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Front lens cover for my 355

Discussion in '348/355' started by Vegas-Guy, Dec 5, 2007.

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  1. Vegas-Guy

    Vegas-Guy Formula 3

    Nov 25, 2007
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    Decided to take the car out for a quick drive today since the weather says rain for the next few days. Everything is going great, decided to head home when some a** in a work truck decides he needed to turn at the next light. As he came across three lanes and cut me off to get to the turn lane, I see what look to me like a bowling ball shoot out from his rear tire and hit the front of my car. In reality it was a small rock that sounded like it hit front solid. I was expecting to see a big dent, or paint missing. But it struck my right blinker lens and put a nice hole in it. So where is a good place to get a new one? I haven't taken it off yet but it looks like it will be pretty easy, I only see one screw holding it on. Well now that I'm a bit more calm any help would be great. Thanks for the ear.
     
  2. JudJop

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    Aug 30, 2006
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    I am in the same boat Reg. I picked up my 355 and drove to Texas fom Missouri and cought a rock chip in the same place. I am interested in the same feedback. Thanks for posting.
     
  3. 355dreamer

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    Call Ricambi or check ebay as they pop up from time to time... Come to think of it, I have a set of amber turn signal lenses. PM me if interested.
     
  4. Vegas-Guy

    Vegas-Guy Formula 3

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    Sorry to hear about your rock chip, but at least there both in a place that can be easily fixed.
     
  5. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    Get a replacement, then get some protective film for the turn signals, fog lights and head lights. I did all that, plus the bumper, hood and mirrors. Three years later, and 19k miles, everything is still perfect. :)
     
  6. 285ferrari

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    One screw---gently pull out and unplug the 2 bulbs--there is a plastic nub that protrudes from the light make sure it slides into the bumper hole when you replace the light ---it is pretty straight forward-takes 30 seconds to replace...
     
  7. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Now would be a good time to replace with Euro lenses from Daniel!!!
     
  8. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    Euro lenses ruuule!!! :D
     
  9. JudJop

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    This is true! I like the euro lens idea as well. Thanks.
     
  10. gothspeed

    gothspeed F1 World Champ

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    I also have my amber lenses........ in boxes that is........ ;)
     
  11. JudJop

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    Where did you pick up your protective film covers? Thanks.
     
  12. gf1red

    gf1red Formula Junior

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    The same thing happened to me. Called Daniel at Ricambi he hooked me up with the euro lenses. I liked them better, it has a piece of cake.
     
  13. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Euro lenses would be a great Xmas present for ME!!!! :D:D:D:D:D
     
  14. ActionFigure

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    Same thing happened to me and Daniel fixed me up. Hmmm, I never considered the euro ones.... wonder if they would look good with the car being yellow?
     
  15. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    They do look nice, I had them on my yellow 355 , but sold them and put the stock ones back on...Now I want the Euro lenses again..
     
  16. Salsero

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    Consider getting lens protection film. Not sure how many different brands there are out there but I've had good experience with 3M's Xpel brand (www.xpel.com).

    Had it on my 993 and now have it on both my daily driver Subaru WRX (I do tons of hwy miles - >25,000 kms in 9 months to-date - so I consider this a necessity) and my 348.

    F355 guys have it lucky as the xpel pieces are custom cut (headlamp, foglight, turnsignal). They don't have it custom cut for the 348 so I ended up getting just the headlamp piece from the F355 kit and then ordering a square sheet that I could cut-to-fit for the 348 foglamp/turnsignal

    So, for a few measly bucks, you'll save yourself a lot of grief and $. They ship globally for not much more. No affiliation with them. Just a happy customer.

    Rezal
     
  17. Ricambi America

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    +10000 ! 355 folks should put XPEL on the lower fog lamps. It is very cheap and easy insurance. The 355 fog lamps are around $500/ea if they crack. It goes without saying that 348 and 328 drivers should do the same. 348 lenses are $600+ IIRK, and 328 can (seriously) run $2000/ea, if you could ever find one.
     

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