Stu Faulkner Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 As in the title, I have fitted the 4" lights so i would need to protect the front and rear of the headlight bracket, or the top bit at least. If anyone has any ideas on how to protect this area, shout up. Stu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I used some U section plastic strip and can't remember if it was siliconed on or tie wrapped into position, I'm guessing both. Its since fallen off Mine are larger lights but think it still applies. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Faulkner Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Would I get away with wrapping neoprene rubber or similar around the bracket top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Its supposed to be or appear permanent and depends on the examiner. Sometimes I think even they consider that type of protection to be a jobsworths job but its in the rules. To protect the person who is now wedged between your wheel and body work from damage by a headlight mounting. Like the angled supports on your RAC roll bar upper bolts need caps on, the door brackets need covering, the seat belt clips need covering and I guess a few more which escape me. Its like saying the radius on your gauges are too sharp, well if I hit them I wouldn't be worrying about that edge more the fact that I've just ripped out or snapped my seat belts in a somewhat more spectacular incident a little radius is the very last of my worries. They all need to be considered as its the pass you need not the practicalities or discussion whether is sense or not. Luckily my examiner was very good and insisted on the protection in a very practical fashion. Bob :d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Faulkner Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Its to protect this edge. A bit dusty i know. I will cap the bolts and edge the bracket. unless anyone else has any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Ah, I see what you mean! like Bob, I tend to use edging and nut covers where possible, rather than big covers over everything. However cut down sections of hose can be useful for areas like this, (secured with tie wraps), as can things like cv boots and rack bellows, again cut in to section to suit. One thing to be careful of, is the old testers trick of asking to inspect something beneath a cover. It used to be a favourite where something, typically some kind of fastening, joint etc, had been heavily bound up with obviously temporary material that had been stuck in place. Removing it for inspection destroyed it, then you'd be promptly failed on the exposed part. Whereas if you've got a cover that may be removed and tie wrapped back on you're fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Faulkner Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Cheers dave, i like the idea about split fuel hose. I actually like the brackets on the headlights i have fitted as they stay where you left them and don't point elseware every time you take the nose off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 It's one of the advantages of a smaller diameter lamp that I'm enjoying too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2rrr Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 And being able to take your nose cone off easily. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Westfield used to supply a small fibreglass moulding that went on the back of the bracket which covered both the horizontal and diagonal tubes and the nuts too I guess. Can't really remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 They still do, it's a bit crap. It used to get laughed at by some of the SVA testers back in the old days! though plenty have passed with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory's Dad Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Mine did! And it feels more 'permanent' than some other solutions. The SVA inspector liked Westfield's standard response to this and other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prawnabie Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 If the OP is sorted now, I could do with a set of these for a ZK car, westfield can't get any for 10 weeks! Thanks, Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Eastwood (Gadgetman) - Club Chairman Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I've got several sets I suspect as I've never used them; edging the brackets instead. You're welcome to one of my spare pairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Faulkner Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 I havn't solved it yet but i suspect the standard covers won't fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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