DieselRacer
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Just got my lights from deAutoKey, can't wait to install tomorrow...What is the lumens on that LED? Ours has 18 LED Chips. And close to 500 lumens.
This is interesting, we did not know until VeeDubTDI msg'ed us today.
Just got my lights from deAutoKey, can't wait to install tomorrow...What is the lumens on that LED? Ours has 18 LED Chips. And close to 500 lumens.
This is interesting, we did not know until VeeDubTDI msg'ed us today.
Thanks, we appreciate the support.Just got my lights from deAutoKey, can't wait to install tomorrow...
Thanks, we appreciate the support.
We were looking over posts, we see people are posting many different companies, I think it is fair if vendors can also participate in suggesting products RELATED to the post. But we think we should also have to pay for that privilege, I am sure it cost money to run this forum.
I am going to speak to an admin about suggesting a change.
Thank you
Thank you for the order and feedback, it is pretty simple to cut the trunk lining for a lot more light. It will look fully OEM, and be a crisp bright white with little work. Some B7 have the bigger housing and will require no cutting.My trunk light upgrade from deAutoKey.
Trivial to enlarge the opening slightly. Big boost in lighting.
Simple upgrade, happy to retain a stock appearance.
Thank you for the suggestion, we went ahead and made a post to see what people think about our suggestion.We don't do paid sponsorships and it is very unlikely that Fred is going to modify the vendor policy. Either way, that discussion should take place in the Forum Help & Suggestions section.
The question posted has been a concern of mine since I bought my passat. I am still out on what direction I want to take, but it is nice to see the options out there.
Keep in mind the B7 Passat is not available in North America. We have the NMS. "You'll see enough differences to know that they are completely different cars despite having the same name."Some B7 have the bigger housing and will require no cutting.
They know that, but have been brainwashed by Vortex and it's bad labeling...Keep in mind the B7 Passat is not available in North America. We have the NMS. "You'll see enough differences to know that they are completely different cars despite having the same name."
This is a waste of time and money. Location is the difference.Great thread, we have a bright simple solution that looks neat and installs in a second:
http://deautokey.com/product/volksw...passat-cc-eos-bright-error-free-plug-and-play
Please note you need to have the bigger housing installed (~3.5 inches) not the smaller one, if you do have the smaller one, you can cut a bit of the trunk carpeting and fit this one in the same as if it was the smaller housing. Some people have done that with no issues.
Well, it does a pretty good job of lighting up the trunk if it is not blocked.This is a waste of time and money. Location is the difference.
best you can do for the money is get this
http://www.bold-sport.com/store/ind...product&keyword=oem+trunk+light&product_id=93
GET THE CONNECTOR HOUSING.
wire it in...you're golden. simple. Lots of posts on it.
We are snobs here about this designation. I wholeheartedly agree with you, but Vortex, ECS Tuning , and MANY other places have propagated this designation. It is now accepted. You can correct it all you want, but until all these other places make an effort, it is going to continue. Some have even called it NA B7, and the actual B7 the ROW(Rest of World) B7.And it is not a B7!
It's not just wrong, it's confusing. Lokiwolf, I'm surprised you'd defend it, as you're very particular about everything else.I will continue to correct the misinformation rather than accepting the inaccurate designation by people who don't care to know better.
Not really defending it, we just need to explain it to the newcomers a little better. I have partially accepted defeat. Large outlets list it wrong, one of the biggest being Vortex. It frustrates me beyond belief, we just can't get upset at people for using the wrong designation, we have to educate them and move on.It's not just wrong, it's confusing. Lokiwolf, I'm surprised you'd defend it, as you're very particular about everything else.
They are different cars...period. There's really no way to defend an incorrect designation.
I figured you agreed with VeeDub on this, but this is what bothered me. It isn't being a snob to continue to point out an error that will create confusion to some. Those of us that criticized the OEM Hankook tires were called "tire snobs"....We are snobs here about this designation...Loki
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I could certainly add that information to the Passat FAQ thread... not sure it needs its very own sticky.I figured you agreed with VeeDub on this, but this is what bothered me. It isn't being a snob to continue to point out an error that will create confusion to some. Those of us that criticized the OEM Hankook tires were called "tire snobs".
How about a sticky in bright red stating, "Your TN-built Passat is an NMS, not a B7"? I bet there would be many, many members that would be surprised.
Yes, and it needs its own Sticky. That exact statement as the title. Then a more detailed explanation as above.I could certainly add that information to the Passat FAQ thread... not sure it needs its very own sticky.
Or link to this? http://www.myturbodiesel.com/thread...w-passat-for-us-vs-europe-euro-trim-car.4182/If someone wants to type up some wording about model differences and correct nomenclature, I will make it a sticky thread. Or, I can just add it to the FAQ thread that is already a sticky, although I don't think it will get as much visibility.
Suggested thread title: NMS vs B7: What's the difference?
Thank you, we appreciate the kind words. We are only here posting because we think we can bring a better lighting system to everyone. We would like you to test something new we have out for the Passat B7 / NMS. Please contact us, we think you will be very happy with this new product.We are snobs here about this designation. I wholeheartedly agree with you, but Vortex, ECS Tuning , and MANY other places have propagated this designation. It is now accepted. You can correct it all you want, but until all these other places make an effort, it is going to continue. Some have even called it NA B7, and the actual B7 the ROW(Rest of World) B7.
I can speak for DeAutoKey's products and customer service. I am running their interior lights, LED DRL's, LED Front turn signals, and Keyfob covers. Had an interior bulb break, and they sent me replacements out the same day, had them in 2. Customer service was great. Try not to give them a hard time here. They are learning the rules and trying to give us a good product.
-Loki
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We don't disagree, we think rules should be in place. Just not so strict so it can give some breathing room for the vendors who try to bring more content to the forums.I will continue to correct the misinformation rather than accepting the inaccurate designation by people who don't care to know better.
I wasn't talking about rules, I was talking about model nomenclature.We don't disagree, we think rules should be in place. Just not so strict so it can give some breathing room for the vendors who try to bring more content to the forums.
But, we think even you will like our new product.... Keep a look out.
Thank you
Sorry.I wasn't talking about rules, I was talking about model nomenclature.
Anyway, looking forward to reading about your new product in the vendors forum.
Great write up. BUT WAIT before you do this, we have something coming out that will be much easier, and hides much better...Here's what I did to my Golf's cargo light: http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?p=4491763#post4491763
Nice, after reading that I can see why people simply say passast b7...See post #54.