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    Volkswagen offers retrofit LED daytime running lights for Polo and Golf*|*PoloDriver

    What do you all think? Although prices and availability are yet to be announced do you think it looks OEM enough for the Polo? Or is it in danger of looking too much like the aftermarket LEDs falcon and commodore drivers stick onto their rides?
    Last edited by Schibs; 31-07-2011, 08:06 PM.
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    If its OEM thats good enough for me, looks good.

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    • #3
      Based on what i've seen re options pricing on things such as rear parking sensors, I wouldn't expect much change out of $500. VW will Dealer will be rubbing their hands together for people to take this bait
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      • #4
        regardless of price, if its the same DRL LED type as the Golf R's and manufactured and signed off by VW, then it would be a quality item.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Gambit View Post
          regardless of price, if its the same DRL LED type as the Golf R's and manufactured and signed off by VW, then it would be a quality item.
          Agreed, possibly if its slightly different to the one in the picture as that is from an aftermarket car kit company. Will be interesting to see what the VW mock up looks like.

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          • #6
            Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
            Agreed, possibly if its slightly different to the one in the picture as that is from an aftermarket car kit company. Will be interesting to see what the VW mock up looks like.
            is it really though? here is what the golf variant looks like according to the vw de media site: https://www.volkswagen-media-service...tlichkeit.html
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            • #7
              Don't like them there. VW should have added them when they designed the 6R Polo, e.g. add them inside the head light.

              It looks cheap IMO. If they want to retro fit it, hide it behind the grill where you don't see the extra black plastic add-on.
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              • #8
                Hmm, not sure I'm a fan. But the way the LEDs appear recessed into the black plastic creating depth, perhaps the front bar will be cut for the unit to be installed, so it may not stick out. I think I'll need to see a pic of the entire car before passing judgement.
                But a much cheaper (and still decent) alternative to retro-fitting bi-xenons.

                Now the air splitter in the pic; that has my attention...
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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Schibs View Post
                  is it really though? here is what the golf variant looks like according to the vw de media site: https://www.volkswagen-media-service...tlichkeit.html
                  Yes it really is taken from an aftermarket kit company...VW Polo 6R RS Body Kit RS had designed this well over 6 months ago also it was discussed in the aftermarket section of the forum some time ago.

                  And Smacca i am with you, the front splitter and also skirt splitters look hot.

                  check the link for the complete kit.

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                  • #10
                    They look good. Recessed into the bumper - if the images are accurate and actual, rather than computer/photoshoped.
                    I had contacted the kit company four months ago and they said they would not be selling the lights separately ... So don't know if they did a deal with the big Dub.

                    Has anyone removed their polo bumper to see if there is a cut out in the moulding around that area ?
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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
                      Yes it really is taken from an aftermarket kit company...VW Polo 6R RS Body Kit RS had designed this well over 6 months ago also it was discussed in the aftermarket section of the forum some time ago.

                      And Smacca i am with you, the front splitter and also skirt splitters look hot.

                      check the link for the complete kit.
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Trepid4tion View Post
                        Im in love.... (hides wallet)
                        Well perhaps we can organise an email for this guy and see if the item is still available, what is needed to install the item (pre painted or only primmed) and finally unti cost

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                        • #13
                          VW to offer retrofit LED daytime running lights

                          Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
                          Agreed, possibly if its slightly different to the one in the picture as that is from an aftermarket car kit company. Will be interesting to see what the VW mock up looks like.
                          Hi, the picture issued IS from Volkswagen. From their media database, so officially official. However, if they've used an aftermarket kit...

                          Rich
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by polodrivercom View Post
                            Hi, the picture issued IS from Volkswagen. From their media database, so officially official. However, if they've used an aftermarket kit...

                            Rich
                            polodriver.com
                            Perhaps however this page is a good 5 months old in the least and lord behold VW Polo 6R RS Body Kit it's a carbon copy

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                            • #15
                              VW to offer retrofit LED daylight running lights

                              Originally posted by Hail22 View Post
                              Perhaps however this page is a good 5 months old in the least and lord behold VW Polo 6R RS Body Kit it's a carbon copy
                              Hmm, you're right. I did wonder where the splitter came from on the Volkswagen official photo. Maybe they're importing the RS ones and selling them as their own!

                              Rich

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