APC Euro Clear Corners - Quality is CRAP! [Archive]

REdOX

06-04-2002, 10:02 PM

I installed my APC euros over the winter while it was being stored so I didn't know how bad they are made.

My left one fogged up when it rained so I returned it for another one. Low and behold that new one had the same seal problem. Now when I go wash my car it fogs up again.

I tried using silicone for glass and it worked a bit so it doesn't fog up as much but it's still crap in my opinion. If I knew they were made like this I would have bought the knock-offs.

Anyone else have this problem? I'm sure someone else does because the whole lot at the store was defective. Any ideas on where I can complain to APC?

REdOX

06-04-2002, 10:04 PM

oh yeah.. unless they agree to replace this one I'm never going to buy APC again.

MidnightKraze

06-04-2002, 10:14 PM

I have the APC clear bumper lenses and mine haven't had a problem. I've washed the car alot of times and also nothing has happened during the winter.

Blue Bomber

06-04-2002, 10:17 PM

Happens to me, too. I was wondering if silicone would work.

I tried complaining to APC about my CF Altezzas and never got a response.

MidnightKraze

06-04-2002, 10:28 PM

I must have got lucky because I don't have that problem.

redcellyinfl

06-04-2002, 10:47 PM

yeah i have the APC frosted clear corners, no prob so far... my cf tails did fog up tho... i just sold them

serge

KSilver2000

06-04-2002, 10:54 PM

I have the clear ones, and never did I have a problem with it, and probably will not seeing that I have had them for over a year now. Also, unfortunately low companies like OBX, Arospeed, APC... will never respond to any complaints or questions.

N2OInferno

06-04-2002, 11:17 PM

I got the knockoffs and they still leaked.. Oh well. I let the one that leaked air dry, and then I put silicone on the seal. Hasn't leaked again yet.

00CericaRuss

06-05-2002, 12:42 AM

APC = always producing crap

TaeMachine

06-05-2002, 01:05 AM

apc euro here. i have the same problem. just live with it, i guess.

XYRCNCP

06-05-2002, 06:42 AM

I have a slight condensation problem when I wash the car, but I just learned to live with it........

Baldhead_J

06-05-2002, 06:52 AM

I have had zero trouble with my APC rears or corners. i ahve heard that people that buy the ones without DOT/SAE registration numbers complain about quality, however.

gt2000quebec

06-05-2002, 06:59 AM

no problem with my frosted APC

Korywithak

06-05-2002, 07:44 AM

What other companies make clear corners for our car?...I can't find anything and I just refuse to get APC.

CelicaNamja79

06-05-2002, 07:53 AM

I haven't had any seal problems with both of my APC lights. They are fine. No leaks whatsoever. My sides are just fine and so is my rear CF tails. They are okay quality if you ask me. I only paid $200 for both so I guess it isn't too bad for the money. Now, my indiglos burnt out like in two days so I had to getta new face, that was my only problem with APC.

chrissi24

06-05-2002, 08:47 AM

My APC clear corners fog up too, but that just matched the fogging of my headlamp!!!

Luckily toyota has replaced both of my headlamps under warranty!

celica girl

06-05-2002, 09:25 AM

Originally posted by chrissi24
My APC clear corners fog up too, but that just matched the fogging of my headlamp!!!

Luckily toyota has replaced both of my headlamps under warranty!

Mine did that too!!! I'm getting new healights tonight!

GTS LAID

06-05-2002, 09:10 PM

i got mine waaayyyy in the day when GT Mania did that GP... havent had a problem with them since...

Kappa'sCelica

06-05-2002, 09:25 PM

Happened to me, APC ic just plaing CRAP!!!!

scotty01

06-05-2002, 10:38 PM

I think my pictures can show you my opinion on the quality of APC products. The one outer lens fell off driving down the road last week.

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/paint_chipped-01.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/apc_tails_broke-02.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/apc_tails_broke-04.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/broken_tails-02.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/broken_tails-03.JPG

HilfigerCelica

06-06-2002, 07:30 AM

Scotty, those gaps are huge. I'm glad I never got any Altezza's.

I have the knockoffs from procarparts.com and I haven't had any problems.

scotty01

06-06-2002, 11:55 AM

Originally posted by HilfigerCelica
Scotty, those gaps are huge. I'm glad I never got any Altezza's.

I have the knockoffs from procarparts.com and I haven't had any problems.

Actually those aren't gaps those are just the outer lens falling off of the tail light. In the last couple of pics you can see the the outer lens has fallen completely off. Luckily the shop is sending me a replacement set at the moment. I plan to silicone them very VERY well and should have no problems with fogging or any damage next time around.

chrissi24

06-06-2002, 12:17 PM

Wow, I can't believe they fell off!! I've got a nice little gap on my clear corner on the passenger side.

MidnightKraze

06-06-2002, 06:27 PM

There is another company that sell clear bumper lenses, you can try them or call for info. The website is www.matrixracing.com

schlegelbagel

06-07-2002, 08:35 AM

I have the euroclear APC bumper lenses, and they only leaked AFTER i got hit by some old lady, I have a replacement one coming soon. . .

Mistrimeat

06-07-2002, 09:01 AM

Originally posted by scotty01
I think my pictures can show you my opinion on the quality of APC products. The one outer lens fell off driving down the road last week.

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/paint_chipped-01.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/apc_tails_broke-02.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/apc_tails_broke-04.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/broken_tails-02.JPG

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/broken_tails-03.JPG

Nows a pefect opportunity to paint over that nasty fake carbon fiber crap...it would look nice the same color as your car. You could reattach the outter lens easily...

IceManFX

06-07-2002, 02:17 PM

i replaced my headlight/turn/parking lights... and my left headlight seems foggy.. can toyota use the fact that i changed the bulbs as a way to void my warranty.. for new headlight... cause well my bumper to bumper 36k is about up....

scotty01

06-07-2002, 02:45 PM

Originally posted by Mistrimeat

Nows a pefect opportunity to paint over that nasty fake carbon fiber crap...it would look nice the same color as your car. You could reattach the outter lens easily...

Hmmmm I wonder how that would look.. cause I am getting my kit painted this month. Can someone photochop that for me making everything around the red lens in spectra blue?

Mistrimeat

06-07-2002, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by scotty01

Hmmmm I wonder how that would look.. cause I am getting my kit painted this month. Can someone photochop that for me making everything around the red lens in spectra blue?

Got a far away shot of the rear of your car with the tails installed?

scotty01

06-07-2002, 02:51 PM

Originally posted by Mistrimeat

Got a far away shot of the rear of your car with the tails installed?

Will this work?

http://home.ican.net/~scotty01/apc_cf_tails.JPG

Mistrimeat

06-07-2002, 03:07 PM

http://www.digitaldistortion.com/apc_cf_tails.jpg

http://www.digitaldistortion.com/broken_tails-03.jpg