Cat vision

sdenny · 01-09-2008, 11:59

This subject has been covered in the past, but I'm looking to put a cat vision interior light out of a superb in to my Octy 1 vRS which has the dark headlining.

In this thread, swing posted this image:

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So it would appear that you can get them in black (or is it called onyx?). However, I need on without the sunroof switch, so I'm looking for one like below, but in black:

(Apologies to vRSPhil for stealing his image without asking.)

So, can any owner confirm that they have such an item, and does anyone know a part number?

Thanks,

Steve

mdk1 · 01-09-2008, 18:30

Think from memory ( so proberbly wrong ) that the unit comes from a Passat aswell.

sdenny · 01-09-2008, 18:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdk1

Think from memory ( so proberbly wrong ) that the unit comes from a Passat aswell.

I think you're right as alot of people call this the W8 mod.

However, the passat ones appear only to be (light) grey or beige.

Thanks anyway

rotodiesel · 01-09-2008, 20:57

My Superb came with these stupid red LEDs which reflect in the gear lever kn0b and make the car look nauseating at night.

An inch of black insulating tape has fixed this problem and was fitted on the second day of my ownership.

rotodiesel.

bigal rallyred · 01-09-2008, 21:03

I have this on my B6 Passat Sport. As mentioned it does seem to bounce off any chrome parts in the centre console area.

It's not been particularily dark enough for me to experience the full effect but I think it's a cool feature.

The surround on mine is a light biege for reference.

Gizmo68 · 01-09-2008, 21:10

I modified the std one in my MK1 Elegance by putting a LED inside each of the map lights (the outer lights)
Simple mod and was very effective.

skodanut · 02-09-2008, 23:46

a brilliant device in the dead of night trying to find the cigar lighter.....with a red finger pointing towards it ......pity the leds arent interchangeable with various colours to suit ones moood

rotodiesel · 02-09-2008, 23:52

The cigar lighter in my car is lit - and I know where the end of my finger is...

rotodiesel.

sdenny · 03-09-2008, 08:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

An inch of black insulating tape has fixed this problem and was fitted on the second day of my ownership.

rotodiesel.

That implies your unit was black - is that correct? Did your car have a sun roof?

I'm still trying to work out if dark colored non sunroof units exist.

Bluefox · 03-09-2008, 08:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenny

That implies your unit was black - is that correct? Did your car have a sun roof?

I'm still trying to work out if dark colored non sunroof units exist.

I think he was just pointing out that he didn't like the Catvision.

Bluefox · 03-09-2008, 08:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

The cigar lighter in my car is lit - and I know where the end of my finger is...

rotodiesel.

Baker21 · 03-09-2008, 08:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by rotodiesel

My Superb came with these stupid red LEDs which reflect in the gear lever kn0b and make the car look nauseating at night.

An inch of black insulating tape has fixed this problem and was fitted on the second day of my ownership.

rotodiesel.

There really is no pleasing some people.........

sdenny · 03-09-2008, 10:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefox

I think he was just pointing out that he didn't like the Catvision.

And i think I was just asking (in the original post) whether a black/dark none sunroof version existed, not if it made any one sick!

Baker21 · 03-09-2008, 10:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenny

And i think I was just asking (in the original post) whether a black/dark none sunroof version existed, not if it made any one sick!

I am fairly confident that this part can be sourced in onyx as there were loads of guys on UK-MKIV's fitting these and those that had the Anni roof lining needed the onyx colour and sourced them, why not ring your local stealer and ask?

Bluefox · 03-09-2008, 12:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenny

And i think I was just asking (in the original post) whether a black/dark none sunroof version existed, not if it made any one sick!

Yeah, sorry, I don't think I explained myself properly...

I was pointing out that I don't think he's got the darker headlining, just that he's stuck black tape over the LED's. Black in the sense that it'll stop the light as opposed to black to match the trim.

Every thing's better with hindsight, eh?

sdenny · 03-09-2008, 17:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

I am fairly confident that this part can be sourced in onyx as there were loads of guys on UK-MKIV's fitting these and those that had the Anni roof lining needed the onyx colour and sourced them, why not ring your local stealer and ask?

Thanks,

I may have to do that

I just thought that there'd be someone on here who knew - Much more reliable than the stealer

I do remember seeing something along time ago about people painting them to match the Anni head lining as they were using the passat W8 one - and obv then, the switches illuminate red rather than green.

sdenny · 03-09-2008, 17:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bluefox

Yeah, sorry, I don't think I explained myself properly...

I was pointing out that I don't think he's got the darker headlining, just that he's stuck black tape over the LED's. Black in the sense that it'll stop the light as opposed to black to match the trim.

Every thing's better with hindsight, eh?

don't feel

I'd just hoped somebody would have know rather than sparking a debate about whether they were any good or not

to me for making you feel

VRSPhil · 03-09-2008, 17:41

The part is available in onyx, I remember the dealer reading the colour choices out when I was buying mine.

