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Offline Exonian

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Possibly *the* best upgrade over the mk7
« on: 06 October 2021, 21:12 »
Never mind the power, the handling, the big brakes, the excellent UI  :whistle: and those errr, striking looks

Possibly the best upgrade over the 7/7.5 has got to be the blind spot flashing side mirror lights.
Trouble is they can be set off by long grass in the central reservation and I keep half expecting a hare to go tearing past me when I’m in that lane with the ghost flashes from my offside mirror housing.
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Offline M6TT F

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Re: Possibly *the* best upgrade over the mk7
« Reply #1 on: 08 October 2021, 07:54 »
Agreed, incredibly useful. Don’t like driving a car without now

Offline joe6

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Re: Possibly *the* best upgrade over the mk7
« Reply #2 on: 08 October 2021, 09:03 »
Having been hit in a previous car of mine by a car pulling out of a slip road because I was in his blind spot I think it is a great bit of kit. Wish I had it on my 7.5.😪
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Re: Possibly *the* best upgrade over the mk7
« Reply #3 on: 08 October 2021, 09:31 »
Having been hit in a previous car of mine by a car pulling out of a slip road because I was in his blind spot I think it is a great bit of kit. Wish I had it on my 7.5.😪

Yes, exactly- it’s a great bit of kit…. for other people to have.
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Re: Possibly *the* best upgrade over the mk7
« Reply #4 on: 08 October 2021, 10:14 »
I like the fact the lights are on the inside of the mirror too although having said that when you see it flash up on someone else's car on the actual mirror glass it makes me realise I'm in their blind spot and move accordingly.

It is very handy I must admit.

The IQ headlights are definitely an upgrade to they are phenomenal
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Previously
2021 Mk8 GTI Clubsport - Atlantic Blue
2017 MK7.5 GTI Performance - Tornado Red
First steps into Golf ownership -
2003 Mk4 GtTdi PD150 Oceanic Green
2002 Mk4 GtTdi PD150 Reflex silver

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Re: Possibly *the* best upgrade over the mk7
« Reply #5 on: 09 October 2021, 10:00 »
Yes, exactly- it’s a great bit of kit…. for other people to have.
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