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Offline sf1506

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2011, 02:47:06 pm »

ok then ive had alook and is this below all i need??


N10354602 Screw @ £1.20 each 4 needed

1K0853493 Adaptor @ £2.84 each 4 needed

1K0853543 Support Strip @ £4.06 1 needed

1K0853544 Support Strip @ £4.06 1 needed

1k3853859b9b Skirt @ £26.20 1 needed

1k385386099b Skirt @ £26.20 1 needed

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2011, 05:38:46 pm »
Hello mate...

I've done a fair bit of research into this and i didn't like the idea of drilling holes in my car...

so i've only bought the skirts and the adapters

1k3853859b9b Skirt @ £26.20 1 needed

1k385386099b Skirt @ £26.20 1 needed

1K0853493 Adaptor @ £2.84 each 4 needed

The skirts have double sided tape along the top so it bonds to the body and there is a screw at each end.

Hope this helps.

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2011, 05:53:00 pm »
^^^^^^^^ That's the exact method I used. Works fine, just make sure you clean the bodywork where the tape sticks really well.

Didn't like the idea of having holes in the sill when I put the car back to standard  :happy2:
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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #18 on: March 05, 2011, 08:10:07 pm »
Also just heat the body up with a hairdryer as this will enable to tape to stick better!!

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #19 on: March 07, 2011, 02:39:42 pm »
Is the 5 door and 3 door the same??

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #20 on: March 07, 2011, 05:01:47 pm »
This should be the 5 door part number but you had better check

1k5853859b9b Skirt @ £26.20 1 needed

1k585386099b Skirt @ £26.20 1 needed

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #21 on: March 07, 2011, 11:05:08 pm »
wow? i was goin to order some off eby aswell so can i just go in my local vw dealers an order these? :happy2:

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #22 on: March 10, 2011, 09:15:02 am »
Well I have rang Vw lookers for a price an they have quoted me 36.00 + vat
Any ideas why?

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #23 on: March 13, 2011, 11:34:19 am »
Clean surfaces with fairy and dry. Make sure your positioning is correct and http://www.directcarparts.co.uk/product/277/tignb/u-pol-tiger-seal-adhesive-sealant-310ml-black.html

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #24 on: March 13, 2011, 05:05:12 pm »
Possibly due to the VAT increase and the fact VW are always changing prices!! discount on body parts is really poor!!! but as for fitting them, ive fitted quite a few sets to non-gti's (inc. my own!!) and used a little run of bonding just below the tape line provided, and they have been on for a year now with no problems!!!! preparation is they key, like anything!!!!

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #25 on: March 14, 2011, 08:21:03 pm »
well went vw today to order my sideskirts an they were 77.80 for the pair? least there cheaper than what i was goin to pay on ebay
roll on wensday when they arive just need them painting then

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #26 on: March 15, 2011, 08:06:43 pm »
The ones you've just bought are they for a 5 door or a 3 door??
Also is that price for everything or just the side skirts??

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #27 on: March 15, 2011, 08:48:42 pm »
The ones you've just bought are they for a 5 door or a 3 door??
Also is that price for everything or just the side skirts??

they are for the 4 door an just the skirts no fitting kit

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #28 on: August 31, 2012, 12:24:08 pm »
Sooooo, the part numbers listed above (for the 5 door skirts) don't seem to work any more.

From the guy I just spoke to at VW the correct part number for one side is:

1K485386b9b9

Also, prices have gone up a fair bit...

£42.13 (side skirts - each side)
£13 - support strips EACH SIDE!!
£4.80 - adapter X4

so all in all, it's actually cheaper to go via ebay....

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VOLKSWAGEN-VW-GOLF-MK-5-GTI-SIDESKIRTS-GENUINE-/130746879907?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Car%20Make%3AVW%7CModel%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK%20V%7CCars%20Type%3A3.2%20R32%204motion&hash=item1e711f0fa3&_uhb=1#ht_2193wt_1186

Just thought I'd update this as I'm about to purchase some for my MK5  :wink:

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Re: FITTING GTI SIDESKIRTS
« Reply #29 on: August 31, 2012, 12:26:02 pm »
Woops, that link is for ones without fitting kit, still not much cheaper through the stealers!  :ashamed: