would sell me just the cover but no such luck.

the diy is really easy and they will come up as good as new for most problems without the $1500 price tag

im under the impression atm that most of you with the rings have got your fto's with them empty, mine came with a flare as i know just enough japanese to understand that. pretty usefull for some owners in japan but not here really.

the rice fields in japan are EVERYWHERE and if you live outside the city, the streets have a deep drop either side where the fields are and they often arnt paved so its common for their cars to roll off 8O hence the flare

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:25 am
by dstocks
Yep, for a flare, but a torch fits really well in there ;)

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:08 pm
by manofwood
You're hot! welcome to the club

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:46 pm
by Supplanter
manofwood wrote:You're hot! welcome to the club
This is FTO Australia, not Adult Matchmaker.

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Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:51 pm
by manofwood
Sorry Dad, i got caught up in the heat of the moment. thought i was in the school showers after sport

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:54 pm
by harry90
lmao...you guys got a picture for everything

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 10:35 pm
by FtoSam
harry90 wrote:lmao...you guys got a picture for everything
we exchange them after our monthly comitee meetings... lol

and as i said before, the DIY is the way to go...

I've done mine before...

and i've still got my flare...

Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2008 11:14 pm
by Baby_Girl
well i bought my car from a import car dealer so i had no idea lol
apparently i was the first owner since bein imported but there is a rockhampton mechanical car service sticker on it n i live on the sunny coast haha i maybe blonde but not stupid

i think the diy headlights will have to be done with the fibre glassin i have to do to the fresh crack i just found on my front bar... was not happy[/b]

Posted: Tue Apr 01, 2008 12:51 am
by mr-charisma
If you don't want to bother de-laminating / polishing the lights yourself .. Sammi put the details of the place she paid to do hers in the QLD section - just look for the stickied thread "Reputable FTO Repairers" From memory it cost her $80 to have it done.

Cars in Japan are/were required to carry flares in case of a break down or crash etc .. Like DStocks said, a torch fits in there well .. I've got a mini mag-light for mine.

You've probably noticed the discussions that go on when we're organising a cruise .. we normally try to arrange a day that suits everyone / as many people as possible .. so not necessarily always a Sunday :)

If you have any suggestions for cruises etc jump in on the discussion in the QLD section

hey

Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2008 11:41 pm
by jesta
Baby_Girl wrote:a flare wtf y would it come out with a flare?
yeah i heard about the DIY day but unfortunantly most of these events happen on a sunday so i cant make it unless i have like a months notice...
thanks for the info i will try the diy this weekend...
;)
Also can buy Kits from most Automotive shops Permatex make it. I used buffer to bring them rite up to new. I have a few spare flares from work if you need any

Re: hey

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 7:07 am
by rock_it
jesta wrote:
Baby_Girl wrote:a flare wtf y would it come out with a flare?
yeah i heard about the DIY day but unfortunantly most of these events happen on a sunday so i cant make it unless i have like a months notice...
thanks for the info i will try the diy this weekend...
;)
Also can buy Kits from most Automotive shops Permatex make it. I used buffer to bring them rite up to new. I have a few spare flares from work if you need any
I'll take one of those flares .... I have been looking for one ... :D

Re: hey

Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:25 am
by AMACHA
jesta wrote:
Baby_Girl wrote:a flare wtf y would it come out with a flare?
yeah i heard about the DIY day but unfortunantly most of these events happen on a sunday so i cant make it unless i have like a months notice...
thanks for the info i will try the diy this weekend...
;)
Also can buy Kits from most Automotive shops Permatex make it. I used buffer to bring them rite up to new. I have a few spare flares from work if you need any
ill grab a falre to please pm me lol pleasee i want a flare