I wouldn't get a passat unit, the buttons light up red...

sdenny · 03-09-2008, 18:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by VRSPhil

The part is available in onyx, I remember the dealer reading the colour choices out when I was buying mine.

I wouldn't get a passat unit, the buttons light up red...

So yours was a Superb unit was it? Don't suppose you're got a part number?

(look what's the issue with remembering a 10+ random character string that you only saw once two years ago!!)

Bluefox · 03-09-2008, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenny

(look what's the issue with remembering a 10+ random character string that you only saw once two years ago!!)

Honestly, some people

skodanut · 04-09-2008, 00:57

quite right baker 21

Wardy · 04-09-2008, 01:38

I'm glad I've seen this, as I was about to go and get a beige Passat W8 one, with a view to spraying it! I need a sunroof model anyway, so is there any info on part number and price for this?

Cheers,
Steve

Baker21 · 04-09-2008, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenny

I may have to do that

I just thought that there'd be someone on here who knew - Much more reliable than the stealer

Not everything you read on forums is fact..........some stealers are pretty good but it all depends on where you go I guess, good luck.........

Wardy · 04-09-2008, 11:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

Not everything you read on forums is fact..........

Shock. Horror.

sdenny · 04-09-2008, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Baker21

Not everything you read on forums is fact..........

Is that a fact?

01-09-2008, 11:59	#1
sdenny Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ross on Wye, Herefordshire Posts: 1,040 Members Car: Yellow Octavia vRS Thanks: 3 Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Cat vision This subject has been covered in the past, but I'm looking to put a cat vision interior light out of a superb in to my Octy 1 vRS which has the dark headlining. In this thread, swing posted this image: . So it would appear that you can get them in black (or is it called onyx?). However, I need on without the sunroof switch, so I'm looking for one like below, but in black: (Apologies to vRSPhil for stealing his image without asking.) So, can any owner confirm that they have such an item, and does anyone know a part number? Thanks, Steve __________________ You're obviously mistaking me for somebody who gives a 5h1t!

01-09-2008, 18:30	#2
mdk1 go green Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rochester, Kent Posts: 4,176 Members Car: Roomy 3 & Fabia Thanks: 166 Thanked 133 Times in 117 Posts	Re: Cat vision Think from memory ( so proberbly wrong ) that the unit comes from a Passat aswell. __________________ Mike. Mine Skoda Roomster 3 TDI in matallic Anthracite Grey MKLJK Swmbo's Skoda Fabia 2.0I Elegance in Dark matallic Blue MKLJK

01-09-2008, 20:57	#4
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 672 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Cat vision My Superb came with these stupid red LEDs which reflect in the gear lever kn0b and make the car look nauseating at night. An inch of black insulating tape has fixed this problem and was fitted on the second day of my ownership. rotodiesel.

01-09-2008, 21:03	#5
bigal rallyred Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Central belt in Scotland Posts: 817 Members Car: 06 Passat TDI S Thanks: 32 Thanked 47 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Cat vision I have this on my B6 Passat Sport. As mentioned it does seem to bounce off any chrome parts in the centre console area. It's not been particularily dark enough for me to experience the full effect but I think it's a cool feature. The surround on mine is a light biege for reference.

01-09-2008, 21:10	#6
Gizmo68 Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hawkinge Kent Posts: 1,276 Members Car: Superb Comfort 1.9 TDi 130 Thanks: 16 Thanked 78 Times in 75 Posts	Re: Cat vision I modified the std one in my MK1 Elegance by putting a LED inside each of the map lights (the outer lights) Simple mod and was very effective.

02-09-2008, 23:46	#7
skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 172 Members Car: superb comfort 140 tdi Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cat vision a brilliant device in the dead of night trying to find the cigar lighter.....with a red finger pointing towards it ......pity the leds arent interchangeable with various colours to suit ones moood

02-09-2008, 23:52	#8
rotodiesel Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 672 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 85 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Cat vision The cigar lighter in my car is lit - and I know where the end of my finger is... rotodiesel.

03-09-2008, 17:41	#18
VRSPhil Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Cleveland Posts: 2,315 Members Car: Passat Sport TDi Thanks: 206 Thanked 204 Times in 148 Posts	Re: Cat vision The part is available in onyx, I remember the dealer reading the colour choices out when I was buying mine. I wouldn't get a passat unit, the buttons light up red... __________________ '54 Passat PD130 Sport... 55mpg Octavia vRS WRC - Gone but not forgotten!

04-09-2008, 00:57	#21
skodanut Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 172 Members Car: superb comfort 140 tdi Thanks: 10 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Cat vision quite right baker 21

04-09-2008, 01:38	#22
Wardy 207/340 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 11,726 Members Car: Skoda Fabia vRS Thanks: 457 Thanked 366 Times in 354 Posts	Re: Cat vision I'm glad I've seen this, as I was about to go and get a beige Passat W8 one, with a view to spraying it! I need a sunroof model anyway, so is there any info on part number and price for this? Cheers, Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen "If in doubt, flat out." - Colin McRae

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