MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: gobbleplease on January 06, 2010, 03:23:17 pm

Title: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: gobbleplease on January 06, 2010, 03:23:17 pm
ive decided to get the exterior looking the way i want it now. As my car is black this has eliminated the need to colour code anything saving me a bit of cash. TBH i like the look of the gti out the box so im not going too do much.
here is my list below

1) ed30 / R32 rear lights - Where is the best place to buy these the dealers want well over £200 ?? Awesone £165 so far ?
2) ed30 front vallance colour coded. - Bought
3) smoked side indicators - Who makes the best ones ? are they easy to fit ? where can i get them ?
4) Stubby ariel - Which OEM ariel is a direct fit ?
5) Monza 2s - Bought
6) rabbit rear badge
7) Red GTI front badge - I cant find these anywhere. Anyone know where to buy them ??

Thats about it subtle, yet noticable to the trained eye, the drop will help it too  :happy2:

I think the car looks pretty good standard, everyone on here seems to think so too due to the lack of add ons on the members cars.
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: stealthwolf on January 06, 2010, 06:58:08 pm
3) smoked side indicators - Who makes the best ones ? are they easy to fit ? where can i get them ?
awesome gti had them for sale last time I looked. Changing them is a pain in the backside since you have to remove the housing and the mirror itself too. There's a guide somewhere.

4) Stubby ariel - Which OEM ariel is a direct fit ?
I bought a citroen one but others have bought sharan ones.

7) Red GTI front badge - I cant find these anywhere. Anyone know where to buy them ??
From an american website (tmtuning or oempl.us)
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: danishmkvgti on January 06, 2010, 07:32:57 pm
Inpro makes smoked side indicators
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: big al on January 07, 2010, 10:26:46 am
I just bought a red with silver outer 'GTI' set of stick on batteries off e bay for about £3 the other day, not completely red if that helps,
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: matsu on January 07, 2010, 10:59:22 am
got link for that please big al?
i want one of these  :innocent:
matsu
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: liver on January 07, 2010, 11:01:52 am
got link for that please big al?
i want one of these  :innocent:
matsu

agreed link would be lovely
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on January 07, 2010, 12:34:28 pm
 :popcornsoda:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 07, 2010, 12:50:12 pm
i have a chrome rabbit on the back of mine, although i'm surprised you GTI owners dont opt for the fast version?
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: matsu on January 07, 2010, 01:12:24 pm
i got a nice verycherry fast on mine mate in red vinyl :wink:
matsu
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 07, 2010, 01:47:12 pm
this is what i mean:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Faa104%2FverycherryR32%2FDSC_0446-1.jpg&hash=ded04accfd52ea463888df9a5c3bfa6ee8408457)

as opposed to what i have:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm240%2Fngkaiu%2FDSC01422.jpg&hash=f96c1f037a812c88e60aef80418594c99c6c14e5)

:smiley:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: DaveB@Vagbremtechnic on January 07, 2010, 02:00:19 pm
Ive got inpro mirror indicators on my car, veeeeeryy subtle mod, something looks different cannnnnnnt quite put your finger as to what it is - best kind of exterior mod imho.

Wasn't a big job to fit
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on January 07, 2010, 05:54:34 pm
Ive got inpro mirror indicators on my car, veeeeeryy subtle mod, something looks different cannnnnnnt quite put your finger as to what it is - best kind of exterior mod imho.

Wasn't a big job to fit
Not sure what an inpro is?
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 07, 2010, 06:01:50 pm
Not sure what an inpro is?

its a company dude  :happy2:

for eg: [ebay]400093639898[/ebay]
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: BenR on January 07, 2010, 06:36:22 pm
Just bought some of the inpro smoked idicators today they are very simple to fit and look really good

Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on January 07, 2010, 08:01:46 pm
Just bought some of the inpro smoked idicators today they are very simple to fit and look really good



Any fitting instructions available online?
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: Top Cat on January 07, 2010, 08:05:55 pm
Just bought some of the inpro smoked idicators today they are very simple to fit and look really good



Any fitting instructions available online?

