Vw cc - led bulb to replace drl stock bulb

[KOWCC]

Justin, got my car back today. LOOKS SICK, however there are some gaps in the front facia. a few millimeters here and there. I told them it's not acceptable. They are ordering a new front. Should be here in a week. They may be able to salvage the front lip however if they end up ruining it upon removal, they will install the newly ordered one. Here are some pics

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/...C/photo1-1.jpg

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/...C/photo2-1.jpg

http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/...C/photo3-1.jpg

[FastB7S4]

Wow. Very nice. I'm jealous.

[KOWCC]

Justin;

I know i previously asked you about the APR CAI. I'm not looking for crazy gains just from the CAI, but just feel like modding something like you said. If you notice when you hit the gas from a standstill, the engine hesitates a little untill the tubo begins to spool. I've read reports that the APR CAI takes care of that little problem, since air is coming in faster allowing the turbo to spool sooner. All this makes sense and is logical. Personally i hate that little hesitation at takeoff. Does the CAI truly resolve that problem, without the tune of course, just the CAI.

Thanks buddy

[Seki]

Justin, got my car back today. LOOKS SICK, however there are some gaps in the front facia. a few millimeters here and there. I told them it's not acceptable. They are ordering a new front. Should be here in a week. They may be able to salvage the front lip however if they end up ruining it upon removal, they will install the newly ordered one. Here are some pics

looks good

[FastB7S4]

Justin;

I know i previously asked you about the APR CAI. I'm not looking for crazy gains just from the CAI, but just feel like modding something like you said. If you notice when you hit the gas from a standstill, the engine hesitates a little untill the tubo begins to spool. I've read reports that the APR CAI takes care of that little problem, since air is coming in faster allowing the turbo to spool sooner. All this makes sense and is logical. Personally i hate that little hesitation at takeoff. Does the CAI truly resolve that problem, without the tune of course, just the CAI.

Thanks buddy

Hey Kareem, I don't think I noticed much of anything when I installed the intake. I think I remember the slight hesitation you are talking about but unfortunately, the intake didn't really address that. It's been so long I don't really remember, but I do remember that I noticed pretty much nothing, not even that much difference in sound. After the tune, however, I definitely noticed the sound and the turbo spool because of the huge amounts of air that it was sucking in. Tune really is worth the price and changes the car completely. VW should have tuned the car that way from factory. Makes me think that they have arrangements with the aftermarket industry so that aftermarket companies can make and sell product.

[KOWCC]

Hey Seki, thanks for the comment. The 12 A6's are stunning! U have any pics?

[KOWCC]

Hey Kareem, I don't think I noticed much of anything when I installed the intake. I think I remember the slight hesitation you are talking about but unfortunately, the intake didn't really address that. It's been so long I don't really remember, but I do remember that I noticed pretty much nothing, not even that much difference in sound. After the tune, however, I definitely noticed the sound and the turbo spool because of the huge amounts of air that it was sucking in. Tune really is worth the price and changes the car completely. VW should have tuned the car that way from factory. Makes me think that they have arrangements with the aftermarket industry so that aftermarket companies can make and sell product.

Thanks for the feedback....i was really hoping that it would take care of that hesitation.....since you really felt nothing, then its not really worth doing unless get the tune at the same time......oh well....we will wait and see.

[KOWCC]

Thanks for the feedback....i was really hoping that it would take care of that hesitation.....since you really felt nothing, then its not really worth doing unless get the tune at the same time......oh well....we will wait and see.

Justin what's up man!! been purchasing sets of LED lights for my licenst plate and they have all given me errors. I saw your post on anther thread where someone suggested the OEM LEDs that are meant for the MK6:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/1k8943021c/ES2217929/


If you do try those, from ECS, please let me know. I ordered mine from China and they look identical to these that are sold by ECS, however they give the error:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...ate/ES1899489/

These ones above are Racing Dash ones. Do you now if they give an error?? I like the racing dash over the OEMs above because they have a total of 36 leds. The OEMs are probably not as bright.

Thanks buddy for your time.

[sdvolksGTi]

I use VLEDs.com They have really good LEDs and some that are error free you just have to look for ones the say heat sink or good heat dissipation.

[FastB7S4]

Justin what's up man!! been purchasing sets of LED lights for my licenst plate and they have all given me errors. I saw your post on anther thread where someone suggested the OEM LEDs that are meant for the MK6:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Search/1k8943021c/ES2217929/


If you do try those, from ECS, please let me know. I ordered mine from China and they look identical to these that are sold by ECS, however they give the error:

http://www.ecstuning.com/Volkswagen-...ate/ES1899489/

These ones above are Racing Dash ones. Do you now if they give an error?? I like the racing dash over the OEMs above because they have a total of 36 leds. The OEMs are probably not as bright.

Thanks buddy for your time.

I didn't realize ECS carried the stock units. I haven't gotten around to buying them yet so no feedback to give you. Looking at the second ones you posted, I think they are worth a try if you don't mind spending the money. They are the same price as the OEM ones and yet claim to be error free. I'm more inclined to believe these since they are in a housing with harness as opposed to just the bulbs. If you get them before me, let me know how they work.

[sdvolksGTi]

I didn't realize ECS carried the stock units. I haven't gotten around to buying them yet so no feedback to give you. Looking at the second ones you posted, I think they are worth a try if you don't mind spending the money. They are the same price as the OEM ones and yet claim to be error free. I'm more inclined to believe these since they are in a housing with harness as opposed to just the bulbs. If you get them before me, let me know how they work.

I got the these and I still get an error. On a good note there super bright and where easy to install plug and play.

[KOWCC]

I got the these and I still get an error. On a good note there super bright and where easy to install plug and play.

Which ones gave u errors, the racing dash from ECS? What did they do for u?

[sdvolksGTi]

Which ones gave u errors, the racing dash from ECS? What did they do for u?

Yes, the racing dash ones. I did not even think to say anything to them.

[KOWCC]

Yes, the racing dash ones. I did not even think to say anything to them.

That's horrible, get your $50 back!!!!

[imaccc]

LED came from ebay.

[KOWCC]

LED came from ebay.

Wow are those your DRL's on???? That's bright. Please share details, resistors? Bulb out error, etc...

[imaccc]

First I purchased these LED from ebay, http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170739361167?...84.m1439.l2649

They threw a code on there own, so I purchased these resistors. Thinking I didn't have to cut into the wiring. Well these ones I purchased have a different socket then the car. So I did have the cut the wires and solder them in. Anyways it fixed the fault and I am satisfied with the results.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310357235240?...84.m1439.l2649

resistors become very hot, so these socket/resistors are cased in a housing that will prevent any damage to the car.

The white is the same as the xenon's, which is what I was going for.

UPDATE: Do not purchase these exact LED's they are poor quality as many of the led's are breaking off inside the housing after two weeks of use.

[KOWCC]

First I purchased these LED from ebay, http://www.ebay.ca/itm/170739361167?...84.m1439.l2649

They threw a code on there own, so I purchased these resistors. Thinking I didn't have to cut into the wiring. Well these ones I purchased have a different socket then the car. So I did have the cut the wires and solder them in. Anyways it fixed the fault and I am satisfied with the results.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/310357235240?...84.m1439.l2649

resistors become very hot, so these socket/resistors are cased in a housing that will prevent any damage to the car.

The white is the same as the xenon's, which is what I was going for.

Looks phenomenal!!! I'm kinda scared to cut into and solder factory wiring...

[imaccc]

maybe you won't have to, just search for the adapter with the proper socket.

[wavestowing]

any updates on del led's? I'm looking everywhere for info on a good led bulb to work with no modification. any insight will be appreciated.

[sdvolksGTi]

V LEDs Still bulb out warning . But the LEDs I replaced in the taillights and turn signals are good. no warnings

[FastB7S4]

That looks really good. I may have to suck it up, get the LEDs, and then VAGCOM off the error message.

[KOWCC]

That looks really good. I may have to suck it up, get the LEDs, and then VAGCOM off the error message.

I tried all kinds of VAGCOM programming to get rid of errors. It does get rid of the errors for like 3 seconds and then they come back on. Anyhow, I ended up getting the Euro switch, so i pretty much don't use my DRLs anymore.

[FastB7S4]

Oh yeah. Forgot you already tried.