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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: CM690 on 30 June 2011, 19:39

Title: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: CM690 on 30 June 2011, 19:39

I want to replace my standard back-box on my 1.4 CL mk3 but I'm not too sure what I need to look for when buying a new one.. :P

Will most/any universal fit or is there something special I need?

What size is the pipe connecting to the backbox on a mk3?

any loss in performance if I get a cheap one?...


No laughing at my idiocy I'm new to this  :rolleyes:

Thanks guys!

also a quick question about the front indicators and blanking covers on the front bumper. I brought some lens tinting spray and wondered how I can get the len's off of these parts.. Will I just need to prize them off and then stick them back on with some form of sealant?

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: spudboy6 on 30 June 2011, 23:43

I would buy one designed for the mk3 otherwise your be messin about making up mounts that fit , vr6/gti use a larger pipe than your 1.4/1.6 , I fitted a gti spec performance exhaust and had to chop the back box off , weld a scaffold tube on the remaining pipe end , then the gti box fitted on the scaffold tube (sleeve) no drama if you have a ramp /welder your your be on te floor pissin about all day

Blanking covers, get your hand up the bumper release the clips holding the unit in , and tape around it and spray the exterior of the lense then re-fit is the lazy way (works as well ) but look on

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=62370.0


Tell you how to do it properly ,

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: Wayne on 01 July 2011, 00:06

Easier to remove the indicators tbh.

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: CM690 on 03 July 2011, 19:57

I tried and tried and tried to separate the lenses from the holder but failed miserably so in the end I just gave it a few coats of the paint on the outside and left it to dry for a while.

Must admit... I'm pretty pleased with the result :shocked:

(http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/7209/newlights.jpg)

What do you think?  :smug:

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: Gavv8 on 03 July 2011, 21:40

Potential MOT fail there i think.

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: trog_nfs on 03 July 2011, 21:43

They do look a little dark.

Bet the indicators are a bit difficult to see. Would you be better off just having your fog blanks sprayed and getting some tinted indicators off fleabay?

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: CM690 on 03 July 2011, 21:44

They appear darker in the picture than in real life :p They are visible enough I'd say...I hope  :shocked:

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: Wayne on 03 July 2011, 21:45

They look too dark  :undecided:

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: Gavv8 on 03 July 2011, 21:48

Testers are pretty strict on indicators, safety related item.

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: dom on 03 July 2011, 22:15

Quote from: Gavv8 on 03 July 2011, 21:48

Testers are pretty strict on indicators, safety related item.

As are the police, they look way too dark to me :undecided:

Title: Re: Replacing Back box and front indcators/blanking covers question
Post by: Gavv8 on 03 July 2011, 22:26

Reminds of a time many years ago when a mate of mine tinted the windows of his talbot sunbeam by spraying the inside of the windows, then couldn't see out. :rolleyes: