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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: rubjonny on 22 December 2006, 11:06
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I've just had a couple of sets of MK2 Golf/Early Corrado metal heater trims made up, perfect for LED backlighting :)
The manufacturer is Metal Monkey (http://www.metal-monkey.co.uk/), who already make dial sets for many VWs, including the MK2 Golf 8v. They don't plan to offer these for general sale, rather through me due to the difficulties of opening up the slider panels, although depending how much interest I get they may change their minds! Have a browse through the site to get an idea of what styles are available, I wanted black originally but forgot to say so but bare alu is growing on me :grin:
These ones were supplied with clear backlight strips, you can get just about any colour you want, or you could use coloured LEDs, or make your own backlight film with the stock bulb or white LEDs :)
Check it out: :)
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/heater1.jpg)
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/heater2.jpg)
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/heater3.jpg)
(http://vwtech.no-ip.info/images/golf/heater4.jpg)
pics from bomp:
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/bomp_bucket/heatertrim03.jpg)
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/bomp_bucket/heatertrim01.jpg)
The Corrado pannel will go into the Golf easily, you just have to make up a bracket to move the heater slider mech up. You can also pinch the 4 speed fan switch from the Rado, you need the switch, the wiring from the switch to the motor and the resistor. To fit to the Golf, just pop out the power feed pin from your old fan plug, fit to the Rado plug and fit the 4 speed resistor to the MK2 motor :)
Price for the heater sets is £20 posted, for this you get:
metal inserts
white diffuser panel
blue & red bit to go behind the hot/cold squares
backlight colour of your choice:
red, blue, green, aqua
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:grin:
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i think these are wicked, especially when combined with some dials. good work john. :cool:
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aye im interested in the aluminium one , give me a pm abot how i sort it with you/them , also definatly want those door trims off of you that you have spare :)
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Ok to make it easier for me & the suppliers, if you're interested can you replay with these details:
1) Quantity
2) Colour (Only silver (natuaral) or black are offered right now, but more will be added soon, course you could paint any colour you like!)
3) Diffuser colour (red, blue, green or aqua)
To clarify, you'll get a set of metal trims, a clear diffuser sheet, and a coloured backing of your choice. You'll have to split the panel and fit yourself, not a hard job though if you take your time :)
P.S. tnx for the sticky joe!
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tell you what.
get them to make some black reverse glow dials and ill have a set :wink:
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why not have a look at their site, they already make them ;)
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One set for a Golf MK2
Silver/Aluminium colour face
Translucent - Dark Blue Diffuser
"As per colours offered here guys" http://www.metal-monkey.co.uk/acatalog/Coloured_Gels___Films.html but you will get a better idea of what the colours will look like when lit from behind from here http://www.metal-monkey.co.uk/acatalog/Dial_Gauge_Colours.html
Cheers
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if this is still on im in 4
One set for a Golf MK2
Silver/Aluminium colour face with red diffuser :smiley:
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you have been added, still not had 10 people in total from 4 forums yet!
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Bloody shame, Ive got my vent face fitted in the dash loose (Unglued with a stanley blade), till I get one. :(
I might consider making my own using a method shown to me by a model train engineer, using a thin sheet of brass (from a model shop) dropped in a shallow plastic bowl containing battery acid (cuts as clean as a laser).
But I'll need a laser printer to print a negative on photo paper or use one of them pens you can get from Maplins to do etching with.
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:cool:
I'm up for a set of these, Mk2 golf, silver with blue diffuser. :grin:
Got somethng to look forward to now, when will they be done ???????? :laugh:
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well thats 7 in total across 4 forums, looks like it isnt going to happen any time soon :cry:
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I'll have a set for a mk2 silver with red diffuser
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:smiley:
Any dates for production yet!!!!??????? :laugh:
:wink:
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still not even got 10 orders yet :(
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Will they not do it for 8 ??? I might buy another 2 just to get 1 and sell the others on eBay :evil:
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yeah but i'd like it at least 10 so its worth my while since i'll be the one sorting em all out!
