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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: tdi_blu on 02 February 2011, 17:38

Title: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 February 2011, 17:38

I managed to find some Hella all black rear lights of ebay which ive waited for these lights to come only to be disappionted when they finally arrived today.Typical f**king ebay seller describes them as in good condition with no damage etc anyway they come today and the drivers side has a crack in it right in the centre and the other has a deep small scratch on the edge of the light.I put them on the car to have a look and they look really nice but just dont like putting parts on my car if there not right tbh.Ive been having a look at the lights and curious if its possible to actually spilt the outer lenses from the caseing of the lights,if this is possible I was thinking of spliting them and using the indicator parts on the all blacks and fitting them on my standard smoked hellas.Has anyone done it if so how hard is it to do thanks..

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: F17BAD on 02 February 2011, 17:49

why bother mate - send them back get refund

here is my mod on the standard GTI lights

(http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/2826/imageovd.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 02 February 2011, 19:31

To be honest what they owe me which was a steel for a set of genuine all blacks im confident even with the cracks ill get my money back plus maybe a profit.Just cant find much info if anyones actually split them as if you can I could make a set of mint rears  :smiley: which would to a point still be hella all blacks  :grin:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: Wayne on 02 February 2011, 23:57

They do not split very well if at all, better to sell them and self tint your own.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: harlemex on 03 February 2011, 12:56

agreed with above sell em get your money back. Lets be honest tho, Kells lights are awesome and make a massive difference to the appearance of the car. If you could buy em like that I would definately get a set.  :cool:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: Len on 03 February 2011, 13:03

Blue FTW! :grin:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: stainesy on 03 February 2011, 17:55

could alway get some normal lights some tape some tinting spray and some clear coat and make your own design.
these are my lights on my old mk3

(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z430/slammed_golf/21551_1282801426769_1132106970_30874628_1295236_n.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 February 2011, 19:21

Yes I agree Kells look really nice they dont look like they have been done using tint spray anyway.I dont mind just sticking with my standard smoked ones to be honest but the more I look at the all blacks the more I want to leave them on  :grin:

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/02022011324.jpg)

this one has the small scratch friend reakons it may mop out.
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/02022011321.jpg)


cant really see the crack but theres one there
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/02022011325.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: madmanmart on 03 February 2011, 20:26

I imported new Hella blacks from Germany, paid about 60€

They had been sitting on a shelf since 1996.


(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll74/airalex88/IMG_9776.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 February 2011, 20:41

Bargain mate  :smiley: they do look really nice on red golfs  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 03 February 2011, 21:30

Just to check i'm not being stupid, are they the same as these?

(http://i790.photobucket.com/albums/yy183/codling1234/lights.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 February 2011, 22:30

From what I can see they look the same.

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 03 February 2011, 22:43

Quote from: 16v_blu on 03 February 2011, 22:30

From what I can see they look the same.

Cool, you've been giving me ideas :lipsrsealed:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: F17BAD on 03 February 2011, 22:49

cheers for the nice comments on mine guys  :wink: :cool:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: F17BAD on 03 February 2011, 22:52

Quote from: 16v_blu on 03 February 2011, 19:21

Yes I agree Kells look really nice they dont look like they have been done using tint spray anyway.I dont mind just sticking with my standard smoked ones to be honest but the more I look at the all blacks the more I want to leave them on  :grin:

(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/02022011324.jpg)

this one has the small scratch friend reakons it may mop out.
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/02022011321.jpg)


cant really see the crack but theres one there
(http://i491.photobucket.com/albums/rr274/16v_blu/02022011325.jpg)

they look presentable on the car mate, it try polish the scratch out, they look good on the car - keep em

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 February 2011, 22:54

Ive found a new set which have cost me a few quid hopefully have them next week  :smiley: no worries Kell  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 03 February 2011, 22:58

Quote from: 16v_blu on 03 February 2011, 22:54

Ive found a new set which have cost me a few quid hopefully have them next week  :smiley: no worries Kell  :wink:

What you going to do with the scratched set then? :grin:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: F17BAD on 03 February 2011, 22:59

the scratched ones dont look too bad, i bet the scratch could be removed or hidden and the othe rmark is not very easy to spot to joe public..

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 February 2011, 23:02

They owe me £25 someone has already emailed me asking for them I did say he could have them but havent herd back yet.The scratched one a friend of mine reakons mopping it would get rid but the other if you look has a crack can only really see it when your close to the car when the lights on you cant see it really.

