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Next might be some bright white leds for the reverse? I can't remember Lucas if you have an RVC, it really helps for rear visibility, it can be nearly pitch black looking in the rear view mirror, and still highly visible in the RVC. I still want to try to shoe horn a bright led into the RHS assembly (and keep the fog light), but looking closely in there, it doesn't look too easy. There is a round bit where a globe could be put in with a bit of Dremmel, but it looks like the fog leds will be in the road. I needed the rear fog coming back from Newcastle one (late) night about six months ago, visibility was lucky to be 20m in one section (well before Brooklyn bridge area actually)!
I compromised an interim solution by putting a wire from left reverse light with inline diode to the right fog light, so putting the car in reverse triggers both (while still maintaining standard fog light behaviour).
Next might be some bright white leds for the reverse? I can't remember Lucas if you have an RVC, it really helps for rear visibility, it can be nearly pitch black looking in the rear view mirror, and still highly visible in the RVC. I still want to try to shoe horn a bright led into the RHS assembly (and keep the fog light), but looking closely in there, it doesn't look too easy. There is a round bit where a globe could be put in with a bit of Dremmel, but it looks like the fog leds will be in the road. I needed the rear fog coming back from Newcastle one (late) night about six months ago, visibility was lucky to be 20m in one section (well before Brooklyn bridge area actually)!
I compromised an interim solution by putting a wire from left reverse light with inline diode to the right fog light, so putting the car in reverse triggers both (while still maintaining standard fog light behaviour).
No RVC unfortunately Tony - kicking myself that i didnt option that when i ordered the car. Although....i remember the sales person saying that i could only get the RVC if i also got the RNS510 (which i now know is not true) but at the time, that meant $3k more which was crazy because i didnt want or need the RNS unit.
Yes i might be able to get away with some bright LED's in there now, and now that im running 2 bulbs off the 1 circuit the LED's might not trigger the canbus warning on the dash.
I paid $162 for install and recoding in Sutherland, Sydney. I did it mainly for peace of mind and also didn't have the ability to recode. Took about 1 hour all up. Very happy with result. I agree in hindsight, it is an easy install but at the time, I had no idea how to do it.
Could I ask who did the install for you?
Or generally if anybody else can recommend a place that can install/code to perfection? Looking to replace front and back lamps with LEDs.
Or generally if anybody else can recommend a place that can install/code to perfection? Looking to replace front and back lamps with LEDs.
Happy to pay for peace of mind.
Hello Vag,
I got Sam at McGrath Sutherland to do it. He and his staff have done some of their own cars. They did a great job.
Hope this helps.
MkVI GTD fitted with Bluetooth & MDI, CSG, DSG, Xenons, RNS510 with Dynaudio, ACC, Weathershields, Mudflaps, Sunroof, LED Tails, LED Indicators, LED Foglights, Interior LEDs, Tinted, RVC and Towbar - Gosford.
hey guys i've got a smoked genuine LED's on my GTI, cop pulled me over saying its illegal. Now my argument is if the part is genuine VW and it provides same amount of breaking light visibility whats the problem??!!!!
Golf MkVI - Silver - Man - Leather - Tinted - OZ Racing 18" - CAI - Smoked LED's (ordered)
hey guys i've got a smoked genuine LED's on my GTI, cop pulled me over saying its illegal. Now my argument is if the part is genuine VW and it provides same amount of breaking light visibility whats the problem??!!!!
Did you do the smoked effect? Or is it bog standard straight as Vw made it?
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hey guys i've got a smoked genuine LED's on my GTI, cop pulled me over saying its illegal. Now my argument is if the part is genuine VW and it provides same amount of breaking light visibility whats the problem??!!!!
If the lights are the exact same parts (with corresponding part numbers) as those fitted to the R, Golf Cabriolet et al, then those parts have been ADR-certified and the cop won't have a leg to stand on. But these OEM lights are usually not referred to as 'smoked'. If the lights are a replica or have been in any way modified, then all bets are off. Where did you source the lights, and what are the part numbers?
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