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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Say bye bye on 06 January 2006, 22:14

Title: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: Say bye bye on 06 January 2006, 22:14
Does any one have a set of these on their golf?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Front-Fog-Lights-Lamps-Golf-Mk4-Bora-Foglights-99-04_W0QQitemZ4602411523QQcategoryZ9889QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If so i dont really want to use the loom that comes with it, switch is a bit naff. Is there anyway of using the standard fog light switch?
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: Stu-1.8T on 06 January 2006, 23:15
I've just got mine off E-bay. They were £39.99 plus £10.00 postage (from Mr Rabbity).

I E-mailed Kniterider who used to be on this forum quite a bit as I knew he had put some on his Mk4. Basically he said that he took the feed from the original Fog lamp wiring, left the wiring loom (which is also directly connected to the battery) in the space in front of the battery with the switch in the on position. So each time he puts his original fogs on the bottom ones come on too.

I've not decided yet if i'm going to do the same, mainly because I quite like being able to put on my original fogs without getting flashed by oncoming traffic or pulled over by the police. I think I might get a qualified auto electrician to set them up separately.
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: GazB on 07 January 2006, 18:29
Beware that these can block air intake to your intercooler if you got a 1.8T
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: Say bye bye on 07 January 2006, 21:45
mmmm makes sence nice one....
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: Stu-1.8T on 08 January 2006, 11:51
Quote from: GazB on 07 January 2006, 18:29
Beware that these can block air intake to your intercooler if you got a 1.8T

I dont think that they would have much impact on the airflow compared to the original grille tbh. It's still got all the original slats in it.
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: GazB on 08 January 2006, 17:12
some of them dont have slats cut in tho :undecided:
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: Say bye bye on 08 January 2006, 19:08
The grill with the fog lights in looks like it is an original VW grill.... just has the fog light cut and moulded in... i dont think it shoudl make toooo much difference?!
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: GazB on 08 January 2006, 19:16
If they are decent ones they will have the slats cut out ,but they will still restrict the airflow a little as the slat is cut down.  Plus with the intercooler on  a MK4 being in the sh!test place ever, it needs all the air it can get.

Its all down to personal pref at the end of the dayh tho, if you got em fitted and like em then everyones a winner :grin:
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: DMc-GT/GTi on 09 January 2006, 14:01
i got a set for Christmas and already Ive got a crack in 1 they stick out a lot so beware

Danny
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: nadlad on 09 January 2006, 14:05
speedo.... what inch wheels u go ton ure motor if they are 18" do they ever grind when u have a couple of adults sat in the back and u go over a hump or do they fit on ok?
Title: Re: MK4 FOG LIGHTS
Post by: Say bye bye on 09 January 2006, 15:32
Guy i bought em off has just sent me some intructions on how to wire them up so that wont be a problem, alls i need to do is get off ma lazy ass... wish id of thought about the chipping part though?! thought never crossed mind :undecided:... I'll have to drive "sensibly"  :wink: