Buying German taillights

SiDaBa · Post by **SiDaBa** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 6:04 pm

I know that a lot of people have a low opinion of the "lexus" style lights but i was wondering whether i would have any problems if i were to buy a set from Germany as they are a lot cheaper than buying them in the UK.

Petrified · Post by **Petrified** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 6:20 pm

I'd ask Dan (UK_POLO_GTI) he bought some and had problems. I think they leaked.

James.

SiDaBa · Post by **SiDaBa** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 6:32 pm

oh that sounds good

Ratty · Post by **Ratty** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 6:59 pm

Actually, I quite like those lights!

Much better than the previous set I saw floating round here, with the plastic divisions between each light.

markjsca1 · Post by **markjsca1** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:03 pm

I got those lights direct from germany for â‚¬129 and i had no problems.They were very well packaged and i think they look good.

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SiDaBa · Post by **SiDaBa** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:33 pm

Didn't have any leaks at all?? Well i'm pretty sure what i'm going to spend some of my next pay cheque on!! How much was postage and packaging from abroad??

polo2k · Post by **polo2k** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:38 pm

the only thing is that if theres only 1 fog or reversing light,lik on the k5, then they will be the wrong way round

SiDaBa · Post by **SiDaBa** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 8:36 pm

AH true, well i'm alright with the reversing lights, but any how as your sig says Polo2k

markjsca1 · Post by **markjsca1** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 8:42 am

There are two reversing lights on these clusters and two fog lights. When you plug in the plug that came off your existing clusters, only a connection is made to the lights that you had already i.e. my car only had the right fog light working when it was turned on - it is the same now.Both reversing lights come on when i put it in reverse - same as on old clusters.

and no, no leaks or anything and i have them three/four weeks...seem grand to me - the all in cost was â‚¬150 for them including 2 day postage to ireland

Ratty · Post by **Ratty** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 10:10 pm

A fairly straightforward install by the sounds of things then?

I think they'd look rather pukka on my black Polo. Gonna sort out lowering first though.

EDIT: Just noticed that 'Performance Polo' sticker in the back window. What's all that about?