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 03 February 2011, 23:12

Quote from: 16v_blu on 03 February 2011, 23:02

They owe me £25 someone has already emailed me asking for them I did say he could have them but havent herd back yet.The scratched one a friend of mine reakons mopping it would get rid but the other if you look has a crack can only really see it when your close to the car when the lights on you cant see it really.

Well if that falls through or if you get sick of waiting give me a shout :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 03 February 2011, 23:20

Ill give him till tomorrow lunch time if that fails ill let you have them  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: Kyle! on 04 February 2011, 01:14

Quote from: 16v_blu on 03 February 2011, 23:20

Ill give him till tomorrow lunch time if that fails ill let you have them  :wink:

but what if i wanted to buy them, could we start like a GTIBay??  :evil:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 04 February 2011, 01:20

 :evil:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/4gamerz/IMAG0077.jpg)
 :cry:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v645/4gamerz/IMAG0078.jpg)

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 February 2011, 07:48

Im moaning about a crack and a scratch I would be really gutted if that happened,how did you manage to do that?

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: Chillbill on 04 February 2011, 08:24

How bad are the cracks and scratches?

I myself bough a set of Hella Colour Magics in autumn (for what in pounds would be 2£ :grin:) which also had a long(ish) crack:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_RduKKWT2qbs/TLx_1Ijhd3I/AAAAAAAAB64/xLcdGpjqs8Q/s800/HCM_%20029.jpg)

But once on the car the crack is barely visible.

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 04 February 2011, 09:28

Quote from: 16v_blu on 03 February 2011, 23:20

Ill give him till tomorrow lunch time if that fails ill let you have them  :wink:

:afro:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 February 2011, 09:37

Quote from: Chillbill on 04 February 2011, 08:24

How bad are the cracks and scratches?

I myself bough a set of Hella Colour Magics in autumn (for what in pounds would be 2£ :grin:) which also had a long(ish) crack:

(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/_RduKKWT2qbs/TLx_1Ijhd3I/AAAAAAAAB64/xLcdGpjqs8Q/s800/HCM_%20029.jpg)

But once on the car the crack is barely visible.

The crack is in exactly the same place as that but not as big and I do agree you dont really notice the crack unless your up close to the car.There still on my car at the moment but im going to remove them give this chap till 12ish then it looks like there Doms or maybe ebay them instead get more money for them  :grin: only joking Dom  :wink:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: Chillbill on 04 February 2011, 10:09

Well that'd be cracking if you'd get your money back   :smiley:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 04 February 2011, 10:56

 *groan*   :rolleyes:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 February 2011, 11:01

Quote from: Chillbill on 04 February 2011, 10:09

Well that'd be cracking if you'd get your money back   :smiley:

 :grin:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: harlemex on 04 February 2011, 11:50

hella magic colours aint all they are cracked up to be.

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 February 2011, 11:54

Dont know weather thats a joke as in cracked or you think there no good.

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: *Jonnyg* on 04 February 2011, 14:43

Quote from: 16v_blu on 04 February 2011, 07:48

Im moaning about a crack and a scratch I would be really gutted if that happened,how did you manage to do that?

Bought the car like it. :(

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 February 2011, 15:01

Shame that  :sad:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 04 February 2011, 15:54

Quote from: 16v_blu on 04 February 2011, 15:01

Shame that  :sad:

Whats the score Blu? They mine? :huh:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: tdi_blu on 04 February 2011, 15:56

Hi Dom the lad wants them and said he has sent paypal payment but ive emailed him as I havent had no payment yet just waiting on a reply mate  :undecided:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 04 February 2011, 15:57

Quote from: 16v_blu on 04 February 2011, 15:56

Hi Dom the lad wants them and said he has sent paypal payment but ive emailed him as I havent had no payment yet just waiting on a reply mate  :undecided:

Ok, keep me updated :afro:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: F17BAD on 04 February 2011, 17:53

Doms car deserves these  :evil:

Title: Re: Mk3 Gti rear lights
Post by: dom on 04 February 2011, 17:58

Quote from: F17BAD on 04 February 2011, 17:53

Doms car deserves these  :evil:

Tell me about it! I found some on ebay.de ending this evening at only 5euros but the seller won't post them overseas :angry:

Quote from: 16v_blu on 04 February 2011, 15:56

Hi Dom the lad wants them and said he has sent paypal payment but ive emailed him as I havent had no payment yet just waiting on a reply mate  :undecided:

What colour car does he have blu? Unless it's red I think you should refuse on principal :laugh: