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Model specific boards => Golf mk8 => Topic started by: Ceefeesh on 30 January 2023, 20:15
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Hi everyone. I have a set of Osram tinted LED dynamic mirror indicators and a new set of black mirror caps I am hoping to fit this week. I have viewed a couple of videos on YouTube: the Humble Mechanic's guide and also Volkswizard's video re this. I believe it's easy to unintentionally break clips on the mirror housing or crack the mirror glass. Has anyone already done this and if so are there any precautions action to help avoid pitfalls? I have a set of trim tools to do this. Thanks.
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Hi,
I did this to the 45 when I first got it. Mine are cheapo Ali Express but work perfectly. Follow the guide and you won’t go wrong. It’s really easy. Worst bit is getting the glass out.
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I also bought a set from AliExpress some time ago. They cost £14.95 and in comparison to the Osram’s which were a lot more, they look okay. If I get the Osram’s fitted successfully I’ll look for a new home for them.
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I managed to fit gloss black caps without removing the glass at all! The trick is to dip the glass down as far as possible and to the left/right. That gives you enough room above the glass to work with a small trim removal tool or even a knife / flat blade screwdriver and you should be able to release the clips at the top of the mirror cap.
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I bought gloss black mirror caps off AliExpress for about £30. They look okay but I’ll see how they go on.
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I bought gloss black mirror caps off AliExpress for about £30. They look okay but I’ll see how they go on.
That’s where I got mine. Fitted about 15-16 months and are perfect. You’d never tell them apart from the OEM ones on the CS45.
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I bought gloss black mirror caps off AliExpress for about £30. They look okay but I’ll see how they go on.
That’s where I got mine. Fitted about 15-16 months and are perfect. You’d never tell them apart from the OEM ones on the CS45.
Do you have a link for these?
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I bought gloss black mirror caps off AliExpress for about £30. They look okay but I’ll see how they go on.
That’s where I got mine. Fitted about 15-16 months and are perfect. You’d never tell them apart from the OEM ones on the CS45.
Do you have a link for these?
These are the ones I bought from AliExpress back in august 2022, they’re great quality and still look like new a year later!
5H0857537 5H0857538 Black Pair Mirror Cover Rear View Side Mirror Cap Lane Change Side Blind Spot Assist For Golf 8 MK8
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvPRfqx
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I bought gloss black mirror caps off AliExpress for about £30. They look okay but I’ll see how they go on.
That’s where I got mine. Fitted about 15-16 months and are perfect. You’d never tell them apart from the OEM ones on the CS45.
Do you have a link for these?
These are the ones I bought from AliExpress back in august 2022, they’re great quality and still look like new a year later!
5H0857537 5H0857538 Black Pair Mirror Cover Rear View Side Mirror Cap Lane Change Side Blind Spot Assist For Golf 8 MK8
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvPRfqx
Thank you sir👍
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Fitted a set of Osram dynamic indicators today, very impressed look absolute quality! Way better than the OEM ones vw fit! And also much better than the cheap chinese ones too!😃 brighter also and how it should of been from factory!
Great mod that is well worth it.
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Fitted a set of Osram dynamic indicators today, very impressed look absolute quality! Way better than the OEM ones vw fit! And also much better than the cheap chinese ones too!😃 brighter also and how it should of been from factory!
Great mod that is well worth it.
Link?
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Just bought an aliexpress set for under £15 including the delivery. I’ll update once they arrive, and the car does. At a moment it’s a race to see which one is first.
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Fitted a set of Osram dynamic indicators today, very impressed look absolute quality! Way better than the OEM ones vw fit! And also much better than the cheap chinese ones too!😃 brighter also and how it should of been from factory!
Great mod that is well worth it.
Link?
Sorry for late reply only just seen this.
https://www.autobulbsdirect.co.uk/osram-ledriving-dynamic-mirror-indicators-vw-passat-b8-white-edition.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItvP4m8a9gQMVkcXtCh11bQQpEAQYAyABEgJtifD_BwE
Waiting time was 4 weeks thou not the 5-7 days they quoted.
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Here’s a link for the Mk 8 Osram DMI, black edition, delivered in 48 hrs.
https://www.deutsche-parts.co.uk/osram-dynamic-wing-mirror-indicators-golf-mk8-arteon-id3-passat-b8-taigo-5h0052215-new-genuine-vw-osram.html
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Fitted a set of Osram dynamic indicators today, very impressed look absolute quality! Way better than the OEM ones vw fit! And also much better than the cheap chinese ones too!😃 brighter also and how it should of been from factory!
Great mod that is well worth it.
Have you got a link to the Osram ones?
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Have you got a link to the Osram ones?
Buddy…. It’s 2 responses up from you, with a second source directly above you…
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I personally wouldnt be attempting to swap mirror caps in this weather, the cold makes the plastic brittle, i would hang fire and wait until the weather warms up or play a hairdryer on the plastic, this will make the clips a bit more forgiving and less likely to break.
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Have you got a link to the Osram ones?
Buddy…. It’s 2 responses up from you, with a second source directly above you…
Yup, I deserve that. Doh. Wrist slapped.
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It is great mod how it should of come from the factory and also a lot easier to to than some people make it out to he just need some trim removals and take your time.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/404995278632?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wdtYPdPTQPS&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=mbZX7xp8Q22&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Great mod these and easy to do if you are careful as it should of been from factory and the osram ones are genuine VW proper quality fit and finish not like the cheap
chinese copy's.
Good price these too