How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

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How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

Post by Bada Bing! » Tue May 13, 2008 9:57 am

I went over a big bump a couple of weeks ago, and since then the passenger side indicator has started popping out whenever it feels like it (scrtching the front clam to feck), but usually over 40mph. Now the little plastic clip at the bottom has broken and it doesn't stay put at all. It's currently held in place with cleverly positioned black gaffer tape so it doesn't quite make the thing look like a badly constructed kit-car.

I am considering putting a couple of dabs of silicone or something at the bottom to hold it in, but not too much that it makes it impossible to remove again.

Any suggestions?
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Re: How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

Post by r055 » Tue May 13, 2008 10:00 am

Calypso Red S1 111s

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Re: How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

Post by kenny » Tue May 13, 2008 10:15 am

Bada Bing! wrote:I am considering putting a couple of dabs of silicone or something at the bottom to hold it in, but not too much that it makes it impossible to remove again.
Thats what I did, shouldn't be a problem taking it back out again.

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Re: How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

Post by Bada Bing! » Tue May 13, 2008 4:58 pm

I bought a bungie but the only thing I can see to clip around is a hose either for the aircon or the radiator. Think it'll be ok to loop around that? If not, then i'll be the silicone solution. :D
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Re: How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

Post by Andy G » Tue May 13, 2008 5:42 pm

a few spots of superglue worked for my 111r.

best fitting bit of the car after that :thumbsup
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Re: How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

Post by meatball » Wed May 14, 2008 7:25 pm

I'm with Kenny......although leave a wee space in the silcone...in case the lens needs to come back out.....

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Re: How to fix indicator to the clam on an S2

Post by Bada Bing! » Thu May 15, 2008 10:10 am

I went for the clear silicone option, as I just didn't fancy attaching the bungie around the cooling hose. I only put on 3 dabs so it's secure enough, but will be easy to remove if I need to change the bulb.
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