MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: Marticus on December 28, 2022, 08:01:14 pm

Title: Rear diffusor options
Post by: Marticus on December 28, 2022, 08:01:14 pm

Hi guys, quick question.

Does anyone know of a slightly more aggressive rear diffusor that keeps the stock exhaust location?

Im finding loads of r32 style ones with dual exit exhaust but not seeing many options for the stock exit exhaust.

I found one from osir usa that looks good but dont want to ship from america if theres more local options.

Any suggestions?

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: pudding on December 29, 2022, 03:27:43 pm

Something like this?  https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,80359.msg834193.html#msg834193

No idea what make that is though, but shipping from the US may be the only option.  What is your beef with that?  I've had a shed load of stuff imported from there over the years with zero issues.

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: Marticus on December 29, 2022, 04:43:10 pm

Quote from: Pudding on December 29, 2022, 03:27:43 pm

Something like this?  https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,80359.msg834193.html#msg834193

No idea what make that is though, but shipping from the US may be the only option.  What is your beef with that?  I've had a shed load of stuff imported from there over the years with zero issues.

Yeah something exactly like that.

I'm not against buying from America, but shipping costs, import tax, and returns if needed are all more expensive / difficult.

If I could find one in Europe it would just be easier. But its looking like I may have to bite the bullet

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: pudding on December 30, 2022, 09:15:08 am

Yep, it bumps up the cost considerably.

What ever you buy in the states is + shipping + 4.5% duty + UK end handling fees + 20% VAT.

When I was importing stuff years ago, the exchange rate was over 2 bucks to a pound, duty on car parts was 3% and VAT 17.5%.   It's a very different world now. 

Shipping via FedEx on a box that big would be at least £150 on their International Priority service.

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: mjmallia on December 31, 2022, 08:35:43 am

There are aftermarket R32 bumper inserts that replaces the standard centre exit trim and allows the GTI exit.

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: Marticus on January 01, 2023, 06:56:12 pm

Quote from: mjmallia on December 31, 2022, 08:35:43 am

There are aftermarket R32 bumper inserts that replaces the standard centre exit trim and allows the GTI exit.

That's interesting I'll have a look for those than, if that will work there will be lots more options.

Thanks!

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: mjmallia on January 04, 2023, 12:16:46 pm

https://srs-tec.de/category/vw-en/golf-5-en/?lang=en

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: mjmallia on January 04, 2023, 12:17:29 pm

I personally went down the ED30 route front and rear

Title: Re: Rear diffusor options
Post by: Marticus on January 05, 2023, 05:50:21 pm

Quote from: mjmallia on January 04, 2023, 12:16:46 pm

https://srs-tec.de/category/vw-en/golf-5-en/?lang=en

Thanks there's a few options there, the g6r bits look quite nice.

Quote from: mjmallia on January 04, 2023, 12:17:29 pm

I personally went down the ED30 route front and rear

I have a ed30 front splitter in my shopping basket right now, just not sure what I want to do with the back.