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Headlight trim rings
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| SBSerpent |
08-28-2020 11:14 PM |
Headlight trim rings
Is there another source aside from Iconic for the plastic headlight trim rings on BDRs?
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| spdbrake |
08-29-2020 12:44 PM |
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| SBSerpent |
08-29-2020 06:57 PM |
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Originally Posted by spdbrake
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Wow. Much better than the plastic that came with the car (which I assume is the same plastic product that Iconic offers). |
| FredG |
08-29-2020 08:29 PM |
Headlight rings
Have you installed the ones from finish line. About a year ago, Iconic sent me a metal one by mistake that they said were replacements and it did not fit without a lot of modification. I have the plastic but would prefer metal. I wonder if they are the same as the finish line.
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Originally Posted by spdbrake
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| spdbrake |
08-29-2020 09:01 PM |
I haven't purchased any from Finishline, but in the thread I linked they said it was a good fit for the BDR.
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| Quentin Z |
09-01-2020 12:08 PM |
I bought stainless ones from Ebay (UK) several years ago for around $30 for the pair w/ shipping and will never go back to plastic! I imagine Finishline's are of equal quality and quicker shipping.
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| SBSerpent |
09-03-2020 04:27 PM |
Aside from the material, what makes the metal trim ring nicer than the plastic one? From far away, don't they look identical? Even close up, isn't it hard to distinguish between the two?
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| FredG |
09-03-2020 05:41 PM |
Trim Rings
You are absolutely correct. They look the same. Plastic ones break easily especially around the screw area. I have broken them just by carelessly leaning on them.
Fred
Quote:
Originally Posted by SBSerpent
(Post 1482139)
Aside from the material, what makes the metal trim ring nicer than the plastic one? From far away, don't they look identical? Even close up, isn't it hard to distinguish between the two?
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| Quentin Z |
09-03-2020 07:41 PM |
Quote:
Originally Posted by SBSerpent
(Post 1482139)
Aside from the material, what makes the metal trim ring nicer than the plastic one? From far away, don't they look identical? Even close up, isn't it hard to distinguish between the two?
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The plastic ones get dull over time. |
| jolsen42 |
09-06-2020 08:36 AM |
Why would Backdraft use plastic? :confused: In my mind it just cheapens the product.
John O
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| SBSerpent |
09-08-2020 09:26 PM |
Agreed. The new rings arrived and I have to say, the metal rings look much better, mostly because there is a slight difference in the profile of the ring, The taper down to the headlight from the body is more fluid. Much smoother line.
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