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Title: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 March 2009, 19:30
I had a spare hour today so I decided to fit my mk5 mirrors.

I only managed to get one fitted as I came up against a problem with the inidcator wiring (that I caused myself lol) plus the wife wanted to go for a run before it got dark. I'm fitting the other side 2moro and should be able to wire the indicators in too. All the cables have been run through so It should be easy from now on (he says)

Anyways let me know what you think  :smiley:

From this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009572.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009573.jpg)

to this

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009578.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/14032009579.jpg)
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: richw911 on 14 March 2009, 19:33
Cool like it :afro:
Are you blanking off the side repeters?
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 March 2009, 19:40
someone hasn't read my project thread :wink:

Yes mate I've got some proper VW blanks for them which are colour coded, don't want to go through the hassle and expense of getting the side repeaters properly smoothed off

I'll edit and get rid of the double pic lol
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: richw911 on 14 March 2009, 19:45
someone hasn't read my project thread :wink:

Yes mate I've got some proper VW blanks for them which are colour coded, don't want to go through the hassle and expense of getting the side repeaters properly smoothed off

I'll edit and get rid of the double pic lol

Ah no i haven't  :embarassed:

Are the blanks from a vw sharon?
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 March 2009, 19:58
Really liking the mkv mirrors you've fitted wazzer great job there mate  :wink: did you spray the covers yourself? how did you wire the idicators in? *goes to my to do list mmmmm good stuff  :cool:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: MaXXeH on 14 March 2009, 20:09
i would wire them up and blank the normal mk4 ones!  :evil:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 March 2009, 20:12
I had a mate of my cousin spray them for me, he's done a really good job on them, not bad for £20  :wink:

the indicators are being wired up to the hazard switch, just got to solder it on 2moro

Yes Rich they are Sharan blanks  :smiley:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: bobbarley on 14 March 2009, 20:14
Wired to the hazard switch?  Don't you want to use them as proper indicators?
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: jonnyturbo on 14 March 2009, 20:16
looking good wazzer
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 14 March 2009, 20:18
I had a mate of my cousin spray them for me, he's done a really good job on them, not bad for £20  :wink:

the indicators are being wired up to the hazard switch, just got to solder it on 2moro

Yes Rich they are Sharan blanks  :smiley:
nice one get some more pics up tommorrow wazzer  :wink:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 March 2009, 20:21
the hazard switch has got the relay built in so it has seperate +ve wires coming out the back for each side of the indicators. It's easier to tap into them rather than scratch around under the dash trying to find an approopraite feed
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: Rhyso on 14 March 2009, 21:05
look good mate  :cool:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: Stronz on 14 March 2009, 21:08
Nice stuff. Need to see a pic from a distane though to get the full effect.
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all...
Post by: Wazzzer on 14 March 2009, 21:10
Yeah I'll get one from a bit further away but my road was a bit busy so I didn't want to get run over lol
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 March 2009, 22:41
right They're both on now so here's a quick shot of the outside

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15032009589.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15032009588.jpg)

and the wiring in progress, should be finished 2moro

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15032009580.jpg)

while I was there I wired in my other LED door pin as well

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15032009584.jpg)

I'll get some more pics when the indicators are wired up and ditched the side repeaters for the blanks  :smiley:

comments welcome
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Rhyso on 15 March 2009, 22:46
could do with a frontal shot but they look good

perhaps some smoked lense covers for them?  :undecided:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 March 2009, 22:50
yeah was thinking the same mate, but not at the mo as they are £60 for a set!

I would have got a frontal pic but my mates bright yellow caddy was in the way lol
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Rhyso on 15 March 2009, 22:52
yeah was thinking the same mate, but not at the mo as they are £60 for a set!

I would have got a frontal pic but my mates bright yellow caddy was in the way lol

how much!!??  :shocked:  thats a silly price!! time to break out the spray can methinks  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 March 2009, 22:57
yeah I know, crazy price. The clear ones sell for around £25 each though so I shouldn't spend out too much getting them but I haven't got the money to outlay at the mo as I need to save up to get the K03s fitted and my remap :wink:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wazzzer on 15 March 2009, 23:04
tell a lie, comes to £50 with postage, still too much though!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-Jetta-MK5-5-Passat-EOS-Black-Mirror-Indicator_W0QQitemZ140302430008QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item140302430008&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A4|65%3A1|39%3A1|240%3A1318
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wayne on 15 March 2009, 23:28
Looks good.
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: northeast_gti-t on 15 March 2009, 23:40
looking good there wazzer nice little mod there :afro:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 March 2009, 19:45
right they are in, wired up and work a treat  :cool:

I've also just removed the side repeaters and put the blanks in, it tidies up the side nicely

I didn't get any pics as I left my phone indoors but I'll get some at work 2moro  :wink:

Very happy with the way they have turned out  :smiley:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: richw911 on 17 March 2009, 19:52
right they are in, wired up and work a treat  :cool:

I've also just removed the side repeaters and put the blanks in, it tidies up the side nicely

I didn't get any pics as I left my phone indoors but I'll get some at work 2moro  :wink:

Very happy with the way they have turned out  :smiley:

Excellent  :cool: Fogs next?  :evil:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: barry-gti on 17 March 2009, 20:10


while I was there I wired in my other LED door pin as well

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/15032009584.jpg)

I'll get some more pics when the indicators are wired up and ditched the side repeaters for the blanks  :smiley:

comments welcome

i bet it took at least 3 snaps to get the LED while it was on lol
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wazzzer on 17 March 2009, 21:08
8  :grin:

yes fogs next Rich, just got to find a mk4 in the scrapyard so I can get the right terminal for the plug so I can make it look factory fit, there aren't any over here at the mo though!

Only other opion is a repair wire but I don't know the right number even from looking through ETKA  :sad:
Title: Re: A sneak preview for you all - updated
Post by: Wazzzer on 18 March 2009, 17:47
Here you go, a few quick snaps from the front and one of the front/side view

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18032009598.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18032009599.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0803/WesRS/18032009600.jpg)
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: richw911 on 18 March 2009, 19:02
Looks good  :cool:
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: Jkctr on 18 March 2009, 19:26
Nice one mate, you just need these next

http://www.osirusa.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=VGTI-M1-CF&Category_Code=VGTIEB

After seeing this site im saving up around £1500 to spend on carbon on the interior after i have the audio done  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: Rhyso on 18 March 2009, 19:27
good work :afro:
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: Josho on 18 March 2009, 19:27
Looks as mean as sh!t.

Good job. :wink:
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: ALEXS1.8T on 18 March 2009, 20:36
looks good .  they look sweeet
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: Wazzzer on 18 March 2009, 21:43
cheers guys, really happy with the outcome, all the work was worth it :cool:

Jules, might see if I can make some at work, all depends how easy I could make a mould off them  :wink:
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: jeynesey on 18 March 2009, 21:49
As above, looks the mutts nuts
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: Jkctr on 18 March 2009, 22:00
cheers guys, really happy with the outcome, all the work was worth it :cool:

Jules, might see if I can make some at work, all depends how easy I could make a mould off them  :wink:

Mould should be quite easy mate, abit of rc200 should look nice with a tight weave.

Order some cheapo covers of ebay, make yours using that and stick em on  :laugh:
Title: Re: Mk5 mirrors fitted and wired in - with pics
Post by: gjroe78 on 19 March 2009, 14:41
Yeah thet look  :cool: mate  :wink: