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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: sambonumber5 on 23 March 2009, 22:24

Title: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: sambonumber5 on 23 March 2009, 22:24

I sprayed my lights a couple of weeks ago, but it makes them look dull, and tbh I'm not all that happy with them - where can i get my hands on a set of r32 rear lights? Aside from the stealers!

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: Hurdy on 23 March 2009, 22:30

Try this link. :smiley:

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=7735&xSec=154

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: sambonumber5 on 23 March 2009, 22:33

Are they a direct plug and play replacement ('05 gttdi 140ps)? Cos i'm not much cop with wiring!

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: Hurdy on 23 March 2009, 22:40

Quote from: sambonumber5 on 23 March 2009, 22:33

Are they a direct plug and play replacement ('05 gttdi 140ps)? Cos i'm not much cop with wiring!

Dunno, but it can't be that hard. If it isn't plug and play (which I'd suspect they are as they are genuine VW parts) then just do one light at a time and take your time connecting them. Check operation before refitting the trim as the trim is more of a problem than any wiring :shocked:

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: sambonumber5 on 23 March 2009, 22:43

It's a terrible design isn't it? Especially the 'inside' tail lights on the boot!

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: Hurdy on 23 March 2009, 22:45

Hahaa, it is awful!

I recently changed the boot latch assembly and virtually had to take the hatch apart to get to it :sick:

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: AlanD on 24 March 2009, 10:27

This is going to be the next mod for a next month. TBH Im a bit worried about fitting these, doesnt look all that easy. Im sure I will find a "How to" guide online somewhere tho.

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: winrya on 24 March 2009, 20:30

Guys, every car job i start always ends with me pulling my hair out.  These lights were one of the most simple things I've ever done.  10 mins a side max.  They are so simple and yes they are plug and play.  As for prices, dealers are the cheapest.  Ask for discount as they will give it.  Awesome order the parts and add a cut of profit so you will find most oem parts are more expensive there.

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: sambonumber5 on 24 March 2009, 20:54

Dealers are the cheapest?
DEALERS ARE THE CHEAPEST? :-o
What sort of price are we talking?

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: winrya on 24 March 2009, 20:58

They are £160 from awesome, I paid £138 from a dealer with a little discount.  Another example, open fog grills sell for around £50 at resellers, VW charge a little over £20 :smiley:

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: TeddyKGB on 24 March 2009, 21:18

I'd rather pay the good guys at awesome a bit more than line the pockets of my local stealers.

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: Gene Hunt. on 25 March 2009, 09:36

Quote from: Oops my bad on 24 March 2009, 21:18

I'd rather pay the good guys at awesome a bit more than line the pockets of my local stealers.

.........are you mad !!!!!!!!!!.Get genuine parts at the cheapest price.Every little helps.  :grin: :rolleyes: :smug:

Title: Re: R32 Rear Lights
Post by: sambonumber5 on 25 March 2009, 19:05

i agree-it'd retain the value better aswell