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  1. TonyJerseyUK

    TonyJerseyUK Karting

    Mar 21, 2013
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    #1 TonyJerseyUK, Jan 28, 2014
    Hi,

    My 206 is close to completing it's resto and my chap has told me he can't make the rubber front indicator seals (bought from Superformance) fit. There were none on the amber lenses when I bought the car, but I've obviously put the correct white lenses on now, and also purchased these white rubber seals at the same time. Any tips or advice?

    Also, since the car will never be driven at night or (hopefully!) in wet weather, are the seals really necessary?? When I tried to put them on to see what they looked like, the seals looked awful!

    Cheers,

    Tony
     
  2. daviekj

    daviekj Formula Junior
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    #2 daviekj, Jan 28, 2014
    Tony,

    My late UK '73 was also missing the seals when I bought the car. I purchased similar seals from superformance. I spent hours trying to fit with no success. I reinstalled the lights without the seals.

    To be honest I think it's probably better without the seals, which would otherwise act as only a partial seal and likely trap moisture.

    Kevin
     
  3. rosso corsa motorsport

    rosso corsa motorsport Formula Junior

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    #3 rosso corsa motorsport, Jan 28, 2014
    Superformance seal are too thick to use
     
  4. TonyL

    TonyL F1 Rookie

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    #4 TonyL, Jan 29, 2014
    The seals I purchased from Ferrari UK a few years ago were difficult to fit as well.

    They take a long time to get right and patience is needed by the bucketful. Its almost a two handed job made easier with the grille out.

    Like everything in this world that's is tight, you need some lubrication!!

    I used dinitrol wax, it makes the rubber slippery and form a barrier against moisture build up.

    (no rude comments either)
     
  5. rosso corsa motorsport

    rosso corsa motorsport Formula Junior

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    #5 rosso corsa motorsport, Jan 29, 2014
    yes its Ferrari uk that make them, colin only buy from them
     
  6. TonyJerseyUK

    TonyJerseyUK Karting

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    #6 TonyJerseyUK, Jan 30, 2014
    Thanks for the advice, guys. My 206 will NOT be sporting these daft bits of rubber! If anyone wants them for free, just pm me and send a stamped/addressed envelope - they're yours!

    Cheers,

    Tony
     
  7. isuk

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    #7 isuk, Jan 30, 2014
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  8. rosso corsa motorsport

    rosso corsa motorsport Formula Junior

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    #8 rosso corsa motorsport, Jan 30, 2014
    all 3 of your cars have an almost perfect fit, the seal that Ferrar UK sells is much thicker than the original and it can sometimes be difficult to get them to fit, depending on vehicle
     
  9. abstamaria

    abstamaria F1 Rookie

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    #9 abstamaria, Jan 30, 2014
    I envy you fellows with the Euro indicators.

    Andy
     
  10. TonyJerseyUK

    TonyJerseyUK Karting

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    #10 TonyJerseyUK, Feb 1, 2014
    Tricky to have anything else on a 206, Andy! ;-)

    Iain, Where did you get the seals for your 246s? They're obviously thinner than the rubber on the rubbish I bought.

    Bests,

    Tony
     
  11. isuk

    isuk F1 Rookie

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    #11 isuk, Feb 2, 2014
    Tony,

    I get them from Superformance who in turn source them from Cicognani I believe. My bodyshop always offer up the lights and seals etc as part of the body shaping work in the metal work stage so that they can check everything aligns correctly before starting the painting stage of the process. They have never told me of any problems with the fit of these seals whereas they have with other seals on the car that I have subsequently had to change. I'm not aware of any special method required to fit them but will check.
     

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