Spider leg cracks in headlight lens

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    Spider leg cracks in headlight lens

    Has anyone noticed any spider leg like cracks in their headlight lens'? I only noticed this in the front left lens when the day time running lights are on. They aren't noticable otherwise. It doesn't appear to come right through the lens but only on the interior side of the lens. Strange.

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    Re: Spider leg cracks in headlight lens

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    Re: Spider leg cracks in headlight lens

    It is strange indeed, but normal. Many cars have it and Audi says it's not an issue.
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    No spider cracks!! BUT there is a small dead spider INSIDE one of my headlamps!! He or she is usually sitting way back but occasinally rolls foward into view!! An autopsy woul reveal whether it is a German ,Floridian,Trailer tramp or ...?This is no joke !!!
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    Re: Spider leg cracks in headlight lens

    I have it and also saw an Exige with this effect on its lights as well. Strange indeed
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    Re: Spider leg cracks in headlight lens

    Could it be a heat effect from the Xenons perhaps?
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    Re: Spider leg cracks in headlight lens

    Whatever it is, for me at least, it's only noticeable when I'm washing the car and I'm looking at the details. If I step back just a foot from the car, I don't see it.
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