DRLs - anyone tried these? ** now with pics on pg10 **

[PND]

Not heard back yet from seller - in the meantime, here's a pic from eBay.de of a very similar item..

Need a full frontal shot really.. (cue start of more non-related images  )

[rdfcpete]

I like the S6 ones best, just not sure how easy to fit they would be.  Plus they're quite pricey!

If you fitted the Mk5 GT/GT Sport front grills (from the TSI and TDI models), wouldn't it make the S6 DRL's a hell of a lot easier to fit?

[Weston]

I like the S6 ones best, just not sure how easy to fit they would be.  Plus they're quite pricey!

If you fitted the Mk5 GT/GT Sport front grills (from the TSI and TDI models), wouldn't it make the S6 DRL's a hell of a lot easier to fit?

You might be onto something here 

[PND]

I like the S6 ones best, just not sure how easy to fit they would be.  Plus they're quite pricey!

If you fitted the Mk5 GT/GT Sport front grills (from the TSI and TDI models), wouldn't it make the S6 DRL's a hell of a lot easier to fit?

You might be onto something here  

Not sure how much room there would be behind the grills.  Looking at Robin's pic below (assuming it's a standard bumper), there's no depth at the top..  It all depends on whether you want to keep front fogs as well as DRLs I suppose..  Personally, I'd like to keep both.

[danishmkvgti]

I like the S6 ones best, just not sure how easy to fit they would be.  Plus they're quite pricey!

If you fitted the Mk5 GT/GT Sport front grills (from the TSI and TDI models), wouldn't it make the S6 DRL's a hell of a lot easier to fit?

If you plan on fitting the the S6 DRL to a turbocharged car then don't bother:
As per the info in my build tread:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.90.html

[PND]

If you plan on fitting the the S6 DRL to a turbocharged car then don't bother:
As per the info in my build tread:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,7823.90.html

That's why these 'GTI' ones appeal - they look easy to fit!  Just need some pics of them in situ!!! 

I might just buy them anyway..

[Teutonic_Tamer]

They have wires, but where are they getting their feed from?

I likey BTW - best yet for the GTI - very 'OEM'.

[RedRobin]

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Just found this thread, folks! Sorry I'm late  

If these had been available when I was doing mine I'd definitely have had them. The custom moulding of the fog panels is what makes them look oem, imo.

As in my thread about DRL's:

- Considered the S6 (Hella even sent me one FOC to try) but too much depth which would have interefered with the crash bar behind.

- Considered the GT/TDI horizontal vented panels which would have allowed a lower position avoiding the crash bar but rejected due to style mix.

- Considered the headlight integrated ones but didn't want to lose my Xenons.

Much as I think this is the best alternative yet, I still prefer what I have done though I do appreciate I've spent serious squids on it.

[gillm]

if they shoulnt be on the car dont fit them ! plus they look naff

[RedRobin]

if they shoulnt be on the car dont fit them ! plus they look naff

....I'm sure you already know my views on this: Simply that DRL's are an excellent safety feature to have on any car but especially a performance one whose approach needs to be seen. Fair enough if you think that DRL's look naff on a Mk5, or are you saying only the ones which are the subject of this thread look naff?   

[gillm]

i cant stand them at all robin , but each to they own . it would be a dull world if we all drove around in plastic eggs !

the ones on renaults at the mo make me giggle tho ala starwars jobbies

[RedRobin]

i cant stand them at all robin , but each to they own . it would be a dull world if we all drove around in plastic eggs !

....Very much agreed - ETTO as they say. I've noticed that DRL's are very 'marmite' and bring out strong views 

[Teutonic_Tamer]

i cant stand them at all robin , but each to they own . it would be a dull world if we all drove around in plastic eggs !

the ones on renaults at the mo make me giggle tho ala starwars jobbies

The ones on Sh!troens are truely hideous!

But whatever your preference - RedRobins DRLs are very effective.

I suppose the DRL 'marmite' feelings are no different to when Xenon HIDs first came out - most peeps originally hated them, but I bet most of the early non-belivers now have them as the first tick-box option when ordering a new car.

[PND]

Glad to have stirred up a bit of interest - the seller couldn't offer any pics at this stage other than these..  Not the 'classiest' of pics, but give a rough idea what they'll look like!

I've asked for installation/wiring instructions to see what's involved.  Once I hear back, I'll update you all. Paul.

[Teutonic_Tamer]

I'd deffo be interested if everything was hunky dory.