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Side Marker question, Shaved em |
Black22 |
Sep 29 2010, 08:47 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Getting the teener painted and decided to shave the side marker lights. Do I need to do anything special to the wires that would have been connected to the marker lights or just cap and seal em? I know these cars are funny about electrical stuff. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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campbellcj |
Sep 29 2010, 11:21 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,544 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
I did not do anything special to mine beyond sealing them against shorts.
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DanT |
Sep 29 2010, 11:47 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
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done it on 3 different cars now. just make sure to seal them up and tuck them up out of danger... |
Black22 |
Sep 30 2010, 02:06 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Thanks gentlemen...I will do just that.
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bmtrnavsky |
Sep 30 2010, 04:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I was thinking of shaving mine and replacing it with the marker light from a Late model Jetta like this: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.racepages.com-8245-1285884459.1.jpg)
Has anyone done this? |
Black22 |
Sep 30 2010, 04:32 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 886 Joined: 1-November 07 From: Creswell, OR Member No.: 8,290 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I think someone did a similar side marker to that one on another thread. I believe it was a red or orange car.
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bmtrnavsky |
Sep 30 2010, 05:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I think they would look really sharp with a amber led bulb. I like the smooth look, but I am not to excited about anything that reduces visibility...
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JeffBowlsby |
Sep 30 2010, 05:22 PM
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914 Wiring Harnesses Group: Members Posts: 8,502 Joined: 7-January 03 From: San Ramon CA Member No.: 104 Region Association: None |
The USA sidemarkers are on USA 914s because of USA safety laws, protecting not only you but the other guy. We all know how ugly they are, but that was the way it was done back then. Look at todays cars...lots of lights at the corners. They allow other motorists to better see the front corners of the car in difficult lighting conditions or viewing angles. In fact the rear USA tailights also have internal sidemarkers that they don't require in Germany but the factory was able to integrate them into the tailight housings unlike the fronts. If this has to be done, why not go all the way and pull out the rear sidemarkers bulbs too? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Front sidemarkers are also on Italian and Japanese 914s. Modifications for looks are one thing, but anything affecting safety is quite another.
We are not in Germany, their non-requirement for sidemarkers is not applicable here. Do what you may to your car if you feel compelled to...but don't sue the guy who hits you because your car does not comply with the law...and don't be surprised if he sues you for any damages he suffers because he could not see you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
bmtrnavsky |
Sep 30 2010, 05:27 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
The USA sidemarkers are on USA 914s because of USA safety laws, protecting not only you but the other guy. We all know how ugly they are, but that was the way it was done back then. Look at todays cars...lots of lights at the corners. They allow other motorists to better see the front corners of the car in difficult lighting conditions or viewing angles. In fact the rear USA tailights also have internal sidemarkers that they don't require in Germany but the factory was able to integrate them into the tailight housings unlike the fronts. If this has to be done, why not go all the way and pull out the rear sidemarkers bulbs too? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif) Front sidemarkers are also on Italian and Japanese 914s. Modifications for looks are one thing, but anything affecting safety is quite another. We are not in Germany, their non-requirement for sidemarkers is not applicable here. Do what you may to your car if you feel compelled to...but don't sue the guy who hits you because your car does not comply with the law...and don't be surprised if he sues you for any damages he suffers because he could not see you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm curious now because there are two conversations going on here... Is the late model VW lite I am suggesting illegal? I wouldn't think so being that it is significantly brighter than the stock... I just think it looks less obtrusive in the daytime... I'm with you on thinking removing them completely is a very bad idea. |
Krieger |
Sep 30 2010, 08:38 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,707 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
It is fairly easy to cut them back where they come out of the harness inside the trunk on the fenderwells.
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hot_shoe914 |
Oct 1 2010, 06:29 AM
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on ramp passer Group: Members Posts: 3,802 Joined: 20-November 07 From: Earle, Ar. Member No.: 8,354 Region Association: None |
I was thinking of shaving mine and replacing it with the marker light from a Late model Jetta like this: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.racepages.com-8245-1285884459.1.jpg) Has anyone done this? Look at the side marker lights on the car in the photo in this thread, looks good if you ask me. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=111612 |
SLITS |
Oct 1 2010, 06:47 AM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Jeeezzzze .... we have side markers; we have third brake lights; we have backup cameras; we have back crossing warnings and still the body shops are busier than hell.
Ya think that inattentive drivers might be the problem? As long as they continue to issue licenses to the deaf, dumb, and blind, no amount of lights are going to help. |
draganc |
Oct 1 2010, 07:37 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 725 Joined: 2-November 09 From: central new jersey Member No.: 11,000 Region Association: North East States |
...Ya think that inattentive drivers might be the problem? As long as they continue to issue licenses to the deaf, dumb, and blind, no amount of lights are going to help... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I used to have a motorcycle and ride now about 5-7k mls a year on my bicycle. most of the situation I ran into is because people are on the phone, coffee, make-up and not paying attention. I have to repaint my car and I'll remove the side marker. |
bmtrnavsky |
Oct 1 2010, 12:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I was thinking of shaving mine and replacing it with the marker light from a Late model Jetta like this: (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/www.racepages.com-8245-1285884459.1.jpg) Has anyone done this? Look at the side marker lights on the car in the photo in this thread, looks good if you ask me. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=111612 That is EXACTLY what I was thinking of doing... Not sure if I like it closer to the door or up in the original location but I think that looks pretty sweet! |
montoya 73 2.0 |
Oct 1 2010, 02:45 PM
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Lack of consideration to others, and Selfish! Group: Members Posts: 1,791 Joined: 27-October 04 From: Paso Robles, Ca. Member No.: 3,016 Region Association: Central California |
I installed early VW type III sidemarkers on mine. They stick out a bit also but they are rectangular rather than a orange hockey puck! I then used some extra strong magnets to cover the old side marker holes with some metal grille badges.
Barrowed this pic from ISP West VW "ISP West" Link |
bembry |
Oct 1 2010, 02:51 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 529 Joined: 29-July 05 From: Bakersfield, CA Member No.: 4,499 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
whoa! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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bmtrnavsky |
Oct 1 2010, 02:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 20-October 07 From: Longview, TX Member No.: 8,245 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I installed early VW type III sidemarkers on mine. They stick out a bit also but they are rectangular rather than a orange hockey puck! I then used some extra strong magnets to cover the old side marker holes with some metal grille badges. I never considered the Type III marker light... I'll have to take a closer look and see what I like. I really want to get my car painted this winter... |
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