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Callum Jarvis

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Hey Guys and Gals,

I was searching through Alixpress to see what random tat they had for my A3...Sometimes they can surprise you! I happened to come across something that I could only describe as dynamic wing mirror indicator lights. I'm not sure if this has been covered before in the forum but I thought you guys might find it interesting. I'm going to do a bit more research to make sure it wont fail MOT but if it seems legit I might order a pair.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wat...id=8c18385e-b8f4-4e23-a126-4768fa2cc522&tpp=1
 
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As long as the indicator is completely off at some point in the flashing cycle I can't see being an MOT fail. Some Audi's have both front and rear dynamic indicators so it should be ok. The only question would be are they plug and play or would some VCDS work be needed.
 
Chris43 said:
As long as the indicator is completely off at some point in the flashing cycle I can't see being an MOT fail. Some Audi's have both front and rear dynamic indicators so it should be ok. The only question would be are they plug and play or would some VCDS work be needed.
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Hey Chris!

I managed to find out they're road legal and will pass MOT. They also don't require any VCDS, simple plug and play! It Might be nice upgrade to go along with my rear dynamic indictors.
 
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Huh... very interested. Let us know how they work out, please.
 
Dan Halen said:
Huh... very interested. Let us know how they work out, please.
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I just ordered a pair from a UK seller on eBay. I will let you know how they are, when they arrive.
 
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Sorry but tat is the right word - they look awful!
 
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As long as these are "smooth" flowing ones then I think they are alright. It's when you see rear indicators which are all jumpy etc that look odd.
 
DJAlix said:
Is one of my most popular retrofits so I guess people do :)
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What's the quality and fit like Alex? I think they look pretty good actually, especially with having dynamic front and rear indicators.

There is a video on the ali express link that shows them in action.
 
Tom.H said:
What's the quality and fit like Alex? I think they look pretty good actually, especially with having dynamic front and rear indicators.

There is a video on the ali express link that shows them in action.
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I was replying to the standard Audi dynamic turning signals comment, or which the rear is one of my most popular retrofits.

Am interested in how these might turn out also, so much so that I was gonna buy a set the other day but got side tracked. I have seen this on a golf in real life and it looked pretty good.
 
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pop80_uk said:
In what way? They mimic the effect of the dynamic rear indicators on the facelift A3. Everyone loves them don't they?
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I just don't like them personally, but I guess I'm alone in this :p Not sure why, maybe it's because it's not factory and smacks a bit of overkill.

Also, if you don't have front dynamics, surely these would clash when viewed from the front, with the mirror ones sweeping but the standard fronts not?
 
Vertigo1 said:
I just don't like them personally, but I guess I'm alone in this :p Not sure why, maybe it's because it's not factory and smacks a bit of overkill.

Also, if you don't have front dynamics, surely these would clash when viewed from the front, with the mirror ones sweeping but the standard fronts not?
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Personally I don't think this would look good on a car that did not have Matrix headlights.
 
Vertigo1 said:
I just don't like them personally, but I guess I'm alone in this :p Not sure why, maybe it's because it's not factory and smacks a bit of overkill.

Also, if you don't have front dynamics, surely these would clash when viewed from the front, with the mirror ones sweeping but the standard fronts not?
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Thats fair enough, I suppose that might look a bit odd.

Whats the reason for people not liking the carbon mirror caps? (only because I have a pair in my garage waiting to be fitted :)

Thanks
 
pop80_uk said:
Thats fair enough, I suppose that might look a bit odd.

Whats the reason for people not liking the carbon mirror caps? (only because I have a pair in my garage waiting to be fitted :)

Thanks
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Everyone has their own taste, example I think the dynamic wings would look good but only with matrix headlights..... but then I think carbon on anything other than a hyper car looks pants.
 
I should have them this week, hopefully have them fitted by the weekend...Just like Alex said It's all personal taste...I dislike the RS3 front grill and cars that are so low to the ground it might as well be on the ground...I've got friends who love them...All personal preference. I'm interested to see how they'll operate in the day light; as the standard ones aren't actually that bright nor have consistent light distribution across the mirror. I don't have full LED headlights so this is the closest I'll get to "cool" front facing indicators.
 
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Callum Jarvis said:
I should have them this week, hopefully have them fitted by the weekend...Just like Alex said It's all personal taste...I dislike the RS3 front grill and cars that are so low to the ground it might as well be on the ground...I've got friends who love them...All personal preference. I'm interested to see how they'll operate in the day light; as the standard ones aren't actually that bright nor have consistent light distribution across the mirror. I don't have full LED headlights so this is the closest I'll get to "cool" front facing indicators.
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I look forward to seeing them, have you got the ebay link you used?
 
pop80_uk said:
I look forward to seeing them, have you got the ebay link you used?
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Hey man, I have attached the link below. It's currently sold out (ironically after I posted this to the forum) but I believe if you contact the seller he might have more. According to the seller, the pair he sells are specific to the European market. How credible his information is, might be questionable...they all look the same to me.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A3-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
 
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Ah hell. Coupon code PREPSPRING for 15% off on eBay plus PayPal credit... went ahead and ordered. Now just need an aftermarket solution for the PFL LED front signals and the dynamic trifecta can be complete.
 
pop80_uk said:
Thats fair enough, I suppose that might look a bit odd.

Whats the reason for people not liking the carbon mirror caps? (only because I have a pair in my garage waiting to be fitted :)

Thanks
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Carbon fibre is a material used because it is ultra lightweight and strong. The real stuff doesn't even look very good. Are these qualities that you really need in mirror caps? Why replace perfectly fitting OEM items with some dodgy quality Chinese plastic pretending to be carbon fibre. The only advantage these bring is Halfords car park bragging rights.
As for those black wheels and wrapping the front wings in "carbon fibre" sticky back plastic...
 
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Matt Titanium said:
Carbon fibre is a material used because it is ultra lightweight and strong. The real stuff doesn't even look very good. Are these qualities that you really need in mirror caps? Why replace perfectly fitting OEM items with some dodgy quality Chinese plastic pretending to be carbon fibre. The only advantage these bring is Halfords car park bragging rights.
As for those black wheels and wrapping the front wings in "carbon fibre" sticky back plastic...
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The mirror caps I have bought are genuine Carbon fibre and supplied by Audi. They are an audi part number 8V0072530B3Q0

100% genuine and 100% Carbon fibre and fitting.

I just thought they might look nice with the white of the body of my car.

Im a bit too old to frequent Halfords car parks and I think you might be confusing me with someone else as I dont have black wheels or front wings wrapped in anything but a bit of mud.
 
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pop80_uk said:
The mirror caps I have bought are genuine Carbon fibre and supplied by Audi. They are an audi part number 8V0072530B3Q0

100% genuine and 100% Carbon fibre and fitting.

I just thought they might look nice with the white of the body of my car.

Im a bit too old to frequent Halfords car parks and I think you might be confusing me with someone else as I dont have black wheels or front wings wrapped in anything but a bit of mud.
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Sorry pop, I was referring to the Chinese items on the car in the AliExpress video from the OP's link to the ad for the 100% Chinese mirror indicator units.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wat...id=8c18385e-b8f4-4e23-a126-4768fa2cc522&tpp=1

It's your car so if you like them that's all that matters.
 
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hey I have a mismatch of tech on my car with various retrofits on my car. I have the semi dynamic on my rear LEDs, halogen head lights and now possibly this! :D
 
Matt Titanium said:
Sorry pop, I was referring to the Chinese items on the car in the AliExpress video from the OP's link to the ad for the 100% Chinese mirror indicator units.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wat...id=8c18385e-b8f4-4e23-a126-4768fa2cc522&tpp=1

It's your car so if you like them that's all that matters.
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The non genuine carbon ones don't look as good you're right, the weave isn't great on them. I bought the genuine Audi ones because I like the look of carbon fibre.

Laid up nicely (think Pagani, Koenigsegg, Bugatti etc) it looks good, looking at say a carbon road bike where it's all slapped together and then painted over it looks awful when the paint is stripped back!
 
Matt Titanium said:
Sorry pop, I was referring to the Chinese items on the car in the AliExpress video from the OP's link to the ad for the 100% Chinese mirror indicator units.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Wat...id=8c18385e-b8f4-4e23-a126-4768fa2cc522&tpp=1

It's your car so if you like them that's all that matters.
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Hey, there a few on Alixpress. About £30 cheaper than what I paid with eBay. I’d prefer to get them on eBay tho, PayPal protection etc. To be honest they all look the same so wouldn’t knock it. Have a quick look and saw they have a version for the Golf. I think the 8V version looks better than on the Golf...the Golfs LED strip is slightly thicker, not as slick in my opinion.
 
Hey Guys and Gals!

It's a little late but I'm wide awake and thought I would post a quick update. The lights came a lot quicker than expected and as I had a half day at work, I thought I'd give the install a go. The install wasn't hard at all...A word of warning tho, make sure your screwdriver is magnetised and you have patience. My initial thought once installed were how much brighter they were compared to the original lights; also bear in mind it was still bright outside. I was worried that I would be able to see the LED strip behind and I would look cheap, but it honestly looks like something that would have been factory installed. The only issue I have come across is the fact that the small light beside the actually mirrors glass isn't as noticeable as before, It's still visible but not as prominent as the original. It's still early days and anything could happen in the next few weeks but from my initial thoughts, I am very happy with how it looks and In my option doesn't look cheap or non-factory in any way. I have attached a link to a video I took during the day as well as at night.

 
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Callum Jarvis said:
Hey Guys and Gals!

It's a little late but I'm wide awake and thought I would post a quick update. The lights came a lot quicker than expected and as I had a half day at work I thought I'd give the install a go. The install wasn't hard at all...A word of warning tho, make sure your screwdriver is magnetised and you have patience. My initial thought once installed were how much brighter they were compared to the original lights; also bare in mind it was still bright outside. I
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Any video?
 
Callum Jarvis said:
I uploaded that last post a little early...these new Macs have me accidentally hitting enter way too often :(
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That actually looks good, which is lucky as I ordered a set today lol

Know what you mean about the new macs. Just grabbed a new 15” TB rMBP and the keyboard just plain sucks!
 
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DJAlix said:
That actually looks good, which is lucky as I ordered a set today lol

Know what you mean about the new macs. Just grabbed a new 15” TB rMBP and the keyboard just plain sucks!
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Yeah I was surprised, I guess being blacked out rather than translucent isolates the LEDs more and makes it appear brighter! in regards to the Mac, thats the exact mac I have in space grey...don't get me started with how many times my fingers slip and hits refresh on the touch bar :(
 
Hurry up, China Post (or whatever it's called). :yum:
 
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