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Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« on: November 15, 2010, 05:27:01 pm »
Attempted this today guys and it was easy, up untill the point where I realised that the connector which houses the Bulb holder is different. :confused:

The work around is to cut the old connector off, then crimp and heat sink the new bulb holder on. Anyone think that this will be a problem before I attempt it? I really can't see it, but thought I'd ask  :happy2:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #1 on: November 15, 2010, 05:28:19 pm »
Nah go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :grin:

Where did you get the projector fogs matey?
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #2 on: November 15, 2010, 05:35:14 pm »
Quote from: apollo13 on November 15, 2010, 05:28:19 pm
Nah go for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :grin:

Where did you get the projector fogs matey?

 :signLOL:

I was going to go for it but the bloomin dark beat me :mad:

Got them off a 2005 GTI at a scrappy near me, £15 for the pair :happy2:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2010, 05:39:44 pm »
Dont use the dark as an excuse!!

Get out there and fit em!  :grin:

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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2010, 05:58:42 pm »
You need the wires that come with this kit, I think the dealers do them

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-Golf_V--2.0T/Lighting/Fogs/ES7361/
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2010, 06:26:01 pm »
Thanks Cooper, perfect plug and play kit. I actually have both type of connectors as these were chopped off the donar cars fog light loom, so I still think I can do a DIY job? :happy2:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2010, 06:31:55 pm »
I had the same problem when I put the GT front end on mine.

The old fogs had different connectors to the new. I just cut them off, soldered the new connectors on and heat shrunk them up!

The last time I got some connectors and repair wires from VW it cost me £40!

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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2010, 06:38:47 pm »
40 Squids!!!!!  :surprised:

I just cant work Vw out sometimes, Repair wires and connectors for £40, seems like they want to put you off doing anything yourself by scaring you off with crazy prices??? :fighting:

Looks like a bit of good old handy work tomorrow then.........

How's the Steering wheel by the way bud :happy2:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2010, 05:45:37 pm »
Job done :happy2: Worked like a dream :laugh:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2010, 05:49:31 pm »
Nice one!

Nothing like a bit of D.I.Y  :happy2:

Steering wheel was spot on.......but the missus prefers the mk6 one thats in there  :sad1:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2010, 06:08:31 pm »
Really???  The Mk6 looks good, but I still prefer the Mk5................ At the moment anyway :signLOL:

Folding wing mirrors Retro-fit tomorrow :happy2:

Plus all the Chome Switches from the Mk6 / CC :wink:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2010, 06:13:08 pm »
Retros a go go!!

Iv got a few more in the pipeline and of course will be posting all details on here  :happy2:

Folding mirrors are good for the puddle lights but crap for folding!  :laugh:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2010, 06:14:53 pm »
Lol, yeah I know, they only fold about and inch, it's only the fact that I got a cheap set with all the controllers that I'm fitting them :happy2:

Plus it's an extra OEM toy :grin:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2010, 06:16:51 pm »
No fair play to you, Id fit them just for the puddle lights!!    :signLOL:
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Re: Changing Standard Style Fog Lights For Projector Type
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2010, 06:17:15 pm »
I also did the "Even Stevens" rear fog light conversion today.... Piece of cake and looks so much better. Why Vw didn't do it as standard God only knows? :stupid:
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