MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Kalpsn2000 on March 23, 2011, 12:23:34 pm
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While having my MOT done last Friday I was advised that the drivers side wing mirror indicator has a pretty big crack in it.
I was surprised as had no idea. Looks like its been like that for a while as its got some green moss looking stuff growing inside it :sick:
Anyway it needs replacing, so have 2 options. Get 1 OEM cover to replace the just the drivers one or get 2 smoked ones.
After a quick search online I found that the OEM cover from the dealers is pretty expensive (about £15-20) so thought may as well just do the smoked indicator mod :wink:
Found these:
http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=6052
and
http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?cPath=1_35_175&products_id=284
Anyone got either of these? Any good?
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Not clicked on the links but I take it it's the inpro smoked indicators? These aren't actually smoled but have the backplate painted black so it appears darker. The actual lense is still the same. I'd rather have the lens smoked but I presume this would require brighter LEDs.
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Not clicked on the links but I take it it's the inpro smoked indicators? These aren't actually smoled but have the backplate painted black so it appears darker. The actual lense is still the same. I'd rather have the lens smoked but I presume this would require brighter LEDs.
The ones from Awesome are Inpro. The ones from parts4euro are Helix.
Won't bother with the Inpro ones then.
Anyone know if the Helix ones are actually smoked?
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I have the in-pro ones and can't fault them.
It's cheaper to get them from http://www.inprolights.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-c-19_55_63.html than Awesome. :smiley:
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I have the in-pro ones and can't fault them.
It's cheaper to get them from http://www.inprolights.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-c-19_55_63.html than Awesome. :smiley:
Thanks for that. A good price but if I bother doing the mod then I would want smoked lenses.
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Anyone know of a good guide to change the indicator lens?
I have come across two but one seems to have been removed and other the photos are not there.
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http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3995
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http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103242 :happy2:
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Which one is cracked?!
I have a standard one in the garage I think, will check and see which side it is tomorrow if you want?!
Matt
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Which one is cracked?!
I have a standard one in the garage I think, will check and see which side it is tomorrow if you want?!
Matt
Its the drivers/off side mirror. That would be great mate, thanks.
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I'll have a look tomorrow night and let you know :happy2:
Matt
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Thanks for the guides guys, they look brilliant :happy2:
I am sure I came across at least one of those earlier in the day while searching but the pics weren’t loading up. Must have been blocked at work.
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What are the chances, I am taking my one off as an LED is duff, and also as I am lamin x'ing them, so good to have the link handy. :happy2:
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I'll have a look tomorrow night and let you know :happy2:
Matt
Did you get a chance to take a look?
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I'm sorry mate I never, completely forgot about it. I'll do it when I get in tonight.
Where are you in the country?!
Matt
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I'm sorry mate I never, completely forgot about it. I'll do it when I get in tonight.
Where are you in the country?!
Matt
No probs.
Based NW London.
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I have the in-pro ones and can't fault them.
It's cheaper to get them from http://www.inprolights.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-c-19_55_63.html than Awesome. :smiley:
Was going to order on Monday but the site hasn't been working for the past few days.
Same for you guys?
Might just have to order these from awesome.
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I have the in-pro ones and can't fault them.
It's cheaper to get them from http://www.inprolights.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-c-19_55_63.html than Awesome. :smiley:
Was going to order on Monday but the site hasn't been working for the past few days.
Same for you guys?
Might just have to order these from awesome.
Yup, site not working for me either... :confused:
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Also, you can get them cheaper from here.. €40.80 (around £36) - look like the same to me!
http://cgi.ebay.de/VW-Spiegelblinker-LED-Schwarz-Golf-5-Spiegel-Blinker-/120647947686?pt=Autoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item1c172d95a6#ht_5946wt_1141
Hope that helps!
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Also, you can get them cheaper from here.. €40.80 (around £36) - look like the same to me!
http://cgi.ebay.de/VW-Spiegelblinker-LED-Schwarz-Golf-5-Spiegel-Blinker-/120647947686?pt=Autoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item1c172d95a6#ht_5946wt_1141
Hope that helps!
Ordered it. Thanks mate :happy2: