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Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« on: March 10, 2011, 09:37:17 pm »
Because mine just has GOLF written on the left hand side . . . Help please!

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2011, 09:38:09 pm »
Have you got a spare wheel in the boot.  :happy2:

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #2 on: March 10, 2011, 09:41:26 pm »
Yep, what does that mean?

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #3 on: March 10, 2011, 09:44:07 pm »
Are you sure it's a GTI?  :signLOL:

Possibly the boot/tailgate panel has been replaced by previous owner for one off a standard golf?
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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #4 on: March 10, 2011, 09:45:59 pm »
I sem to remember a lad on here who bought a white GTI with he same, and his was a import i believe, a lot of imports dont carry a spare wheel. There is nothing wrong with imports by the way, maybe check at the dealers, they can tell you the history of the car.  :happy2:

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #5 on: March 10, 2011, 09:48:44 pm »
The tailgate replacement was my first thought, just wondering if any certain models came without the GTI letters . . .  as if it has been replaced it would signify some damage no?

As far as I can tell from all documentation etc, it's not an import either.

thanks for the quick replies guys  :happy2:

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2011, 09:49:59 pm »
Previous owner may have re badged to look more of a street sleeper too, wont cost you much to swap for the Gti badge though if you prefer.

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #7 on: March 10, 2011, 09:50:23 pm »
Does yours have optional extras? The original purchaser might have requested a de badge

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2011, 09:51:06 pm »
I sem to remember a lad on here who bought a white GTI with he same, and his was a import i believe, a lot of imports dont carry a spare wheel. There is nothing wrong with imports by the way, maybe check at the dealers, they can tell you the history of the car.  :happy2:

Could be an import although my car was PDI'd in Dubai and has the correct lettering and a spare wheel with tool kit.

Could be something as simple as the previous owner messing with the badges e.t.c

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #9 on: March 10, 2011, 09:53:08 pm »
I believe it was a company car before mine, if that has anything to do with it? There are no options on it either . . . had to stretch the wallet enough as it is!  :signLOL:


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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2011, 09:55:22 pm »
I would say that the company requested a de badge in the order sheet

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #11 on: March 10, 2011, 10:11:17 pm »
I would say that the company requested a de badge in the order sheet

Well that would be my reason of choice! I wasn't aware that this was an option. Thanks for all the help on this guys!

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #12 on: March 10, 2011, 10:21:24 pm »
I saw a thread - not sure if it was on here or on DW - of a Mk6 detail and that was badged GOLF on one side and FSI on the other , would that be a de-badge job too?
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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #13 on: March 11, 2011, 12:21:56 am »
A de-badge would mean no badges at all. UK GTIs have only 'GTI' written on the left. Check the welding around the boot area to see if it's been re-done.

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Re: Does every GTI have the G T I letters on the back?
« Reply #14 on: March 11, 2011, 12:28:21 am »
I saw a thread - not sure if it was on here or on DW - of a Mk6 detail and that was badged GOLF on one side and FSI on the other , would that be a de-badge job too?
No. It's not a de-badge. It's come like that from factory. I wonder whether it's something that you can spec.

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