twisty b-road Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 (edited) Because you will get water in the car when it rains or you wash the carI think I know exactly why, but I will `e-mail` FK and see what they've got to say about it..........So don't buy these because they've leaked on my carOr these because they've leaked on another clublupo car, who for now I shall allow to remain nameless <IMG SRC="http://www.`fk-automotive`.de/images/produkte/FKRL5082.jpg"> Edited June 9, 2008 by twisty b-road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Shame - your ones looked so good on your car too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WanabeGangster Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 I've got sonar lexus's (look the same as them in the pic but are a different `brand-come` from germany) fitted to my arosa. I first thought they were great quality cos they dont steam/condense up. Then I found my carpet to be soaking wet, so i'm guessing thats why!! Silicone sealer me thinks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted August 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 QUOTE(bossjohnc)Shame - your ones looked so good on your car too...Yeah don't I know it mateWill see what FK say, if there's no joy I shall be posting on all the other VW clubs too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Thats crap, those older ones of mine, leaked but I couldnt really care cos they looked *****.Its such a shame as they are the best lokin lupo lights Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Maan, that sucks... thats the only lights I'd change my standard ones for, look so good on a black gti. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Good job i was too lazy to order a pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike de Rouffignac Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Why the complaints of those good looking lights, Surely the only way Rainwater gets in, is through the Wiring harness aperture, cant be the lights as they are a sealed unit. I have fitted the Hella Lights, and used the appropriate rubber seals as sent. The unit itself is not a brilliant fit but certainly dont get rainwater into the back or boot area.Dont want to sound rude but have you fitted them correctly, Apologies in advance for any upset I may cause. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted August 21, 2004 Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Mike, there isnt anything to fitting them as they have the same base plates as the standard rear lights.You just plug the cable into the provided slot, then push them into place and fix the 1 screw that holds them in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted August 21, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2004 Tigz these lights are constructed differently to the othersAye mike I was sure that was what the cause wasNo seal kit with these babies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDub Posted August 22, 2004 Report Share Posted August 22, 2004 I got the chrome ones on mine, not noticed any probs as yet?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted August 23, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Have you checked in the boot under the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
female_london Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 Most FK tail lights leak don't they? i know my bf with his polo one's has had plenty of problems as well as plenty of other ppl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDub Posted August 23, 2004 Report Share Posted August 23, 2004 QUOTE(twisty `b-road`)Have you checked in the boot under the battery?oooh, not checked that, will let you know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDub Posted August 24, 2004 Report Share Posted August 24, 2004 Yep got to confess my FK lights leaked aswell exactrly the same as twistys when it rained or when i washed my car, my car was a total wash out two hours before festy my rear seats were soaked :roll: got to say only way is hella or vw faithful lights style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KidDub Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 Just an update guys i have spoke to the main dealers of FK and they are being emailed and phoned this week my lights are even being inspected so i wil keep you updated :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubDub Posted August 26, 2004 Report Share Posted August 26, 2004 QUOTE(twisty `b-road`)Have you checked in the boot under the battery?*******! :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twisty b-road Posted August 27, 2004 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 Been to a couple o DIY stores yesterday looking for inspiration for a `non-permanent` method to fill the hole Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdwindustries Posted August 27, 2004 Report Share Posted August 27, 2004 maplin do all types of grommets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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