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Offline jack_maxwell

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Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« on: December 05, 2013, 08:30:45 pm »
Looking to buy a new rear valance to get rid of the horrible lump of black plastic that is currently in place. Looking at a couple on fleabay and was wondering what peoples opinions where or if anybody had done something the same.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/REAR-VALANCE-VW-GOLF-V-R32-without-exhaust-hole-/221329340780?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item338841b96c

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271338901945?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2013, 08:55:09 pm »
I ve not but the top one looks great!

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2013, 09:01:19 pm »
I ve not but the top one looks great!

Just saw that the picture on the top one has been used on other listings and a different seller. A bit sketchy

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rear-Valance-Rear-Bumper-Spoiler-VW-GOLF-5-V-R32-/310331345512?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item4841308a68

At least this guy has a picture of the raw product but doesn't come with reflectors...


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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2013, 09:08:13 pm »
It there one without reflectors ? Would look much better IMO

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2013, 09:29:56 pm »

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2013, 10:01:06 am »
Quite a few people have purchased R32 rears from PPCGB.com (including myself) and been very impressed with the quality of them

Here is the link, Also come with reflectors
http://www.ppcgb.com/products/ppc-no-exhaust-euro-style-r32-look-rear-bumper-fntng006

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #6 on: December 06, 2013, 10:29:30 am »
^^^^^^^^+1 for the PPCGB rear valance. Very happy with mine :happy2:^^^^^^^^^^


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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #7 on: December 06, 2013, 11:02:49 am »
Quite a few people have purchased R32 rears from PPCGB.com (including myself) and been very impressed with the quality of them

Here is the link, Also come with reflectors
http://www.ppcgb.com/products/ppc-no-exhaust-euro-style-r32-look-rear-bumper-fntng006

Thats a good price too. Thanks very much  :happy2:

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #8 on: December 06, 2013, 11:35:51 am »
PPCGB here to, awesome quality

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #9 on: December 06, 2013, 05:09:22 pm »
Fitment is always slightly off but nothing a saving of a couple hundred pounds doesn't help with lol

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2013, 11:41:41 pm »
What work was needed to fit the PPCGB? What prep was required before painting? What price did u pay for painting?
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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2013, 11:32:18 pm »
PPCGB just clips to the top half of the rear bumper mate. There were two bolts which held the oem bumper below which weren't needed but the fitment is fine. Dont think theres a great deal more work in prepping the bumper in comparison to any other sort of bumper really mate, might be worth giving it the once over and making sure the surface is all good etc but that'd likely be picked up by a good bodyshop when its sprayed etc. Mines booked in and all 3 quotes were around £200 ish (probably not the cheapest especially if you have a mate who can sort you out with a better rate perhaps) for gloss white with either satin/gloss black exhaust valance.

I did notice where it met the wheel arches, one side protruded a tad further so I'm gna see if the bodyshop I take it to can work a bit of magic and tidy that up a bit but it all looks decent otherwise.

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #12 on: January 03, 2014, 06:27:04 pm »
I have one on order from PPCGB and am getting it sprayed along with some other bodywork "damage". If people are interested I will post some before and after pics. 
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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #13 on: January 03, 2014, 07:34:24 pm »
If you want genuine part numbers, let me know as I have done the R32 conversation myself. I went with genuine parts new but you can get a second hand set up for a good price, bit of prep yourself could save some cash.

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Re: Rear valances - Anybody bought from ebay?
« Reply #14 on: January 03, 2014, 07:59:46 pm »
I have one on order from PPCGB and am getting it sprayed along with some other bodywork "damage". If people are interested I will post some before and after pics. 

I'd be interested to see it mate as I'm looking at doing the same  :happy2:
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