Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Aesthetics VW Side Markers

Everyone always recommends the Audi or Mondero side markers, but what about the VW Beetle side markers? I really like those a lot better than the Mondero's. Does anyone know if those would convert easily to my Contour?

Not sure on this at all but I think the beetle sidemarkers are the same as the Audi A6 markers. My friend has a beetle and when I see him I will compare them with my A6's. But they do pretty much look the same.

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Madic
'00 Black SVT

They aren't exactly the same. The inside of the Audi's are smooth, while the Beetle does like a sloped triangle pattern. Either way, I want to know if the installation will be about the same.

The lights are resistive devices, the electricals will be the same. VW and Audi share a lot of parts, I wouldn't be surprised if the only difference was the reflector.

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Louis Wang
Sugar Land, TX
1998 Black E0 #3826
http://web.wtez.net/tw57472

I check the VW side markers and they are a lot toughter to install than the Audi's one because with the A6 you just drill a hole in your fender and slightly modified the side marker and voila. With the VW you have to cut a hole about 2.5" by 1" and you have a lip of less than 1/8" so no place for error when cutting your fender.
If you are very good or have a friend who work in a body shop go for it,if not take a look at it in your hand and you'll see.
Ron

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95SE, Teal, MTX, Tinted, 50w Halogen Back Up light,
30Watts/8Watts Halogen Stop/Turn Bulbs
Ford's Synt.Gold Tranny Fluid, 4X Toyo FZ4, Mystique Wheels.
KKM Induction, Synthetic Power Steering Fluid,
SVT exhaust.Painted Calliper
Leather Shifter/Hand-Brake Boot
Side Marker on is way ;^)

the UK spec cars have quite a long side repeater (exactly the same as the US spec cougar)i dont know if its a big job to fit these (probably is), you can always go for the LED repeater kit, visit http://www.nomadracing.co.uk/nomad.html and scroll down the pics till you come across the m3 mirrors. (sorry its not a mondeo but it gives you a general idea) cheers nomad

Drill holes in your fender to use a A-6 sidemarker?

i just trimed mine all down with a dremal tool,,,,slid right in,,,used double sided tape to stick it.


joey
99svt

Dont forget i have a 95SE, so no hole under the "24V badge" so i have to make my own hole

OH YEAH,,,sorry not familair with the SE

I had the A6 sidemarkers installed on my silver SVT, I chose the A6 markers because they blend in with the car since there clear w/ amber bulb inside, If I had a colored SVT I would have gone with the Passats orange side markers, not sure what year VW, just my two cents worth.

Roger R