Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] ....For a RHD UK Mk5 you don't need to "recode" anything. You just swop the fog & reverse lenses (smaller and internal lenses) WITHIN the new LED units. The lines with plugs are already present. [/ QUOTE ] We're getting confused now What I meant was; * I can't be bothered to rip apart brand new LED units * So my plan was to recode the rear lights to Left Hand Drive settings. Therefore if I had my RHD rear lights still on the car my fog would be my reverse light and vice-versa. * However, when I put my new LHD LED lights in all would be sound (well, apart from Mr Plod might not like it. But when would they ever twig ) [/ QUOTE ] I could be wrong but I thought it was a legal requirement for cars with a single fog lamp for it to be positioned on the offside of the vehicle on RHD cars. Reprograming via VAGCOM would obviously make the lights function correctly but you would have a potential MOT failure. RR's solution of swapping the internals of the new lamps is the only option I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 [ QUOTE ] However, when I put my new LHD LED lights in all would be sound (well, apart from Mr Plod might not like it. But when would they ever twig ) [/ QUOTE ] mmm...are you saying you'd be quite happy driving along in thick fog with your rear fog light on on the wrong side ? and surely Mr MOT man and Mr Insurance man will not like that either surely better to spend half an hour doing what RR suggests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 ....Ah, thanks for clarifying - I was beginning to find it frustrating that I couldn't manage to explain to people how easy it can be. Re 'Mr Plod' not liking it: If you get stopped for it, even if unlikely, you'd have to plead ignorance to stop getting the book thrown at you as it is actually illegal to have your rear fog on the wrong side IIRC. Also, one day your car would fail its MOT for it. It's up to you of course, but it's quite a simple job according to Neo to swop the inner fog/reverse lenses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 23, 2008 Report Share Posted January 23, 2008 True, in that case if you could get your Grease Monkey to take some photos when he's taking them apart that would be Just so I know it's something i've got the balls to do you understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] In that process i seemed to confuse NelsonA3sline by saying there was not one listed, When what i ment to say was there was not a RHD one listed. Even though i posted the screen shot of the ETKA page with the LHD version listed but not a RHD one. I think i just confused myself now. [/ QUOTE ] ....I think you've been staring at these for too long .........................BLING!!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Blimey, has Pat Butcher dropped an ear ring on the floor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chriswastle Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 you cant beat a bit of class lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeesh Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hello, been reading up on this post and i am too interested in these LED taillights for my mk5 r32. I quite like the taillights even though they are a bit bling. However i was thinking of just applying the outer taillights and leaving the inner ones the same. I have seen a picture of this done and it looks not bad, unfortunately cant seem to locate that picture anymore. What are ure opinions on this idea? And this will leave the hassle of swapping the fog light lense over wouldnt it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Okay guys, here we go.... Label on the new LED unit - Made for VW by Valeo in Poland. Here's the indisputable evidence: There was an accident repair happening on a Mk5 Golf TDI while I was there. This is how easy the plug connections are: Here's my GTI with standard rear lights and fairly dirty. I lightly cleaned the boot lid area only for the sake of the guy working on it: And here's the finished installation but the guys had cleaned the whole car for me without being asked! No dremelling was needed and the lens swop over was easy I'm told. All nicely aligned and cost just under £30 including vat. Chatting to a friend who works at my VW dealer afterwards, he reckons that the 09 Golf builds will get these LED's. Not really as bling as they sometimes look in photos but they are bright and look smart and very up to date imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Hello, been reading up on this post and i am too interested in these LED taillights for my mk5 r32. I quite like the taillights even though they are a bit bling. However i was thinking of just applying the outer taillights and leaving the inner ones the same. I have seen a picture of this done and it looks not bad, unfortunately cant seem to locate that picture anymore. What are ure opinions on this idea? And this will leave the hassle of swapping the fog light lense over wouldnt it? [/ QUOTE ] ....Hi zeesh - In my opinion I think that mixing the lights as you suggest won't look right at all. The expected hassle just wasn't any hassle at all. It was an easy swop around. I think that Neo's GTI, was different because of being an early build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 They look very good RR. I think they make the car look more up to date. Thanks for sharing those pics Every time I see a pic of the rear of your car, I think it could look good if the indented part of the lower rear bumper had a black insert / honeycombe or similar (carbon.. ) If I was clever enough, I would do a photochop to experiment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonC Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I quite like the look of those, RR. Gives the rear end a bit of LED sparkle. Might consider those for my GTI and I like the fact that it was an easy install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] They look very good RR. I think they make the car look more up to date. Thanks for sharing those pics [/ QUOTE ] ....My pleasure - That's partly why I'm here, to share, network, and also gain info for myself. Of course, I hate the TSN meets, especially with the BIALI boys! [ QUOTE ] Every time I see a pic of the rear of your car, I think it could look good if the indented part of the lower rear bumper had a black insert / honeycombe or similar (carbon.. ) If I was clever enough, I would do a photochop to experiment. [/ QUOTE ] ....I'm sure that BIALI Motorsport could oblige and cut me a strip of carbon. Afterall, I've spent enough at the BIALI Grand Plaza in Haywards Heath this month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Thanks for the before and after photos RR They look good to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 .... Jon. Here's another pic. I'd love to see what they look like at night on a drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Very nice I wish someone would do a write up though Have you got your old ones? Can you take some pictures to show whats exactly what needs doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Get the daughter to ping the brake lights, and FFS lets see the full dusk, day, night look with the things ON. It's like looking at a pron star with clothes on- (there's not much happening / no point). Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 ....Check out the video posted earlier in this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Get the daughter to ping the brake lights, and FFS lets see the full dusk, day, night look with the things ON. It's like looking at a pron star with clothes on- (there's not much happening / no point). Thank you [/ QUOTE ] I'm sure Robin has brought up his daughter better than to ping her brake lights on a public forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Every time I see a pic of the rear of your car, I think it could look good if the indented part of the lower rear bumper had a black insert / honeycombe or similar (carbon.. ) If I was clever enough, I would do a photochop to experiment. [/ QUOTE ] ....Rather than paint that slot, T_T, I'd prefer to change my rear valance to this style: It wasn't available when I did mine. I still have my original plastic valance (well, the workshop does) and so would only need to buy the OSIR carbon section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 LOL....RR you're now mentioned on the webpage of VWSPEED together with this thread Take a look :- VWSPEED WEB PAGE They'll be wanting to use your photos next !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 ....VWSpeed already have used my photo!! I took the one of the Steel Grey GTI - With the owner's permission. They need to change their text about VAGcom - VAGCOM TWEAKING IS NOT NEEDED!! - At least, not for the UK RHD cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] [ QUOTE ] Every time I see a pic of the rear of your car, I think it could look good if the indented part of the lower rear bumper had a black insert / honeycombe or similar (carbon.. ) If I was clever enough, I would do a photochop to experiment. [/ QUOTE ] ....Rather than paint that slot, T_T, I'd prefer to change my rear valance to this style: It wasn't available when I did mine. I still have my original plastic valance (well, the workshop does) and so would only need to buy the OSIR carbon section. [/ QUOTE ] I think that's probably the nicest rear valance i've seen. That would look great on your car - tastfully intoducing some carbon fibre to the rear end. Tempted?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 [ QUOTE ] I think that's probably the nicest rear valance i've seen. That would look great on your car - tastefully introducing some carbon fibre to the rear end. Tempted?? [/ QUOTE ] ....Tempted?? - Of course!!!! Especially if I do as already planned and change my boot VW badge to carbonfibre to match the front badge. The OSIR rear valance would be easier to clean and also the exhaust ends would be easier to clean too (says he, desperate for absolutely any justification he can find!). The workshop could pre-paint the upper red section - They did my existing rear valance and my carbonfibre bonnet to an excellent paint match and finish, and also cheaper than other quotes I had. Unexpectedly I reckon that the OSIR carbon valance would work well aesthetically with the new LED's. I had already decided to make a phone call tomorrow before you posted, T_T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted January 25, 2008 Report Share Posted January 25, 2008 [ QUOTE ] Unexpectedly I reckon that the OSIR carbon valance would work well aesthetically with the new LED's. [/ QUOTE ] I agree - the darker lenses will contrast nicely with the lower CF part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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