MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: f1fan on May 08, 2013, 10:16:49 pm
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I've been wanting a pair of In-Pro smoked mirror indicators for a while, now I've finally got round to buying them I can't find anyone that sells them?
Does anyone know somewhere I can get them or can recommend a good quality alternative?
Thanks
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A post I gave a week or 2 back..........
Inpro ones are hard to find (rarer than rocking horse do do), couple of links below, both from the USA. i bought mine from one of these companies but can't remember which.
InPro smoked repeaters/indicators (same as mine in the pic above).....
~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://pgperformance.com/inpro-dark-smoked-mirror-lens-set.html)
~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.eurosportdesign.com/p-1083-vw-mk5-inpro-dark-smoke-side-mirror-lens.aspx)
Or non Inpro ones from parts4euro.com (below), I've used them a fair bit and have had no problems but others have had with delays and bad communications.
~~ Clicky here ~~ (http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?cPath=1_35_175&products_id=284&osCsid=0a1b704e1d32eff565f22987dcd2b15e)
Inpro on mine, before
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Fwatch020-1.jpg&hash=19040f06ecc9e564387fa32b26492bde34e4cf69)
And after
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmcaborn%2FMy_car%2Fwatch019-1.jpg&hash=2d2bfb0d0654a37279e8f1a187505ca32055f141)
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They are not made anymore but some one posted a possible retailer link in Canada a while back.
http://pgperformance.com/inpro-dark-smoked-mirror-lens-set.html
If think that's too much trouble then Lamin-X your present ones to the colour you desire.
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Too slow for MC71... :ashamed:
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Got mine from here. Ebay .de :happy2:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Inpro-43574-Spiegelblinker-klar-schwarz-passend-fur-VW-Golf-5-Eos-/230961441152?pt=DE_Autoteile&fits=Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf+V&hash=item35c65fe980 (http://www.ebay.de/itm/Inpro-43574-Spiegelblinker-klar-schwarz-passend-fur-VW-Golf-5-Eos-/230961441152?pt=DE_Autoteile&fits=Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf+V&hash=item35c65fe980)
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Thanks guys, went to the website for the German company selling on eBay and bought them direct http://www.fmw-tuning.de/VW/Side-indicator/inpro-Mirror-indicators-clear-black-VW-Golf-Jetta-5-Passat-EOS-::1922.html
At least with a German supplier there's no hassle with importing them, my car stereo chassis from the US is sitting in UK customs at the moment 10 days after I bought it!
All I need now is to work out how to fit these mirror indicators!
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http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103242 (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103242) :happy2:
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I'm too late...I was going to suggest one 8"x7" sheet...it gives you 4 pcs to do the side markers without the removal and install procedure.http://www.lamin-x.com/One-Universal-7x8-Fog-Cover-p/1-78.htm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1205.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fbb434%2Frohecht%2Fgti4-13019.jpg&hash=ed324c56ce3d60cfe7048412961a1c9767ec27e6) (http://s1205.photobucket.com/user/rohecht/media/gti4-13019.jpg.html)
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http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103242 (http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=103242) :happy2:
Thanks for that, will have fun fitting these!
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if you get a long enough T8 screw driver (300mm off ebay), you just have to take cover off, tilt glass forward, then you can get to the 2 screws holding the indicator unit in from behind the glass, and that's it.
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if you get a long enough T8 screw driver (300mm off ebay), you just have to take cover off, tilt glass forward, then you can get to the 2 screws holding the indicator unit in from behind the glass, and that's it.
Now that sounds easier, off to eBay I go! So the covers come off first without removing the glass??
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^^^^
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi1049.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fs399%2Fmcaborn%2FOther%2520cars%2F0b179d63e3858a9aac42d7774f37974e_zps7c2339b7.jpg&hash=142d271751da5b68e5ad02ae298baceb43cf60b0)
Insert removal wedge -3409- between mirror housing -1- and side turn signal -2-.
Move removal wedge -3409- in -direction of arrow a- along to outer side of mirror.
This releases latches for mirror housing -4- from locking hooks -3-.
Pull mirror housing -1- forwards off mirror mounting at front in -direction of arrow b-.
Remove mirror housing -1- upwards off mirror mounting in -direction of arrow c-.
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Thanks MC71, I'm looking forward to trying out my new trim removal tools and getting it sorted
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^^^^ its fairly straight forward, once you've done one side you'll fly through the other one. :happy2:
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Yeah cover off first, no need to remove glass.
I used brute force and ignorance on first attempt, no trim tools, and snapped off one of the lugs, numbered 3 above. But its ok as these are on the new indicator units. It is a really fiddley job, but take it slowly, don't drop those tiny screws!!
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Hey!
If you have not ordered them yet, this is where I got mine. Great service from these guys!
http://www.psituning.com/product.php/21136/smoked_mirror_indicator_lense_pair___golf_mk5_passat_b6 (Confirmed, these are In Pro ones)
:happy2:
EDIT: Just saw in your earlier post you got them! But for anyone wanting to buy these from the UK, above link!
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My InPros arrived from Germany yesterday, amazing amount of money for a couple of bits of plastic! :grin:
All the instructions and paperwork are in German so looks like I'll be relying on the advice from here to fit them! Glad I asked you guys.
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I thought you could'nt get these anymore, so a really good find.
I paid £35 for a new second hand set off ebay, guess the guy took the covers off.....panicked.....and quickly put the covers back on again :grin:. VW have crammed alot of stuff in there.
I was unlucky on my drivers side. The small screw had corroded into the aluminium main casting, and when i undone it the end of the casting fell off :surprised: it now has a large washer under the screw..
Use a magnetic tipped screw driver, and don't drop that screw, its so small...
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nice mod...
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I've had these a while. From memory I don't seem to remember it was to hard a job. Where was a nice little guide I used i'll see if I can dig out the link.
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Just retread this tread just seen a link to a guide was already posted. I did use a diff one from what I can see it was on vwvortex but looks like the pics have been removed.
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if you get a long enough T8 screw driver (300mm off ebay), you just have to take cover off, tilt glass forward, then you can get to the 2 screws holding the indicator unit in from behind the glass, and that's it.
Slight problem, I bought a long T8 only to find the screws are actually T10!
It's much easier to just pop the cover off, unclip the glass and use a regular T10. 2 minute job that way.