Fitting new Rear Lights on the Fabia vRS

robsonalan · 03-11-2005, 09:06

I am thinking about getting some Lexus style Rear lights for my Fabia vRS. Does anyone know how easy or difficult it is to remove the rear lights and then replace them. I am looking at a set of black lexus rear lights. I think that they would look good on my black vRS.

Any help, opinions or tips greatly recieved.

Cheers

helpmedisappear · 03-11-2005, 09:57

Its easy peasy, the bulb holders just unclip and the clusters themselves are just held in by some bolts...it takes about 5 minutes per light

walkie · 03-11-2005, 10:02

Personally I think the lights you're fitting really bring the tone of the car down, however in your favour they'l be easy to change.

SteVRs · 03-11-2005, 10:04

Lex-**** lights huh? You can get chrome 'style' Ripspeed sill inserts too from your local Halfrauds.

Tom_vRS · 03-11-2005, 10:55

As said, the lights are a piece of cake to change, 5 mins a side tops.

Be prepared for a slating, many people believe they detract from the look of the car (myself included!)

But regardless, don't forget to post up some piccys when your done.

ANd our Fabia vRS already have some tasty stainless steel sill covers!

Fabia 12v · 03-11-2005, 18:23

5 mins a side

... how many of you have done it!!! 15 mins a side inc. taking boot trim etc. off carefully so as not to brake it! (held on with very annoying clips... sharp tugs needed but be carefull. (spare wheel has to come out to get to two screws holding on boot trim accross bottom of boot)

Boot trim has to come off to get to a couple of the 4 bolts per light cluster.

walkie · 03-11-2005, 18:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

5 mins a side

... how many of you have done it!!! 15 mins a side inc. taking boot trim etc. off carefully so as not to brake it! (held on with very annoying clips... sharp tugs needed but be carefull. (spare wheel has to come out to get to two screws holding on boot trim accross bottom of boot)

Boot trim has to come off to get to a couple of the 4 bolts per light cluster.

No spare wheel removal for me, just pull the carpet back behind the light and voila, 4 screws!!! 5 min a side definently...

Anyway he won't need to change them, he'l see the light

Fabia 12v · 03-11-2005, 19:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

No spare wheel removal for me, just pull the carpet back behind the light and voila, 4 screws!!! 5 min a side definently...

Anyway he won't need to change them, he'l see the light

very strange! the two inner screws on both sides were covered by plastic trim which is held in place by the trim that runs along the bottom edge of the boot (where the door catch is) and to get this off wheel has to come out to get to two screws.

is my fabia retarded!!!

walkie · 03-11-2005, 19:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

is my fabia retarded!!!

Dunno? Been a while since I took mine out, but deffo didn't have to remove the spare wheel or anything

Fabia 12v · 03-11-2005, 19:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by walkie

Dunno? Been a while since I took mine out, but deffo didn't have to remove the spare wheel or anything

strange! done it two weeks ago... mines a '53, not sure what urs it... but even still there should be no difference

Anyway trim removed or not... its a very easy job to do

flatfourburble · 03-11-2005, 21:05

I'd said slighty more than 5 mins! It's fairly tight so your probably scuff your knuckles abit!

Of and allow more time if you drop the nut aswel as it's a right bu99er to find!

Does anyone see a patten forming with me here?

Fabia 12v · 03-11-2005, 21:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

I'd said slighty more than 5 mins! It's fairly tight so your probably scuff your knuckles abit!

Of and allow more time if you drop the nut aswel as it's a right bu99er to find!

Does anyone see a patten forming with me here?

was a bulb in the engine bay first!!

flatfourburble · 03-11-2005, 21:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

was a bulb in the engine bay first!!

yep lol

dont even ask what happen with the FMIC

Fabia 12v · 03-11-2005, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatfourburble

yep lol

dont even ask what happen with the FMIC

not asking what happened with FMIC

.....

alexst · 05-11-2005, 10:03

The black ones look nice an a black vRS me thinks. I actually saw some silver ones for sale... wait for it... in my local skoda stealer for £185.00 inc VAT... Cant get into the owners gallery at the mo but see my pics for what I think you may be after, I actually got mine on ebay for £90, a-lot but I like them.

Def took about 10-15 mins a side, not to mention getting the bloody bulbs out of the existing clusters.

Im noticing that a lot of car are using similar patterns as there standard lights! Guess theres a few more out there who like them asides me!!

Sam Tan · 05-11-2005, 15:41

Never seen a fabia with lexus lights yet. And I dont like them but would be nice to see them.

class37 · 05-11-2005, 17:23

http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-ac...Path=1_26_1499

ag.morley · 05-11-2005, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fabia 12v

was a bulb in the engine bay first!!

