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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 16:55

Title: clock needles
Post by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 16:55: anyone no what other models use the same/similar style needles to annis/r32's?

ive heard mk5's are but not really sure
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: jamie16v on 23 December 2010, 17:18: passat b5.5
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Post by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 17:36: i take it its a whole cluster job to buy ?
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Post by: jamie16v on 23 December 2010, 18:46: yeah, you`d pobably have to buy the whole cluster.. can be had cheap though.. i had mine for a 10er i think...
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: richw911 on 23 December 2010, 19:08: Not sure if these are the same but could be worth an offer:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2004-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-FSI-SE-1-6-SPEEDO-HEAD-CLUSTER-/290483205344?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a225f4e0

Wazzer is the man to ask as had to source some :smiley:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: vwprime on 23 December 2010, 19:45: You could get some TT ones :wink:
How comes you want new needles any way mate?
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Post by: Wazzzer on 23 December 2010, 19:51: Indeed Passat B5.5 are the ones to have :wink:
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Post by: hainesz on 23 December 2010, 19:54: what is the differance? anyone got pics to show why this is so popular?
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: old_n07 on 23 December 2010, 19:55: Quote from: richw911 on 23 December 2010, 19:08
Wazzer is the man to ask as had to source some :smiley:

I wonder where from :grin:

If you find a scrap yard that still let you walk round then they can be had for nothing :smug:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: old_n07 on 23 December 2010, 19:56: Look at the cluster mods FAQ in my sig, the sport needles and standard needle are shown in the pictures of different clusters :afro:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 20:01: anni/r32 ones are ore stream line!!!!!

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/untitled.jpg)

(http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv25/scoobygolf/r32-1.jpg)
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: richw911 on 23 December 2010, 20:03: Quote from: old_n07 on 23 December 2010, 19:55
Quote from: richw911 on 23 December 2010, 19:08
Wazzer is the man to ask as had to source some :smiley:

I wonder where from :grin:

If you find a scrap yard that still let you walk round then they can be had for nothing :smug:

Should have known if we are talking clocks you would be involved :grin: :grin: :afro:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 20:06: do you think black anni or silver r32 needles are better looking, ive already got the foils/rings hence why im after the needles!
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Post by: richw911 on 23 December 2010, 20:07: Quote from: scoobygolf on 23 December 2010, 20:06
do you think black anni or silver r32 needles are better looking, ive already got the foils/rings hence why im after the needles!

Black IMO :cool:
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Post by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 20:10: ive got alloy trim so was thinking silver
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Post by: richw911 on 23 December 2010, 20:14: Quote from: scoobygolf on 23 December 2010, 20:10
ive got alloy trim so was thinking silver

Which dials do you have? The bora/ Annis have enough silver already imo :smiley:
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Post by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 20:17: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150534937994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: richw911 on 23 December 2010, 20:18: Quote from: scoobygolf on 23 December 2010, 20:17
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=150534937994&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Black then IMO :smiley:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: andc1 on 23 December 2010, 20:21: yea think your rite, there slightly different round the edge to the r's
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Post by: Wazzzer on 23 December 2010, 22:28: Yes Neil kindly donated me a set a while back x
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Post by: richw911 on 24 December 2010, 09:42: Quote from: Wazzzer on 23 December 2010, 22:28
Yes Neil kindly donated me a set a while back x

:afro: He has more spares than VW :laugh:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: old_n07 on 24 December 2010, 18:15: I always pick up a few bits when I'm at the scrap yard, never know when someone will be in need :afro:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: richw911 on 24 December 2010, 18:18: Quote from: old_n07 on 24 December 2010, 18:15
I always pick up a few bits when I'm at the scrap yard, never know when someone will be in need :afro:

Indeed like those foam pieces under the bonnet that were missing on mine :afro:

You had them in stock too :laugh: Top man :afro:
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Post by: old_n07 on 24 December 2010, 19:09: The stores are a bit lacking at the moment, not been on a raid for a few months now :embarassed:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: richw911 on 24 December 2010, 19:12: Quote from: old_n07 on 24 December 2010, 19:09
The stores are a bit lacking at the moment, not been on a raid for a few months now :embarassed:

lol if you ever come across a battery cover - material for cheap let me know want one for my classic mini :laugh:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: andc1 on 24 December 2010, 19:15: ive got a few scrappies my way that you can wonder round perhaps i'll do some stocking up!!!!!
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: richw911 on 24 December 2010, 19:20: Quote from: scoobygolf on 24 December 2010, 19:15
ive got a few scrappies my way that you can wonder round perhaps i'll do some stocking up!!!!!

I would but we don't have any around here anymore :sad:

Used to love looking around as a kid :grin:
Title: Re: clock needles
Post by: Wazzzer on 25 December 2010, 19:48: same here mate, most of the good cars go over the mainland to be broken up now.

Although I did find a couple of mk4s last time I went up there, 1.4 auto and 1.6 though lol :sad: