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6N - Passat W8 Domelight mod
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 10:25 am
by Speedlaw
Here’s a quick how-to (well maybe not so quick) on the W8 dome-light mod, intended for VW Polo’s from 1994 – 1999 (2001). As a disclaimer: Don’t blame me if something is wrong, always check all the part numbers before letting them order the parts, think three times before cutting, etcetera. Ok?
Download the printer-friendly PDF file.
Good luck.
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 7:23 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Again, Thanks for the info!
(Moved from MK4 to DIY)
Are these photos of the light installed in your car?
If so, is that an auto-dimming rear view mirror? ? ?
I think I might do this mod, as it looks really cool!
Any chance of some more detailed pics of the gap you talk about at the end of your post?
For 30€ I'ts a great mod!
Posted: Mon Dec 16, 2002 7:33 pm
by Speedlaw
Again, I'm sorry to have posted this in the wrong forum.
The photos that show the autodimming mirror are not of my car, the guy that took those shots won't tell anyone how he's done that. It's the OEM Vag rainsensor/autodimming mirror hooked up to the old Mk4 electronics.
The gap is noticable, but it doesn't bother me that much, if possible I'll try to get a better shot of it. It's about 1- 2 mm wide. The last photo shows it well.
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2003 11:37 am
by blackpologti
will it work on polo gti?
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2003 5:17 pm
by Speedlaw
blackpologti wrote:will it work on polo gti?
If it's a Mk4: defintely, no difference at all. Mk5: Uhmm... Josh? Polo2k? Dunno really, but I think there isn't much difference.
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2003 5:21 pm
by blackpologti
well parts have been ordered and we shall see.
Tas
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2003 5:22 pm
by Speedlaw
Allrightie then. Take your time hacking the hole in the roofliner, precision goes before speed on this one. Good luck.
Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2003 5:48 pm
by blackpologti
dont u worry, i will do!!! probably waiting a while anyways as a part is on back order and not in stock. Dont mind waiting tho.
Tas
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2003 11:11 am
by Speedlaw
I'm still trying to figure out how to fill the gap around the light. It's not that annoying but just for neatness, a solution to the little gap is welcome. If you come across a helpful hint...
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2003 11:24 am
by blackpologti
will have a look once i do mine
Tas
Posted: Fri Jan 10, 2003 12:18 pm
by Speedlaw
The lights will suit your car even better, as the only red lights on my car (interior) are the ones I added... Don't GTI's have red interior lighting? I know they do on a Mk4, but it could be different.
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2003 11:51 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
Taz
Have you done this mod yet?
I want to do it, but I am very reluctant to start cutting into my roof lining!
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 9:13 am
by blackpologti
still waiting on a part on back order. will let ya know anyways.
Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2003 11:24 pm
by polo2k
Speedlaw wrote:The lights will suit your car even better, as the only red lights on my car (interior) are the ones I added... Don't GTI's have red interior lighting? I know they do on a Mk4, but it could be different.
all the mk5`s incl gti are red abd blue lit (9n too i think sos it was in the seat corderbera i drove today at work btw the 1.9td is no joke)
Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2003 8:43 pm
by Josh_PoloGTi
I've just ordered the parts... They're coming over from Germany!
Just to let you know, the Part number for the actual light unit listed above is for grey. The part number is different for a beige light (I'll let you know once I have my light!)
Speedlaw, just out of interest, just how much of the roof lining do you have to cut???
Price for all the bits: £22.90 + VAT (17.5%) - Club GTi Discount (10%)
Not bad!