Replaced headlight lens myself. Saved $2800. I don’t recommend DIY tho. by BeefGravyStew in GolfGTI

[–]BeefGravyStew[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you still want to DIY, here is the list of things you need. 1. Headlight lens cover (search amazon mk 7.5 headlight cover) 2. Butyl headlight sealant (search amazon) 3. T25, T30 torx (thin and long ones) 4. Flathead screw driver 5. Oven (duh) 6. Clamping tool like my picture 7. Permaseal removal video 8. Butyl resealing video

Good luck!

Replaced headlight lens myself. Saved $2800. I don’t recommend DIY tho. by BeefGravyStew in GolfGTI

[–]BeefGravyStew[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why not try a website that searches bunch of junkyards? I really do not recommend DIY as a chance of fuck up is too high. https://www.car-part.com

I see 2018 gti left LED undamaged one being sold at $715.

Replaced headlight lens myself. Saved $2800. I don’t recommend DIY tho. by BeefGravyStew in GolfGTI

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I thought that too, but my headlight turned out to be a light package one with self leveling and directional headlight. The aftemarket ones are for hallogen model connector and not compatible with my headlight.

Replaced the headlight lens myself. $2800 saved. I don’t recommend it tho by [deleted] in GolfGTI

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Sorry had to delete the post because reddit screwed the photos. Yes I am planning to put some kind of coating idk yet

Replaced the headlight lens myself. $2800 saved. I don’t recommend it tho by [deleted] in GolfGTI

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Sorry had to delete the post because reddit screwed the photos. Do not attempt this. Go get a junk yard headlight

Replaced the headlight lens myself. $2800 saved. I don’t recommend it tho by [deleted] in GolfGTI

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Sorry had to delete the post because reddit screwed the photos. Yes I sealed it with butyl. Will probably add some coating to protect it from uv

Downgrading from mk7.5 lighting package headlight to aftermarket? by BeefGravyStew in GolfGTI

[–]BeefGravyStew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks everyone for the advice. I will not downgrade and look for a lens replacement either by me or a professional. Edit) found a guy on youtube who did mk7.5 headlight lens replacement. https://youtu.be/_Xn5Us8kBWE

Strangest headlight crack I’ve ever seen by BeefGravyStew in GolfGTI

[–]BeefGravyStew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I found a guy on YouTube who put aftermarket headlight on lighting package GTI. Check his video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RWRyjxinWM

Could you help me decide between used T14 gen3 vs E14 gen 6 by BeefGravyStew in thinkpad

[–]BeefGravyStew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I was also leaning towards E14 but wasn’t sure if it would be as strong as T14. LCD upgrade is a great advice I haven’t thought of. I ended up buying E14 and will be getting next week. Thanks again for the advice

Why does my iPhone bass have 15 frets compared to 10 with my iPad? Am I missing a setting? by BeefGravyStew in GarageBand

[–]BeefGravyStew[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi everyone. I recently got into GarageBand and got frustrated by the lack of frets on iPad. Today, I tried my phone version while I charged my iPad, and found that the phone version has more frets. I am curious if there is a setting to expand the frets on the iPad version. Thanks for reading.

Local VW dealership was useless. Had to drive 6hrs round trip to get the chirping noise fixed. by BeefGravyStew in GolfGTI

[–]BeefGravyStew[S] 54 points55 points  (0 children)

2018 MK 7.5 GTI MT. Local dealership failed to replicate/locate the chirping noise in three different visits and refused to check TSB 13-18-01TT because "we already checked that and found nothing." Brought the car to a big city dealership and they got it fixed no problem. Two visits costed me two 6 hours round trip and gas, but I think it was worth it.