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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 06:04 AM
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I picked up my set last night, the driver's side cover seems to be held on ok, but the passenger side seems way too loose. I can pop it out from the top by barely pulling on it, and it comes off whenever I close the trunk. Like the recessed tabs aren't deep enough to really catch the top of the tail light. Anyone else had this problem? Should I just go ahead and double-side tape the damn thing or am I being paranoid?
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 08:30 AM
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I had this problem with my GTS blackouts on the passenger side. The little tab is really hard to get under the light. Keep trying.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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It seems like the bottom fits fine, but there's way too much of a gap between the light and the hatch for the tabs to catch. I always thought there was too much gap on mine, are the tail lights adjustable?
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:59 AM
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My AVS taillight covers fit fine. But I used some automotive-grade velcro anyway to keep them secure.
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Post Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by steveo346
Post Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'll get some up here tomorrow night, I have to work tonight. I also VHT'd the side markers and got my turn signal covers on. Just need to VHT the 3rd brake light. I may just go ahead and velcro the bastards down anyway to be safe.
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by steveo346
Post Pics!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here is what my taillights look like:


Here is an idea I had for a one-piece taillight cover:
WARNING: THIS IS AN EDITED PICTURE. THE ONE-PIECE TAILLIGHT COVER IS NOT REAL.
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