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  1. #1 Headlight Bracket Snapped 
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    So I have a 1998 GTP and I decided to get some halo led projector headlights. I got the headlights and after one day the mounting bracket broke off right around where the bolt goes. I tried to do what I could to prevent that from happening by not tightening too much, I tightened to the point when there was just a slight amount of pressure to turn the bolt. I tried to zip-tie the headlight to at least reduce how bad the headlight wobbles, but it sucks and has not stopped. I've considered a plastic weld or maybe using some kind of epoxy. If anyone could help me out with some tips, suggestions, or just any info that would be nice. Thanks! I can probably get a pic up sometime too, but am currently too busy to go through that time consuming process of taking out that light. The link below will take you to the style of headlights I bought.
    1997 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix 2 4DR Twin Halo Projector Headlight Black GT GTP SE | eBay
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    Welcome to buying crappy headlights.

    The brackets are flimsy, the beam pattern and light output blows...I could go on.

    Try wrapping them in foam tape, that's the easy way most people fix the bounce so it rests against the bumper...just tuck it back, you cant see it.
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    Yeah, mine broke too but it was my fault. I just kinda made my own custome bracket to hold the headlight on
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