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very true mate
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Count me in for a silver set with aqua diffuser.
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:smiley:
THATS IT SURELY!!!!
I can't wait for mine, come on people lets get this sorted!!!!! :grin:
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Count me in!!! silver with blue diffuser, Is that enough???? I want to order a set of there dials too silver with blue??? I just posted about this very thing!!!!! when can we get them!
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yeah man.. im in.. silver with red backing iff poss..
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Have'nt seen Rubjonny in a while, he updated his parts for sale list recently, 2 weeks or so ago, he might be on holiday or bored with forums lately, dunno.
I quite miss his posts to be honest, he knows so much MK2 stuff. :sad:
I see him, L@@K L@@K, he's going mental again answering all the questions :grin: :grin:
Are we there yet Rubjonny? :smiley:
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right I didnt get an email to say this thread was updated, we now have 11 people, but I have to go back and double check who is still interested since its been so damn long!
I also need you guys to confirm if you want a MK2 or Corrado heater panel :)
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Aye, still want one.
One set for a Golf MK2
Silver/Aluminium colour face
Translucent - Dark Blue Diffuser
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Me too!!!
One set for a Golf MK2
Silver/Aluminium colour face
Translucent - Dark Blue Diffuser
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just to double check, you want it white in the day then have it light up blue? Or just blue?
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Still interested looking for a mk2
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just to double check, you want it white in the day then have it light up blue? Or just blue?
Have you got a pic to see this efect? How does that work? :embarassed:
Just blue if you have'nt got a pic, best keep it simple I guess, thanks jonny :smiley:
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Still interested in one for MK2
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What I mean is if you want the panel background to be white when not lit or coloured, like how the std one is white then when you light it up it glows green :)
I think get a ton of white, red, blue & green stuff, then send each out with a white & coloured strip so you can decide if you want it coloured all the time, or only when lit up.
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What I mean is if you want the panel background to be white when not lit or coloured, like how the std one is white then when you light it up it glows green :)
I think get a ton of white, red, blue & green stuff, then send each out with a white & coloured strip so you can decide if you want it coloured all the time, or only when lit up.
Right ok, sounds like a good idea, white and blue then.
Uku is out, (Don't need one) he PM'd me, as he sold his golf he has no need for one. So we're still on 10 as long as the others reply. Fingers crossed. :wink:
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Hello! Is this still happening? Am I too late?
If not... I'd very much like to be put down for Silver with a blue diffuser (for a Golf that is)
Thanks RubJonny!!
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I'll add you to the list, I'm not sure when I'll get round to sorting this out since I'm quite busy at work atm!
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is it possible to get a black mk2 one with red LED?
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MMMMMMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmmmm trick bits.
count me in for a corrado panel in black with blue gel backing.
cheers
Whitey
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Is this happening then and how much are they?
I'm interested in a silver heater panel, with a red diffuser for a mk2.
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i still havent got round to it sorry guys! I'll add you 2 to the list!
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Also intrested in a set for a Mark 2 :) Prefer silver with blue :)
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put my name down to jonny!
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I'm still on for a set if your still getting them mate ? a set for a mk2 silver with red diffuser
Cheers
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dubsport what type you after? I suppose I really should pull my finger out and get it sorted!
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sliver with red light please! :smiley:
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Any news on these then? :smiley:
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yep, they've all been made, just waiting for payday then I'll be paying for em!
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Good stuff :drool:
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:smiley:
So what do we do now, send you our trims, or the money or both, can't wait now, :laugh:
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£20 each :)
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how do you want it, cheque, paypal or what!!! :wink:
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paypal is fine, @hotmail.com ;)
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ok guys I have taken delivery of a big jiffy bag full of inserts, who still wants them!?
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ok guys I have taken delivery of a big jiffy bag full of inserts, who still wants them!?
Eh? Did you get a cheque from me in the post? haven't looked at funds to see if its been cashed yet. doh.
