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rear end!
« on: July 04, 2009, 12:25:39 pm »
Hi guys

I'm looking to replace my rear valance as I'm looking to
fit a removable towbar for my mountain bike rack
any idea's
Is it possible for a removable towbar to be fitted to A MK5?
my car is a 05-06 gti 3dr

Cheers
Stu

Offline TomB

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Re: rear end!
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2009, 12:30:11 pm »
There is a GTI rear valance with a removable plate for the hideaway towbar, you can get it from the dealers.
Tom
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Re: rear end!
« Reply #2 on: July 04, 2009, 12:57:01 pm »
Yes - i just bought one..

Its called a Towing Eye Cover...


It cost me £10.50


**EDIT**


That the plastic cover thing... i misread... not sure how much the actual "Tow Bar" is... :rolleye:
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Re: rear end!
« Reply #3 on: July 04, 2009, 01:03:08 pm »
http://lyxus.net/nxh = my current car/rack

http://lyxus.net/nxi  = my previous GTI showing Spoiler and removable tow bar

The VW GTI rear spoiler for towbar is: V1K6 807 433 B9 B9 - about £45 + vat  :happy2:
« Last Edit: July 04, 2009, 01:07:52 pm by Merlinman »

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Re: rear end!
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2009, 04:15:51 pm »
Spot on guys
Thanks for the help!!!

Stu :happy2:

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Re: rear end!
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2009, 10:51:15 pm »
dont know if anyone knows, but i have a towbar on my car! haha! its detatchable!

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Re: rear end!
« Reply #6 on: July 05, 2009, 10:54:23 pm »
dont know if anyone knows, but i have a towbar on my car! haha! its detatchable!

And so you should, thats why you bought a sutt chucker isn't it.  :P

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Re: rear end!
« Reply #7 on: July 05, 2009, 10:57:58 pm »
nah i bought it so steph can sit on it whilst im detailing! ;)

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Re: rear end!
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2009, 10:59:39 pm »
nah i bought it so steph can sit on it whilst im detailing! ;)


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