Rubber Rings Options

[94TRDCeli]

Im sure this question has been asked b4 but im lazy and didnt feel like searching...but is there a reason the rubber rings are around the headlights? cause mine keep popping out and i put them back in but they just keep coming off...can i just take them off or do they actually serve a purpose? also the rubber strip that goes across the hood can that be taken off? cause mine is starting to curl up on the ends and it looks really stupid

[95STCelica]

Im just guessing that it might be there to keep water from seeping into the headlights? I remember when i put in my Halogen bulbs i noticed that one side was sticking out so i popped it back in

[boosted_K2]

its just weather stripping... i think around the headlights it wouldnt be a big deal, except the headlight housing MAY rub against the bumper and it may have a gap between the lights and the bumper, the part around the hood id leave there personally but i dont see it causing any big problems taking it off

[Benevolence]

I got pissed off with the 2 bigger rubber rings, and just ripped them out and threw them away, I left the 2 smaller ones in though since they were still really stuck. Been like that for about 5-6 months, I don't see any problems yet.

[Neipas09]

They serve no purpose, they just there for looks.
One of mine flew off while doin 80, so i said fuk it and ripped the other one off. Been that way for over a year and no problems.

[94TRDCeli]

ok thanks for the info guys

[boosted_K2]

well technically they do serve a purpose as weather stripping, but its a rather stupid purpose...

[FallenHero]

I have heard you can put some super glue on them and it'll fix the problem.

[0Re0]

use adhesive spray. It works all the time!