mk3 headlights

[Guy]

okies... looking to update the headlights and the front indicators/dummy fogs


want to do this in one hit and want GOOD quality... preferably hella... don't want smoked

have looked at hella celis angels but also interested in other variants

anyone got mk4 lights and what is the business with the indicators in them... or are they just dummies?

anyone got GOOD quality front indicators/fogs?  preferably crystal?

after links and prices or cheap/good hella suppliers and advanced warning of technical hitches like fitting kits required etc

thanks in advanced people! 

[ace]

got a set of in-pro mk4 headlights on mine. not sure about the indicators pretty sure they're dummy, that said people do wire them up when they smooth the front bumpers.

i got fk crystal fogs, this is my second set now they got a hole in one of them, cnt keep on replacing them tho coz they can get bit expensive. got these from gsf for about 60. fitted in fine, but they may not sit flush, my first set never but these are fine.

[BobbyT]

not sure what make of mk4 look head lights i got but they only took 15mins to fit and work a treat, i went for crystal/smoked front fogs and indicators from ebay. they are pritty good but dont quite fit 100% and are made from plastic so may brake at some point but fingers crossed! also used silicone to add some extra seal as i dont want them filling up with water, so far so good! 

[Mikester]

The lower ones for the idicators and fogs come in 2 types, the more expesive ones have working fogs, so make sure you dont think "ahh cheap" and not have fogs! 

[Guy]

The lower ones for the idicators and fogs come in 2 types, the more expesive ones have working fogs, so make sure you dont think "ahh cheap" and not have fogs! 

thanks Mikester... aware of that...

my original spec was without fogs... early 95/8v and i can't be arsed with wiring in a set and changing and looking for original fog light switches!

was thinking of using the fog space to have the new Hella DRL's for the mk3

[Mikester]

The lower ones for the idicators and fogs come in 2 types, the more expesive ones have working fogs, so make sure you dont think "ahh cheap" and not have fogs! 

thanks Mikester... aware of that...

my original spec was without fogs... early 95/8v and i can't be arsed with wiring in a set and changing and looking for original fog light switches!

was thinking of using the fog space to have the new Hella DRL's for the mk3

Sorry, lol, didnt realise you didnt have them :/ I think there are some "good quality idicator fogs" on volksbits??

As for DRL's, they are just weak fog lights really :/ WOuld you wire them to come on with the sidelights? Or how?

[Guy]

The lower ones for the idicators and fogs come in 2 types, the more expesive ones have working fogs, so make sure you dont think "ahh cheap" and not have fogs! 

thanks Mikester... aware of that...

my original spec was without fogs... early 95/8v and i can't be arsed with wiring in a set and changing and looking for original fog light switches!

was thinking of using the fog space to have the new Hella DRL's for the mk3

Sorry, lol, didnt realise you didnt have them :/ I think there are some "good quality idicator fogs" on volksbits??

As for DRL's, they are just weak fog lights really :/ WOuld you wire them to come on with the sidelights? Or how?

the volksbits ones i have already and they aren't all that*   

the hella drl's are different from weak fogs... difficult to explain though... they come with a fitting kit so don't know how they'd be wired up!?

EDIT: that is why i am looking to replace them along with my headlights

[Mikester]

Hmmm i suppose they would be on with your side lights as thats good for day driving, they are just like fog lights, bright, but light the road, and dont dazzle??

At night my side lights and fogs are as bright as my dipper beam with no fogs 

[boneybradley]

buy abc designs dummy fogs/indicators.... I have had 3 sets on mine now by other makes and they all fogged up/leaked or split within months!! and the abc ones are made by the same people as o.e!!
and abc sell them in 12 different colours/types inc several crystals.  I have a spare set of abc ones and they have identical stamps and vw part numbers are even on them

crappy crystals


and my genuine vw anniversary ones (rare as shi7...luckily they were cheap as i found 4 places with odd ones and they wanted rid  )

[kells]

ABC stuff of late isnt what it used to be and i really dont think its made by the same people as O E ??

i have the abc side repeaters, leaked after 1 day... bag - of - sh!te and they cosy alot too

now have condensation inside them so they are going in the bin soon...will get some new ones