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Offline Jimble

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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #260 on: 14 December 2013, 17:55 »
Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?
Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!
Not to worry, just pulled the trigger on some Philips Blue Vision Extremes.....  :laugh: :shocked:

I can't believe you have not noticed them. They are so obvious at night especially when your going round corners slowly
I will re-check, all my lighting options in CMS are definately turn on, but one is set to medium sensitivity....  :smiley:

FYI, they don't work when in ECO mode which is rediculous!!
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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #261 on: 14 December 2013, 18:40 »
Do you mean how do they function and you can't say you've seen them working?
Can't say I've noticed them function.
I assume these come on when your turning left and right?  :embarrassed:

You should see the light come on when you turn left or right at low speed.  It should be quite easy to notice!
Not to worry, just pulled the trigger on some Philips Blue Vision Extremes.....  :laugh: :shocked:

I can't believe you have not noticed them. They are so obvious at night especially when your going round corners slowly
I will re-check, all my lighting options in CMS are definately turn on, but one is set to medium sensitivity....  :smiley:

FYI, they don't work when in ECO mode which is rediculous!!
hahe, that would explain why then, as I have only been driving about in Eco mostly.... just letting the car run in before I start giving it the full beans.
I am however giving it mixed style driving in Eco mode  :smiley:
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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #262 on: 14 December 2013, 19:49 »
Dropped the car off for tints and roof wrap, I know it won't be everyone's cup of tea but I'll put some before and after picks up when I get it back tomorrow

What tints have you gone for? I was told the front ones are already at legal limit but would like them to be darker!

Dark as possible on fronts and dark black on back. If they are already legal limit on the front then I guess I'll be slightly illegal but I don't think they were. I'll get some picks up tomorrow
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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #263 on: 15 December 2013, 06:08 »
You would be surprised how light the legal tint is. Something like 25% which is what 99% of manufacturers tint to. Not sure about VWs but some manufacturers mark what tint is on the front side windows - worth a look. Also the police have been cracking down on illegal tints since as long as I can remember so expect a 'tug' anytime soon!
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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #264 on: 15 December 2013, 11:02 »
This is the official line. Max 25% tint for windscreen, max 30% for front windows, no limit for rear windows.

www.gov.uk/tinted-vehicle-window-rules

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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #265 on: 15 December 2013, 12:10 »
Jimble I always wondered why in Individual mode on DCC the "Lighting" had an Eco, Sport or Normal setting, haha that's really silly.
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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #266 on: 15 December 2013, 12:22 »
As promised, before and after shots. Also, im off to the pics in an hour and then it will be dark so leaving spacers till tuesday (off to BCS tomorrow :grin:).




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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #267 on: 15 December 2013, 12:45 »
Back and front shots. All work carried out wonderfully by Sean @ Carbon Creations in Burton in case anyone is wondering.


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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #268 on: 15 December 2013, 13:06 »
Looks great mate. I'm not sure if I would have left the lip on the roof but I guess it does look kinda cool. How much did that set you back? How much tint you got on the fronts? Rears are 100% right?
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Re: What have you done to your MK 7 today ?
« Reply #269 on: 15 December 2013, 13:21 »
Looks great mate. I'm not sure if I would have left the lip on the roof but I guess it does look kinda cool. How much did that set you back? How much tint you got on the fronts? Rears are 100% right?

Never asked, they are a bit darker than before and considerably lighter than the backs so I should be ok. Cost £300 all in
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