MK6 front on a MK5

[J400uk]

So inspired by a couple of cars I saw at inters I'm toying with the idea of putting a Mk6 front end on my Mk5...

In terms of parts I'm assuming it would be wings from the Mk5.5 estate, Mk6 GTI bumper, standard Mk6 bonnet/ headlights and presumably the carrier? I'd imagine all of these could be sourced used to keep costs down.

Could finish it off by removing the side strips from the doors and cherry red r32/ ed30 rear lights. Aiming for an OEM look.

Any opinions welcome 

[bacillus]

One question, why??

[Tortaruga]

This has been done before. I saw photos about a year ago somewhere.

It'd be cheaper to just trade the mk5 for a mk6, although I assume you know that, so you must just be a pervert.

[dan930]

One question, why??

+2...
Why not trade in yr mk5 & get a mk6....mk6 prices a falling mate

[Tim144]

Ignore all the people being boring....

Asked the guy about it yesterday is a lot of work needs slam panel and subframe nodding new wings lights bumper and all parts to make them fit... Not a easy job but looks really good.

[Nodz]

Best conversion like this I've seen is the scirocco nose on an eos. As for mk6 on a mk5 I don't really see the point as the cost of doing it you might aswell get a mk6

[betty_swollox]

Ignore all the people being boring....

Asked the guy about it yesterday is a lot of work needs slam panel and subframe nodding new wings lights bumper and all parts to make them fit... Not a easy job but looks really good.

it's not a case of being boring. It is a good way to waste a couple of thousand on a conversion that won't make the car worth any more.

[SI-R32]

Ignore all the people being boring....

Asked the guy about it yesterday is a lot of work needs slam panel and subframe nodding new wings lights bumper and all parts to make them fit... Not a easy job but looks really good.

it's not a case of being boring. It is a good way to waste a couple of thousand on a conversion that won't make the car worth any more.

But its there money not yours so let them do what they want.

[betty_swollox]

Ignore all the people being boring....

Asked the guy about it yesterday is a lot of work needs slam panel and subframe nodding new wings lights bumper and all parts to make them fit... Not a easy job but looks really good.

it's not a case of being boring. It is a good way to waste a couple of thousand on a conversion that won't make the car worth any more.

But its there money not yours so let them do what they want.

Oooooohhhhhh

[Wooosh]

Ignore all the people being boring....

Asked the guy about it yesterday is a lot of work needs slam panel and subframe nodding new wings lights bumper and all parts to make them fit... Not a easy job but looks really good.

it's not a case of being boring. It is a good way to waste a couple of thousand on a conversion that won't make the car worth any more.

But its there money not yours so let them do what they want.

[betty_swollox]

Ignore all the people being boring....

Asked the guy about it yesterday is a lot of work needs slam panel and subframe nodding new wings lights bumper and all parts to make them fit... Not a easy job but looks really good.

it's not a case of being boring. It is a good way to waste a couple of thousand on a conversion that won't make the car worth any more.

But its there money not yours so let them do what they want.

 

[Tortaruga]

The OP asked for opinions. Some people have the opinion that it's a waste of money. I also have the opinion that it looks utterly sh*te as well.

[th3_f15t]

I agree that the arguement for just opting for a mk6 instead is valid. But...

I too have considered this swap as then you keep the mk5 side and rear profile while getting the mk6 front end. Ultimately, the cost and loss of the stand out mk5 front end swung me in favour of keeping with the mk5 GTI front.

The other issue is that the wings have contour lines that do not match the mk5 at all and stand out a mile. You could have the wings modified to sit more flush with the mk5 body lines.

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/8668/mk56.jpg

Look at the reflections in the bodywork in the above image, you can see the sharp change where the wing meets the body work.

[Nickellis1]

I was toying with this idea seems like a lot of effort and cost :-/

[MC71]

Not for me, bit of an alien hybrid and yeah you'll be spanking many ££££ doing it but what else you gonna spend it on. Massive amount of bodywork required too I'd imagine inc bonnet, wings, headlights, bumper etc etc......