Let the build begin - Plushed/Bagged VR6
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Re: Let the build begin
The PTC heater will cut off when the coolant temperature is above a certain temperature. It will probably still do a manual output activation but won't use much power.
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Yeah, as Doc says the test output is about 400w
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Re: Let the build begin
It went to 400w then reduced to somewhere in the 200’s
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So, these arrived today
12v 3mm flat red LED’s with holders and some 1K Ohm resistors
So I thought it would be rude not to do something with them...
Fitted them into the space below the ash tray, wired them into the footwell/lighting circuit, result
The camera makes them appear brighter than they are, they’re about the same brightness as the LED’s in the W8 interior light.
And in case you’re interested here’s how..
Removed the ash tray and then the holder, only 1 screw.
Marked up the back of the holder on both sides...
Drilled pilot holes then 6mm holes for the LED bezels, image is blurry, apologies!
Wired the LED’s in series along with the 1K Ohm resistor (additional heat shrink for mechanical protection) to ensure they weren’t too bright
Wrapped the new wiring loom in felt loom tape, you can see the LED’s in their bezels, quite small and discrete, invisible when installed.
Fed the wires down to the passenger side footwell light, refitted the holder and soldered in the new wires and re-wrapped the loom..
Job done!
Illuminates with the red instrument dashboard lights and when you unlock/open the doors
Door handle recesses next!
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12v 3mm flat red LED’s with holders and some 1K Ohm resistors
So I thought it would be rude not to do something with them...
Fitted them into the space below the ash tray, wired them into the footwell/lighting circuit, result
The camera makes them appear brighter than they are, they’re about the same brightness as the LED’s in the W8 interior light.
And in case you’re interested here’s how..
Removed the ash tray and then the holder, only 1 screw.
Marked up the back of the holder on both sides...
Drilled pilot holes then 6mm holes for the LED bezels, image is blurry, apologies!
Wired the LED’s in series along with the 1K Ohm resistor (additional heat shrink for mechanical protection) to ensure they weren’t too bright
Wrapped the new wiring loom in felt loom tape, you can see the LED’s in their bezels, quite small and discrete, invisible when installed.
Fed the wires down to the passenger side footwell light, refitted the holder and soldered in the new wires and re-wrapped the loom..
Job done!
Illuminates with the red instrument dashboard lights and when you unlock/open the doors
Door handle recesses next!
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My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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- C Chis
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Awesome! I had a coding error in the beginning, disappeared after I upgraded my CECM (older version of the BCM)Papa Bear wrote:It went to 400w then reduced to somewhere in the 200’s
It still worked fine though!
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Re: Let the build begin
Not planning on upgrading my cecm but who knows what will happen in the future.
Nice led’s, I was just looking atblue LED’s, got some naff switches from the scrap yard and going to play around with chang8ng them to blue
Nice led’s, I was just looking atblue LED’s, got some naff switches from the scrap yard and going to play around with chang8ng them to blue
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Joined Team Heko this afternoon!
Ordered on Saturday, arrived at noon today, fitted in under 5 minutes, loving them!
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Ordered on Saturday, arrived at noon today, fitted in under 5 minutes, loving them!
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My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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Re: Let the build begin
I’m not or adding them to the list because they are already on it!
Erm, I think they are, they should be as they are in my eBay watch list. Senior moment, need to go check.
Erm, I think they are, they should be as they are in my eBay watch list. Senior moment, need to go check.
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[mention]Papa Bear [/mention] Nope, they’re not on your list, welcome to the mod+1 club
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Re: Let the build begin
Are now along with cc done and aero mirrors possibly.
Mrs is crying now and taking away my bank card
Mrs is crying now and taking away my bank card
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Ha, my better half commented on how good a van looked with skirts, front and rear modded bumpers and splitters, it was a Ford though!
I have taken this as the green light to bash on and get my side skirts and bumpers modded too result!!!
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I have taken this as the green light to bash on and get my side skirts and bumpers modded too result!!!
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Re: Let the build begin
Sounds like she gave you permission, 100%
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Re: Let the build begin
Yip
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Re: Let the build begin
Decided to play about with the 3mm flat LED’s this evening to get a more diffused light instead of the “sharp” focus.
A few minutes with the wet ‘n dry to sand the surface and take the sharpness off the top edge I think I’ve achieved the look I’m after.
Tomorrow’s task, weather permitting will to fit them into the van
Left one is as is, right one now has no sharp outline and a more even light distribution.
This should give a really good diffused, subtle light effect when installed, especially in small spaces
Pictures to follow after install.
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A few minutes with the wet ‘n dry to sand the surface and take the sharpness off the top edge I think I’ve achieved the look I’m after.
Tomorrow’s task, weather permitting will to fit them into the van
Left one is as is, right one now has no sharp outline and a more even light distribution.
This should give a really good diffused, subtle light effect when installed, especially in small spaces
Pictures to follow after install.
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2010 pre-facelift Mk3 3.2 VR6 : Touran Interior : 3D Premium Clocks : R32 Bumper : Climatic A/C
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
My VR6 Build Thread and Details can be Found Here
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Re: Let the build begin
Nice touch
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