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> Euro Lens Group buy IT'S GOING DOWN NOW!, TIME TO SEND MONEY!
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post Feb 19 2011, 10:27 AM
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I know this took a lot longer than expected and a lot of you were not too happy about that. However, it is really nice to see that everyone who has received them so far has been very pleased with the product. Thank you all once again for the patience you exercised in this matter and enjoy your awesome looking lenses. You guys all (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)


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post Feb 22 2011, 10:50 AM
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Came home from my parents house yesterday and they were waiting for me at the front door! They look great! Thanks Hot Shoe for putting this together and dealing with all the BS so we didn't have to. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Just wanted to say thanks for all of the work and
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post Feb 23 2011, 04:16 PM
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i installed my lenses this weekend and had a issue with the passenger side. it doesn't seem to fit flush to the body. The driver side seems to fit fine. Any ideas am I doing something wrong?



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post Feb 23 2011, 05:29 PM
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QUOTE(914-300Hemi @ Feb 23 2011, 04:16 PM) *

i installed my lenses this weekend and had a issue with the passenger side. it doesn't seem to fit flush to the body. The driver side seems to fit fine. Any ideas am I doing something wrong?

I believe there have been a couple others with issues also. George will replace them with no problem, just contact them. I guess I need to try mine one too.
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post Feb 23 2011, 05:35 PM
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Aw crap, I don't even have a car to try them out on.
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post Feb 23 2011, 06:32 PM
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Probably glued together a little cock eyed. Fully guaranteed.

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i installed my lenses this weekend and had a issue with the passenger side. it doesn't seem to fit flush to the body. The driver side seems to fit fine. Any ideas am I doing something wrong?
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post Feb 23 2011, 07:07 PM
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i installed my lenses this weekend and had a issue with the passenger side. it doesn't seem to fit flush to the body. The driver side seems to fit fine. Any ideas am I doing something wrong?


Interesting, just checked mine and I have the same problem.
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post Feb 23 2011, 09:23 PM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Feb 23 2011, 04:32 PM) *

Probably glued together a little cock eyed. Fully guaranteed.

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i installed my lenses this weekend and had a issue with the passenger side. it doesn't seem to fit flush to the body. The driver side seems to fit fine. Any ideas am I doing something wrong?


Thanks I will call tomorrow and get it replaced.
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post Feb 26 2011, 04:46 PM
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Passenger side didn't fit as well as the driver side. Both are on fine now though.


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Much better. Put all new LED bulbs in but I didn't spend the big bucks on the 40+ bulbs and just got the 19's. Works and lights up quickly like LED's do but does not fill the lens.

Video before and after: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo_aJe68fTI

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post Feb 27 2011, 12:04 AM
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QUOTE(96740 @ Feb 26 2011, 11:46 PM) *

Put all new LED bulbs in but I didn't spend the big bucks on the 40+ bulbs and just got the 19's. Works and lights up quickly like LED's do but does not fill the lens.

Video before and after: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo_aJe68fTI

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yupp, that's pretty clear - you use a LED type that only emittes light in one direction

much better when using this type:

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a friend already uses this one and it fills the lenses just the same than standard bulbs
I will also use these LEDs on my six

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post Feb 27 2011, 12:16 AM
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The pair I received fit like (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif)

There is a 1/4" gap on one and a 1/16" to 1/8" gap on the other. In both cases, the rubber o-ring gasket doesn't even touch the bezel on the wrap-around end.

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I will be contacting Automobile Atlanta on Monday for a replacement set. I'd recommend that everyone on this Group Buy quickly check to see if yours have fit problems sooner rather than later...

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I purchased some AA repro Euro lenses new/used from a forum member last year and my drivers side doesn't fit well either. Mine has a 3/16 gap where the lense wraps around the side. Because I didn't buy from AA I'm not expecting a replacement. But can the lense be heated and bent a little more to fit tighter to the body/lense housing ?
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Yes the gaps are present. I was going to wait for a hot day and tighten the out side screw slowly and see if it starts to conform.




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QUOTE(Gustl @ Feb 26 2011, 10:04 PM) *

QUOTE(96740 @ Feb 26 2011, 11:46 PM) *

Put all new LED bulbs in but I didn't spend the big bucks on the 40+ bulbs and just got the 19's. Works and lights up quickly like LED's do but does not fill the lens.

Video before and after: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo_aJe68fTI

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yupp, that's pretty clear - you use a LED type that only emittes light in one direction

much better when using this type:

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a friend already uses this one and it fills the lenses just the same than standard bulbs
I will also use these LEDs on my six

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Gustl



Yup. Should have got these...

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Guys!

I had the same problem for 5 min, till i walked around the front and looked back. I noticed exactly what you are pointing out. All i did was remove the nuts, tuck the outside edge in first tight and smooth. (sorta like installing the lense at a 30 degree angle) and then while holding the outside edge into position... i slowly pressed the lense flush and attached the plastic nuts. It was the same for both sides.

They fit perfect after i did this procedure on both sides.


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Try it.
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QUOTE(jsayre914 @ Feb 27 2011, 12:23 PM) *

Guys!

I had the same problem for 5 min, till i walked around the front and looked back. I noticed exactly what you are pointing out. All i did was remove the nuts, tuck the outside edge in first tight and smooth. (sorta like installing the lense at a 30 degree angle) and then while holding the outside edge into position... i slowly pressed the lense flush and attached the plastic nuts. It was the same for both sides.

They fit perfect after i did this procedure on both sides.


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Try it.

After you did that, how did the reverse lens fit? If I get the leading edge tucked in, the clear lens is way proud of the seal!
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After you did that, how did the reverse lens fit? If I get the leading edge tucked in, the clear lens is way proud of the seal!

Not sure what you mean, but mine fit perfect. I will try and post a pic when i get home. Mabey try to remove the seal completley and give it a try. Just to see if it fits?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

mabey yours is glued wrong as George said. But I think you can get it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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Well mine arrived here in the UK today, look first class now need to get my car finished...
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Can anyone in the DC area let me come over and test fit my lenses? I don't have an actual car to put them on...
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