Not just on-line, but on this very forum.     http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=745.0

There is a link further down the page.  :happy2:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on January 07, 2010, 08:30:37 pm
Cheers, Top Cat... I'm holding back on buying them until I can see fitting instructions... the link in the topic doesn't work... 'elp, plz!  :rolleye:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: matsu on January 07, 2010, 08:30:55 pm
these any good?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-RED-CHROME-GTI-badge-2set-GOLF-MK3-MK4-MK5_W0QQitemZ320470937009QQihZ011QQcategoryZ72211QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D6

matsu
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 07, 2010, 08:36:37 pm
Cheers, Top Cat... I'm holding back on buying them until I can see fitting instructions... the link in the topic doesn't work... 'elp, plz!  :rolleye:
from the OEM+ site:
Our DIY section is being overhauled and folded into the main site. Please have some patience while we bring it back online!
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: Top Cat on January 07, 2010, 08:45:55 pm
these any good?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VOLKSWAGEN-RED-CHROME-GTI-badge-2set-GOLF-MK3-MK4-MK5_W0QQitemZ320470937009QQihZ011QQcategoryZ72211QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp3286.m7QQ_trkparmsZalgo%3DLVI%26itu%3DUCI%26otn%3D3%26ps%3D6

matsu

The only problem with these and nearly all copies is they fade quite fast. Saying that you can buy 5 or 6 of these for the cost of a proper one.  :booty:

Piccie of mine.  :happy2: I love the look of the Anni badge against the white.  :star:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDetailing_pics%2FIMG_0789.jpg&hash=cf027eb486ee60bbab857869a6d5de80e496a73c)
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: rubber toe on January 07, 2010, 08:57:58 pm
brand new polo has a stubby aerial that looks nice , oem too  :happy2:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: matsu on January 07, 2010, 08:58:12 pm
show off!!! :booty:
but if i had that car i would be a proper picci whore..... love it!
makes me regret not going CW...........at times
i still re read ur thread every now and then :happy2: :happy2:
matsu
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: Greeners on January 08, 2010, 02:54:55 pm


(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FP1180032.jpg&hash=dd5e1e3546d9e907bf1564c9ed40b799e63cdcb7)

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FP1240028.jpg&hash=e684375e7b5a3ccc10e1960b70a24cc6c0057bef)

Had it for nearly three years now and hasn't faded one bit!  :happy2:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: BenR on January 08, 2010, 04:22:59 pm
Just bought some of the inpro smoked idicators today they are very simple to fit and look really good



Any fitting instructions available online?

Not sure if there is any fitting instructions online i haven't looked,

All i did was pull the plastic mirror cover off (the painted part)

Remove the mirror glass by easing out with the clips that hold it on, remove the connections to the mirror glass

Two very small torx screws to remove which hold the indicator on, once they are out pull gently on indicator and it will come away from the mirror housing etc remove the small wiring block and put the new indicator on!

Make sure to plug wiring block in on new indicator and ensure that you put the connectors to the mirror glass on the correct pin which they came off.
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: gobbleplease on January 08, 2010, 05:21:27 pm
Is it possible to buy a OEM front red GTI badge for the gti, or does it need to be a replica.

Cheers for the link matsu  :happy2:

Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: Top Cat on January 08, 2010, 05:27:36 pm
Is it possible to buy a OEM front red GTI badge for the gti, or does it need to be a replica.

Cheers for the link matsu  :happy2:



This is the only place that does the originals, the badge  comes off a Mk 4 anni but they adapt them onto the Mk 5 plinth.

                         http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=1K6853679RED&x=11&y=4
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: paulk on January 08, 2010, 05:32:01 pm
love those red gti badges...very nice
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: rdfcpete on January 08, 2010, 06:51:55 pm
ive decided to get the exterior looking the way i want it now. As my car is black this has eliminated the need to colour code anything saving me a bit of cash. TBH i like the look of the gti out the box so im not going too do much.
here is my list below

1) ed30 / R32 rear lights - Where is the best place to buy these the dealers want well over £200 ?? Awesone £165 so far ?

What's awesone fella?
I've budgeted for a set at £160 or so but can't bloody find any for this price, as you say all £200 +. Wheres this source you're talking about?

Cheers.
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: winrya on January 08, 2010, 07:07:46 pm
this is what i mean:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Faa104%2FverycherryR32%2FDSC_0446-1.jpg&hash=ded04accfd52ea463888df9a5c3bfa6ee8408457)

as opposed to what i have:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fmm240%2Fngkaiu%2FDSC01422.jpg&hash=f96c1f037a812c88e60aef80418594c99c6c14e5)

:smiley:

Very Cherry, any links to where you can buy the fast??  I WANT!

Cheers
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: gobbleplease on January 08, 2010, 09:12:34 pm
ive decided to get the exterior looking the way i want it now. As my car is black this has eliminated the need to colour code anything saving me a bit of cash. TBH i like the look of the gti out the box so im not going too do much.
here is my list below

1) ed30 / R32 rear lights - Where is the best place to buy these the dealers want well over £200 ?? Awesone £165 so far ?

