Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it?

Fluffmeister · 03-10-2006, 09:18

As above, does the elegance or L&K come with cat vision, anyone retro fitted it to a vRS. First winter approaching in the Octy with lot's of windy trips in the dark down to Cardiff and back so fancied having something like this in mine.

Just wondered if anyone had tried it before I set off for Maplins and get the soldering iron out

cheezemonkhai · 03-10-2006, 13:20

Cat Vision?

Whats that when it's about then?

Shifty · 03-10-2006, 13:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

As above, does the elegance or L&K come with cat vision, anyone retro fitted it to a vRS. First winter approaching in the Octy with lot's of windy trips in the dark down to Cardiff and back so fancied having something like this in mine.

Just wondered if anyone had tried it before I set off for Maplins and get the soldering iron out

Looks like the same unit as the Fbai, so a search on that should bring something up. Good plan

swing · 03-10-2006, 15:34

See the red lights....

That's Cat Vision- it provides a glow into the whole cabin to allow you to see better (apparently). Fluffmeister - I don't believe it's standard on any UK Octy - I'm not even sure if it's available on any Octy. I think on the Passat you can simply swap out the non-LED equipped unit for an LED equipped unit, but if it's not available on any Octy it's definitely a soldering job (to be proper the LEDs should only be on when the headlights are on, which would be an impressive challenge if there's no switched supply up there....)

(picture from a Superb)

swing · 03-10-2006, 15:38

Oh, I knew I'd read something about CatVision in an Octy....

Read this

Goochie · 03-10-2006, 15:45

I was a non-believe until I drove a MK5 GTi with it - it really is very good indeed. Non-intrusive illumination that you dont notice unless you're looking for something in the illuminated area.

Shifty · 03-10-2006, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by swing

Oh, I knew I'd read something about CatVision in an Octy....

Read this

Thats in a Fabia. As I said earlier

Johnwg · 03-10-2006, 16:13

My Dad's done it on his Touran no problems, so should be do-able on the Octy.

kenny · 03-10-2006, 16:14

yeah my A4 has it, its very good and is very subtle, only know its there if you actually look for the lights

v useful

johnjohnhealy · 03-10-2006, 17:10

Dont know if this is of use to anyone, but the Laguna I was driving recently had cat vision, and the unit looked the same size as the Skoda/VW ones.

Octygone · 03-10-2006, 17:15

Cat vision ....very useful for illuminating your hand signals at night

fitted as standard on Superbs

uncle bulgaria · 03-10-2006, 17:34

About 2 years ago VW Driver magazine ran a whole "how to do it" about this, on the MKIV golf, including what pin to wire into behind the fuse box etc. Don't know what month it was, but an email to them should give an answer of some sort!

Fluffmeister · 03-10-2006, 17:50

Right then, I have some free time this week so off I go to Maplins

I will let you know how it goes

Loz · 03-10-2006, 19:08

What is it?

Fluffmeister · 03-10-2006, 19:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loz

What is it?

It's a couple of posts above

it gives you X-Ray vision so you can see through womens clothes at night, WARNING - It should NEVER be switched on in Warrington on a Saturday night

**roo** · 03-10-2006, 19:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loz

What is it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by swing

See the red lights....

That's Cat Vision- it provides a glow into the whole cabin to allow you to see better (apparently). Fluffmeister - I don't believe it's standard on any UK Octy - I'm not even sure if it's available on any Octy. I think on the Passat you can simply swap out the non-LED equipped unit for an LED equipped unit, but if it's not available on any Octy it's definitely a soldering job (to be proper the LEDs should only be on when the headlights are on, which would be an impressive challenge if there's no switched supply up there....)

(picture from a Superb)

hth

sdenny · 03-10-2006, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fluffmeister

Right then, I have some free time this week so off I go to Maplins

I will let you know how it goes

See this and this for some info on the golf

Johnwg · 03-10-2006, 20:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdenny

See this and this for some info on the golf

That's the guide my Dad used for his Touran... it was spot on. He also ordered the W8 unit from here;

sales@kool-vw.eclipse.co.uk

At tad cheaper than paying VW main dealer prices....

03-10-2006, 09:18	#1
Fluffmeister Hai! King Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,528 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 86 Thanked 154 Times in 124 Posts	Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? As above, does the elegance or L&K come with cat vision, anyone retro fitted it to a vRS. First winter approaching in the Octy with lot's of windy trips in the dark down to Cardiff and back so fancied having something like this in mine. Just wondered if anyone had tried it before I set off for Maplins and get the soldering iron out

03-10-2006, 13:20	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 15,634 Members Car: Thanks: 113 Thanked 518 Times in 481 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? Cat Vision? Whats that when it's about then? __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

03-10-2006, 15:34	#4
swing Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 196 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? See the red lights.... That's Cat Vision- it provides a glow into the whole cabin to allow you to see better (apparently). Fluffmeister - I don't believe it's standard on any UK Octy - I'm not even sure if it's available on any Octy. I think on the Passat you can simply swap out the non-LED equipped unit for an LED equipped unit, but if it's not available on any Octy it's definitely a soldering job (to be proper the LEDs should only be on when the headlights are on, which would be an impressive challenge if there's no switched supply up there....) (picture from a Superb)

03-10-2006, 15:38	#5
swing Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 196 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? Oh, I knew I'd read something about CatVision in an Octy.... Read this

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Goochie Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Up a tree. Posts: 12,363 Members Car: Thanks: 7 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? I was a non-believe until I drove a MK5 GTi with it - it really is very good indeed. Non-intrusive illumination that you dont notice unless you're looking for something in the illuminated area.

03-10-2006, 16:13	#8
Johnwg Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: South Lakes (Grange Over Sands) Posts: 2,072 Members Car: Octavia II VRS Thanks: 66 Thanked 57 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? My Dad's done it on his Touran no problems, so should be do-able on the Octy.

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kenny Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland Posts: 3,795 Members Car: Audi A4 Quattro S-Line Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? yeah my A4 has it, its very good and is very subtle, only know its there if you actually look for the lights v useful __________________ Ive seen a lot of good things die and im in an over emotional way So please hand me the bottle I think im lonely now, and please give me direction I think the hurt has set in, and I don’t feel nothing

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johnjohnhealy Briskodian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: UK south east Posts: 2,428 Members Car: Superb 130pd Thanks: 1 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? Dont know if this is of use to anyone, but the Laguna I was driving recently had cat vision, and the unit looked the same size as the Skoda/VW ones.

03-10-2006, 17:34	#12
uncle bulgaria Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: S Yorks Posts: 339 Members Car: Standard Octavia II vRS Thanks: 9 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? About 2 years ago VW Driver magazine ran a whole "how to do it" about this, on the MKIV golf, including what pin to wire into behind the fuse box etc. Don't know what month it was, but an email to them should give an answer of some sort!

03-10-2006, 17:50	#13
Fluffmeister Hai! King Rat Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: North West UK Posts: 3,528 Members Car: A black thing Thanks: 86 Thanked 154 Times in 124 Posts	Re: Cat Vision for vRS - Anyone done it? Right then, I have some free time this week so off I go to Maplins I will let you know how it goes

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