Should I install headlight covers?

[rtodaro01]

I purchased headlight covers but after I recieved them, I realized I would have to drill holes in the headlight boxes to hold them down. It says you can install them with double sided tape but I have a 400hp engine in the car and I take it to the track. I am worried that these things will end up causing me trouble down the road and then I will have to remove them and will have screw holes from the lens. I am worried dirt etc will get inside the lens over time, etc.

If anyone has had these on their car, I would appreciate any feedback.

Thanks

[72 OJ]

I have them on my Z, the ad a sexy flair to the car lines, yes holes are the ideal install, the plexi/glass is made to tolerate moderate weather conditions, they do leak water and dust gets it, so you remove the box and clean them as needed Welcome to Z Land ,,,, nice ride ,love the color

Edited May 26, 2012 by 72 OJ

[cbuczesk]

It looks like I used double-sided tape to attach mine. They've been on the car for about 8 years. I did a lot of sanding to get them to fit tightly against body. They seal well and are almost water tight. Dust isn't an issue.

Chuck

[ZCurves]

Use 3M double sided moulding tape. Yes to dust and H2O getting in, but really not an issue. I do not believe that they would fly off of your Z, it is not aircraft carrier thrust:)...but who cares...with 400hp, you should be worried about other stuff flying off.

[Walter Moore]

I have been told that when you autocross anything that CAN come off the car, MUST be removed before you race to protect the corner workers.

I guess the definition of can come off would not apply to anything held in place with bolts. Whether or not double faced tape would meet the requirements may be a local interpretation.

(one of the hard core autocrossers in the local club leaves the center caps for his wheels parked in the garage for that very reason.)