I've got a headlight bulb in the engine bay I can see it but I can't get it out

If anyone wants it Come and get it

Fabia 12v · 05-11-2005, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag.morley

I've got a headlight bulb in the engine bay I can see it but I can't get it out

If anyone wants it Come and get it

Your not driving well enough if you havn't shaken it out yet

Sam Tan · 06-11-2005, 11:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by ag.morley

I've got a headlight bulb in the engine bay I can see it but I can't get it out

If anyone wants it Come and get it

Easy job just take out the engine and it will leave the bulb behind

bryand · 06-11-2005, 15:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sam Tan

Never seen a fabia with lexus lights yet. And I dont like them but would be nice to see them.

Here's my set.
People have expressed their opinions on them before on the board, but those who have seen them in the flesh aren't so disparaging.
Although on reflection (sic) the black ones would have been better for a yellow car.

walkie · 06-11-2005, 15:47

I am sorry but they look unfinished.

03-11-2005, 09:06	#1
robsonalan Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 54 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Fitting new Rear Lights on the Fabia vRS I am thinking about getting some Lexus style Rear lights for my Fabia vRS. Does anyone know how easy or difficult it is to remove the rear lights and then replace them. I am looking at a set of black lexus rear lights. I think that they would look good on my black vRS. Any help, opinions or tips greatly recieved. Cheers

03-11-2005, 09:57	#2
helpmedisappear Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Bolton Posts: 1,764 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Its easy peasy, the bulb holders just unclip and the clusters themselves are just held in by some bolts...it takes about 5 minutes per light __________________ Martin Black Magic Fabia vRSv

03-11-2005, 10:02	#3
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Personally I think the lights you're fitting really bring the tone of the car down, however in your favour they'l be easy to change. __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

03-11-2005, 10:04	#4
SteVRs Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 3,065 Members Car: Smart Roadster Coupe Brabus Thanks: 4 Thanked 19 Times in 11 Posts	Lex-**** lights huh? You can get chrome 'style' Ripspeed sill inserts too from your local Halfrauds. __________________ Engined bike. Engined car. Neither a Skoda - been there, done that

03-11-2005, 10:55	#5
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,799 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 728 Thanked 451 Times in 328 Posts	As said, the lights are a piece of cake to change, 5 mins a side tops. Be prepared for a slating, many people believe they detract from the look of the car (myself included!) But regardless, don't forget to post up some piccys when your done. ANd our Fabia vRS already have some tasty stainless steel sill covers! __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

03-11-2005, 18:23	#6
Fabia 12v RICHARD Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Twickenham - Middlesex Posts: 5,027 Members Car: Skoda Fabia >> VW Golf >> Seat Ibiza >> VW Polo Thanks: 11 Thanked 26 Times in 23 Posts	5 mins a side ... how many of you have done it!!! 15 mins a side inc. taking boot trim etc. off carefully so as not to brake it! (held on with very annoying clips... sharp tugs needed but be carefull. (spare wheel has to come out to get to two screws holding on boot trim accross bottom of boot) Boot trim has to come off to get to a couple of the 4 bolts per light cluster. __________________ First Car: Skoda Fabia MK1 1.2 12v Comfort Replaced with: Volkswagen Golf MK4 GT 1.9TDI Replaced with: Seat Ibiza MK4 Sport 1.9TDI Replaced with: Volkswagen Polo MK6 Ltd. Edition Sport 1.4 16v

03-11-2005, 21:05	#11
flatfourburble "Bones" Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Heathrow/Crewe Posts: 5,449 Members Car: Fabia vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'd said slighty more than 5 mins! It's fairly tight so your probably scuff your knuckles abit! Of and allow more time if you drop the nut aswel as it's a right bu99er to find! Does anyone see a patten forming with me here? __________________ Oh to have the internet back..................oh have I missed it

05-11-2005, 10:03	#15
alexst Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Halifax Posts: 527 Members Car: Furby vRS Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	The black ones look nice an a black vRS me thinks. I actually saw some silver ones for sale... wait for it... in my local skoda stealer for £185.00 inc VAT... Cant get into the owners gallery at the mo but see my pics for what I think you may be after, I actually got mine on ebay for £90, a-lot but I like them. Def took about 10-15 mins a side, not to mention getting the bloody bulbs out of the existing clusters. Im noticing that a lot of car are using similar patterns as there standard lights! Guess theres a few more out there who like them asides me!! __________________ Fajitas for dinner yum yum!

05-11-2005, 15:41	#16
Sam Tan Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south wales Posts: 138 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Never seen a fabia with lexus lights yet. And I dont like them but would be nice to see them.

05-11-2005, 17:23	#17
class37 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Cumbria Posts: 261 Members Car: ZX10 R at the moment Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	http://www.dcp-shop.co.uk/buy-car-ac...Path=1_26_1499 __________________ Bike Kawasaki ZX10 R NW

06-11-2005, 15:47	#22
walkie ............... Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Monday: MK Tuesday: MK Wednesday: MK Thursday: MK Friday: MK/Home Saturday: Home Sunday: In bed ;o) Posts: 6,606 Members Car: BMW 120D M-Sport Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I am sorry but they look unfinished. __________________ Having a little break, concentrate on the more important things in life, swmbo and my training. See you soon folks, take care - James

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