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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: xtetx on 04 January 2011, 20:14

Title: Front Mk3 Lights
Post by: xtetx on 04 January 2011, 20:14: Hey Guys,

I have seen a lot of golfs with the Mark 4 style light, is this because the mark 4 light fits straight in to the MK3 or does it need a modification?

Cheers
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Post by: bubbaboo on 04 January 2011, 20:18: they will fit straight on with no problems
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Post by: xtetx on 04 January 2011, 20:19: nice one bubba!
Title: Re: Front Mk3 Lights
Post by: dom on 04 January 2011, 20:21: Quote from: bubbaboo on 04 January 2011, 20:18
they will fit straight on with no problems

They don't fit at all :rolleyes:

You'll need Mk4 style headlights which you can buy from various places online
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Post by: xtetx on 04 January 2011, 20:23: so i guessing ebay it then dom?
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Post by: adi on 04 January 2011, 20:31: There is a diy guide in the mk3 maintenance section that bored welsh lad posted for fitting mk4 lights.
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Post by: xtetx on 04 January 2011, 20:44: thats sick cheers man
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Post by: Jimp on 04 January 2011, 20:47: Quote from: adi on 04 January 2011, 20:31
There is a diy guide in the mk3 maintenance section that bored welsh lad posted for fitting mk4 lights.
The guide is for mk4 style headlights, not standard mk4 lights.
Mk4 style lights are easily found on ebay or in the classifieds here or on most websites that sell after-market gear.
It's worth noting that you CAN fit actual mk4 headlights but doing so needs a full mk3.5 cabrio front end conversion. Or a mk3.5 cabrio :cool:
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Post by: adi on 04 January 2011, 20:51: I agree with jimp, If you want a mk4 look front end you can fit a mk3.5 cab front end you will need the bonnet, front wings, bumper and grill. As dom said I do not think the mk4 lights will fit with a standard mk3 front end. Also the guide it looks like they are mk4 lights with a standard mk3 front end, but there is a lot of modification to the front pannel.
Title: Re: Front Mk3 Lights
Post by: Jimp on 04 January 2011, 21:04: Quote from: adi on 04 January 2011, 20:51
I agree with jimp, If you want a mk4 look front end you can fit a mk3.5 cab front end you will need the bonnet, front wings, bumper and grill. As dom said I do not think the mk4 lights will fit with a standard mk3 front end. Also the guide it looks like they are mk4 lights with a standard mk3 front end, but there is a lot of modification to the front pannel.
The guide is definitely for mk4 style lights as his picture of the finished product is of mk4 style lights:
(http://www.pocketrocket.ca/vwtech/mk4lights/mkivlight4.jpg)
The mods to make it fit are because the North American market mk3s have different mounting positions to EU mk3s and the mk4 style lights are made with EU mountings.
Title: Re: Front Mk3 Lights
Post by: Deano2711 on 04 January 2011, 21:51: You defo cannot put Mark 4 headlights onto a Mark 3. I know because I tried it years ago. I cut out the headlamp surrounds, managed to secure them in place, fitted the grill around them. Stood back and it looked good. Then when I put the bonnet down they are the wrong shape and the bonnet will not shut by a good half inch. They will not fit and Mark 4 style are the only way. :cool:
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Post by: xtetx on 05 January 2011, 10:06: thanks alot guys thats a big help! :smiley:
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Post by: N900 MJT on 05 January 2011, 10:11: If you are still looking for a set of MK4 look-a-likes for a mk3 i have some for sale!

They are the In-Pro versions with the halo rings
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Post by: Wayne on 05 January 2011, 10:13: They look horrid anyway. :smiley:

Mk4 lights will not fit a mk3.
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Post by: xtetx on 05 January 2011, 10:26: Quote from: P884 POT on 05 January 2011, 10:11
If you are still looking for a set of MK4 look-a-likes for a mk3 i have some for sale!

They are the In-Pro versions with the halo rings

you got any pics man? are they black or the chrome ones?
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Post by: N900 MJT on 05 January 2011, 10:41: They are the chrome ones.

(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv296/L769ATY/IMG_0103.jpg)

(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv296/L769ATY/IMG_0101.jpg)
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Post by: dTEA on 05 January 2011, 10:59: Hella black mk4 style FTW :wink: LHD only tho so need slight jiggling to pass the old MOT...
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Post by: flash-derby on 05 January 2011, 12:03: Quote from: P884 POT on 05 January 2011, 10:41
They are the chrome ones.

(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv296/L769ATY/IMG_0103.jpg)

(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv296/L769ATY/IMG_0101.jpg)

how much u wantin?
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Post by: xtetx on 05 January 2011, 12:34: Yeah man how much? they are nice them
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Post by: N900 MJT on 05 January 2011, 12:41: I have only fitted them to the car twice - just wasn't the look i what going for!

Im looking for about £100 for them but I'm open to offers!
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Post by: Len on 05 January 2011, 13:02: Quote from: P884 POT on 05 January 2011, 12:41
I have only fitted them to the car twice - just wasn't the look i what going for!

Im looking for about £100 for them but I'm open to offers!

Why did you buy them in the first place then? :rolleyes:
Title: Re: Front Mk3 Lights
Post by: N900 MJT on 05 January 2011, 15:01: Quote from: Len on 05 January 2011, 13:02
Quote from: P884 POT on 05 January 2011, 12:41
I have only fitted them to the car twice - just wasn't the look i what going for!

Im looking for about £100 for them but I'm open to offers!

Why did you buy them in the first place then? :rolleyes:

Kid in a candy store really - wanted them, had the money, brought them, then decided that i didn't want them!

Open to offers guys need to get shot of them!
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Post by: xtetx on 06 January 2011, 11:19: Im just bidding for some on ebay at the moment, but if i dont win these i will give you an offer!
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Post by: N900 MJT on 06 January 2011, 11:23: Let me know mate
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Post by: xtetx on 06 January 2011, 11:31: Will do! Ends in 2 days
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Post by: xtetx on 07 January 2011, 19:53: @ P884 POT

How much postage mate?
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Post by: N900 MJT on 10 January 2011, 08:39: Free postage mate!