My 1st OEM mod...

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My 1st OEM mod...

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Ok I know it's sad, but I couldn't resist it and am now posting the pics of my 1st (very small!) mod in the Polo:

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VW OEM sunglass holder!

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Another pic... Yellow glow on pic is a flashlight - I was trying to illuminate the scene a little better!


Pretty straightfoward: just replace the grab handle with it. 2 philips screws and that's it.

That's it. Part number for one of these is 1J0 857 465 Y20 (if you have grey headlining) or 8YS (for beige). Cost me the equivalent of £9 from a VW dealer.

Oh, and its a Golf IV (1J0) part.

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Post by polo2k »

is that a light above the flip down sun blocker thingie? or is that the flashlight glare
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@Polo2k

It's a light. It's for illuminating the mirrors mounted on the sun blockers.

The lights come on when you slide the mirror covers to reveal the mirrors.

I'll take a photo and post it here to show you. This is a feature in all Polos from the 'Plus' version onwards.

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Post by Petrified »

You get it as standard on the Sport model here, not sure if it's on the SE as well.

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Post by Nelson_Wilbury »

How strange, mine came of back order today. I'll be fitting it tonight :D
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Post by Petrified »

I'll have to ask for a full list of your mods soon, it feel like your getting something new every day!! :twisted: :twisted:

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@Polo2k

As promised here are the photos:

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Driver...


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...and passenger side mirror lights.

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Post by ciden »

I ordered my sunglass holder on Tuesday, and today I was informed I'll have to wait 10 working days for mine - reason: has to be shipped from Germany. And when I asked them what about the V5 Jetta's that they're standard on....they couldn't answer me.... BAD!
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That happens... VWSA probably only has enough parts in stock for a few days' production, and replacements need to be special-oredered (trim elements like the sunglass holder don't usually break down and need replacement). The V5 is probably assembled locally with imported parts rather than fully manufactured in South Africa, hence the absence of a local supplier for some of the parts.

I had a similar problem, had to wait a few days for my sunglass holder to come from southern Brazil (Paraná state) where the Golfs/Audi A3s are made. The part was made in Brasil though.

About my other accessories, I ordered a luggage net from Martyn only to find out that they`re sold through the Audi network. I got it cheaper from VAGparts though, as the luggage nets are imported from Germany - so buying in the UK means I'm getting it tax-free! :)

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Post by Ballyhoo »

looks great mate, i'd get one but it may scratch my shades.
good mod! 8)
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Post by Speedlaw »

Bally-

The inside of the holder is 'carpeted' with some soft stuff to avoid scratches. I reckon you'll be fine mate!

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Persuaded! 8)
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