Warning triangle

Isnt there one you can attach to the inside of the trunk that is visible while the trunk is open?? Is that this same one???

What about the triangle that goes on the lid of your trunk, do you have to change the whole lining and get the triangle to :???: . Good post Binaryflow, but i am as clueless as you are on this one

Drew Parts online also sell the kit that includes the foldable triangle, just look under Passat parts a little more. The kit includes the triangle, the bracke, two nuts and two screws for securing the triangle to the rear trunk lid. With the CB5 discount, the total is $41.74 plus shipping. This is supposed to work on both B5s and B5.5s.

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Drew Parts online also sell the kit that includes the foldable triangle, just look under Passat parts a little more. The kit includes the triangle, the bracke, two nuts and two screws for securing the triangle to the rear trunk lid. With the CB5 discount, the total is $41.74 plus shipping. This is supposed to work on both B5s and B5.5s.

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http://www.drewparts.com/Product.asp?ProductID=414758

I think this is what I am looking for, but I would like a final word. I have seen posts about screws or nuts, being the wrong size. I want the OEM VW triangle that srews in to the lid of the trunk, a la Ronin and my friend's Audi.

I knew you guys could help, Thanks so much :bow: :bow: :bow:

Get it. I find myself opening the trunk sometimes for no reason just to look at the damn thing. :crazy:

Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that it's heavy. It will make your trunk open slower, but get it anyway.

My dealer threw one in for free when I picked up the car. I didn't want the one that goes in the lid because of possible rattle issues. I got the small red case version that hides easily in the trunk.

I ordered mine from drew parts a few weeks ago and it hould be here Tues 6/29.

We will see what happens.

OK, got everything today.

the srew downs go in with the peaks down, and you need to cut a whole for the top bracket. Screws are Torx, so have your drivers handy.

You will probably want to hand vac the trunk when you are finished.

Fairly simple, looks awesome.

definately worth it.

binaryflow,

You wrote that: "...you need to cut a hole in the liner for the top braket." I did this installation in a B5.5 a two or three weeks ago and I only made holes for the two screws. To what are you referring when you say that a hole has to be cut in the liner for the top braket?

Slider.

funny thing about the warning triangle. I installed it two years ago and I've never used it, but it is still somehow strangely satisfying to have it there.

I think it is so great because you don't have the mysterious dent in the trunkliner anymore. The Triangle gives the dent purpose.

A couple of things here. The drewparts kit has everything you need and it includes the correct length screws but I put a rubber washer just in case.

There was a post about rattling - it stays on SOO tight that you can barely pull it off so rattling is far from an issue.

You need to pull the liner to put the speed nuts in the pre-existing holes in the metal frame under the liner and you also need to cut a small hole or slit is more like it for the mounting bracket to slide into. This way, the bracket is held in place by the liner and the screws rather than just the screws which gives it an excessive moment thus possibly pulling out.

The hardest part is screwing thru the liner in the proper place to match the speed nuts, cutting was easy, just locate it with the bracket on.

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binaryflow,

You wrote that: "...you need to cut a hole in the liner for the top braket." I did this installation in a B5.5 a two or three weeks ago and I only made holes for the two screws. To what are you referring when you say that a hole has to be cut in the liner for the top braket?

Slider.

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The bracket slides into the hole you make in the liner. That way, the bracket is held at 3 points - liner and 2 screws rather than just the screws which can cause pulling.

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Slider said:

binaryflow,

You wrote that: "...you need to cut a hole in the liner for the top braket." I did this installation in a B5.5 a two or three weeks ago and I only made holes for the two screws. To what are you referring when you say that a hole has to be cut in the liner for the top braket?

Slider.

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The bracket slides into the hole you make in the liner. That way, the bracket is held at 3 points - liner and 2 screws rather than just the screws which can cause pulling.

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exactly :thumbup:

Now I think I know what you guys are referring to. The point at the top of the bracket where it it touches the liner but sticks out a bit. So you just made a small slit in the liner at that point for the bracket to fit in so that it is flush?

Slider.