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Offline Shanny

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GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« on: September 12, 2013, 12:32:25 am »
Hi guys

I am purchasing a GTI bumper for my Golf GT TDI 140,
The bumper does not have any fog lights but I was wondering if the fog lights from my GT TDI will fit straight on. Or
Will I need an adapter cable or any extra housing to make them fit.

Any help or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks
Black Golf GT TDI (2004 54)
Edition 30 Front Bumper, Rear Bumper, Exhaust and Rear Lights.
GTI MFSW, R32 Highline Cluster and Gear Knob
Xenon Lights, GT Sport Alloys.
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Re: GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« Reply #1 on: September 12, 2013, 08:00:04 am »
It won't fit lights are completely different
Golf 2006 tdi 140pd, dsg paddles,blue interior led lights,r32 rear bumper, cruise control,vcds,highline , r32 mfsw steering wheel, gti front bumper,miltek decat.

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Re: GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« Reply #2 on: September 12, 2013, 08:07:04 am »
Also the harness is different you can buy a harness or like I did cut the wires and attach spade connectors to fog lights - connectors are only about 20pence from car shops
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Re: GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« Reply #3 on: September 12, 2013, 08:08:40 am »
What I did was split the lights, so use the plug/bulb and 'back' half from your standard unit, then the glass/front from GTI ones. Never ever had an issue, you could always put a bead of silicon around where they join as it is hidden.

I know others did this too.
Used to have Edition 30 - number 009 and a GT TDI 140.
Now have an S4 B8 Avant (stage 2)

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Re: GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2013, 08:13:58 am »
Excellent idea
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Re: GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« Reply #5 on: September 12, 2013, 09:06:25 pm »
What I did was split the lights, so use the plug/bulb and 'back' half from your standard unit, then the glass/front from GTI ones. Never ever had an issue, you could always put a bead of silicon around where they join as it is hidden.

I know others did this too.

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Re: GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2013, 05:55:18 pm »
Perfect Solution. I'm going to have to give it a go.
Will the actual tdi back end clip onto the GTI front end?
Because the Fogs unclip like you mentioned by pushing away the two connectors holding it together and unscrewing the leveller. But will the tdi back end clip straight in or will the need to be siliconed together.
Black Golf GT TDI (2004 54)
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GTI MFSW, R32 Highline Cluster and Gear Knob
Xenon Lights, GT Sport Alloys.
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Re: GT TDI fog lights to fit GTI bumper
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2013, 06:21:36 pm »
I never siliconed mine, it was an afterthought once I had sold the car. There is a rubber gasket that keeps it tight as well
Used to have Edition 30 - number 009 and a GT TDI 140.
Now have an S4 B8 Avant (stage 2)