What's awesone fella?
I've budgeted for a set at £160 or so but can't bloody find any for this price, as you say all £200 +. Wheres this source you're talking about?

Cheers.

Awesome Gti website mate.

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=7735&xSec=154
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: Top Cat on January 08, 2010, 09:16:03 pm
http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=10517.msg160996#new   :innocent:

once their gone their gone.  :laugh:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: gobbleplease on January 08, 2010, 09:20:20 pm
Is it possible to buy a OEM front red GTI badge for the gti, or does it need to be a replica.

Cheers for the link matsu  :happy2:



This is the only place that does the originals, the badge  comes off a Mk 4 anni but they adapt them onto the Mk 5 plinth.

                         http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=1K6853679RED&x=11&y=4


Awe right i take it that it is the same rear badge as they sell on awesome GTI. Just buy a new front GTI badge and then a genuine rabbit rear, chuck away the rabbit and remove the chrome badge from the front of the mounting and fit the red GTI badge

Thanks mate :happy2:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: x5pea on January 09, 2010, 10:58:37 pm
scirocco / mk6 airels look cool, need to drop the back of the headcloth to get it in tho, bit tricker than a stubby
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: DPG on January 10, 2010, 09:08:11 am
7) Red GTI front badge - I cant find these anywhere. Anyone know where to buy them ??

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=13772&xSec=149

Quite expensive but OEM



Dan
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: rdfcpete on January 10, 2010, 01:28:28 pm
ive decided to get the exterior looking the way i want it now. As my car is black this has eliminated the need to colour code anything saving me a bit of cash. TBH i like the look of the gti out the box so im not going too do much.
here is my list below

1) ed30 / R32 rear lights - Where is the best place to buy these the dealers want well over £200 ?? Awesone £165 so far ?

What's awesone fella?
I've budgeted for a set at £160 or so but can't bloody find any for this price, as you say all £200 +. Wheres this source you're talking about?

Cheers.

Awesome Gti website mate.

http://www.awesome-gti.co.uk/product.php?xProd=7735&xSec=154

Cheers GP  :smiley:
Had inadvertently found it via googles spelling correction  :chicken:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: FamilyDub on January 13, 2010, 01:55:08 pm
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fkk284%2FGreenouse%2FP1180032.jpg&hash=dd5e1e3546d9e907bf1564c9ed40b799e63cdcb7)

That is the dogs danglies!!

I want one... in black  :drool:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: njdudsbury on January 13, 2010, 10:46:08 pm
Where can you get the little rabbit from Verry cherry?
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: xxx_mojo_xxx on January 14, 2010, 10:25:16 am
Where can you get the little rabbit from Verry cherry?
From a GTi pet shop in Germany... sorry I couldn't resist!  :drinking:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 14, 2010, 12:10:38 pm
Where can you get the little rabbit from Verry cherry?

i saw them on a USA forum in a group buy a while back, cant remember where though sorry  :ashamed: (just kept the image)
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: Greeners on January 14, 2010, 01:04:26 pm
Where can you get the little rabbit from Verry cherry?

i saw them on a USA forum in a group buy a while back, cant remember where though sorry  :ashamed: (just kept the image)

http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=75_23_30

 :happy2:

Just noticed there's a MK6 conversion for MK5 owners on there for $4500.00!  :surprised:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 14, 2010, 01:19:02 pm
Where can you get the little rabbit from Verry cherry?

i saw them on a USA forum in a group buy a while back, cant remember where though sorry  :ashamed: (just kept the image)

http://oemplus.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=75_23_30

 :happy2:

Just noticed there's a MK6 conversion for MK5 owners on there for $4500.00!  :surprised:

i think he meant this one dude?

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Faa104%2FverycherryR32%2FDSC_0446-1.jpg&hash=ded04accfd52ea463888df9a5c3bfa6ee8408457)
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: Greeners on January 14, 2010, 01:24:29 pm
Ah my bad! Thought he was after the Rabbit!  :wink:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 14, 2010, 01:45:45 pm
Ah my bad! Thought he was after the Rabbit!  :wink:

ebay's your friend for that one

i do know a company that will produce those FAST ones but they need a big bulk order to even consider doing a production run, so its a question of hunting the wasscally wabbit if you wanted one  :smiley:
Title: Re: Exterior Mods ! Opinions and advice ?
Post by: VC on January 14, 2010, 02:04:17 pm
found them, a whopping $30.00 for one though  :scared:

http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?products_id=414 (http://www.parts4euro.com/DCShop/product_info.php?products_id=414)