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yes mate, I havent got round to paying it in yet, as its a pain in the arse to get to town in my lunchbreak as I gotta drive there and find somewhere to park! Will be going this lunchtime :)
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Yay, got it this morning. :smiley:
Looks lovely johnny. I'll have to clean my plastic heater facia now (as its got a few small dinks in it) to make it look as smart as the metal trim.
A bit ot of p800 then p400 then p1200 and T-cut will do it.
I'm well chuffed, cheers.
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how much posted?
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£20 posted, thisd includes:
inserts
white diffuser
backlight colour of your choice
blue & red bit to go behind the hot/cold squares
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Mine arrived today too, haven't fitted it yet - but I'm also thinking about fitting a led instead of the original bulb - anyone know if it's hard to do?
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Ah thats good news!
I cut the plug off the back of mine, then you can push the remains of the bulb out the front. pop in a 5mm led and splice it to the plug you chopped off with a resistor and job done! When i did mine i added an extra led to the opposite end, not sure how well this would work with the metal inserts!
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What's the whiite diffuser for btw? :embarassed:
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diffusing :grin:
basically its in there so you can experiment with how you want the panels to work, maybe put it in front of the coloured sheet so it looks white till lit up, or behind to help spread out the light a bit more. Thing with leds is they are very directional so the diffuser is supposed to help eliminate 'hot spots' in the back light.
I need to have a look at these myself, but I've been a bit busy recently with other stuffs!
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Hmm, mines already painted red at the moment, as I done it just prior to originally seeing this thread.
So not at all sure what to try :huh:
Would you actually put the sticky side of the diffusers to the trim or to the heater panel?
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I'd put the sticky side onto the existing transparent part, because if you stick it to the metal trim, you'll have a sticky bit facing outward, dust will stick to it no problem.
I'm going to rub the little white figures off the back of the clear plastic part, then put a lick of white paint right across the back of it instead, by doing it that way the light will always be the same reflected back.
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Looks like I'll have to cut a little lip out of the heater panel where the clear plastic sits too, as without it the new faceplate won't fit in.
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Apologies for quality of this as it's taken on a camera phone - but it looks excellent when you're right next to it:
(http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/6968/hpkx9.jpg)
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I'll have a look and see what it looks like when it gets dark, but it wasn't very bright in the first place, so i think I'll get hold of a LED for it.
In the end I had to cut two little lips out where the clear plastic sits and I fitted the red diffuser to the front of the clear plastic and the white to the back.
My only gripe (and it's a very small one) is that on mine the small aluminium strip above the heater control could do with being a little bit longer.
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Looking good :afro:
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I've now got an golfball alloy gearknob, reasonable looking alloy pedals, the heater insert and door pins (the radio also kinda matches too)l.
I don't want to go all overkill on it - but after seeing the heater insert I'm considering the aluminium dials from metal monkey too - just not sure I can justify another £65 :undecided:
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Looks good!
I have a set of the dials as well, trouble is I want mine backlit which is giving me some issues as you can imagine!
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Here's mine :smiley:
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/bomp_bucket/heatertrim03.jpg)
And with light on.
(http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p89/bomp_bucket/heatertrim01.jpg)
Going to put two more LED's inside at the other end, as you can see the light fade at the right.
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I really like that Bomp. :cool:
I want one... :drool:
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buy one then ;)
loads of people have either dropped out or just not replied to my pms!
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I really like that Bomp. :cool:
Cheers.
loads of people have either dropped out or just not replied to my pms!
Really!! I fecking hate that, that pi$$es me right off, bunch of fecking paedo's.
You go to the effort of doing something for some people, spend your own fecking time and money to do it, then they turn around and sh!t on you.
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I'm hopiny your and perry's panel cool pics will convince fresh punters they need to buy em :cool:
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are these still available?
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yes indeed, pm me :)
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im blind!!!!!
where is the pm button?
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you need 10 posts for PM.. John you should have noticed that! :grin:
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PM'd