Corner Lights Fix
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Le Mans Master
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Corner Lights Fix
I'm getting ready to replace (for the 2nd time) the cracked, and moisture laden corner lights on my 2000. I'll probably use a stock type replacement as I want to minimize hassles with the CHP etc. Has anyone tried using metal tape (HVAC) to protect the plastic from the heat of the bulb? I'd try LED's but I don't want to start adding resistors etc. I did a search and came up empty.
Burning Brakes
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I'm getting ready to replace (for the 2nd time) the cracked, and moisture laden corner lights on my 2000. I'll probably use a stock type replacement as I want to minimize hassles with the CHP etc. Has anyone tried using metal tape (HVAC) to protect the plastic from the heat of the bulb? I'd try LED's but I don't want to start adding resistors etc. I did a search and came up empty.
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Racer
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I'm getting ready to replace (for the 2nd time) the cracked, and moisture laden corner lights on my 2000. I'll probably use a stock type replacement as I want to minimize hassles with the CHP etc. Has anyone tried using metal tape (HVAC) to protect the plastic from the heat of the bulb? I'd try LED's but I don't want to start adding resistors etc. I did a search and came up empty.
Here are some links:
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...3&dept_id=1381
http://www.thermotec.com/adhesive-ba...t-barrier.html
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I can't say I have ever considered using aluminum tape on the corner lenses. As far as new corners, I purchased a set of clear corners from Johathan at JW Motorsports, he is a vendor on the forum. You can also purchase the chrome/amber bulbs for the turn signals. I do not think JWM carries these bulbs.
Here is a picture
Here is a picture
Go led. No need to worry about heat ever again.
We have them in amber, white, and our popular switchbacks.
To cure the hyperflash problem you just need the hyperflash harness. We have detailed directions for them. They're pretty easy to install.
http://www.shop.jwmotoring.com/produ...2&categoryId=4
Instructor
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^ Just sent you an email via your website, it appears the clear/amber one has a different lense vs. the all clear and clear/black. They are not the same as the Eckler's one linked above w/ the diamon cut housing. Is this the case or is it a glitch on the website using the wrong picture?
Melting Slicks
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I've been using LED's in all my exterior and most of my interior bulbs for years without any problems.
Safety Car
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Yes, come to think of it I do think that the HVAC foil tape applied to the inside of the top of the carrier would work.
But I did do the LED's already and I like them so much that Id still do them again over the tape.
But I did do the LED's already and I like them so much that Id still do them again over the tape.
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The problem is the heat is melting the plastic. this means any tape would suffer from adhesive failure. You could bolt (or high temp silicone/glue) a small sheet of aluminum to the top section if you were determined not to use LEDs.
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Racer
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Not true that any adhesive will suffer. The adhesive I installed has an aluminized kevlar frontside that withstands over 2000 degress and radiates the heat away and not through to the adhesive on the backside. That's the whole idea of it's design.
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I don't work with adhesives as much as I used to.
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Right in Home Depot. Its just foil tape in the HVAC section, comes in different ratings.
Or try a HVAC service place, that installs/services heating systems.
Its not expensive.
Took a look at the roll I have, and Im sure there are many types but this one says:
Nashua 324A Listed 7N13 181A-P
Or try a HVAC service place, that installs/services heating systems.
Its not expensive.
Took a look at the roll I have, and Im sure there are many types but this one says:
Nashua 324A Listed 7N13 181A-P
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Racer
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I used a Thermo Tec barrier and works great. Sorry so late on the reply.
http://www.thermotec.com/adhesive-ba...t-barrier.html
http://www.thermotec.com/adhesive-ba...t-barrier.html
Drifting
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Right in Home Depot. Its just foil tape in the HVAC section, comes in different ratings.
Or try a HVAC service place, that installs/services heating systems.
Its not expensive.
Took a look at the roll I have, and Im sure there are many types but this one says:
Nashua 324A Listed 7N13 181A-P
Or try a HVAC service place, that installs/services heating systems.
Its not expensive.
Took a look at the roll I have, and Im sure there are many types but this one says:
Nashua 324A Listed 7N13 181A-P
I have it on the fender cove shield inside the coves instead of painting them so my cove LED's reflect and glow better...
... and other LED locations.
I think it would work well for the plastic melting issue, but that heat has to go somewhere...
