Clear front indicator/side repeater lenses

[dan_b]

Anyone know where I can get the clear front indicator/side repeater lenses from? Do I need to change the bulbs too?

Thanks!

[Stick Insect]

Dan,

I've seen the clear indicators on some audi Convertibles so Audi may be a source.

The side repeaters were talked about somewhere on here. You will need an orange indicater bulb so that it is the correct colour. There is a silver coated bulb which glows orange when illuminated. It was referd to a looking like a fried egg with the orange bulbs in!

I feel the friendly chaps at Vagparts may be able to help....

David

[dan_b]

I just noticed the clear lenses on Dougs S2 piccies, which got me thinking...
VAG Parts, aah yes, they're getting to know me quite well!

[Stick Insect]

Originally posted by dan_b
VAG Parts, aah yes, they're getting to know me quite well!

Dan,

It's all right having a flexible friend, but you don't want it getting too friendly with traders!

D.

[SteveH]

German, Swedish and French (GSF) do the clear front indicators for about £14 each.

[Greg_S]

mhw make them, if you go in halfords you can get a pair for about £16 in smoke, red, green, clear etc.

Greg

[Dr H]

Got mine from Halfords same as Golfs, Passats and some Porsches.
Mine have orange bulbs but don't have the fried egg look for some reason?

Cost about £14 if I remember.

[GlynRS2]

I got mine on ebay for £4.50 + £2 delivery. They always seem to be on there. Reasonable quality. They came from this company.
Previously I had InPro Chrome Line ones (these have a highly silvered back with a completely clear glass, like Mk 4 Golf etc) on my Corrado (same as Golf Mk2, Audi 80/90), which were really good quality and did look slightly better on cvloser inspection - bought them at the local Halfords for £14.95, but they don't seem to do them anymore. I guess I could try
here, here ,or here , but I was going to hold out to see what was available at GTI International where you can actually see what you are getting first.
I also got some silvered capless side repeater bulbs from here , they do two sorts, silvered ones that just blend in for £6.99 or chrome look ones for £9.99.

Whichever way you go I think that clear side repeaters modernise the appearance of the car.

Cheers

Glyn

[newsh]

Yep, Ebay, 6 squid all in.

[dan_b]

Got the clear front indicator lenses from GSF as I was going there anyway, but they don't do rectangular, clear, side repeater covers, only oval-shaped ones

However, have found some "oblong" ones on Ebay for 6 quid for a pair, so I'll get them. Thanks for all the links everybody!

The clear fronts look better already, wish I had a proper digital camera to show them!

[dan_b]

My clear side lenses have arrived - they're completely clear, no frosting or anything, so I think fried-egg potential is high. Can I get the silvered bulbs from Halfords?

[dan_b]

New lens covers are sh*te. The v-shaped plastic spring clip thing cracked when I put it in, so it doesn't spring in to place and hold the lens cover. Rubbish :mad:

They were "only" £5.99, but even so, I'd expect them to at least do what they're designed to do.

Annoyed of Richmond.

Think I might try and get my money back and get some of these more expensive ones that are linked in the thread, thanks.

[dan_b]

Well the clear side indicator lenses I bought off ebay are pants, they replaced them for me foc, but they still don't fit, and have in fact broken in the act of trying to install them (again).
I guess you get what you pay for.

[pjeast73]

I got my side repeaters here (address below - hope it works).
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...category=28646
it is more expensive but I also beleive you get what you pay for.
I got the smoked ones - very happy with them - good fit and appear decent quality. Also just got some rear smoked tresers to match them.
Paul

[dan_b]

Did they clip in first time without any hassle? What's the difference between their Chrome line and smoked products?
Thanks for the link