Has anyone fitted this?

[Veee-dubber]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320935168323?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

Wanting to facelift my GT Sport, just wondering on the quality on this part as obviously OEM will be way steeper than this price which I think is very reasonable...

Anyone fitted similar?

[RetroRaz]

Not a bad price. but all depends on the quality.

I saw a guide once where you could change the bumper to an original GTI one without changing the slam panel and all. It was just cutting and trimming a bit of the bumper.

However i have seen some kits like the above where they go straight on, but you could tell they werent OEM

[Veee-dubber]

Yea this is my concern, however i'm sure at that price someone on this forum would have bought and used one.... so FESS UP :)

[Timi8888]

I haven't got an OEM front kit. Doesn't fit perfectly. Gaps where they shouldn't be. Can only be seen up close though.

[Ted]

I asked the same question a few weeks ago, no one from these forums have fitted one, but I found a thread over on another forums,about these bumpers;

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/497532.aspx

Seems a good fit!

[Veee-dubber]

Very helpful cheers chap!!

[Ted]

No problem, got the same item on my ebay as well, was thinking about doing it in the new year.

Let me know if you get it sooner.

[Veee-dubber]

Will do mate, I picked up GTI lights today, brand new OEMs 115 for the pair! & my Pescaras are in the post so that leaves me skint for a while being Xmas and all! January's pay packet will be for the bumper ill keep u updated tho bud! Where abouts you too location wise?

[paulw123]

I asked the same question a few weeks ago, no one from these forums have fitted one, but I found a thread over on another forums,about these bumpers;

http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/t/497532.aspx

Seems a good fit!

thats the thread i was looking for.....watching with interest

[Ted]

Nice price on the lights, was that from ebay?

I'm from near Swaffham. Same here for the bumper, was planning on getting a shark remap, but an unfortunate expense from a garage ended up costing me my remap money! lol, can't wait for the new year!  

[Veee-dubber]

New year will be exciting for us both then!
I look forward to your progress mate! Keep me updated to how u get on, any difficulties etc you meet along the way!

[skard]

I had an Xparts bumper and got rid of it for a genuine one, which I should have got in the first place. It was ok and I was kinda happy at first, but it just never sat right.

I'm not the only one to regret going Xparts or Vagen, I recommend you get OEM or nothing.

[Timi8888]

I agree. They never sit right on the slam plate. If I could afford I would get genuine to replace the replica I have.

[Dave_TDI]

I have a genuine one on mine, bough off ebay for £120 in the correct colour, cutting the back to fit is easy and ony takes 30 mins to fit :), definatly worth holding out for genuine..

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[andybon]

What actually needs to be cut out on the back? Intrested in doing this myself