Mike_M Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Saw these and kind of like them.............opinions of them on a silver GTI? border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 they are just about the only rear lights (other than cambridges) that i like, or would have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted October 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Just done a quick photoshop and like them even more now:Before: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" />After: border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damo Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 like it mate style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tshirt2k Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 not for me sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 cambridge baby all the way! border="0" class="linked-image" /> border="0" alt="IPB Image" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 sorry mate - i'm with martin, still haven't sen anything to better the cambridges - especially on a silver loop gti! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 I like them against a Silver car.One, thing though they do seem to suffer from condensation.Cant remember how Twisty cured it, but it can be done.Cambridge lights are all well and good, but they are on 50% of the cars in the Club! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) I really want to see these in the flesh, as curious about the quality of them...........they are quite cheap at £69 from Awesome GTIHow much are the Cambridge ones Martin? Edited October 27, 2005 by mike_m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupogtiboy Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 i can do a pair for £58.52 inc vat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Cheers...........will chew over it. My B'day coming up so will see what I can blag off the other half style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 as tigz has said the cambridge lights are nice but are far too common and the whole idea of modifying is to do something thats different and most of all to how you like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicki Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Yup. Cambridge lights are cool, but everyone has them. Not so keen on the aftermarket clusters, but the one's you've suggested aren't too bad.I've got a spare set of standard clusters to play with... not sure what I'm going to do yet, but I'll think of something... style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP6271 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Hmmm, not bad, i really cant stand the poisoning of the Vdub scene of all the lame Lexus style etc, but these arent too bad. i was thimking of using late arosa clusters on mine but are not fully convinced yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Yup. Cambridge lights are cool, but everyone has them.That is what I was thinking too and wanted to be a little different without being tacky style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> I could get Cambridge lights as I have not even seen another GTI down here yet, but did see an original Cambridge yesterday at the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP6271 Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 ive been out of vdub circulation for almost 2 years, can anyone explain this cambridge edition thing? ive heard of oxford edition and edition one, blue and 38 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slyclone Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 How about making your own rears? My mate did it on his Golf...he took the old lens off and used a plastic shower screen to make a new lens!Heated up a section of shower screen and moulded it over a light then he smoked the inside using a tinted laquer aerosol then fitted the together, they looked awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 ive been out of vdub circulation for almost 2 years, can anyone explain this cambridge edition thing? ive heard of oxford edition and edition one, blue and 38 thoughIts just another special edition Lupo. Nothing particularly mysterious, see loads over here.Personally, the idea that everyone else on the forum might have Cambridge lights doesn't bother me in the slightest, I got them because I prefer them to the standards, so I'd just go with what you feel like. If it were me choosing between the standard lights and those lexus like thingys, I'd stay standard, much nicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 always liked these only on a silver or black though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Lupo Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 as tigz has said the cambridge lights are nice but are far too common and the whole idea of modifying is to do something thats different and most of all to how you like itactually i disagree - the whole idea of modding is to build a car to your own spec - if other people choose to have the same that shouldn't detract from the fact that they have built a car to look how they want it. not being arsey mate - just how i see it. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The subtle modder Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 (edited) as tigz has said the cambridge lights are nice but are far too common and the whole idea of modifying is to do something thats different and most of all to how you like itBasically what i was saying in a round about way mate but also stressing that most people(not all) also do it to stand out style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":lol:" border="0" alt="laugh.gif" /> Edited October 27, 2005 by The subtle modder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjL Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 I don't like so much lexus-style taillights, 'cause here in Italy everyone has got them, and it is mainly a 18-years-old-just-drive-licensed-stupid-guy thing!!! style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":P" border="0" alt="tongue.gif" /> It's just horrible seeing old cars of then years ago pimped with this lexus lights, and seeing the proud faces of their owners!!!So, according to me, the original lights of lupo are not so beautiful to see, 'cause they are not transparent and too simple in the aspect.The best thing would be getting some LED tailights, as I posted a lot of time ago...The only one existing are from Hella, but they're so ugly!!And you have to paint them as your car paint, fact that I don't like at all...Maybe the best solution would be this: get lexus-style or cambridge lights, and change the normal light (stop/position and arrows) with a matrix of LEDs.The car with one of the most beautiful LED taillights that would be perfect (as shape) for Lupo is the BMW 3-series (cabrio/coupe 2003 edition).What do you think about?Ciao! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) You can get those FKs with a silver back as well (as opposed to black). I don't think condensation was the biggest problem, some people that had these lights had a whole boot floor of water. Not too good with the battery in there.Personally, well, you know me style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" />The "Cambridge" is officially the correct light for the GTI. Edited November 9, 2005 by bossjohnc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topper Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 I don't think condensation was the biggest problem, some people that had these lights had a whole boot floor of water. Not too good with the battery in there.I know exactly what you mean, mine were fine for ages but when it rained heavily i ended up with damp back seats as the water had just come through the hole where the wires are sent through. This is because the standard tail lights have a seal on the back of them which stops water getting down the hole and inside the car. Quick fix is to attach some sheet rubber to the car which has a small hole in it so you can push the wires through. An old bike inner tube is a good place to start. style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=";)" border="0" alt="wink.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
findy Posted November 9, 2005 Report Share Posted November 9, 2005 (edited) i say take them they look great against the carwhere can you get them anyways? might wanna get rid of my lights in favour of those Edited November 9, 2005 by findy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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