ciclo's Polo. R-line 1.2 TSI 90hp 119gr.

[Bachecco]

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rcNjrArG-KI This video is shown from inside the mirror of new Octavia

[ciclo]

Hi Ciclo,

Would it be possible to retrofit the rear view mirrors that come with the new Octavia? Their shape is the same as the Polos:

http://www.team-bhp.com/carpics/SkodaOc ... via-14.jpg
http://www.team-bhp.com/carpics/SkodaOc ... via-56.jpg

The Polos we get in India don't have the integrated blinkers or even the auto-fold function, so a retrofit would be hitting 3 birds with one stone.

sheFs

They are similar but very different, all parts of both models of mirrors fit differently, so I think it's not possible a direct replacement.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rcNjrArG-KI This video is shown from inside the mirror of new Octavia

---------------------------------

I am looking for images of mirror lights Golf VII in addition to these http://es.aliexpress.com/item/OEM-side- ... 53775.html to know the thickness of these puddle lights, without success .
Ref VW:


Operating


More info about puddle lights Polo 6R (without guide to installation):
http://vwege.com/konu-ayna-alti-kapi-al ... 35-tl.html

[diskoboy]

I've had those on my Passat B6 mirrors:



1 x 3U0 857 577 01C (bottom of the mirror housing)
1 x 3U0 857 578 01C (bottom of the mirror housing)
1 x 3U0 945 291 E (LED)
1 x 3U0 945 292 E (LED)

Problem is that they are around 120€ pr. piece

[ciclo]

Many thanks for the info diskoboy, they seem a good alternative, but I think they are too long for mirror housings Polo 6R ...

Anyway, I have to decide between the lights of Passat CC (bought on aliexpress) or from Golf VII, for now I prefer lights Golf VII by the shape they have (I'll order the left side puddle light at the dealership for testing and take pictures).

What do you think? Which do you prefer?

[jammydodger]

There is an interesting read here from Briskoda where puddle lights have been fitted to a Fabia. It looks like a clean install too

[ciclo]

Thanks jammydodger, I mentioned earlier here
...the problem is that the rearview mirror of Polo 6r not have that small cover and I prefer not to make a hole in that area because is part of the mirror assembly.
My premise for this modification is to have replacement parts (at VW dealer) in case of damage or breakage of the parts used for it, as cheap as possible.

[beatty599]

I think what we all really want to see is the retro fit of a sun roof

[ciclo]

First I have to swap the engine and other parts, 1.2 TSI 90hp to 2.0 TSI 2XXhp... ...2 ...better 3

I had sunroof in other cars which is nice but not practical for a car with a small engine like mine, "deadweight" ... especially in a petrol car. With it, the temperature changes on the roof (over all in summer, over all at sun countries) are very noticeable and forces the Climatronic to work harder with a consequent increase in fuel consumption.
Anyway I do not recommend the cut of the metal structure of a car under any circumstances. IMO the sunroof should be an optional equipment installed in the factory when the car is new, always, never retrofitted.
Would be necessary to reinforce the metal structure if the sunroof is added later.

On the other hand I have to admit I love cars with sun roof.

[sheFs]

They are similar but very different, all parts of both models of mirrors fit differently, so I think it's not possible a direct replacement.

Thanks for bursting that bubble

Oh well the puddle lights aren't as important as the autofold and integrated blinkers, which the Vento now get in India - so I guess those must be a direct swap.

[master991]

Hello Ciclo,

First, you did a very good job to personally your car.

I have also install the mirror lights in my polo 6R.
I have used the door lights from the Audi A6 with the part numbers --> left side 4H0 947 133A and right side 4H0 947 134A

https://www.google.at/search?q=4H094713 ... 24&bih=478
https://www.google.at/search?q=4H094713 ... 24&bih=478

Pics:




These ligths are in the door opener from the Audi A6.
For these lights is enough space in the mirror housing.
The brightness of the lamps is good, a little bit darker than the OEM mirror lights of EOS,GOLF.

Pics:



with kind regards
master991

PS.
Sorry for my english, I hope you understand what I mean.

[master991]

Hello Ciclo,

First, you did a good job to personally your car!

I have also install the mirror lights on my car polo 6R.
I have used the door opener lights from the Audu A6 left side 4H0 947 133A and right side 4H0 947 134A.
These lights have enough space in the mirror housing.
The birghtness of these lights are enough.

https://www.google.at/search?q=4H094713 ... pyCh04AgFl

Pics:
http://www.uploadable.ch/file/3J4auf6ST ... 09_001.JPG
http://www.uploadable.ch/file/a2sDy4FS8 ... 09_002.JPG
http://www.uploadable.ch/file/qTEBZWcKU ... 09_003.JPG


with kind regards
master991

Ps.
Sorry for my english, I hope you understand me.

[cheba]

On the other hand I have to admit I love cars with sun roof.

I like sunroofs too, before buying my Polo I was looking to buy a Scirocco 2.0 GT, and then I really wanted one with the sunroof. Although the sunroof is quite disappointing, on the inside it isn't nearly as big as it looks from the outside, and on the Scirocco it doesn't even slide, just opens slightly in the rear edge. Unlike the sunroof on the Polo which slides back. I get a bit jealous if I park next to a Polo GTI with sunroof, but then again, the sunroof wouldn't fit the character of the WRC

I have also install the mirror lights on my car polo 6R.
I have used the door opener lights from the Audu A6 left side 4H0 947 133A and right side 4H0 947 134A.
These lights have enough space in the mirror housing.
The birghtness of these lights are enough.

Unfortunately the links to your pictures don't seem to work. I would like to see how you have done it. Have you drilled holes for the lights in the Polo handles?

Edit: I missed your other post. If I understand correctly you have installed the lights in the mirrors?

[ciclo]

Thanks for bursting that bubble

Oh well the puddle lights aren't as important as the autofold and integrated blinkers, which the Vento now get in India - so I guess those must be a direct swap.

It is the best option.

Hello Ciclo,

First, you did a good job to personally your car!

I have also install the mirror lights on my car polo 6R.
I have used the door opener lights from the Audu A6 left side 4H0 947 133A and right side 4H0 947 134A.
These lights have enough space in the mirror housing.
The birghtness of these lights are enough.

https://www.google.at/search?q=4H094713 ... pyCh04AgFl

Pics:
http://www.uploadable.ch/file/3J4auf6ST ... 09_001.JPG
http://www.uploadable.ch/file/a2sDy4FS8 ... 09_002.JPG
http://www.uploadable.ch/file/qTEBZWcKU ... 09_003.JPG


with kind regards
master991

Ps.
Sorry for my english, I hope you understand me.

Thank you very much for your comments about the mods I did on my r-line , and I fully understand your English (my English is still not very good too ...), do not worry about it, English people are very friendly in these language issues.

I greatly appreciate the information you provided about puddle lights on your Polo 6R side mirrors, so far I downloaded a picture because I have to wait 20 minutes to download the other ones. (according to the website)


Please, can you upload the images directly to the forum? Thanks master991

I like sunroofs too, before buying my Polo I was looking to buy a Scirocco 2.0 GT, and then I really wanted one with the sunroof. Although the sunroof is quite disappointing, on the inside it isn't nearly as big as it looks from the outside, and on the Scirocco it doesn't even slide, just opens slightly in the rear edge. Unlike the sunroof on the Polo which slides back. I get a bit jealous if I park next to a Polo GTI with sunroof, but then again, the sunroof wouldn't fit the character of the WRC

I thought the same when I first saw the sunroof of Scirocco, i guess this will have a technical explanation. I also assume that the owner of GTI will feel jealous to see your WRC parked next to his GTI. These things are inevitable.

[master991]

Hello Ciclo,

off topic:
I have problems to upload my pictures on this forum (in other forums it´s very easy).
Can you give me an how to for uploading pictures.

Cheers
master991

[ciclo]

Do not worry master991, I've already downloaded the pics.





It is a good and nice job , I will think carefully about it ...

Another image puddle lights Porsche Panamera on another POLO 6R



Thank you very much everyone for your contributions and information, in this way everything is easier for me.