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MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« on: October 12, 2014, 09:48:10 pm »
Hi everybody,

I recently went to see a 2004 MK5 GTI replica and it was beautiful,

Now I don't own a MK5 yet but I will purchase one as close to the couler I want or with the alloys I want,
My plan is to fit these
GTI body kit,
Side skirts,
Centre ex conversion
Lowered springs
Wheel spacers
Monza alloys

Now what does everybody think of these items fitted to MK5?
Do you think it will look close to a GTI???

Also I want to know If anybody has purchased from this German company who are selling bod kit,
Its not OEM but here's link.

« Last Edit: October 12, 2014, 09:59:29 pm by juicehead »


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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2014, 09:59:50 pm »
If you get an oem front bumper you can trim down some parts and make it fit.  It will look better than the replica gti bumpers.

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2014, 07:15:37 am »
Thanks, but what about rear and sides?
Do you not think ABS plastic is worth buying from this company?
« Last Edit: October 13, 2014, 07:31:59 am by juicehead »

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2014, 08:25:06 am »
Side skirts from VW are about £80 for 2.

People have been happy with rears from pgcb or something, maybe take a look there


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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2014, 09:15:39 am »
You can get a GTI rear valance for around £50 quid second hand. Fits straight onto the standard rear bumper. or if you want an R32 style rear valance then as Joe has mentioned, go for the one from ppcgb.


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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2014, 11:07:32 am »
Side skirts from VW are about £80 for 2.

People have been happy with rears from pgcb or something, maybe take a look there

You mean GTI skirts? will they fit straight onto a MK5 then?
wiull it matter if 2door or 4door?

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2014, 11:08:54 am »
You can get a GTI rear valance for around £50 quid second hand. Fits straight onto the standard rear bumper. or if you want an R32 style rear valance then as Joe has mentioned, go for the one from ppcgb.

wont i need the whole bumper if i want the gti wider/thicker look?

also what is PPCGB?

 thanks

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2014, 11:14:38 am »
You can get a GTI rear valance for around £50 quid second hand. Fits straight onto the standard rear bumper. or if you want an R32 style rear valance then as Joe has mentioned, go for the one from ppcgb.

wont i need the whole bumper if i want the gti wider/thicker look?

also what is PPCGB?

 thanks

You will just need the bottom valance off the rear bumper.

PPCGB - http://www.ppcgb.com/shop/styling-and-accessories/exterior-styling/front-bumpers/vid-18921?page=0&sequence=PriceLowToHigh&page-size=48&search-id=fc31eebb-ab31-4305-a6a0-100a0d35ee2b

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2014, 01:30:33 pm »
Ok thankyou for the link,

so your saying i dopnt need a hole new bumper just the valance added to complete it, but the front and sides i will still need new?
also do you know the quality of the bumper on that site?

thanks

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2014, 07:15:22 pm »
If my stock rear number is that crappy black plastic I will need I new read bumper won't I to paint to match car

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #11 on: October 14, 2014, 07:25:42 am »
Actually I will need the whole rear number then thinking about my last post, so back to my first post,
Has anybody any idea on quality of company and body kit I linked? Thanks

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #12 on: October 15, 2014, 04:48:40 pm »
bump please

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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #13 on: October 15, 2014, 06:20:12 pm »
the gti rear lower section is £50 isn new from VW
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Re: MK5 conversion to GTI Replica help
« Reply #14 on: October 15, 2014, 08:12:07 pm »
Whatever you buy will need working to ensure it fits properly. Get an OEM front bumper with aftermarket grilles all bought seperately. Then for the rear, get it from PPCGB

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