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#76300 - 28/02/2002 13:58 which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta?
nikko
member

Registered: 15/01/2002
Posts: 122
Just thought I'd get some opinions on which color facemask I should start trying to track down for my player. I've got a 2002 Jetta. It seems to me red might be the best option, but if there is anyone out there who owns a recent model Jetta, I'd love to hear your opinion.

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#76301 - 28/02/2002 14:04 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: nikko]
tfabris
carpal tunnel

Registered: 20/12/1999
Posts: 31597
Loc: Seattle, WA
Check out the lens comparison chart at www.riocar.org and make up your own mind.
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#76302 - 28/02/2002 14:08 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: nikko]
SE_Sport_Driver
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Registered: 05/01/2001
Posts: 4903
Loc: Detroit, MI USA
My vote for the standard blue...
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#76303 - 28/02/2002 15:50 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: nikko]
pdw
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Registered: 11/02/2002
Posts: 36
I assume it has the same blue/red dash as an '01 Golf, in which case I've tried both red and blue:

The blue display is nicer, but isn't a great match for the dash. If you're installing it next to the stock radio, this may be unsatisfactory. I don't have another head unit, and it looks fine on its own in blue.

The red display is more orange than the dash red, but is a better match for the dash than the blue.

Paul

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#76304 - 28/02/2002 19:44 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: pdw]
rockstar
enthusiast

Registered: 24/11/2000
Posts: 316
i disagree. The blue IMHO (bear in mind this is the non ar coated screen) was a perfect match in my mk IV GTI. The red is bmw red, which as stated is more orange and doesn't match at all.

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#76305 - 01/03/2002 08:04 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: nikko]
bloodrush
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Registered: 20/02/2002
Posts: 10
Loc: Albuquerque, NM, USA
I'd go with the blue. I have an '02 Jetta and it looks fantastic. Pretty well matches the blue on the Monsoon HU. I have some pictures of my install at http://www.geocities.com/dnr1985/index.html
Red might be good too, I just think blue looks best at night.

RlR

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#76306 - 01/03/2002 10:06 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: rockstar]
pdw
stranger

Registered: 11/02/2002
Posts: 36
The a/r coating may make a difference, but the VW blue is definitely more purply whereas the Empeg blue is greeny. To my eyes, orange next to red is less offensive than greeny blue next to purply blue.

That said, I prefer the blue display overall so that's what I've got in my MkIV Golf.

Paul

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#76307 - 01/03/2002 18:16 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: pdw]
Anonymous
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Isn't there someone who makes smoke colored lenses? Does anyone have any pictures with this lens?

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#76308 - 01/03/2002 18:21 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: ]
mtempsch
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Registered: 02/06/2000
Posts: 1996
Loc: Gothenburg, Sweden
Picture http://empeg.comms.net/files/53561-caron.jpg

See the thread Last Call for Empeg Custom Lenses for more info on prices and availability etc.

/Michael
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#76309 - 01/03/2002 18:28 Re: which color facemask is best for '02 Jetta? [Re: mtempsch]
Anonymous
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thanks

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