Notices

Fog Overlay Fitment Issue

Thread Tools
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jun 16, 2009 | 07:21 PM
  #1  
hinggu's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Fog Overlay Fitment Issue

Hi guys,

I just received my fog light overlays and they seem too small. Has anyone else run into this issue? Do they stretch out or something?

Thanks
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 12:59 PM
  #2  
2tone's Avatar
The RX-8 is missed
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,084
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
someone had a "bad guy" thread about this a while back. apparently they are supposed to be a bit small. i think you're supposed to heat them up and "stretch" them to fit...not 100% on that, i'm sure rx8strakes will chime in but no you're not the 1st person to mention this.
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 01:27 PM
  #3  
hinggu's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Thanks. I ended up heating them up and stretching as you mentioned.
Reply
Old Jun 25, 2009 | 01:31 PM
  #4  
2tone's Avatar
The RX-8 is missed
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 2,084
Likes: 0
From: Houston, TX
^ oh cool. just use a hairdryer? i've been interested in them just haven't gotten around to it yet...
Reply
Old Jun 26, 2009 | 10:16 AM
  #5  
hinggu's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by 2tone
^ oh cool. just use a hairdryer? i've been interested in them just haven't gotten around to it yet...

Yeah, I just used a hair dryer. It still doesn't cover the entire light, but its so close you can't even tell its off unless you run your fingers on the light
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 11:39 AM
  #6  
Collier's Ride's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 49
Likes: 0
From: Mckinney/DFW area
Just bought the charcoal for my rear tail lights. any tips?
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 01:42 PM
  #7  
NgoRX8's Avatar
Registered
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 10,239
Likes: 4
From: CA, Rowland Hts.
have you ever applied overlays before?

the taillights are the hardest things ever to apply overlays on.
Reply
Old Jun 29, 2009 | 05:07 PM
  #8  
J.Cab's Avatar
1st RX8 BNR Turbo Owner..
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 454
Likes: 2
From: San Antonio, Texas
Originally Posted by NgoRX8
have you ever applied overlays before?

the taillights are the hardest things ever to apply overlays on.
+1 I bought the overlays for the tailights, and it just ended up being a waste of money. I would recommend just have a shop professionally smoke them for you....
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:31 PM
  #9  
Razz1's Avatar
Mu ha.. ha...
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 14,361
Likes: 3
From: Cali
Then you have to buy new tail light after you get a ticket.

Best off using overlays that can be removed easily.
Reply
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:46 PM
  #10  
J.Cab's Avatar
1st RX8 BNR Turbo Owner..
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 454
Likes: 2
From: San Antonio, Texas
Originally Posted by Razz1
Then you have to buy new tail light after you get a ticket.

Best off using overlays that can be removed easily.
yeah true, but hopefully that doesnt happen to me...but the point was the overlays never work. They get bubbles that start to form. Then its a PITA to take them off withouth ruining your lights. So then your back to buying new tail lights.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Carbon8
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
42
Feb 27, 2020 08:39 AM
RXFEVER
RX-8 Parts For Sale/Wanted
38
Aug 29, 2018 10:14 AM
RXFEVER
West For Sale/Wanted
17
Sep 11, 2016 02:51 PM
yapakanichi
Series I Exterior Appearance and Body Kits
5
Sep 17, 2015 04:23 AM
wayloco
RX-8's For Sale/Wanted
0
Sep 1, 2015 09:03 PM



You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:26 AM.