LED Strips ADVICE!!!

[KingSala]

Hi guys and Gals.

I have wanted to make my little 1.4TDI look different AND i HAVE FOUND THE PERFECT thing ( I Think). Do you know whether R8 lookalike LED's will be ok with the CAN BUS System i.e not pop up a fault or have a flashing coil light because you have LED's?

I was goin to connect the strips to the parking lights but am worried a fault will appear but I have got LED side lights and they have not posed a problem but the rear ones did so I have had to replace them with the manufactuing bulbs.

Opinions Please ?

thanks

 

[st10587]

i might be wrong but i think youl find we do not have CAN BUS on the mk4's................

 

[fr-tdi]

iirc led striplights will cause your anti-chavness system to fail....hard

 

[Aimez]

iirc led striplights will cause your anti-chavness system to fail....hard

lol yeh see other thread on here about aftermarket headlights!

 

[mhill]

Simply dont do it END OF

 

[Tom.]

To be quite fair if you were to put these on you'd look like a proper spanner.
Seems to be the new ultimate chav mod.
They only look right on the high specced audi's and thats because there meant to be there.
DONT DO IT.

 

[KingSala]

take it its a no to the R8 Lights then haha
I just wanted a cheap, interesting mod to replace fog lights as mine dont have them , but i wanted it to be cheap to do but effective.

and ye i agree the chav system will come on

ideas on what other mods I can do that dont cost alot

cheers

 

[Tom.]

Try stuff like aero wipers, stubby aeriels that kind of thing. Stuff thats gonna look tasteful and not slap you in the face and say look ive been modified. Unless of course thats the look your going for? All that wil happen with mods that stand out massively, is that it will draw attention but from the wrong people i.e. police.

On a side note do you have any pictures of the car?

And also how much you looking at spending?

 

[KingSala]

I try to post some pics up now just my PC is being a tool ha. erm I understand were your coming from about mods being to eye catching. money wise, well.... lets just say minimum is the best option but al probs spend bout 200 quidies

 

[KingSala]

how do u post images on here, av got me pics here just dont know how to insert them help

 

[Tom.]

You need to upload them to a site such as photobucket then copy the IMG code into your post.

Have you made any modifications to it at all yet?

May be worth looking in the for sale section on here as there are some bargains to be had.

 

[KingSala]

You need to upload them to a site such as photobucket then copy the IMG code into your post.

Have you made any modifications to it at all yet?

May be worth looking in the for sale section on here as there are some bargains to be had.

if you wish to have a look at the car , av just uploaded some to my profile so you can a look there , and yes av bought a K&N panel filter, zenith grey mirror covers, 15'' brands hatch alloys with yokohama tyres, led side lights, exeon gas blue bulbs, enigma indicator bulbs, chrome gear surround and I think tthats it, av only had the car for 3 months.

f**k didnt know I done so much in 3 months lol haha

oppps sorry for swering

 

[Tom.]

How about colour coding the rub strips or something like that?
Does look quite nice actually.
A good mod to do which will cost you nothing is remove the ibiza badge from the rear.
It makes the car look a lot cleaner.

 

[KingSala]

How about colour coding the rub strips or something like that?
Does look quite nice actually.
A good mod to do which will cost you nothing is remove the ibiza badge from the rear.
It makes the car look a lot cleaner.

I kte just do that, but am crap with painting lol, I think it would look gd, but a really am poo at painting, it always seems to run if I do it lol

oh how do you change the avaitar pic to my new car
????

 

[Tom.]

I personally wouldnt do the painting myself. Your best bet is get quotes from a few body shops. Shouldnt be too much and makes a massive difference to the look of the car.
As for debadging. If you decid to do it, use a hair dryer and some dental floss. Heat them up to soften the glue then use the dental floss behind them. This way you wont damage the paintwork.

 

[KingSala]

I personally wouldnt do the painting myself. Your best bet is get quotes from a few body shops. Shouldnt be too much and makes a massive difference to the look of the car.
As for debadging. If you decid to do it, use a hair dryer and some dental floss. Heat them up to soften the glue then use the dental floss behind them. This way you wont damage the paintwork.

I am going to av a drive round and ask bout this mod, cuz I think it would look gd and very effective mod, thanks

 

[Fordy_FR]

On the MK4 it's easier if you buy some replacement rub strips and get them painted before they go on the car. They need to be smoothed first and once they've been pulled off the never go back on properly.

 

[KingSala]

On the MK4 it's easier if you buy some replacement rub strips and get them painted before they go on the car. They need to be smoothed first and once they've been pulled off the never go back on properly.

I agree wit you, cuz thats exactly what the 2 respray shops have said, so on tha note i wont bother doing it but am still thinking about gettin them led strips for the front to put were the fog lights are supposed to go, think it would look gd.

opinions guys?????

 

[mhill]

I am going to av a drive round and ask bout this mod, cuz I think it would look gd and very effective mod, thanks

LED Lights and TXT speak = Chav

 

[fr-tdi]

I agree wit you, cuz thats exactly what the 2 respray shops have said, so on tha note i wont bother doing it but am still thinking about gettin them led strips for the front to put were the fog lights are supposed to go, think it would look gd.

opinions guys?????

my opinion is FAIL