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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #15 on: January 04, 2011, 03:06:10 pm »
ok, that sounds ok, is it like the one in my ebay thread further up the thread?  If so I will be super chuffed as it will save me £100

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #16 on: January 04, 2011, 03:12:37 pm »
ok, that sounds ok, is it like the one in my ebay thread further up the thread?  If so I will be super chuffed as it will save me £100

I fitted the X parts bumper at first but then swapped to the original GTI/GT bumper and splitter was'nt mad about the fit around the lights but its still a good copy!

Just hade to trim it a bit to fit, only cost me £40 and now I can use a different splitter if I want  :happy2:
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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #17 on: January 05, 2011, 12:04:06 am »
Do they look the same apollo?
Did u still use the grills from the xparts?

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #18 on: January 05, 2011, 11:05:03 pm »
Do they look the same apollo?
Did u still use the grills from the xparts?

Xparts is ok but the splitter as said is not detachable.

No, I have OEM GT Sport main grille and lowers.
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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #19 on: January 28, 2011, 11:00:23 pm »
I fitted the xparts bumper and am very happy with the results, good quality but needed a little trimming

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #20 on: January 29, 2011, 12:28:57 pm »
Where did u have to trim it?
im doing mine next week..
Any pics?
« Last Edit: January 29, 2011, 12:31:10 pm by ruffrydaz »

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #21 on: January 29, 2011, 04:09:53 pm »
The grills need a little tidying around the edges and where the bumper meets the wing the inside of mine needed a little trim to make it fit flush.  Only minor issues but overall I think it looks very good. The bottom of the bumper or splitter is textured so will need to be smoothed if you want a good finish.

Here's mine, not the best picture as the sun hasn't come out all day!!


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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #22 on: January 29, 2011, 04:53:55 pm »
How did you attatch the number plate holder from xparts to the grill?
Btw you need to post a pic once the sportlines are fitted, im thinking of getting them on my gt too
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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #23 on: January 29, 2011, 05:14:19 pm »
I haven't. Thinking of putting the number plate as low as possible. I didn't get any bolts for the holder from xparts so I thought f*** it, I'll leave it on the dash for now.

Sportslines getting fitted next Sat, keep an eye on my ride page.

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2011, 06:34:54 pm »
Looking good Daboy  :happy2:

When I fitted the OEM GTI front bumper I had to cut less of it than the I did the X-parts  :rolleye:

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #25 on: January 29, 2011, 07:27:15 pm »
I didn't get any bolts for the holder from xparts so I thought f*** it, I'll leave it on the dash for now.

Just be warned that you can get pulled for having  it on your dash.
I would recommend going for the number plate mod that topcat showed a while back which I have copied by putting magnets on the back?
Gives a nice clean look when you want it.

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #26 on: March 05, 2011, 06:34:05 pm »
I Need urgent help.
Im trying to fit the xparts as we speak. its not fitting where it meets the wing properly
which bit did u cut exactly

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #27 on: March 05, 2011, 06:38:21 pm »
Without seeing what you mean its hard to tell, but it could be inside of the bumper is slightly too big, other than I can't help

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #28 on: March 05, 2011, 06:49:13 pm »
so did you only cut where the bumper meets the wing?
was the the bumper you cut or the plastic on the wing
Basically its not flush and sticking out

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Re: After Market GTI / GT Sport bumper conversion.
« Reply #29 on: March 05, 2011, 07:09:01 pm »
I really just had to trim a tiny bit, make sure you have got it fitted right, don't cut any original bits, if you are not sure get a bodyshop to do it