Latest mods from the Retro Addict!!

[ToMBoY_C]

Yep, you guessed it, bored at work again!! Here we go:

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e114/ToMBoY_C/DSCF3274.jpg

http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e114/ToMBoY_C/DSCF3269.jpg

Skyline style LED rings, just to be different ;)

Plus tinkering at work:

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Ambient footwell lighting, which can be dimmed via the interior lights dimmer and only come on when the red leds in the top of the roof come on, not actually finished them off yet, just pushed them into spaces, but you get the drift! Audi R8 style :)

:beerchug:

There will be an addition to the first mod however... watch this space :approve:

[richiemac]

Where did you get the red footwell bulbs Tom ? Have the lights in since last week but need the wire to connect to module so not finished yet....looks good. :approve:

[ToMBoY_C]

They're off eBay mate, will get you a link standby...

[g-black]

Tom your an ejet! I'm only after changing my tail lights to the two rings as well and next on my list of mods is foot well lights wired up the same way. Were thinking on the same wave lengths here......

[ToMBoY_C]

... we could be brothers?? ...

[brightside]

I take it your going to do the "inner" rings aswell? Passat CC style

[ToMBoY_C]

I take it your going to do the "inner" rings aswell? Passat CC style

;)

[rapport25]

Tom, all I can say is:-
:beerchug::beerchug:.
What is next then?

[g-black]

Yea Tom definatly thinking same wave length.

[rapport25]

As for the rear lights Tom, please explain?

[rapport25]

Yea Tom definatly thinking same wave length.

G Black,

Look forward to seeing pics of your sat :approve:

[rob1990]

Any chance of a 'how to' guide for the footwell lighting?

[ToMBoY_C]

Any chance of a 'how to' guide for the footwell lighting?

Sure standby!

Rappy, how do you mean explain the rear lights??

[rapport25]

Are you going to mod the inner lights yourself?

[esse_esse]

Right Tomboy I sees what yous done on the inside and Esse me like but what's on the outside then lol go on tell me:confused::o

[ToMBoY_C]

Right Tomboy I sees what yous done on the inside and Esse me like but what's on the outside then lol go on tell me:confused::o

What's on the outside? Well I'm good lookin, blonde n blue eyes, muscley...

Rappy just you wait till tomorrow!!

[esse_esse]

What's on the outside? Well I'm good lookin, blonde n blue eyes, muscley...

Rappy just you wait till tomorrow!!

What's wrong with you lot..........................gotcha will tell the lad next door you sound like you're right up his street lmao I kid

is it the LED number plate bulbs:approve: If it is i like those

[ToMBoY_C]

ahhhhh

Yes LED!! :)

[dunkley201]

LEDs show off that cool German style pressed plate....:approve:

[ToMBoY_C]

I have normal plates ready to go on though :( 5-0 threatened me with £1000 fine next time :(

[rob1990]

Are you going to mod the inner lights yourself?

What I'll do is kid myself that I could do it myself, then pay someone else to do it

As per

[ToMBoY_C]

I'm doing it today :)

[g-black]

I'm doing it today :)

Well it's nearly the end off "today" so what's happening?!

[rapport25]

Well it's nearly the end off "today" so what's happening?!

x2 :D

[ToMBoY_C]

Sorry, been busy! So here you go... was a nice day too! :)

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Pleased with the result! Very unique I feel :beerchug:

[g-black]

That is till I get it done! ;) Who did you get the circuit boards from?

[rapport25]

Looks good Tom :approve:.

[ToMBoY_C]

Thanks duuuuude :)

[g-black]

So Tom more details required. Where did you purchase the lights from, how did you install them and what roughly was the cost.

[richiemac]

so tom more details required. Where did you purchase the lights from, how did you install them and what roughly was the cost.


x 2 ?

[logiclee]

x 2 ?

X3

Group Buy Anyone. :D

Lee

[ToMBoY_C]

So Tom more details required. Where did you purchase the lights from, how did you install them and what roughly was the cost.


x 2 ?


X3

Group Buy Anyone. :D

Lee

Sorry guys!

They are official Hella light clusters (boot lid) Exactly the same as original however where you can see spaces in your originals for LED's, these have them!

Had to remove the boot lid trim and wire the new leds to the outer cluster leds, simple. I have a small switchboard also as they are brake lights too!

I found them on ebay, never seen them before. Did some research and found you can buy the led rings for your original lights, however you had to open your clusters up so they stopped making them! Who knows about the lights, never seen them anywhere else?!

[g-black]

There's an Easter European guy on ukpassats selling the LED rings. Thought that's what you had bought Tom! He's selling them for €60 plus postage. Could approach him about a group buy?! I had a standard spare inner light that I cracked open. Took litterally 30secs to open it up to see where the LED ring goes. I also have a full right up already on how to do this.

I didn't think Hella made the lights. Is it possible that someone bought Hella lights and custom made them and then sells them?

You standard lights for sale then Tom? I'd take them off you.

[ToMBoY_C]

Can always ask for a group buy?

The reason I said Hella is that that's the box they came in?

Going to hang onto the lights dude incase I sell the car!! :)

[g-black]

No problem. Was it just the inner light you bought or was it a full set?

[ToMBoY_C]

Just the inners matey :)

[rob1990]

Did you ever get round to doing a how to guide for the footwell lights?

[firebod]

Did you ever get round to doing a how to guide for the footwell lights?

;)

[g-black]

Buy this kit for £120 delivered, fit in half an hour and code it in! Done!

http://vagpartsforsale.blogspot.com/2010/08/for-sale-front-and-rear-footwell-lights.html

[firebod]

Buy this kit for £120 delivered, fit in half an hour and code it in! Done!

http://vagpartsforsale.blogspot.com/2010/08/for-sale-front-and-rear-footwell-lights.html

Superb!! just saved me a trip to VW, many thanks :D

[ToMBoY_C]

£120! Mine cost about £7 for front two.

Sorry I havnt done a tutorial, totally forgot and work has been a little manic, I will try getting it done this week! :)

[firebod]

Great, maybe i will wait before splashing out! look forward to reading.

[g-black]

£120 is expensive, but you get front and rear lights, full oem parts and conections, plug and play, come on when doors open and you can set brightness through MFD and turn them on and off and set brightness through MFD! Considering the bulb holders are £8 each and the wiring amd all is done for you, I thought it wad reasonable enough and everybody getting into my car comments on how cool they look!

[ToMBoY_C]

Right, for all those who were asking how to get Red Footwell LED's when the headlights/dash lights are on. I recommend red as red is the least obvious to the human eye, therefore will not distract you whilst driving, also it matches the red led's that are in the roof that shine down on the gear stick, very oem!! Like this anyway but better as I didn't finish these off:

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Basically you are going to take the 12v source from the Cig Lighter, but don't be misled! We are going to use the 12v supply from the cig light LIGHT and not the cig lighter power, if you get me, this way you will be able to dim via the dimmer switch on the dash, very oem ;)

Right, you can do it however you feel to get to the cig lighter wires, but I put my hand up the trim on the drivers side (you can remove a bit of trim nearest the bottom, 1 torx 20 screw near the clutch pedal then wriggle it out) and felt my way to the back of the cig lighter, there's a big plug and if you squeeze nearest the socket it will pop out, once this has been achieved you will be able to pull the wires down the trim so you can access them and splice as required! So, there's 3 wires. RED, BROWN, and GREY. RED WILL NOT BE USED (this is 12v ignition power) GREY will be your Posetive whilst Brown is ground. So splice into the grey wire for + to the LED strip, and into brown to - on the LED strip. Run the wires where you like then, and secure the strips securely, especially on the drivers side!

Does this help anyone? As I've mega rushed it as I felt guilty that I'd said I'd do one and never got round to it! Cheers guys

[ToMBoY_C]

Mods on horizon:

Boost gauge in drawer next to hazard switch that can be stored away, or pops up when drawer opened. And voltmeter in the ash tray!! Keep your eyes peeled :)

[fat controller]

Brilliant! Thanks mate, much appreciated.

I'm going to do mine along with the stereo fit and boot light fit, so will take loads of photos too in case they are needed.

[g-black]

Next on my list is integrate the Key fob for electric gates into an empty button beside gearstick, a forward facing camera hidden in the front grill and switched again beside gearstick and finally put the freeview box back into the car!

Keeping an eye out for fog lights and grilles at a good price along with a new switch!

[fat controller]

I've done a DIY guide (https://vstuff.virginmedia.com/n/50-17/uid/3lWb566qdwBLEMX5/share/LNKjUTEWOsew9BBX7voq5FFZsBzy/) to fitting the footwell lights, if its any use to anyone?

[ash_pearce]

I've done a DIY guide (https://vstuff.virginmedia.com/n/50-17/uid/3lWb566qdwBLEMX5/share/LNKjUTEWOsew9BBX7voq5FFZsBzy/) to fitting the footwell lights, if its any use to anyone?

Good write up bud! Thanks!

[fat controller]

You're welcome :)

Need to get my finger out now and do the boot LED one.......

[fat controller]

Just to update this thread also, here is the guide (https://vstuff.virginmedia.com/n/50-17/share/LNKZ9oSGKkT9mYonnQQAiR98h9Xk/) for the installation of boot LEDs