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ECP ED30/R32 Rear Lights
« on: December 22, 2015, 09:54:39 am »
Hi Guys,

Noticed the outer nearside rear light unit misting up on cold mornings on my ED30- i suspect this may be due to rear end damage the car suffered before i purchased it. (offside unit is fine and doesn't mist up).
I'm anticipating having to source a replacement outer unit. I noticed that Euro Car Parts stock Magneti Marelli branded units: http://www.eurocarparts.com/search/478444670/p/home

I know fellow members have purchased these and are happy with them, i just wanted to see if anyone had these with the original inners and if the cherry red colour matches the OEM ED30/R32 lights?

Thanks

Rich

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Re: ECP ED30/R32 Rear Lights
« Reply #1 on: December 22, 2015, 04:00:05 pm »
How much are they from VW?  If they're expensive, I would personally get 2 of the ECP ones to ensure a good colour match.   Magnetti Marelli made the OEM MK4 R32 'Ocean' style lights, so are legit, but you never know with ECP stuff.


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Re: ECP ED30/R32 Rear Lights
« Reply #2 on: December 22, 2015, 04:20:00 pm »
Just checked with the dealers - £65 for the outer - not as expensive as i thought (thought they would carry the ED30 Premium!).

May be worth paying the extra £20 (over the ECP unit) to get a 100% matching unit (plus 2 year warranty).

Rich

EDIT: just double checked, its £80 inc VAT per unit from the dealers - so almost twice the price of the ECP unit.....
« Last Edit: December 22, 2015, 04:39:34 pm by richtung »

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Re: ECP ED30/R32 Rear Lights
« Reply #3 on: December 22, 2015, 04:59:05 pm »
make sure the screws holding the lights in are fully tight

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Re: ECP ED30/R32 Rear Lights
« Reply #4 on: December 22, 2015, 05:16:52 pm »
make sure the screws holding the lights in are fully tight

Thanks. will do.

Just seen a diagram of the rear light unit - the foam seals are available to buy separately - might buy these first a give them a go.

Thanks

Rich